Dutch Word of the Day
fietsen
/FEE-tsen/ • verb — 10th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: to cycle; to ride a bike
Examples
- Ik ga vaak fietsen in het park.
(I often go cycling in the park.) - Fietsen is een goede manier om fit te blijven.
(Cycling is a good way to stay fit.) - Wij fietsen naar het werk elke dag.
(We cycle to work every day.)
Synonyms
- biken
- rijden
The word is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe the activity of riding a bicycle, which is a popular mode of transport in the Netherlands.
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