fietsen

to cycle, to ride a bike

Beginner Verb

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Pronunciation

/ˈfitsə(n)/

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Cultural Note

Fietsen is a way of life in the Netherlands. Dutch children learn to cycle before they can walk (it sometimes seems). The country has over 35,000 km of dedicated bike paths (fietspaden).

📝 Example Sentences

Ik fiets elke dag naar school.

I cycle to school every day.

Zullen we een stukje gaan fietsen?

Shall we go for a bike ride?

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Related Words

fiets

bicycle

Noun

fietspad

bike lane; cycle path

Noun

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