This is the 6600th most frequent Dutch word.
vlaming
A "Vlaming" is a Flemish person (someone from Flanders, Belgium).
Here, 'Vlaming' refers to an individual who originates from Flanders as a demonym, defining their regional identity.
De Vlaming woont in Vlaanderen en spreekt meestal Nederlands.
The Fleming lives in Flanders and usually speaks Dutch.
In this context, 'Vlaming' identifies the artist's cultural or regional background.
De kunstenaar is een Vlaming en zijn werk wordt tentoongesteld in Brussel.
The artist is a Fleming and his work is exhibited in Brussels.
'Vlaming' here is used as a general term to describe characteristics stereotypically attributed to Flemish people.