Dutch Word · Intermediate
briefroman
an epistolary novel
Pronunciation: /ˈbrif.roːˌmɑn/
Meaning
an epistolary novel
Example
De Historie van mejuffrouw Sara Burgerhart is de bekendste briefroman uit de Nederlandse literatuur.
The Historie van mejuffrouw Sara Burgerhart is the most famous epistolary novel of Dutch literature.
Practice tips
- Practice briefroman out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Dutch word is for intermediate-level learners.