liefdesbrief

love letter

Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation

/ˈlif.dəs.brif/

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Cultural Note

While digital communication has largely replaced handwritten letters, the liefdesbrief remains a cherished romantic gesture in Dutch culture. The great Dutch poets and writers, from Vondel to Multatuli, have a rich tradition of passionate love letters that are still studied in schools.

📝 Example Sentences

Hij schreef haar een prachtige liefdesbrief.

He wrote her a beautiful love letter.

Ik heb al zijn liefdebrieven bewaard.

I kept all his love letters.

Wie schrijft er tegenwoordig nog liefdebrieven?

Who still writes love letters nowadays?

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Related Words

brief

letter

Noun

liefde

love

Noun

romantisch

romantic

Adjective

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