De fiets
Example: Ik rijd elke dag met de fiets naar school.
Definition
"De fiets" refers to a bicycle, a two-wheeled vehicle propelled by pedaling. It is commonly used for daily transportation, exercise, or recreation, as in the phrase 'Ik rijd elke dag met de fiets naar school,' meaning 'I ride the bicycle to school every day.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "de fiets" comes from the verb 'fietsen,' meaning 'to bike,' which itself is derived from the French word 'vélocipède.' Over time, 'fiets' became the common term for bicycle in Dutch, reflecting the practical and widespread use of this mode of transport.
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"De fiets" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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