The exact spelling appears at position 5,704 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 vrijlating is pronounced
IPA: /ˈvrɛi̯ˌlaː.tɪŋ/ · Syllables: vrij·la·ting
Say the article and noun together—de vrijlating—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 vrijlating means
release (act of letting free)
Dictionary label: feminine, no-diminutive
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 vrijlating | Retrieve the article and noun as one chunk. |
| Plural | de vrijlatingen | Dutch plural nouns take de; also change the verb and quantity where needed. |
Do not guess the article from the English translation. Learn de vrijlating as a single unit, then contrast it with de vrijlatingen. A diminutive normally uses het, but its pragmatic meaning can be neutral, literal, affectionate or dismissive depending on context.
Translated examples with vrijlating
De rechtbank heeft de onmiddellijke vrijlating van de verdachte bevolen.
The court ordered the immediate release of the suspect.
De vrijlating van de gijzelaars was een grote opluchting voor hun families.
The release of the hostages was a huge relief for their families.
Na langdurige onderhandelingen kwam er een overeenkomst voor de vrijlating van de gegijzelde journalisten.
After prolonged negotiations, an agreement was reached for the release of the kidnapped journalists.
De vrijlating van de dieren in het wild was een belangrijke mijlpaal voor het behoud van de soort.
The release of the animals into the wild was a significant milestone for species conservation.
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 vrijlating 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 vrijlatingen. 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 vrijlating 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 vrijlating
What does vrijlating mean?
release (act of letting free).
Is it de vrijlating or het vrijlating?
The cited entry uses de vrijlating. Keep the article attached when learning and retrieving the noun.
What is the plural of vrijlating?
The cited plural is vrijlatingen. In a full sentence, also check the determiner, quantity and verb.
Use vrijlating in a recorded response
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