vliegen
to fly
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
ˈvlixə(n)
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Cultural Note
There is a growing 'vliegschaamte' (flight shame) movement in the Netherlands, where people feel guilty about flying due to environmental impact. Many Dutch now prefer taking the train for short European trips.
📝 Example Sentences
We vliegen morgen naar Barcelona.
We are flying to Barcelona tomorrow.
Het vliegtuig vliegt over de Alpen.
The airplane flies over the Alps.
Ik ben nog nooit naar Amerika gevlogen.
I have never flown to America.