VrijMiBo
Friday afternoon drinks (workplace tradition)
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈvrɛi.mi.boː/
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Cultural Note
VrijMiBo is an acronym for 'Vrijdagmiddagborrel' (Friday afternoon drinks). It is a beloved Dutch workplace tradition where colleagues gather for drinks and snacks to close out the work week. Nearly every Dutch office observes this ritual. It perfectly embodies the Dutch work-life balance culture.
📝 Example Sentences
Kom je naar de VrijMiBo?
Are you coming to Friday afternoon drinks?
De VrijMiBo begint om vier uur.
The Friday drinks start at four o'clock.
Elke VrijMiBo worden er bitterballen besteld.
Every Friday drinks session, bitterballen are ordered.