Dutch Word of the Day — 2nd of Mar, 2026
vriend
/VREEND/ • noun
friend
vriend
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Examples
Hij is mijn beste vriend.
He is my best friend.
Ik heb veel vrienden in de stad.
I have many friends in the city.
Een vriend helpt je in moeilijke tijden.
A friend helps you in difficult times.
Synonyms
maat
kameraad
Usage
The word 'vriend' is commonly used to refer to someone with whom you share a close emotional bond, and it can be used in social contexts to describe both male and female friends.