Hollandse

Hollandse is an adjective in the Dutch language indicating origin from Holland or, more broadly, from the Netherlands. Historically, Holland referred to the coastal region that comprises the two provinces of North Holland and South Holland, which were economically and politically dominant within the Dutch Republic. Because of this prominence, the term Hollandse has appeared in a wide range of cultural and historical contexts, and it remains in use in modern Dutch to suggest Dutch origin or character.

In everyday usage, Hollandse appears in compound nouns and phrases such as Hollandse kaas (Dutch cheese), Hollandse haring (Dutch herring), and other labels that evoke Dutch tradition. In art history, the descriptor Hollandse is common in references to Dutch Golden Age painting and genre scenes, including Hollandse stillevens (Dutch still lifes) and Hollandse schilderijen (Dutch paintings). In cuisine and branding, the term is often employed to evoke authenticity or regional association with the Netherlands, sometimes alongside the more general Nederlandstalige or Nederlandse terms.

In contemporary standard Dutch, the preferred adjective for things from the Netherlands is Nederlandse or Nederlands. Hollandse retains usage in historical, regional, or branding contexts and can carry connotations of traditional or pre-modern Dutch culture. It is not typically used as a demonym; people from Holland are usually referred to as Hollanders, while Hollandse serves to describe objects, styles, or origins related to Holland.