vrijer

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Dutch[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈvrɛi̯.ər/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: vrij‧er
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯ər

Etymology 1[edit]

From Middle Dutch vriër. Equivalent to vrijen +‎ -er.

Noun[edit]

vrijer m (plural vrijers, diminutive vrijertje n, feminine vrijster)

  1. suitor
  2. lover, friend
  3. bachelor
  4. A large speculoos biscuit in the shape of a man, traditionally given to women by suitors.
Derived terms[edit]

Etymology 2[edit]

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Adjective[edit]

vrijer

  1. comparative degree of vrij