vrijen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- court noun A place where legal cases are heard and judged, or the judge and officials who preside over such cases.
- love verb To feel deep affection or care for someone or something.
- make out verb To kiss and embrace someone for a sustained period, in a romantic or passionate way.
- sex noun The biological category — male or female — based on reproductive roles.
Senses
vrijen is used for these senses in English:
- court (transitive) To attempt to attract; to invite by attractions; to allure.
- have sex To engage in any sexual act.
- love (transitive, euphemistic) To have sex with (perhaps from make love).
- make love (euphemistic) To engage in sexual intercourse. [from 1950s]
- sex (uncountable) Sexual activity, usually sexual intercourse unless preceded by a modifier. [from 1899]
court — full definition
- noun A place where legal cases are heard and judged, or the judge and officials who preside over such cases.
- noun A marked area for playing games such as tennis, basketball, or volleyball.
- noun An open area enclosed by walls or buildings; a courtyard.
- verb To try to win someone's affection, favor, or business.
love — full definition
- verb To feel deep affection or care for someone or something.
- verb To like something very much.
- noun A strong feeling of deep affection.
- noun (tennis) A score of zero.