Vreemd
Example: Het is vreemd om zo vroeg op te staan.
Definition
"Vreemd" is an adjective describing something unusual, strange, or out of the ordinary. It often refers to situations, behaviors, or feelings that are unexpected or unfamiliar, such as in the phrase 'Het is vreemd om zo vroeg op te staan,' meaning it feels strange to get up so early.
Etymology
The word "vreemd" comes from the Old Dutch word 'vremd,' which is related to the German 'fremd,' both meaning foreign or strange. Originally, it conveyed the idea of something or someone being from another place or unfamiliar, which evolved into describing anything unusual or odd. Did you know? The English word 'friend' comes from a completely different root, despite the similar sound!
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"Vreemd" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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