fraai

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch vrai, from Old French verai, ultimately from Latin vērāx (“truthful”). Compare West Flemish froai (“well-mannered”), Saterland Frisian froai (“acceptable, neat, cute, lovely”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /fraːi̯/
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  • Rhymes: -aːi̯

Adjective

fraai (comparative fraaier, superlative fraaist)

  1. beautiful, pretty, handsome
  2. nice, fancy

Inflection

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Derived terms

Descendants
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    • → Virgin Islands Creole: frai (dated)
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