No. 7,414 in Dutch
boezemvriend
"Close friend" or "best friend."
In a sentence
Mijn boezemvriend en ik delen alles met elkaar.
My best friend and I share everything with each other.
The word 'boezemvriend' refers to a very close friend or confidant.
Hij beschouwt haar als zijn boezemvriend omdat ze hem altijd begrijpt.
He considers her his best friend because she always understands him.
The word 'boezemvriend' is used metaphorically to denote someone deeply trusted and close emotionally.
Sinds hun jeugd zijn ze onafscheidelijk, echte boezemvrienden.
Since their youth, they have been inseparable, true best friends.
The term 'boezemvrienden' emphasizes a bond developed over time and strong companionship.
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