This is the 1175th most frequent Dutch word.
vriend
"Friend"
In this sentence, 'vriend' directly translates to 'friend' and refers to a male friend.
Mijn vriend en ik gaan morgen naar de bioscoop.
My friend and I are going to the cinema tomorrow.
Here, 'vriendin' (the feminine form of 'vriend') is used to denote a close female friend.
Zij is de beste vriendin die ik ooit heb gehad.
She is the best girlfriend I have ever had.
In this context, 'vriend' indicates a romantic partner or boyfriend.