flesje

flesje

Little bottle.

Here, 'flesje' refers to a small bottle, often used as a diminutive in Dutch to indicate a small or non-threatening version of the noun 'fles' (bottle).

Zij kocht een flesje water bij de kiosk.

She bought a small bottle of water at the kiosk.

In this context, 'flesje' emphasizes the small size and innocent nature of the bottle, making it suitable for a child to play with.

Het kind speelde met een leeg flesje in de tuin.

The child played with an empty little bottle in the garden.

Here, 'flesje' implies a singular serving size, typical for beverages, often perceived as convenient and ready-to-drink.

Wil je een koud flesje frisdrank uit de koelkast?

Would you like a cold bottle of soda from the fridge?