De brief
Example: Ik schrijf een brief aan mijn vriend.
Definition
"De brief" is a written message typically sent from one person to another, often on paper, used to communicate information, feelings, or requests. In the example phrase, it refers to a letter written to a friend.
Etymology
The word "de brief" comes from the Middle Dutch term 'brieve', which in turn originates from the Latin 'brevis', meaning 'short'. Did you know that letters were once prized as brief, concise messages in an era when writing materials were scarce?
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"De brief" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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