der Friese
Frisian
A male person from Friesland or a member of the Frisian people.
EXAMPLE
Der Friese erzählte uns viel über die Geschichte seiner Heimat.
The Frisian told us a lot about the history of his homeland.
der Friese
Frisian
der Friese, die Friesen
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Meanings
der Friese
Friesian horse
A horse of the Friesian breed, which usually has a black coat and a sturdy build.
EXAMPLE
Der Friese mit seiner langen Mähne beeindruckte alle Besucher.
The Friesian horse, with its long mane, impressed all the visitors.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Friese, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Friesen |
| genitive | des Friesen |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Friese | die Friesen |
| accusative | den Friesen | die Friesen |
| dative | dem Friesen | den Friesen |
| genitive | des Friesen | der Friesen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Context clue
Whether „der Friese“ (the Frisian / Friesian horse) refers to a person or a horse can usually be recognized from the surrounding words: with a person, the sentence often mentions origin, language, or history; with a horse, it frequently refers to its coat, mane, riding, or breeding.
EXAMPLE
Der Friese sprach auf dem Markt Friesisch mit seinen Nachbarn.
The Frisian spoke Frisian with his neighbors at the market.
Der Friese mit dem glänzend schwarzen Fell trabte ruhig über den Reitplatz.
The Friesian horse with its glossy black coat trotted calmly across the riding arena.
Typical collocations
Typical expressions for the meaning referring to a person include „ein gebürtiger Friese“ (a native Frisian), „ein waschechter Friese“ (a true Frisian), and „die Geschichte der Friesen“ (the history of the Frisians). The word often appears in conversations about regional origin and culture.
EXAMPLE
Der gebürtige Friese kennt die Küste seit seiner Kindheit.
The native Frisian has known the coast since childhood.
Horse context
In the horse-related meaning, „der Friese“ (the Friesian horse) often appears together with features such as a black coat, a long mane, or a sturdy build. Riding, breeding, and carriages are also typical topics in this context.
EXAMPLE
Der Friese zog die elegante Kutsche sicher durch das Dorf.
The Friesian horse safely pulled the elegant carriage through the village.
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