drentse

Drentse is the Dutch term for something relating to Drenthe, a province in the northeastern Netherlands. As an adjective, it is used to describe people from Drenthe, their culture, language, or anything associated with the region (for example, Drentse cultuur or Drentse taal). The noun form for the people is Drenten.

Drenthe lies in the northeast of the Netherlands and is bordered by Groningen, Friesland, Overijssel, and Germany. The provincial capital is Assen, with Emmen as another major town. The Drenthe region is known for its relatively low population density and its landscapes of heath, forests, and peat ruins, which reflect its rural character.

The Drentse dialects are a group within the eastern Dutch dialects and show influences from Low Saxon. They are usually divided into Noord-Drents, Midden-Drents, and Zuid-Drents subdialects. Drentse is commonly heard in local speech, literature, and media, though standard Dutch is widely used as well.

Drenthe is notable for its archaeological heritage, including the hunebedden, Neolithic dolmen tombs that are a hallmark of the region. The province contains protected natural areas such as Dwingelderveld and the Drents-Friese Wold National Parks, as well as extensive peat bogs and heathlands. Historically, the Drenthe region has been shaped by agriculture and peat extraction, with tourism contributing significantly to the modern economy.