Dutch Word of the Day
bijvoorbeeld
/bij-VOOR-beeld/ • adverb — 10th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: for example
Examples
- Ik houd van fruit, bijvoorbeeld appels en bananen.
(I like fruit, for example apples and bananas.) - Je kunt verschillende talen leren, bijvoorbeeld Nederlands en Engels.
(You can learn different languages, for example Dutch and English.) - Neem wat extra kleding mee, bijvoorbeeld een trui als het koud wordt.
(Bring some extra clothing, for example a sweater if it gets cold.)
Synonyms
- zoals
- bijv.
Use 'bijvoorbeeld' to introduce an example. It commonly appears mid-sentence after a comma but can also start a sentence. In writing it is often abbreviated as 'bijv.' and is appropriate in both informal and formal contexts.
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