vrijmarkt

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch vrimarket. Equivalent to vrij (free) +‎ markt (market).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvrɛi̯.mɑrkt/
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  • Hyphenation: vrij‧markt

Noun

vrijmarkt f or m (plural vrijmarkten, diminutive vrijmarktje n)

  1. a type of garage sale occurring throughout the Netherlands during Koninginnedag
  2. (historical) a market or market town with special privileges