vriendje
boyfriend
Beginner Noun Neuter
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Pronunciation
/ˈvrin.tjə/
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Cultural Note
Vriendje is the diminutive of 'vriend' (friend) and specifically means boyfriend in a romantic sense. The Dutch distinguish between 'een vriend' (a male friend) and 'mijn vriendje' (my boyfriend). Using the possessive 'mijn' with the diminutive makes the romantic meaning clear.
📝 Example Sentences
Heb je een vriendje?
Do you have a boyfriend?
Mijn vriendje is heel lief.
My boyfriend is very sweet.
Ze heeft een nieuw vriendje.
She has a new boyfriend.