bicycle

[claudandus]

probably the most popular vehicle in am*dam is the bicycle

and the dutch word for bicycle veets

you write it like fiets

you say it like veets

hope you have prophit of it

claud

[pad]

i like really ride a bicycle along canal in Dam street after a good jooints !

Great moment

[wicky]

you write it like fiets

you say it like veets

[varden]

I <3 bicycles, but ONLY in the Netherlands. It's so common there and I just love it. That's the best form of transportation

[gromit]

get on your bikes and ride,...

[CruMember]

you write it like fiets

you say it like veets

Goedemorgen, Folks!

The english "v" (like in "vulcano" or "victor") would be too soft in pronounciation. It's more a strong, sharper tone like the "f" from "folks" or "fantastic"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSihZ2z ... ZkRwU82xh_

But at least... Have a good ride everybody!!!

[EasilySuede]

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The english "v" (like in "vulcano" or "victor") would be too soft in pronounciation.
It's more a strong, sharper tone like the "f" from "folks" or "fantastic"...
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that middle sound between "v" and "f" in dutch can be a nuanced toughie,
like the "soft d" sound in danish.

[CopenhagenCouple]

like the "soft d" sound in danish.

We still can't get our head around the fact that you know Danish dude, you deserve a big bowl of "Rød Grød med Fløde" for that particular detail!

[EasilySuede]

like the "soft d" sound in danish.

We still can't get our head around the fact that you know Danish dude, you deserve a big bowl of "Rød Grød med Fløde" for that particular detail!

CC- i don't really know danish (for mange "unknown unknowns", like grammar)...
we've only been introduced, but hopefully we "LEg GOdt" wth each other.
tak, men "Rød Grød med Fløde" er "soft d hell"!
i still can't pronounce it without my tongue turning into a wagging doormat for my nose.
cheers

[Adamgilcristt]

Riding a bicycle is an amazing Dutch experience in especially in Amsterdam. Locals and tourists uses bicycle just because of Amsterdam's traffic and confusing streets. Thanks.

[Fat_old_dwarf]

Thank you, spammer. And now back to our show.

[treunjo]

I love riding a bicycle and I hope that I can easily find places where you can rent it when I visit Amsterdam next month. I want to see a lot of places and just rest and relax riding a bicycle and seen good views.

[Skull_Kid1888]

You will find such a place. You will struggle not to. I myself shall be arriving at Central. Hiring a bike and not returning it until it is time to go home.

[CruMember]

...but with the bikes always remember to "let op" and be very, very careful not to get stuck in or slip on the tram tracks because this could end up in a very, very painful bike crash. Seen it live...

Now remember, guys, this thread is not about biking but about the "mooie Nederlandse taal"!

Geniet ervan allemaal!

[CopenhagenCouple]

"Pas op!" - preferably spit out between grinding teeth, whilst madly ringing the bell (or even better slamming breaks that sound like a drunk goose with a throat infection, looking at you Nugs...), will have you speeding along and dodging tourist like a champ!