vriend

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Etymology

From Dutch vriend, from Middle Dutch vrient, from Old Dutch friund, from Proto-Germanic *frijōndz.

Noun

vriend (plural vriende, feminine vriendin)

  1. friend

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle Dutch vrient, from Old Dutch friund, from Proto-Germanic *frijōndz. Related to the verb vrijen (“to make love; to be in a relationship”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /vrint/
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  • Rhymes: -int

Noun

vriend m (plural vrienden, diminutive vriendje n, feminine vriendin)

  1. (male) friend
  2. boyfriend (romantic partner)

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Descendants
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