Speculations say that the Dutch language and culture will probably disappear in about 100 years. Most of the citizens in the Netherlands and Belgium can speak English, French, or German, and a lot of them are not even aware that Dutch is a language. This preference in using foreign languages could be the demise of the country’s culture.
Why the Dutch language will disappear
English has been the most popular language for music for years. This is true not only in English-speaking countries, but also in the Netherlands. In fact, almost all songs in the top charts are in the said language. Sadly, the Dutch musicians don’t use that much the Dutch language in composing songs.
Moreover, English is also used as the language of business, especially in Belgium and Holland, This seems like a reasonable decision as they do have to attract international investors and customers. Import and export trade is after all considered to be the lifeblood of the economy.