The exact spelling appears at position 496 in the cited OpenSubtitles-derived Dutch 50k token list. That is a corpus signal, not search volume, CEFR level or proof that the noun sense is equally frequent. Article, forms, glosses, pronunciation and examples are adapted from English Wiktionary via Kaikki under CC BY-SA 4.0. See sources and modifications.
How vriendin is pronounced
IPA: /vrinˈdɪn/ · Syllables: vrien·din
Say the article and noun together—de vriendin—before practising the word in a sentence. This keeps grammatical gender attached to the item you retrieve. Regional speech and sentence rhythm can change the surface sound, so use the transcription as a compact reference rather than as a substitute for listening.
What vriendin means
female friend
Dictionary label: feminine
girlfriend (unmarried female romantic partner)
Dictionary label: feminine
An English gloss identifies a sense, not a one-word substitution that works in every context. Look at the surrounding verb, preposition, number and situation in the Dutch example. When several meanings are listed, practise one meaning at a time and state a concrete context before changing to another sense.
Article, plural and diminutive
| Form | Dutch | Speaking use |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | de vriendin | Retrieve the article and noun as one chunk. |
| Plural | de vriendinnen | Dutch plural nouns take de; also change the verb and quantity where needed. |
| Diminutive | vriendinnetje | A smaller, familiar or context-specific form; use only when the meaning fits. |
Do not guess the article from the English translation. Learn de vriendin as a single unit, then contrast it with de vriendinnen. A diminutive normally uses het, but its pragmatic meaning can be neutral, literal, affectionate or dismissive depending on context.
Translated examples with vriendin
De vriendinnen probeerden van een afstand steentjes in de vijver te gooien.
The female friends tried to throw pebbles into the pond at a distance.
Ik ben gisteren naar de bioscoop geweest met een vriendin van me.
Yesterday I went to the cinema with my friend.
Zij heeft een vriendin en maakt goed gebruik van haar door haar te werk te stellen aan het WikiWoordenboek.
She has a girlfriend and makes good use of her by putting her to work on Wiktionary.
Ik ben gisteren naar de bioscoop geweest met mijn vriendin.
Yesterday I went to the cinema with my girlfriend.
These examples are citation-backed language data. First identify what the noun refers to and which words determine or describe it. Then change only one element—person, quantity, time, place or description—while keeping the article and number consistent. That small variation turns a reference example into active speaking practice without inventing a rule from one sentence.
Four-step speaking drill
- Say de vriendin three times, then add one adjective or location that fits the first meaning.
- Build a present-tense sentence with a named person, a concrete place and the singular noun.
- Change the message to de vriendinnen. Update the number, determiner and finite verb instead of replacing only the noun ending.
- Ask a follow-up question containing the noun, record the answer, and repeat once with a different detail.
Listen first for meaning and article choice, then for sentence order and pronunciation. Correct the first error that changes the message or blocks the listener. Avoid restarting for every small hesitation: complete the message, note one target, and make the second recording more precise.
Self-check before you continue
- I retrieve de vriendin as one chunk.
- The singular or plural matches the determiner, quantity and verb.
- The selected meaning fits the situation.
- The sentence includes enough detail for another person to understand the reference.
- I can ask and answer one question with the noun without reading the page.
Questions about vriendin
What does vriendin mean?
female friend; girlfriend (unmarried female romantic partner).
Is it de vriendin or het vriendin?
The cited entry uses de vriendin. Keep the article attached when learning and retrieving the noun.
What is the plural of vriendin?
The cited plural is vriendinnen. In a full sentence, also check the determiner, quantity and verb.
Use vriendin in a recorded response
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