This is the 6540th most frequent Dutch word.
veerle
"Veerle" is a Dutch feminine given name, derived from "Fearlia," meaning "traveler," "ferrywoman," or "battle maiden."
Proper noun — a name used to identify a specific person.
Veerle houdt van schilderen tijdens haar vrije tijd.
Veerle loves painting during her free time.
Proper noun — used here to refer specifically to the speaker's friend.
Mijn vriendin Veerle heeft een nieuwe fiets gekocht.
My friend Veerle has bought a new bicycle.
Proper noun — discussed within the context of its common usage in a specific region.