Vrij
Example: Ze voelde zich vrij om haar mening te delen.
Definition
"Vrij" is an adjective meaning having the freedom to act, speak, or think without restraint. It describes a state of being unimpeded or unrestricted, as in the example phrase 'Ze voelde zich vrij om haar mening te delen,' which means she felt free to share her opinion.
Etymology
The Dutch word "vrij" traces back to Old Dutch 'frī' and is related to the Old High German 'frī' and Old English 'frēo,' all meaning free. It originally denoted a person not in bondage or servitude. Did you know? The concept of 'vrij' has been important historically in distinguishing free citizens from slaves or serfs.
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"Vrij" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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