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What are the non-binary pronouns in Dutch?

Pronouns. The Dutch language does not have any official gender-neutral pronouns, although nonbinary people have adopted other sets of pre-existing pronouns, as well as neopronouns, to work around this issue.

Does Dutch have gender pronouns?

Almost all Dutch speakers maintain the neuter gender, which has distinct adjective inflection, definite article and some pronouns. In the case of persons and animals of known sex the pronouns used are generally determined by the biological sex rather than by the grammatical gender of the word.

Is Ali a gender-neutral name?

The name Ali is primarily a gender-neutral name of Arabic origin that means Noble, Exalted. Arabic surname or an alternate form of Aly.

What is the difference between HET and de?

Whether you use de or het depends on the gender of the noun. There are three genders in Dutch: masculine, feminine, and neuter. De is used with masculine and feminine nouns. Het is used with neuter nouns.

Do non-binary people prefer they/them pronouns?

Non-binary people tend to prefer using they/them pronouns (although not exclusively – some use she and he interchangeably). If gender neutral pronouns intimidate you, you’re not the only one.

Are there gender-neutral pronouns in the Dutch language?

The grammatical gender does not always line up with the natural gender of a word, for example, all diminutive forms are neuter. The Dutch language does not have any official gender-neutral pronouns, although nonbinary people have adopted other sets of pre-existing pronouns, as well as neopronouns, to work around this issue.

What does it mean to be non-binary?

Described as “non-binary,” many of those who do not identify as male or female prefer to use the pronoun “they” (and of course “their,” “them,” “theirs,” “themself”) instead of “he” or “she.” Occasionally, a non-binary person might ask you to use their name instead of a pronoun (e.g., “Sarah,” “Sarah’s,” “Sarah’s self”) when talking about them .

How do you not get flustered when using non-binary pronouns?

The only way to not get flustered using non-binary pronouns is to practice, practice, practice! Don’t assume- You can’t tell a person’s gender identity or pronouns based on how they look. Gender presentation isn’t the same as gender identity, and neither presentation nor identity are a indicator of what pronouns someone uses.