* Dutch refers to the language and people of the Netherlands.
* Deutsch refers to the German language.
The reason for the confusion is that:
* "Dutch" originally referred to all Germanic languages, including German. This was because the Netherlands was a major commercial power in the early modern period, and its language was widely used in trade.
* "Deutsch" evolved from a word meaning "people" or "nation", and was eventually adopted as the name for the German language.
So, while "Dutch" and "Deutsch" share a common root (the Germanic language family), they have diverged in meaning over time.
The confusion persists, but it's important to remember that "Dutch" refers to the Netherlands and its language, while "Deutsch" refers to the German language.