de bril /dəbrˈɪl/ · noun · CEFR A1. Dutch translation of "glasses".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Dutch) · Topic: Dutch Kleding en Huishoudelijke Artikelen

Source term
glasses
Translation
de bril
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

Dutch article/gender note: learn this word with the article "de".

Dictionary form de bril
Article de
Gender/article class common (de-word)
Regular/likely plural brilen
Diminutive brilje
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + de bril
Examples
Dit is de bril.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the Dutch Kleding en Huishoudelijke Artikelen.

Example Sentences

Hij draagt elke dag een bril.

English: He wears glasses every day.

A1 · Clothing and Home Items

Ze draagt altijd een bril als ze een zwart shirt past.

English: She always wears glasses when she tries on a black shirt.

B1 · Fashion and Personal Care

Ik kan niet lezen zonder mijn bril.

English: I cannot read without my glasses.

A1 · clothesAndAccessories

Ze heeft een nieuwe rode bril.

English: She has new red glasses.

A1 · clothesAndAccessories

Zijn bril ligt op het bureau.

English: His glasses are on the desk.

A1 · clothesAndAccessories

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