Netherlands: primary language is Dutch — English is spoken virtually everywhere.
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The primary language in Netherlands is Dutch.
English is spoken virtually everywhere. Consistently ranked among the best non-native English speakers in the world — nearly everyone you meet will speak it fluently.
Learning "hello," "please," "thank you," "excuse me," and "the check please" in the local language goes a long way anywhere, including Netherlands — locals consistently appreciate the effort.
It's rarely necessary given how widely English is understood in Netherlands, but it doesn't hurt to have one as a backup.