No. 6,428 in Dutch
tjeerd
"Tjeerd" is a Dutch male given name and does not have a direct definition; it is derived from the Germanic name "Theodard," meaning "people" and "strong."
In a sentence
Tjeerd is een goede vriend van mij.
Tjeerd is a good friend of mine.
Tjeerd in this sentence is used as a proper noun, referring to a person's name.
De moeder riep haar zoon: 'Tjeerd, kom binnen!'
The mother called her son: 'Tjeerd, come inside!'
Here, Tjeerd is again used as a proper noun, specifically addressing someone directly.
Een oude Friese naam zoals Tjeerd komt niet vaak meer voor.
An old Frisian name like Tjeerd is not very common anymore.
This sentence uses Tjeerd as an example of a traditional Frisian name, highlighting its cultural significance.
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