No. 131 in Afrikaans
vriende
"Friends"
In a sentence
My vriende en ek het gister 'n lekker piekniek gehou.
My friends and I had a nice picnic yesterday.
The word 'vriende' is used to denote 'friends', referring collectively to the speaker's social circle.
Sy het baie nuwe vriende gemaak toe sy verhuis het.
She made many new friends when she moved.
'Vriende' is used to describe individuals with whom one shares a mutual friendship, specifically newly formed relationships in this context.
'Vriende in nood is vriende in die daad,' sê die ou gesegde.
'Friends in need are friends indeed,' says the old saying.
Here, 'vriende' illustrates the concept of trusted companions who provide support during challenging times.
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