's-Hertogenbosch /ˌsɜɹtoʊɡənˈbɑs/ /ˌsɜːtəʊɡənˈbɒs/ pn
Dutch city 's-Hertogenbosch

-'s /s/ /z/ /əz/ /ɪz/ particle
possessive marker -s
the house/place/establishment of bij

able /ə.bl̩/ suffix
e
able to be done baar
fit to be done baar

al /əl/ suffix
aldehyde al

arch suffix
leading, leader arch

ation suffix
-ation (suffix) atie tie

burger suffix
suffix used to make names for hamburger-like dishes burger

ed /d/ /t/ /əd/ /ɪd/ suffix
having an object d ig e-
having an object of a particular quality d ig e-

er /ə/ /ɚ/ suffix
(used form a demonym) resident or inhabitant of... er se
used to form the comparative of adjectives er
used to form the comparative of adverbs er

esque /-ɛsk/ suffix
in the style of esk
resembling esk

ess suffix
female suffix esse in

est /əst/ /ɪst/ suffix
superlative of adjectives and adverbs ste
second-person singular present tense of verbs t

fold suffix
used to make adjectives voudig
used to make adverbs voudig

free suffix
free from; without vrij

gon suffix
plane figure oek

graphy /-ɡɹəfi/ suffix
Suffix denoting a written or represented in the specified manner, or about a specified subject grafie

hood /hʊd/ suffix
condition or state heid

ian /iːən/ suffix
having a profession iant
related to isch

ible suffix
able to be done baar
expressing capacity or worthiness in a passive sense baar

ic suffix
Note: these translations are a guide only. For more precise translations, see individual words ending in -ic isch

ide suffix
any of a group of related compounds ide
binary compound of a nonmetal ide
any of a group of several elements id

-in-law adj
related through marriage schoon-

ing /iːn/ /ɪŋ/ /ɪŋɡ/ suffix
forming verbal nouns ing
materials, systems of objects werk ysteem
to form present participles end

ish /ɪʃ/ suffix
appended to adjectives achtig ig
appended to words achtig ig
appended to numbers ond
appended to roots denoting names of nations or regions isch s

ism /ɪzəm/ suffix
a principle, belief or movement isme

ist /-əst/ /-ɪst/ suffix
One who follows a particular ideology, doctrine, belief system or theory ist

itis /-ˈaɪtɪs/ suffix
suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation itis

ity [ɪti] suffix
Used to form nouns from adjectives. heid iteit

ive /ɪv/ suffix
adjectival suffix: of the nature of; tending to ief ieve

less /-ləs/ /-lɪs/ suffix
lacking onder loos

like suffix
having some of the characteristics of (used to form adjectives from nouns) achtig

ling suffix
Diminutive ling je pje tje

logical suffix
used to form adjectival forms of nouns ogisch

logy /ləd͡ʒi/ suffix
branch of learning logie kunde leer

ly /li/ suffix
turns nouns to adjectives with the sense "similar to" lijk achtig ig
used to form adverbs from adjectives erwijs lijk

ness /nəs/ /nɪs/ suffix
appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning "the state of being...", "the quality of being...", or "the measure of being..." heid nis schap

oma suffix
suffix forming nouns indicating disease or morbidity oom
suffix forming nouns indicating tumors or masses oom

on suffix
(physics) subatomic particles on

osis suffix
suffix for functional disorders ose

philia suffix
forming words denoting abnormal linking towards a given thing filie

phobia /ˌfəʊbi.ə/ suffix
used to form nouns meaning fear fobie vrees
used to form nouns meaning hate fobie haat

phone suffix
device that makes a sound foon
speaker of a certain language foon
type of sound foon

phore suffix
bearer or carrier of foor

pod suffix
related to or resembling a foot pode potige

ship suffix
Property or state of being schap

sphere suffix
designating some layer of the Earth feer

teen suffix
to form numbers 13 - 19 tien

tion /-ʃən/ suffix
producing a noun meaning the action or effect of a verb ing tie

um /əm/ suffix
Latinate singular grammatical number suffix um

ward /wə(ɹ)d/ suffix
forming adjectives waarts
forming adverbs waarts

wards /wə(ɹ)dz/ suffix
forming adjectives waarts
forming adverbs waarts

y suffix
having the quality of ig
forming diminutive nouns che etje ie je ke ken
forming abstract nouns heid nis

year-old suffix
suffix used to indicate the age of something or someone, in terms of years arig

0th adj
abbreviation of zeroth 0e

12th adj
abbreviation of twelfth 12de 12e

1st /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ adj
1e 1ste

2nd adj
2de

3D printer [θɹi ˈdiː pɹɪntɚ] [θɹiː ˈdiː pɹɪntə(ɹ)] n
device for making three-dimensional solid objects 3D-printer

3rd adj
3de 3e

6th adj
abbreviation of sixth 6de 6e

86 v
cancel an order schrappen
remove an item from the menu schrappen
throw out kwijtraken wegdoen

A major n
major chord A-groot A-majeur
major key A-majeur A-groot

A minor n
minor chord a-klein a-mineur
minor key a-klein a-mineur

A-bomb n
atomic bomb atoombom

A-flat n
tone four fifths below C As

A-flat major n
A-flat major As majeur

ABC n
rudiments ABC

ABS brake n
antolock brake ABS antiblokkeerremsysteem

AC adj
alternating current wisselstroom
alternating potential wisselspanning

AIDS /eɪdz/ n
acquired immune deficiency syndrome aids

AKA preposition
also known as alias oftewel

Aachen /ˈɑkən/ /ˈɑːkən/ pn
city in North Rhine-Westphalia Aken

Aaron /ˈɛəˈɹən/ /ˈɛɹ.ən/ pn
biblical brother of Moses Aäron
male given name Aäron

Aaronic /æɹˈɑn.ɪk/ /æɹˈɒn.ɪk/ adj
pertaining to Aaron aäronitisch

Abaddon /əˈbæ.dn̩/ pn
Hell de (diepten der) hel
the destroyer Apollyon

Abbas pn
A male given name Abbas

Abdon pn
biblical judge of Israel Abdon

Abdul /ɑbˈdʊl/ pn
male given name Abdel Abdoel

Abdullah /ˌɑb.dʊlˈɑ/ pn
Muslim given name Abdoella

Abel /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ pn
biblical character Abel
male given name Abel

Aberdeen /æbə(ɹ)ˈdiːn/ /ˌæb.ɚˈdin/ n
fishhook aberdeen forelhaak

Aberdeen Angus /ˌæb.ɚˈdin ˈæŋ.ɡəs/ pn
breed of beef cattle Aberdeen Angus

Abidjan /ˌæb.ɪˈdʒɑn/ pn
the largest city of Côte d'Ivoire Abidjan

Abigail /ˈæb.ə.ɡeɪl/ pn
biblical wife of David Abigaïl
female given name Abigail Abigaïl

Abkhaz /ɑbˈkɑz/ adj
of or pertaining to Abkhazia abchazisch

Abkhaz /ɑbˈkɑz/ n
person from Abkhazia Abchaze

Abkhaz /ɑbˈkɑz/ pn
a Northwest Caucasian language spoken in Abkhazia Abchazisch

Abkhazia /æbˈkeɪ.ʒi.ə/ pn
Abchazië

Abner /ˈæb.nɚ/ pn
biblical cousin of Saul Abner

Aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ n
original inhabitant of Australia Aboriginal
original inhabitant of any land inboorling inboorlinge

Abraham /ˈeɪ.bɹə.hæm/ /ˈeɪ.bɹəˌhæm/ pn
prophet in the Old Testament Abraham
male given name Abraham
surname Abraham

Abram /ˈeɪ.bɹəm/ pn
Old Testament patriarch Abram

Abruka pn
Estonian island located in the Gulf of Riga Abruka

Absalom /ˈæb.sə.ləm/ pn
male given name Absalom

Abstract Expressionism /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɪkˈspɹɜʃ.n̩ˌɪz.m̩/ n
genre of modern art [[abstract]] [[expressionisme]]

Abu Dhabi /ˈɑ.bu ˈdɑ.bi/ pn
capital of UAE Abu Dhabi

Academy Award /əˈkæd.ə.mi əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈkæd.ə.mi əˈwɔːd/ n
award Oscar

Accra /ə.ˈkɹɑ/ pn
capital of Ghana Accra

Acehnese pn
language Atjehs

Achilles /əˈkɪliːz/ pn
Greek mythical hero Achilles

Achilles heel /əˌkɪl.iːz ˈhiːl/ n
vulnerability in an otherwise strong situation achilleshiel

Achilles tendon n
strong tendon in the calf of the leg achillespees

Acre /ˈeɪ.kə/ pn
city Akko

Acropolis /əˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ pn
Athenian Acropolis Akropolis

Acts of the Apostles pn
fifth book of the New Testament Handelingen van de apostelen Handelingen

Adam /ˈæ.dəm/ [ˈæɾm̩] pn
first man in Abrahamic religions Adam
male given name Adam

Adam and Eve pn
the first man and woman (according to Genesis) Adam en Eva

Adam's apple n
lump in the throat adamsappel

Adelaide /ˈæ.də.leɪd/ pn
female given name Adelheid

Adelie penguin n
Pygoscelis adeliae adéliepinguïn

Aden pn
seaport of Yemen Aden

Admiralty Islands pn
group of islands Admiraliteitseilanden

Adolph /ˈeɪ.dɑlf/ /ˈæ.dɒlf/ pn
male given name Adolf

Adrian /ˈeɪ.dɹiː.ən/ pn
male given name Adriaan

Adriatic Sea /eɪ.dɹiˈæt.ɪk/ pn
sea that stretches from the Ionian Sea to the Gulf of Venice Adriatische Zee

Advent calendar n
calendar used to count down the days of Advent adventskalender

Aegean Sea /ɛˈdʒɛ.ən ˈsi/ pn
sea of the northeastern part of the Mediterranean Sea Egeïsche Zee

Aegidius pn
male given name Aegidius

Aeneid /ˈiː.ni.ɪd/ pn
Classic epic poem that tells the story of Aeneas fleeing Troy and settling in Italy. Aeneis

Aeronian pn
Aeronien

Aeschylus /ˈɛs.kə.ləs/ pn
Greek tragedian Aischylos

Aetna /ˈɛtnə/ pn
Sicilian nymph Aitne

Afar pn
language Afar Danakil

Afghan /ˈæfˌɡæn/ adj
pertaining to Afghanistan Afghaans

Afghan /ˈæfˌɡæn/ n
person from Afghanistan Afghaan Afghaanse

Afghan /ˈæfˌɡæn/ pn
Pashto language Afghaans

Afghan Hound /ˌæfɡænˈhæu̯nd/ n
Afghan Hound Afghaanse windhond

Afghanistan /æfˈɡæn.ɪˌstæn/ pn
id=Q889|country Afghanistan

Africa /ˈæ.fɹɪ.kə/ pn
id=Q15|continent south of Europe Afrika

African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ adj
Of or pertaining to Africa Afrikaans

African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ n
a native of Africa Afrikaan Afrikaanse

African Union pn
multinational organisation Afrikaanse Unie

African-American adj
American and black Afro-Amerikaans

African-American n
A black American Afro-Amerikaan

Afrikaans /ˌɑːfɹɪˈkɑːnz/ adj
of or pertaining to the Afrikaans language Afrikaans

Afrikaans /ˌɑːfɹɪˈkɑːnz/ pn
language Afrikaans

Afrikaner n
member of ethnic group Afrikaner Zuid-Afrikaan

Afro-Asiatic adj
of or pertaining to a language family Afro-Aziatisch

Agatha pn
female given name Aagje Agatha

Aglaia pn
female given name Aglaïa

Agnes /ˈæɡ.nɪs/ pn
female given name Agnes

Ahab /ˈeɪˌhæb/ pn
biblical king of Israel Achab

Ahaz pn
biblical king of Judah Achaz

Ainu pn
language Ainu

Ajax /ˈeɪ.dʒæks/ pn
either of two heroes of the Trojan War Ajax

Akan pn
Niger-Congo language Akan
language group spoken in Ghana Akan

Akkadian /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/ pn
Semitic language Akkadisch

Al-Andalus pn
Islamic Spain Al-Andalus

Alan /ˈæ.lən/ pn
male given name Alain Alaan Alan Alanus

Aland pn
archipelago Åland

Alaska /əˈlæs.kə/ pn
US state Alaska

Alban pn
male given name Alban

Albania /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
id=Q222|country in south-eastern Europe Albanië

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Albania Albanees Albanese

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ n
person from Albania Albanees Albanese

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ pn
language Albanees

Albany pn
capital of New York Albany

Albert /ˈæl.bɚt/ pn
male given name Albert

Alberta /ˌælˈbɜː(ɹ).tə/ pn
province Alberta

Albin pn
male given name Albin

Alcoholics Anonymous pn
proper noun Alcoholics Anonymous

Aldebaran /alˈdɛbəɹən/ pn
star Aldebaran

Alectryon pn
character in Greek mythology Alectryo

Aletta pn
female given name Aletta

Alexander /ˌæ.lɨɡˈzæn.dɚ/ /ˌæ.lɨɡˈzɑːn.də/ [ˌæ.lɨɡˈzeən.də] [ˌæ.lɨɡˈzeən.dɚ] pn
male given name Alexander

Alexander the Great pn
King of Macedonia Alexander de Grote

Alexandria pn
city in Egypt Alexandrië

Alexandroupoli pn
city Alexandroupolis

Alexius pn
male given name Alexius

Alfonso pn
male given name Alfons

Alfred pn
Male given name Alfred

Algeria /ælˈdʒɪəɹi.ə/ pn
id=Q262|country Algerije

Algerian /ælˈdʒɪɹi.ən/ adj
of Algeria or its people Algerijns

Algerian /ælˈdʒɪɹi.ən/ n
person from Algeria Algerijn Algerijnse

Algherese pn
Catalan dialect spoken in Alghero Algherees

Algic pn
language family Algisch

Algiers /ælˈdʒɪəz/ /ælˈdʒɪɹz/ pn
the capital of Algeria Algiers

Algonquian /ælˈɡɑːŋkwi.ən/ /ælˈɡɒŋkwi.ən/ adj
relating to a group of North American languages Algonkisch

Ali pn
male given name from Arabic Ali

Alice /ˈæl.ɪs/ pn
female given name Alice

All Saints' Day pn
feast day Allerheiligen allerheiligen

All Souls' Day pn
Christian feast day Allerzielen allerzielen

Allah /əˈlɑː/ /ˈæ.lə/ pn
God, in Islam Allah

Allahu akbar /ˌaləhuː ˈakbɑː/ interjection
Muslim takbir (proclamation) Allahoe akbar God is het grootst

Almere /ælˈmɛəɹə/ /ælˈmɛɹə/ pn
city in the Netherlands Almere

Alpha Centauri pn
brightest star in the southern constellation of Centaurus Alpha Centauri

Alps /ælps/ pn
a mountain range in Western Europe Alpen

Alsace /ælˈseɪs/ pn
region on the west bank of the upper Rhine Elzas

Altaic /ælˈteɪ.ɪk/ adj
pertaining to the group of languages Altaïsch

Altair pn
star Altair

Alvíssmál pn
tenth book of the Poetic Edda Alvíssmál

Alwin pn
male given name meaning "noble friend" Adelwijn

Alzheimer's disease /ˈæltshaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɑːltshaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːltshaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːlzhaɪmə(ɹ)z/ n
mental disorder from brain tissue changes alzheimer ziekte van Alzheimer

Amazon /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑːn/ pn
river Amazone

Amazonian antshrike n
Thamnophilus amazonicus Amazone-mierklauwier

Amber /ˈæm.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ pn
female given name Amber

American /əˈmɛɹɪkən/ adj
of or pertaining to the Americas Amerikaans Amerikaan
of or pertaining to the U.S. or its culture Amerikaans Amerikaan

American /əˈmɛɹɪkən/ n
1-point type achtste petit
inhabitant of the Americas Amerikaan
person born in or citizen of the USA Amerikaan Amerikaanse

American Bulldog n
American Bulldog Amerikaanse buldog

American English pn
English of the United States Amerikaans-Engels

American Samoa /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən səˈmoʊ.ə/ /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən səˈməʊ.ə/ pn
US overseas territory in Oceania Amerikaans-Samoa

American Samoan adj
pertaining to American Samoa Amerikaans-Samoaans

American Samoan n
person Amerikaans-Samoaan Amerikaans-Samoaanse

American Sign Language pn
language that uses hands, facial expressions, and other bodily behavior to communicate Amerikaanse gebarentaal

American badger n
Taxidea taxus zilverdas

American bison /əˈmɛɹɪkənˈbaɪ̯sən/ n
mammal bizon

American black bear n
Ursus americanus Amerikaanse zwarte beer

American football n
American football American football Amerikaanse voetbal rugby

American kestrel n
species Amerikaanse torenvalk

American sweetgum n
deciduous tree amberboom

Americanism n
linguistic feature amerikanisme

Americanize v
to make American amerikaniseren amerikanisieren

Americas pn
id=Q828|North and South America Amerika

Amharic /æmˈhæɹɪk/ pn
language Amhaars Amharisch

Amos /ˈeɪ.məs/ pn
book of the Old Testament Amos
figure mentioned in the Old Testament Amos

Amsterdam /ˈæmstəɹˌdæm/ /ˌæmstəˈdæm/ pn
capital of the Netherlands Amsterdam

Amsterdamer n
An inhabitant or a resident of Amsterdam Amsterdammer Amsterdamse

Amur pn
the river between the Far East Russia and China Amoer

Anatolia /ˌænəˈtəʊli.ə/ pn
peninsula of Western Asia Anatolië

Anatolian /anəˈtəʊlɪən/ adj
of or pertaining to Anatolia or its people, culture, etc. Anatolisch

Ancient Greece pn
The ancient civilization of the Mediterranean Griekse oudheid Oude Griekenland

Ancient Greek pn
the Greek language of classical antiquity Oud-Grieks Oudgrieks

Ancient Rome pn
civilization associated with Rome from the 9th century BC to the 5th century AD Oude Rome

Andalusia /ˌændəˈluːsi.ə/ pn
autonomous community of Spain Andalusië Andaloesië

Andalusian adj
from, or pertaining to, Andalusia Andaloesisch Andalusisch

Andalusian n
someone from Andalusia Andaloesiër Andalusiër

Andean condor n
Vultur gryphus andescondor

Andean flamingo n
Phoenicopterus andinus andesflamingo

Andes /ˈæn.diːz/ pn
mountain range in South America Andes

Andorra /ænˈdɔɹ.ə/ /ænˈdɔː.ɹə/ pn
id=Q228|country Andorra

Andorran /ænˈdɔːɹən/ n
person from Andorra Andorrees Andorrese

Andrew /ˈæn.dɹuː/ pn
male given name Andreas Andries André
the Apostle Andreas Andries

Andromeda /ænˈdɹɑːmɪdə/ /ænˈdɹɒmɪdə/ pn
constellation Andromeda
mythical daughter of Cepheus Andromeda
spiral galaxy Andromeda

Angkor Wat pn
Cambodian temple complex Angkor Wat

Angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ n
A member of the ancient Germanic tribe Angel

Anglican /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.kən/ adj
pertaining to the Church of England and related churches anglicaans

Anglican /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.kən/ n
member of an Anglican church Anglicaan

Anglican Communion pn
worldwide network of churches Anglicaanse Gemeenschap

Anglicanism n
beliefs and practices of the Anglican Church anglicanisme

Anglicist n
expert on Anglistics anglist

Anglo-Saxon /ˌeɪŋɡloʊˈsæksən/ adj
related to the Anglo-Saxon peoples or language Angelsaksisch

Anglo-Saxon /ˌeɪŋɡloʊˈsæksən/ n
member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England during the early fifth century Angelsaksen

Anglophone /ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊn/ adj
English-speaking Engelssprekende

Anglophone /ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊn/ n
one who speaks English Engelssprekende

Angola /æŋˈɡoʊlə/ /æŋˈɡəʊlə/ pn
id=Q916|country in Southern Africa Angola

Angolan /æŋˈɡoʊlən/ adj
of, from or pertaining to Angola or its people Angolees

Angolan /æŋˈɡoʊlən/ n
person from Angola or of Angolan descent Angolees Angolese

Anguilla /æŋˈɡwɪlə/ pn
British overseas territory in the Caribbean Anguilla

Ankara /ˈæŋ.kə.ɹə/ pn
capital of Turkey Ankara

Ann /eən/ /æn/ pn
female given name Anna Anne

Anno Domini adv
in the year of our Lord in het jaar des Heren na Christus

Anselm /ˈanˌsɛlm/ /ˈænˌsɛlm/ pn
male given name Anselmus

Antarctic /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ænˈtɑː(k)tɪk/ adj
pertaining to Antarctica Antarctisch antarctisch

Antarctic Circle pn
geographical line Zuidpoolcirkel

Antarctic Peninsula pn
the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica Antarctisch Schiereiland

Antarctica /ænˈtɑɹktɪkə/ /ˌænˈtɑːktɪkə/ pn
id=Q51|southernmost continent Antarctica

Antares pn
star Antares

Anthony /ˈæn.tə.ni/ /ˈæn.θə.ni/ pn
given name Anton Antoon

Antigua and Barbuda /ænˌti.ɡə ænd bɑɹˈbju.də/ /ænˌtiː.ɡə ænd bɑːˈbjuː.də/ pn
id=Q781|country Antigua en Barbuda

Antiguan /ænˈtiːɡən/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Antigua, or the Antiguan people Antiguaans

Antiguan /ænˈtiːɡən/ n
person Antiguaan Antiguaanse

Antwerp /ˈæn.twɝp/ pn
province Antwerpen
city Antwerpen

Antwerpian adj
of Antwerp Antwerps

Antwerpian n
someone from Antwerp Antwerpenaar

Apennines pn
mountain range Apennijnen

Aphrodite /æfɹəˈdaɪti/ pn
Greek goddess Aphrodite

Apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ pn
book of the Bible Openbaring
the written account of a revelation of hidden things given by God to a chosen prophet Openbaring

Apollo /əˈpɒləʊ/ pn
the son of Zeus Apollo

Apollyon pn
The destroying angel of the underworld, the undoer or disintegrator Apollyon

April /ˈeɪ.pɹəl/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪl/ pn
fourth month of the Gregorian calendar april grasmaand

April Fools' Day n
First day of April één april

April fool n
person subjected to a practical joke April Fools' Day aprilvis
practical joke played on April Fools' Day aprilgrap

Aptian pn
subdivision of the Early Cretaceous epoch Aptien

Apuleius /ˌæpjuˈli.əs/ pn
author in the Roman Empire Apuleius

Apulia pn
region of Italy Apulië

Aquarius /əˈkwɛəɹɪəs/ /əˈkwɛɹɪəs/ pn
astrological sign Waterman
constellation Waterman

Aquitaine pn
region of France Aquitanië

Ara pn
constellation Altaar

Arab /ˈæɹ.əb/ adj
of or pertaining to Arabs and their nations Arabisch

Arab /ˈæɹ.əb/ n
Semitic person Arabier

Arab Republic of Egypt pn
id=Q79|Official name of Egypt Arabische Republiek Egypte

Arab World pn
Arabic speaking world arabische wereld

Arabia pn
a peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf; Arabië

Arabian Peninsula pn
peninsula in the Middle East Arabisch Schiereiland

Arabian oryx n
Oryx leucoryx Arabische oryx witte oryx

Arabic /ˈæɹəbɪk/ /ˈɛɹəbɪk/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Arab countries or cultural behaviour Arabisch

Arabic /ˈæɹəbɪk/ /ˈɛɹəbɪk/ pn
language Arabisch
alphabet Arabisch

Aragon /ˈerəɡɑːn/ /ˈærəɡən/ pn
an autonomous community in Spain Aragón

Aragonese adj
from Aragon Aragonees

Aragonese n
a person Aragonees Aragonese

Aragonese pn
the language of Aragon Aragonees

Aramaean /æɹəˈmiːən/ adj
of or pertaining to Aramaeans or Aram Aramees

Aramaean /æɹəˈmiːən/ n
member of a West Semitic semi-nomadic and pastoralist people Arameeër

Aranese pn
dialect Aranees

Arcadia pn
A district or a prefecture in the central and mid SE Peloponnese Arcadië

Arctic Ocean pn
the smallest of the five oceans of the Earth, on and around the North Pole Noordelijke IJszee Arctische Oceaan

Arctic cod n
Arctogadus glacialis arctische kabeljauw

Ardèche pn
French department Ardèche
French river Ardèche

Ares /ˈeəɹiːz/ pn
the god of war, son of Zeus and Hera Ares

Argentina /ˌɑɹ.dʒənˈti.nə/ /ˌɑː.dʒənˈtiː.nə/ pn
id=Q414|Argentine Republic Argentinië

Argentinian /ɑɹˌdʒɨnˈtɪni.ən/ adj
pertaining to Argentina Argentijns

Argentinian /ɑɹˌdʒɨnˈtɪni.ən/ n
person from Argentina Argentijn Argentijnse

Argonaut pn
member of the Argo crew Argonaut

Aries /ˈɛəɹiːz/ /ˈɛɹiz/ pn
astrological sign Ram
constellation Ram

Ark of the Covenant pn
the sacred container, a gold-plated wooden chest Ark van het Verbond verbondsark

Arkhangelsk pn
city in Russia Archangelsk

Arlon pn
city Aarlen

Armenia /ɑɹˈmi.ni.ə/ /ɑːˈmiː.ni.ə/ pn
ancient kingdom and country in West Asia Armenië

Armenian /ɑːɹˈmiːni.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Armenia, Armenians, the language or alphabet Armeens

Armenian /ɑːɹˈmiːni.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ n
person Armeniër Armeense

Armenian /ɑːɹˈmiːni.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ pn
language Armeens

Armenian Highland pn
plateau in Transcaucasia Armeens Hoogland

Arminianism n
school of thought arminianisme

Arnold pn
male given name Arnoud

Aromanian /æɹəʊˈmeɪnɪən/ pn
language Aromaans

Arthur /ˈɑɹθəɹ/ /ˈɑːθə(ɹ)/ pn
male given name Arthur

Artinskian pn
Artinskien

Aruba /ˈæ.ɹuː.bə/ pn
territory in the Caribbean Aruba

Aruban adj
of or pertaining to Aruba Arubaans

Aruban n
person from Aruba Arubaan Arubaanse

Aruküla pn
small borough in Estonia Aruküla

Arvanitika /ˌɑːvəˈnɪtɪkə/ pn
form of Albanian Arvanitisch

Aryan /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ adj
euphemistic: pertaining to Caucasian racists Arisch
pertaining to the (alleged) Aryan master race Arisch
used primarily by neo-Nazis: pertaining to the Caucasian race Arisch
of or pertaining to Indo-European or Aryan peoples, culture, and languages Arisch Indo-Europees Indo-Germaans Indo-Iraans Proto-Indo-Europees

Aryan /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ n
US, euphemistic: a Caucasian racist Ariër
in Nazism: a member of an alleged master race comprised of non-Jewish Caucasians Ariër
obsolete: in 19th century ethnography, a subdivision of the Caucasian race Ariër
used primarily by neo-Nazis: a white Ariër
rare: a Proto-Indo-European Ariër Indo-Europeaan Indo-Germaan Indo-Iraan Proto-Indo-Europeaan
rare: an Indo-Iranian Ariër Indo-Iraan

Ascension pn
Jesus' rise to heaven Hemelvaart
entering heaven alive hemelvaart

Ascension Day pn
the fortieth day of Easter Hemelvaart Hemelvaartsdag

Asclepius /əˈskliːpi.əs/ pn
Greek god of medicine and healing Asclepius

Ash Wednesday n
a Christian day of penitence Aswoensdag

Asher pn
eighth son of Jacob Aser
male given name Aser
one of the Israelite tribes Aser

Ashoka /əˈʃoʊkə/ /əˈʃəʊkə/ pn
emperor Asoka

Asia /ˈeɪʒə/ pn
id=Q48|the continent of Asia Azië
province of Roman empire Azië

Asia Minor pn
peninsula between the Mediterranean Sea, the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea; Klein-Azië

Asian /ˈeɪʒən/ adj
of, relating to or from Asia Aziatisch

Asian /ˈeɪʒən/ n
person from Asia Aziaat Azische
person from or descended from people from east Asia Aziaat Azische Oost-Aziaat Oost-Azische
person from or descended from people from the Indian sub-continent Aziaat Azische Indische Indiër

Asian lion /ˈeɪʒən ˈlaɪən/ n
species of lion that inhabited Asia Aziatische leeuw Perzische leeuw

Asperger's syndrome /ˈæspɜːɡəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ /ˈæspɝɡɚz ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ n
autism related developmental disorder syndroom van Asperger

Assam /æˈsæm/ pn
black tea Assam-thee Assamthee
state in India Assam

Assamese adj
of, from or relating to Assam Assamees Assami

Assamese pn
language Assamees Assami Assamitisch

Asselian pn
Asselien

Assisi pn
city Assisi

Assyria /əˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Semitic Akkadian kingdom Assyrische Rijk Assyrië

Asturia pn
Translations Asturië

Atayal pn
language Atayal

Athabascan adj
Athabaskisch

Athena /əˈθiːnə/ pn
Greek goddess Athene

Athenian /əˈθiː.ni.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Athens, Greece Atheens

Athenian /əˈθiː.ni.ən/ n
an inhabitant, resident, or citizen of Athens, Greece Athener

Athens /ˈeɪθənz/ /ˈæθənz/ pn
capital city of Greece Athene

Atlantic /ətˈlæn.tɪk/ adj
pertaining to the Atlantic Ocean Atlantisch

Atlantic /ətˈlæn.tɪk/ pn
the Atlantic Ocean Atlantisch

Atlantic Ocean pn
the ocean lying between the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east Atlantische Oceaan

Atlantic tomcod n
Microgadus tomcod kabeljauw

Atlantis /ətˈlæntəs/ pn
mythical country said to have sunk into the ocean Atlantis

Atlas /ˈætləs/ pn
Greek mythology Atlas
a moon of Saturn Atlas

Atlas Mountains pn
Atlas Mountains Atlasgebergte

Attic adj
related to Athens Attisch

Attic pn
Ancient Greek dialect Attisch

Attic salt /ˈatɪk sɔːlt/ /ˈætɪk sɑlt/ n
pointed and delicate wit Attisch zout

Attica pn
periphery Attica

Auckland pn
the largest conurbation in New Zealand Auckland

Augsburg pn
city in southern Germany Augsburg

August /ˈɑ.ɡəst/ /ˈɔ.ɡəst/ /ˈɔː.ɡəst/ pn
eighth month of the Gregorian calendar augustus

Augustine /ɔːˈɡʌstɪn/ /əˈɡʌstɪn/ /ˈɑɡəˌstin/ pn
male given name Augustinus

Augustus /ɔːˈɡʌstəs/ pn
Roman emperor Augustus

Auriga pn
constellation Voerman

Aurora pn
Roman goddess of dawn Aurora

Australia /ɑˈstɹeɪ.li.ə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪl.jə/ /ɔˈstɹeɪ.li.ə/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljə/ /əˈstɹɛ.liː.ə/ pn
id=Q408|Commonwealth of Australia Australië
id=Q3960|continent of Australia Australië

Australian /ɑˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɔˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ adj
of or pertaining to Australia, the Australian people or languages Australisch Australische

Australian /ɑˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɔˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ n
a person from the country of Australia or of Australian descent Australiër Australische

Australian Capital Territory pn
Territory of Australia Australisch Hoofdstedelijk Territorium

Australian magpie n
Cracticus tibicen zwartrugfluitvogel

Australian white ibis n
species of wading bird Australische witte ibis

Austria /ˈɑst.ɹi.ə/ /ˈɒs.tɹi.ə/ /ˈɔːs.tɹi.ə/ pn
id=Q40|country in Central Europe Oostenrijk

Austrian /ˈɒstɹi.ən/ /ˈɔːstɹi.ən/ adj
related to Austria Oostenrijks

Austrian /ˈɒstɹi.ən/ /ˈɔːstɹi.ən/ n
Austrian person Oostenrijker Oostenrijkse

Austro-Asiatic pn
Austroaziatisch

Austronesian adj
of or pertaining to Austronesia Austronesisich

Auvergne pn
region of France auvergne

Avar /ˈævɑɹ/ n
person Avaar Avaarse

Avar /ˈævɑɹ/ pn
language Avaars

Avestan /əˈvɛst(ə)n/ pn
Old Iranian language Avestisch

Avogadro's number n
number of atoms present in 0.012 kilograms of isotopically pure carbon-12 constante van Avogadro getal van Avogadro

Axis power n
fascist country of World War II as

Aylmer pn
male given name Adelmar

Aymara /ˌaɪməˈɹɑː/ n
indigenous people of South America Aymara

Aymara /ˌaɪməˈɹɑː/ pn
language of South America Aymara

Ayyavazhi pn
religion Ayyavazhi

Azerbaijan /ˌæz.ə(ɹ).baɪˈ(d)ʒɑːn/ pn
id=Q227|country in the Caucasus Azerbeidzjan

Azores /əˈzɔːz/ /ˈeɪzɔːɹz/ pn
an archipelago and an autonomous region azoren Azoren

Azrael pn
angel of death Azraël

B major n
the major key with B as its tonic B-groot B-majeur
the major chord with a root of B B-groot B-majeur

B minor n
the minor chord with a root of B b-klein b-mineur
the minor key with B as its tonic b-klein b-mineur

BBC pn
British Broadcasting Corporation BBC

Baba Yaga pn
hag who flies through the air in a mortar Baba Jaga

Babism n
19th-century Persian pantheistical religious sect bábisme

Babylon /ˈbæbɪ.lɑn/ /ˈbæbɪ.lɒn/ pn
capital of Babylonia Babylon Babel

Babylonia /ˌbæbɪˈloʊni.ə/ /ˌbæbɪˈləʊnɪə/ pn
ancient region and empire of southern Mesopotamia Babylonië Babylonische Rijk

Babylonian adj
of or pertaining to the city of Babylon Babylonisch

Bach /bɑːx/ pn
German composer Bach

Bactrian camel /ˈbæktɹɪən ˈkæməl/ n
Camelus bactrianus kameel

Baden-Württemberg pn
state of Germany Baden-Württemberg

Baghdad /bæɡˈdæd/ pn
city Bagdad

Bahamas /bəˈhɑː.məz/ pn
id=Q778|country in the Caribbean Bahama's

Bahrain /bɑːˈɹeɪn/ pn
id=Q398|country in the Middle East Bahrein

Bajocian pn
Bajocien

Bakelite /ˈbeɪk.ə.laɪt/ n
a heat-resisting chemically inert resin bakeliet

Baker pn
Occupational surname Bakker

Baku pn
the capital of Azerbaijan Bakoe

Baldrs draumar pn
eleventh book of the Poetic Edda Baldrs draumar

Baldwin pn
given name Boudewijn

Bali /ˈbɑːli/ pn
name of island Bali

Balinesian adj
of Bali balinees

Balkanize v
to break up balkaniseren

Balochistan pn
province of Pakistan Beloetsjistan

Baltic /ˈbɑl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔːl.tɪk/ adj
of the Baltic region or sea Baltisch Oostzee
pertaining to the Baltic languages Baltisch

Baltic Sea pn
a sea Oostzee Baltische zee

Baltic herring n
Clupea harengus membras oostzeeharing stromeling baltische haring

Baltic-Finnic adj
pertaining to the Baltic-Finnic languages Baltisch-Fins Oostzeefins

Balto-Slavic adj
of or pertaining o the Balto-Slavic language, people or culture Balto-Slavisch

Bambara pn
language Bambara

Bangkok /bæŋˈkɒk/ pn
the capital of Thailand Bangkok

Bangladesh /ˌbæŋ.ɡlə.ˈdɛʃ/ pn
id=Q902|country Bangladesh

Bantoid adj
Bantoïde

Bantu pn
language family Bantoe-

Baptist adj
of the Baptist religious denomination baptistisch

Barbados /bɑɹˈbeɪ.doʊs/ /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.dɒs/ pn
id=Q244|country in the Caribbean Barbados

Barbary /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹi/ pn
Mediterranean North Africa Barbarije

Barbary lion n
Panthera leo leo Atlasleeuw Barabijse leeuw Berberleeuw

Barbary macaque n
Macaca sylvanus berberaap

Barbie pn
diminutive of Barbara Babs, Babbe

Barcelona /ˌbɑɹsəˈloʊnə/ /ˌbɑːsəˈləʊnə/ pn
capital of Catalonia Barcelona

Barcelonian adj
from Barcelona Barcelonees

Barcelonian n
someone from Barcelona Barcelonees Barcelonese

Baroque /bəˈɹoʊk/ /bəˈɹɒk/ pn
period in architecture barok
period in art barok
period in music barok

Bartholomew /bɑɹˈtɑləmi/ /bɑɹˈθɑləmju/ /bɑːˈθɒləmjuː/ pn
male given name Bartolomeüs

Bartonian pn
Bartonien

Basel pn
city in Switzerland Bazel

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪəɹ/ pn
language Basjkiers

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ adj
relative to the Basque people or their language Baskisch

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ n
member of a people Bask Baskische

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ pn
language Baskisch

Basque Country pn
autonomous community within Spain Baskenland
geographical region in Spain and France Baskenland
the region where the Basque language is spoken Baskenland

Bathonian pn
Bathonien

Batman /batˈman/ pn
the bat-themed hero Batman

Bats pn
a commune in France Bats

Battle of Britain pn
series of air engagements between the British Royal Air Force and the German Luftwaffe during World War II slag om Engeland

Bavaria /bəˈveəɹɪə/ pn
state Beieren

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ adj
of or pertaining to Bavaria Beiers

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ n
person from Bavaria or of Bavarian descent Beier Beierin Beierse

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ pn
German dialect Beiers

Beatrice /ˈbiːətɹɪs/ pn
female given name Beatrix Beatrijs

Beaufort scale pn
measure for the intensity of the wind schaal van Beaufort

Bechuanaland /ˌbɛtʃuˈɑːnəlænd/ pn
id=Q747314|former name for Botswana Protectoraat Bechuanaland

Beelzebub /biːˈɛlzɪbʌb/ pn
a Semitic deity, another name for the Devil Beëlzebub

Beetle n
Volkswagen car Kever

Beijing /beɪˈdʒɪŋ/ /beɪˈʒɪŋ/ pn
capital of China Peking

Beirut pn
capital of Lebanon Beiroet

Bel Paese /ˌbɛl pɑˈeɪzi/ /ˌbɛl pɑːˈeɪzeɪ/ n
mild creamy Italian cheese Bel Paese

Belarus /ˌbɛləˈɹus/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːs/ pn
id=Q184|country Wit-Rusland Belaroes

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ adj
pertaining to Belarus Wit-Russisch

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ n
person from Belarus or of Belarusian descent Wit-Rus Wit-Russische

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ pn
language Wit-Russisch Belarussisch

Belfast /ˈbɛl.fæst/ pn
capital of Northern Ireland Belfast

Belgian /ˈbɛl.dʒən/ [ˈbɛɬ.ɡi.ən] adj
of or pertaining to Belgians or Belgian people Belgisch Belgische
of or pertaining to Belgium Belgisch Belgische

Belgian /ˈbɛl.dʒən/ [ˈbɛɬ.ɡi.ən] n
Belgian, person from Belgium Belg Belgische

Belgian Congo pn
Belgian colony Belgisch-Congo

Belgian Limburg pn
the roughly southwestern part of the Benelux region of Limburg Belgisch Limburg

Belgian Sheepdog n
Umbrella term for the four Belgian sheepdog variants belgische herder

Belgium /ˈbɛldʒəm/ pn
id=Q31|country in Europe België

Belgrade /ˈbɛlɡɹeɪd/ pn
capital of Serbia Belgrado

Belize /bəˈliːz/ pn
id=Q242|country Belize

Benedictine adj
of or pertaining to St. Benedict of Nursia benedictijns

Benedictine n
liqueur benedictine
monk or nun benedictijn benedictijner

Benelux pn
an economic and customs union made up of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg Benelux

Bengal tiger n
Panthera tigris tigris bengaalse tijger

Benghazi pn
Benghazi, Libya Benghazi

Benin /bəˈnin/ /bɛˈnɪn/ pn
id=Q962|country Benin

Benzion pn
given name Benzion

Berber adj
of the Berber people Berbers

Bergen pn
city in Norway Bergen

Bering Sea pn
sea Beringzee

Berlin /bə.ˈlɪn/ /ˈbɚ.lɪn/ /ˈbɜː.lɪn/ [bɚ.ˈlɪn] pn
capital city of Germany Berlijn

Berlin Wall pn
wall that parted Berlin Berlijnse Muur

Berliner /bəˈlɪnə/ /bɚˈlɪnɚ/ n
doughnut Berlinerbol

Bermuda /bəˈmjuːdə/ /bɚˈmjuːdə/ pn
island group Bermuda

Bermuda Triangle pn
area in Atlantic Ocean Bermuda Driehoek

Bermuda shorts n
a type of knee-high shorts bermudashort

Bermudian adj
of, from or pertaining to Bermuda Bermudaans
personal legal status equivalent Bermudaans

Bermudian n
person from Bermuda or of Bermudian descent Bermudaan

Bern /bɛ(ɹ)n/ /bɜː(ɹ)n/ pn
city Bern

Bert /bɜːt/ /bɝt/ pn
male given name Bert

Betawi n
Indonesian ethnic group Bataaf Batavi Betawi

Bethlehem /ˈbɛθləhɛm/ pn
City Bethlehem

Bewick's swan n
Bewick's swan kleine zwaan

Bhutan /buːˈtɑːn/ pn
id=Q917|Himalayan country Bhutan

Bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ pn
Christian holy book bijbel Schrift Bijbel

Bible Belt pn
area in the United States Bible Belt Bijbelgordel
area where conservative Protestant Christianity is dominant Bible Belt Bijbelgordel refoband

Biblical Hebrew pn
Bijbels Hebreeuws

Big Bad Wolf /bɪɡ bæd ˈwʊlf/ n
fictional evil wolf Grote Boze Wolf

Big Bang pn
cosmic event oerknal

Big Crunch pn
hypothetic eventual collapse of the universe Eindkrak

Big Mac /bɪɡ mæk/ n
burger Big Mac

Bird's Head pn
large peninsula Vogelkop

Bishkek /bɪʃˈkɛk/ pn
capital of Kyrgyzstan Bischkek Bisjkek

Bishnupriya Manipuri pn
language bishnupriya manipuri

Bislama /ˈbɪʃləmɑː/ pn
a creole spoken on the South Pacific island-nation of Vanuatu Bislama

Bitola pn
city Bitola

Black Death pn
14th century pandemic outbreak Zwarte Dood

Black Forest pn
German forest and mountain range Zwarte Woud

Black Forest gâteau n
type of gâteau originating in the Black Forest region of Germany Schwarzwalder kersentaart Zwarte Woudtaart

Black Legend pn
the depiction of Spain as cruel, greedy and fanatical Zwarte Legende

Black Peter pn
Black Peter Zwarte Piet

Black Sea pn
an inland sea between southeastern Europe and Asia Minor Zwarte Zee

Blanche pn
female given name Blanca

Bloemfontein /ˈbluːmfɒnˌteɪn/ pn
city Bloemfontein

Bluebeard pn
the famous fairy tale Blauwbaard
the title character Blauwbaard

Bluetooth pn
personal area wireless network Bluetooth

Bob's your uncle phraseologicalUnit
desirable conclusion is reached klaar is Kees

Boeotia /biːˈəʊʃə/ pn
a district in Greece Beotië

Boer /bʊəɹ/ n
South African of Dutch descent Boer

Bohemia /boʊˈhimiə/ pn
The region of the Czech Republic Bohemen

Bohemond /ˈbəʊəmənd/ pn
a given name of historical usage Bohemund

Bokmål pn
language Bokmål

Bolivia /boʊˈlɪv.i.ə/ /bəˈlɪv.i.ə/ pn
id=Q750|country in South America Bolivia Bolivië

Bolivian /bəˈlɪv.i.ən/ adj
pertaining to Bolivia Boliviaans

Bolivian /bəˈlɪv.i.ən/ n
Bolivian person Boliviaan Boliviaanse

Bolognese /ˌbɒləˈneɪz/ adj
of or relating to Bologna Bolognees Bolognezer

Bolshevik n
Bolshevik bolsjewiek

Bolshevism /ˈbɑlʃəˌvɪzəm/ /ˈbɒlʃəˌvɪz(ə)m/ n
Communist political ideology bolsjewisme

Bonaire pn
island Bonaire

Bonapartism /ˈbəʊnəpɑːtɪzəm/ /ˌboʊnəˈpɑɹ(ˌ)tɪzəm/ n
pratices and ideology of Napoleon Bonaparte bonapartisme

Bonn pn
a city in Germany Bonn

Boolean /ˈbuli.ən/ /ˈbuːl.i.ən/ adj
logic: pertaining to data items that have values “true” and “false” booleaans

Boolean /ˈbuli.ən/ /ˈbuːl.i.ən/ n
type of variable booleaans waarde

Boreal n
Boreaal

Borneo /ˈbo(ː)ɹnioʊ/ /ˈboənioʊ/ /ˈbɔɹnioʊ/ /ˈbɔːni.əʊ/ pn
island Borneo

Borromean Islands pn
group of three small islands Borromeïsche eilanden

Bose-Einstein condensate n
gaseous superfluid Bose-Einsteincondensaat

Bosnia /ˈbɑz.ni.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə/ pn
short for 'Bosnia and Herzegovina' Bosnië

Bosnia and Herzegovina /ˈbɒzni.ə ænd hɜɹtsɨˈɡoʊvɨnə/ /ˈbɒzni.ə ænd ˌhɜɹtsɨɡoʊˈviːnə/ /ˈbɒzni.ə ənd hɜɹtsɨˈɡoʊvɨnə/ /ˈbɒzni.ə ənd ˌhɜɹtsɨɡoʊˈviːnə/ pn
id=Q225|country on the Balkan peninsula Bosnië en Herzegovina

Bosnian /ˈbɑːzni.ən/ /ˈbɒzni.ən/ n
the people Bosnische Bosniër

Bosnian /ˈbɑːzni.ən/ /ˈbɒzni.ən/ pn
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian Bosnisch

Bosphorus /ˈbɑs.fɚ.əs/ /ˈbɒs.fəɹ.əs/ pn
a strait that passes through Istanbul Bosporus

Botswana /bɑːtˈswɑːnə/ /bɒtˈswɑːnə/ pn
id=Q963|Republic of Botswana Botswana

Boxing Day /ˈbɑːksɪŋ deɪ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ deɪ/ n
Boxing Day tweede kerstdag

Brabant pn
former province of central Belgium Brabant
historical region Brabant

Brabantian adj
pertaining to Brabant Brabants

Brabantian n
Brabantian person Brabander

Brandenburg pn
city Brandenburg
state Brandenburg

Bratislava /ˌbɹætɨˈslɑːvə/ pn
The capital of Slovakia Bratislava

Brazil /bɹəˈzɪl/ pn
id=Q155|Portuguese-speaking country in South America Brazilië

Brazilian /bɹəˈzɪlɪən/ adj
pertaining to Brazil Braziliaans

Brazilian /bɹəˈzɪlɪən/ n
person from Brazil Braziliaan

Breda /ˈbɹidə/ /ˈbɹiːdə/ pn
city the Netherlands Breda

Bremen pn
city Bremen
state Bremen

Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ adj
pertaining to Brittany Bretoens Bretons

Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ n
person from Brittany Breton Bretoen Bretoense Bretonse

Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ pn
the language Bretons

Brexit /ˈbɹɛɡzɪt/ pn
withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU brexit

Brezhnev pn
surname Brezjnev

Brisbane /ˈbɹɪzbən/ pn
Capital of Queensland, Australia Brisbane

Britain /ˈbɹɪ.tn̩/ /ˈbɹɪ.tən/ pn
Britannië

Briticism n
word or expression used in Britain Brits gezegde

British /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾ.ɪʃ] adj
of Britain Brits

British /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪɾ.ɪʃ] pn
citizens or inhabitants of Britain Brit Britse

British Columbia /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ ˌkə.lʌm.bi.ə/ pn
province of Canada Brits Columbia Brits-Columbia

British English pn
English language as in Britain, especially in England Brits-Engels

British Isles /ˌbɹɪ.tɪʃ ˈaɪlz/ pn
group of islands Britse Eilanden

British Virgin Islands pn
British overseas territory Britse Maagdeneilanden

Briton /ˈbɹɪtən/ n
inhabitant of Great Britain Brit

Brittany /ˈbɹɪtəni/ pn
region of North West France Bretagne

Bronze Age pn
archaeology bronstijd

Bruges /bɹuːʒ/ pn
city in Belgium Brugge

Brumaire /bɹuːˈmɛː/ /bɹʊˈmɛəɹ/ pn
the second month of the French Republican Calendar brumaire nevelmaand

Brunei /bɹuːˈnaɪ/ pn
id=Q921|a country in Southeast Asia Brunei

Brunswick pn
Braunschweig, Germany Braunschweig Brunswijk

Brusselian adj
of, from, or pertaining to, Brussels Brussels

Brusselian n
someone from Brussels Brusselaar Brusselse

Brussels /ˈbɹʌsəlz/ pn
capital of Belgium Brussel

Brussels Capital Region pn
region of Belgium Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest

Brussels sprout n
vegetable spruitjes spruitkool [[spruit]](je) spruiten

Brythonic /bɹɪˈθɒnɪk/ adj
of or relating to the Brythonic language subgroup Brits Brythonisch

Bucharest pn
The capital of Romania Boekarest

Buckingham Palace pn
the official London residence of the British monarch Buckingham Palace

Budapest /ˈbuːdəpɛst/ pn
the capital city of Hungary Boedapest

Buddha /buːdə/ /bʊdə/ /bʊdːʰə/ n
Buddha Boeddha

Buddhism /ˈbu.dɪ.zəm/ n
religion and philosophy boeddhisme

Buddhist /ˈbudɪst/ adj
of, relating to, or practicing Buddhism boeddhistisch

Buddhist /ˈbudɪst/ n
practitioner of Buddhism boeddhist boeddhiste
follower of Buddha boeddhist boeddhiste

Buenos Aires /ˌbweɪnoʊs ˈaɪɹeɪs/ pn
capital of Argentina Buenos Aires

Buffalo pn
a city in New York State Buffalo

Bulgaria /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ə/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹ.i.ə/ pn
id=Q219|country Bulgarije

Bulgarian /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ adj
relating to Bulgaria, its people or the Bulgarian language Bulgaars Bulgaarse

Bulgarian /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ n
native of Bulgaria Bulgaar Bulgaarse Bulgaars

Bulgarian /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ pn
language Bulgaars

Burdigalian pn
Burdigalien

Burgas pn
city in Bulgaria Boergas

Burgundy /ˈbɜːɡəndi/ /ˈbɝːɡəndi/ pn
region Bourgondië

Burkina Faso /bəː(ɹ)ˈkiːnə ˈfɑsoʊ/ pn
id=Q965|country Burkina Faso

Burkinese adj
relating to Burkina Faso Burkinees

Burkinese n
person from Burkina Faso Burkinees

Burma /ˈbɜːmə/ /ˈbɝmə/ pn
Birma

Burundi /bʊˈɹʊndi/ pn
a country in Eastern Africa Burundi

Buryatia pn
Buryatia, Russia Boerjatië

Byblos pn
port city in Lebanon Byblos

Byzantine /bɪˈzæntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntiːn/ adj
of or pertaining to Byzantium Byzantijns

Byzantine /bɪˈzæntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntiːn/ n
native of Byzantine Empire Byzantijn

Byzantine Empire pn
ancient Greek-speaking empire of Eastern Europe Byzantijnse Keizerrijk

Byzantine studies n
study of history, culture, etc. of the Byzantine Empire Byzantijnse studies byzantinistiek

Béarn pn
former viscounty Béarn

C major n
the major chord with a root of C C-groot C-majeur
the major key with C as its tonic C-majeur C-groot

C minor n
the minor chord with a root of C c-klein c-mineur
the minor key with C as its tonic c-klein c-mineur

C++ pn
C++ C++

CAPTCHA n
computerized test captcha

CD /ˌsiːˈdiː/ n
cd

CD player n
CD player cd-speler

CEO n
chief executive officer bestuursvoorzitter

CIS pn
Commonwealth of Independent States GOS

CPU n
Central processing unit CVE

Caesarean section n
incision in the womb keizersnede

Cain /keɪn/ pn
son of Adam and Eve Kaïn

Cairo /kɛɹoʊ/ /ˈkaɪɹoʊ/ pn
capital of Egypt Caïro

Caledonian /ˌkæləˈdoʊni.ən/ /ˌkæləˈdəʊni.ən/ adj
in or from Caledonia Caledonisch Schots

Caledonian /ˌkæləˈdoʊni.ən/ /ˌkæləˈdəʊni.ən/ n
inhabitant of Caledonia Caledonische Caledoniër

California /ˌkæl.ɪ.ˈfɔɹ.njə/ pn
state of the United States of America Californië

California quail n
quail californische kuifkwartel

Californian adj
of or relating to California Californisch

Californian n
an inhabitant of California Californiër

Callovian pn
Callovien

Calvinism n
Christian religious tradition calvinisme

Cambodia [kæmˈboʊdi.ə] pn
id=Q424|country in Southeast Asia Cambodja

Cambodian adj
of, from, or pertaining to Cambodia, the Cambodian people, or the Khmer language Cambodjaans

Cambodian n
a person from Cambodia or of Cambodian descent Cambodjaan Cambodjaanse

Cambrian explosion /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ pn
the rapid appearance, around 541 million years ago, of most major animal phyla Cambrische explosie

Cameroon /kæməˈɹuːn/ pn
id=Q1009|country in Central Africa Kameroen

Campania pn
region of Italy Campanië

Campine pn
region of Belgium Kempen

Canaan /ˈkeɪnən/ pn
historic region Kanaän

Canaan Dog n
Canaan Dog Kanaän-hond

Canaanite /ˈkeɪnənaɪt/ adj
of or pertaining to this sect or its followers Kanaänitisch

Canada /ˈkænədə/ pn
id=Q16|country in North America Canada

Canada goose n
Branta canadensis Grote Canadese gans

Canadian /kəˈneɪdɪən/ adj
of or pertaining to Canada Canadees
of or pertaining to Canadian (the language), Canadian English Canadees

Canadian /kəˈneɪdɪən/ n
person from Canada Canadees

Canadian /kəˈneɪdɪən/ pn
Canadian English Canadees Canadees-Frans

Canal Zone pn
Panama Canal Zone Kanaalzone

Canary Islands pn
an archipelago off the coast of north-western Africa Canarische Eilanden

Cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ pn
astrological sign Kreeft
constellation Kreeft

Cannae /ˈkæniː/ pn
village Canne

Cannizzaro reaction n
reaction Cannizzaro-reactie

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniːz/ adj
relating to the Cantonese language Kantonees
relating to Canton Kantonees
relating to the Cantonese people Kantonees

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniːz/ n
person from Canton Kantonees Kantonese

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniːz/ pn
language Kantonees

Canute pn
Male given name Knoet

Cape Town pn
legislative capital of South Africa Kaapstad

Cape Verde /keɪpˈvɝd/ pn
country in Western Africa Kaapverdië

Cape lion n
Panthera leo melanochaita Kaapse leeuw

Cape of Good Hope pn
a cape in southwestern South Africa Kaap de Goede Hoop

Cape teal n
Anas capensis Kaapse taling

Capella pn
the brightest star in the constellation Auriga Capella

Capernaum pn
The biblical town Kafarnaüm

Capitanian pn
subdivision of the Permian Capitanien

Capitol pn
legislative building in Washington, D.C. Capitool

Capitoline Hill pn
hill Capitolijn

Cappadocia [kæpəˈdoʊʃə] pn
ancient region Cappadocië

Capricorn /ˈkæpɹɪkɔːn/ /ˈkæpɹɪkɔːɹn/ pn
astrological sign Steenbok

Capricornus /ˌkæpɹɪˈkɔːnəs/ /ˌkæpɹɪˈkɔːɹnəs/ pn
constellation Steenbok

Caracalla pn
emperor Caracalla

Caracas pn
capital of Venezuela Caracas

Cardiff pn
The capital city of Wales Cardiff

Care Bears n
Fictional cartoon bears Troetelbeertjes

Cariban adj
Caribisch

Caribbean /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːɪn/ adj
Pertaining to the sea and region bounded by the American continent and the West Indies Caraïbisch Caribisch

Caribbean Hindustani pn
language Caraïbisch-Hindoestani

Caribbean Netherlands pn
municipalities Caribisch Nederland

Caribbean Sea pn
a tropical sea in the Western Hemisphere Caraïbische Zee

Carolina wren n
Thryothorus ludovicianus Carolina-winterkoning

Carolingian adj
of or pertaining to the Frankish dynasty Karolingische

Carpathians pn
mountainous system in Central Europe Karpaten

Cartesian /kɑɹˈti.ʒən/ /kɑːˈtiːz.i.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Descartes cartesisch
of or pertaining to coordinates based on orthogonal axes cartesisch

Cartesian coordinate n
the rectangular coordinates of a point cartesiaans assenstelsel

Cartesian product n
set of possible pairs cartesisch product kruisproduct

Carthage /ˈkɑɹθɪdʒ/ /ˈkɑːθɪdʒ/ pn
ancient city in North Africa Carthago

Carthaginian adj
of or pertaining to Carthage Carthaags Punisch

Carthaginian n
person from Carthage Carthager Puniër

Casablanca pn
city Casablanca

Caspian Sea /ˈkæspi.ən siː/ pn
landlocked sea Kaspische Zee

Castelnau's antshrike n
passerine bird of the antbird family Castelnau-mierklauwier

Castile /kəsˈtiːl/ pn
medieval Iberian kingdom Castilië

Castile soap n
type of soap Castilië zeep

Castilian n
Language Castiliaans Spaans

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ adj
Of or pertaining to Catalonia Catalaans

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ n
Person from Catalonia Catalaan Catalaanse

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ pn
The language of Catalonia Catalaans

Catalanness n
identification or conformity with Catalan values and customs Catalaansheid

Catalonia /ˌkæt.əˈləʊn.i.ə/ pn
autonomous community in Spain Catalonië

Cathar /ˈkæθɑɹ/ n
a member of Christian sect Cathaar Kathaar

Catharist adj
relating to Cathari Cathaars Kathaars

Catherine /ˈkæθ(ə)ɹɪn/ pn
female given name Catharijne

Catholic /ˈkaθ(ə)lɪk/ /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/ adj
of the Roman Catholic church rooms-katholiek
of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from the Orthodox church katholiek

Catholic /ˈkaθ(ə)lɪk/ /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/ n
member of a Catholic church katholiek

Catholicism /kəˈθɔləsɪzm/ n
faiths, practices and doctrines of a Catholic Church katholicisme Katholizism

Caucasus /ˈkɔːkəsəs/ pn
geographic region Kaukasus

Cebuano pn
language Cebuano

Celsius /ˈsɛlsiːəs/ adj
metric scale of temperature Celsius

Celt /kɛlt/ pn
ancient Kelt

Celtic /ˈkɛltɪk/ /ˈsɛltɪk/ adj
of the Celts; of the style of the Celts Keltisch

Cenomanian pn
Cenomanien

Cenozoic /ˌkeɪnəʊˈzəʊɪk/ /ˌkɛnɵˈzoʊɪk/ pn
geological epoch Cenozoïcum

Central African Republic pn
country in Central Africa Centraal-Afrikaanse Republiek

Central America pn
id=Q27611|part of North America Midden-Amerika Centraal-Amerika

Central Asia pn
smaller area of Central Asia Centraal-Azië

Central Europe /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈjʊəɹəp/ /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈjʊɹəp/ pn
geographical region in the center of Europe Midden-Europa

Ceylon /seɪˈlɑn/ /sɪˈlɒn/ pn
old name for Sri Lanka Ceylon

Chad /tʃæd/ pn
id=Q657|country Tsjaad

Changhsingian pn
Changhsingien

Channel Islands pn
group of islands in the English Channel Kanaaleilanden

Channel Tunnel pn
man-made tunnel Kanaaltunnel

Chapman's antshrike n
bird Chapmam-mierklauwier

Charlemagne /ˈʃɑɹlɨmeɪn/ pn
king of the Franks Karel de Grote

Charleroi pn
city Charleroi

Charles /tʃɑɹlz/ /tʃɑːlz/ pn
given name Karel Charel

Chattian pn
a subdivision of the Oligocene epoch Chattien

Cheboksary pn
city Tsjeboksary

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ adj
of or pertaining to Chechnya Tsjetsjeens

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ pn
language Tsjetsjeens

Chechnya /ˈtʃɛtʃ.ni.ə/ pn
federal subject of Russia Tsjetsjenië

Cheddar cheese n
cheese Cheddar

Chennai /ˈtʃenaɪ/ pn
state capital of Tamil Nadu, India Chennai

Cherokee /ˈt͡ʃɛɹ.ə.kiː/ pn
language Cherokee
indigenous North American people Cherokee

Cheshire cheese n
type of cheese Cheshire

Chicago /ʃəˈkɑː.ɡoʊ/ /ʃɪˈkɑ.ɡoʊ/ pn
large US city Chicago

Chickasaw /ˈtʃɪkəsɔː/ pn
the language Chickasaw
the tribe Chickasaw

Chile /ˈtʃiː.leɪ/ /ˈtʃɪl.i/ pn
id=Q298|country in South America Chili

Chilean /ˈtʃɪli.ən/ adj
pertaining to Chile Chileens Chileense

Chilean /ˈtʃɪli.ən/ n
person from Chile Chileen Chileense

Chilean eagle n
the black-chested buzzard eagle, Geranoaetus melanoleucus Chiliarend

Chilean flamingo n
a species of flamingo, Phoenicopterus chilensis Chiliflamingo

China /ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ pn
country in east Asia China

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ adj
relating to China Chinees Chinese

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ n
Chinese food or meal Chinees
person born in China Chinees Chinese
the people of China Chinezen

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ pn
Chinees
writing system of Chinese Chinees

Chinese Crested Dog n
Chinese Crested Dog Chinese gekuifde naakthond

Chinese character n
CJKV character Chinees teken

Chinglish adj
resembling English influenced by Chinese Chinees Engels

Chink n
offensive: Chinese person spleetoog

Chisinau pn
capital city and a municipality of Moldova Chisinau

Chitral pn
Chitral (all senses) Chitral

Christ /kɹaɪst/ pn
title for Jesus of Nazareth Christus
messiah predicted in Jewish prophesy Christus

Christadelphian n
a member of a certain nontrinitarian Christian denomination Broeder in Christus

Christendom /ˈkɹɪsn̩dəm/ n
the Christian world christenheid

Christian /ˈkɹɪʃtʃən/ adj
of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians christelijk christen

Christian /ˈkɹɪʃtʃən/ n
member of the Christian religion christen

Christian /ˈkɹɪʃtʃən/ pn
male given name Christiaan

Christian name n
first name at Christian baptism doopnaam

Christianity /ˌkɹɪstiˈænɪti/ /ˌkɹɪstʃiˈænɪti/ pn
monotheistic religion christendom

Christmas /ˈkɹɪsməs/ pn
Christian holiday Kerstmis kerst

Christmas Day n
the 25th of December kerstdag

Christmas Eve pn
evening before Christmas Day kerstavond

Christmas Island pn
non self-governing territory of Australia Christmaseiland Kersteiland

Christmas card n
greeting card that celebrates Christmas kerstkaart

Christmas carol n
hymn whose lyrics are on the theme of Christmas kerstlied

Christmas lights n
Christmas lights kerstverlichting

Christmas season n
Christmas season, yuletide, Christmastide kersttijd

Christmas tree /ˈkɹɪsməs tɹiː/ n
tree used during the Christmas holiday season kerstboom

Christmastime n
the Christmas season kersttijd

Christopher /ˈkɹɪs.tə.fə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɹɪs.tə.fɚ/ pn
a male given name Christoffel Kristof Kristoffel

Chronicles pn
book of the Bible Kronieken

Church Father lang=en n
authoritative ancient male Christian author kerkvader

Church of England pn
established Christian church in England Anglicaanse kerk

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pn
major denomination of the Latter Day Saint movement Kerk van Jezus Christus van de Heiligen der Laatste Dagen

Church of Scotland pn
national Presbyterian church of Scotland Kerk van Schotland

Cinderella /ˌsindəˈɹɛlə/ pn
fairy tale Assepoester
main character in this fairy tale Assepoester

Clara /klɑːɹə/ /klɛəɹə/ pn
cognates and transliterations of the name Clara Klaartje Klara

Classical Latin pn
Latin language as spoken and written formally Klassiek Latijn

Coca-Cola pn
particular carbonated soft drink Coca-Cola

Cocha antshrike n
passerine bird of the antbird family Cocha-mierklauwier

Cockaigne /kɒˈkeɪn/ pn
mythical land Luilekkerland

Cocytus pn
river of the underworld Cocytus

Codegua pn
Codegua Codegua

Coimbra /ˈkwĩbɹə/ pn
city and municipality in Coimbra, Portugal Coimbra

Coke /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ n
Coca-Cola cola

Cold War pn
a period of history from 1945-1991 Koude Oorlog

Collective Security Treaty Organisation pn
intergovernmental military alliance CVVO Collectieve Veiligheidsverdragorganisatie

Cologne /kəˈloʊn/ pn
city in Germany Keulen

Colombia /kəˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
id=Q739|country in South America Colombia Colombië

Colorado beetle n
beetle coloradokever

Colossians pn
book of the Bible Kolossenzen Kolossers

Colossus of Rhodes pn
the statue of Helios Kolos van Rodos Kolossus van Rodos

Columbia /kəˈlʌmbi.ə/ pn
female personification of the USA Colombia Colombië Columbia
poetic: America Columbia

Columbian n
16-point type tekst

Comines pn
city Komen

Comintern /ˈkɒmɪntəːn/ pn
international association of Communist parties Comintern

Commonwealth of Australia pn
id=Q408|formal and full name of Australia Gemenebest Australië

Commonwealth of Independent States pn
alliance of former Soviet republics GOS Gemenebest van Onafhankelijke Staten

Comoros /ˈkam.ə.ɹoʊz/ pn
country in Eastern Africa Comoren

Confucianism n
philosophy confucianisme

Congo /ˈkɑŋɡoʊ/ /ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/ pn
id=Q3503|river Kongo
id=Q974|country with Kinshasa as capital Kongo
id=Q971|country with Brazzaville as capital Kongo Kongo-Brazzaville

Coniacian pn
a subdivision of the Late (Upper) Cretaceous epoch Coniacien

Connecticut /kəˈnɛtɪkət/ pn
a state of the United States of America Connecticut

Conrad pn
given name Koenraad

Constantine /ˈkɒns.tənˌtaɪn/ /ˈkɒns.tənˌtiːn/ pn
male given name Constantijn

Constantinople /ˌkɔnstæntɪˈnəʊpl/ pn
Constantinople Constantinopel

Cook Islands /ˈkʊk ˈai.ləndz/ pn
self-governing country in Oceania Cookeilanden

Cookie Monster pn
Sesame Street character Koekiemonster

Copenhagen /ˈkoʊpənˌheɪɡən/ /ˈkəʊpənˌheɪɡən/ pn
capital of Denmark Kopenhagen

Copenhagener n
someone from Copenhagen Kopenhagenaar

Copernican adj
pertaining to Nicolaus Copernicus Copernicaans

Coptic /ˈkɑptɪk/ /ˈkɒptɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to the Copts, Coptic Orthodox Church or to the Coptic language Koptisch

Corfu /ˈkɔɹ.fju/ pn
island Corfu Korfoe

Corinth /ˈkɒɹ.ɪnθ/ pn
city in Greece Korinthe

Corinthians pn
book in the Bible Korinthiërs Korintiërs

Cornelia pn
female given name Cornelia

Cornelius pn
male given name Cornelis

Cornish /ˈkɔːɹnɪʃ/ pn
A Celtic language Cornisch

Cornwall /ˈkɔːnwɔːl/ pn
county of England Cornwall

Corsica /ˈkɔɹsɪkə/ /ˈkɔːsɪkə/ pn
island in the Mediterranean Corsica

Corsican /ˈkɔːsɪkən/ /ˈkɔːɹsɪkən/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Corsica Corsicaans

Corsican /ˈkɔːsɪkən/ /ˈkɔːɹsɪkən/ n
person from Corsica or of Corsican descent Corsicaanse Corsicaan

Corsican /ˈkɔːsɪkən/ /ˈkɔːɹsɪkən/ pn
language Corsicaans

Cossack /ˈkɑsˌæk/ /ˈkɒsˌæk/ n
member of a population Kozak

Costa Rica /ˌkoʊ.stə ˈɹi.kə/ /ˌkɒs.tə ˈɹiː.kə/ pn
id=Q800|country Costa Rica

Count Dracula pn
fictional vampire Graaf Dracula

Cracow /ˈkɹækaʊ/ pn
city Krakau

Cramer's rule n
the explicit formula regel van Cramer

Crater pn
a constellation Beker

Cree pn
Algonquian language spoken by this people Cree
an aboriginal nation of North America Cree

Creole /ˈkɹiˌoʊl/ /ˈkɹiːəʊl/ n
descendant of white settlers born in colonized country creool

Cretaceous pn
geologic period within the Mesozoic Krijt

Cretan /ˈkɹiːtn̩/ adj
relating to Crete Kretenzisch

Cretan /ˈkɹiːtn̩/ n
inhabitant Kretenzer Kretenzische

Crete pn
island Kreta

Crimea /kɹaɪˈmiːə/ pn
Krim Krimland

Crimean Gothic pn
Eastern Germanic language spoken in Crimea Krim-Gotisch

Crimean Tatar pn
a Turkic language Krims Krimtataars

Croat /kɹəʊæt/ n
citizen of Croatia or person of Croatian ethnicity Kroaat Kroate Kroatische

Croatia /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ pn
id=Q224|country in Europe Kroatië

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ adj
of or pertaining to Croatia Kroatisch

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
person of Croatia Kroaat Kroaten Kroatische

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ pn
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian Kroatisch

Croatian Sheepdog n
Croatian Sheepdog kroatische herder

Crusade n
campaigns by Christian forces to the Holy Land kruistocht

Cuba /ˈkjuːbə/ [ˈkjuː.bə] [ˈkjʉː.bə] pn
id=Q241|country and largest island in Caribbean Cuba

Cuban /ˈkjuːbən/ [ˈkju.bən] [ˈkjuː.bən] [ˈkjʉː.bən] adj
of or pertaining to Cuba Cubaans

Cuban /ˈkjuːbən/ [ˈkju.bən] [ˈkjuː.bən] [ˈkjʉː.bən] n
a person from Cuba Cubaanse Cubaan

Cuban red macaw n
a small parrot Cubaanse ara

Cubist /ˈkjuːbɪst/ adj
of, or pertaining to cubism kubistisch

Cultural Revolution pn
Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution Culturele Revolutie
any Cultural Revolution Culturele Revolutie
Iran's Cultural Revolution Cu Culturele Revolutie

Cupid /ˈkjupɪd/ pn
god of love, son of Venus Amor Cupido

Curaçao /ˈkjuːɹəsaʊ/ /ˌkuːɹəˈsaʊ/ pn
Island Curaçao

Curaçaoan adj
from Curaçao Curaçaos

Curaçaoan n
Someone from Curaçao Curaçaose Curaçaoënaar

Cyclades /saɪkleɪdz/ pn
island chain Cycladen

Cypriot /ˈsɪp.ɹi.ət/ adj
Of, from or relating to Cyprus Cypriotisch

Cypriot /ˈsɪp.ɹi.ət/ n
Person from Cyprus Cyprioot

Cyprus /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ pn
id=Q229|country Cyprus

Cyrenaica pn
province on the North African coast Cyrenaica

Cyrillic /səˈɹɪ.lɪk/ pn
a script or alphabet cyrillisch

Czech /tʃɛk/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to the country, people, culture or language Tsjechisch

Czech /tʃɛk/ n
person Tsjech Tsjechische

Czech /tʃɛk/ pn
language Tsjechisch

Czech Republic /ˈtʃɛk ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
id=Q213|country in Central Europe Tsjechische Republiek Tsjechië

Czechia pn
id=Q213|country in Europe Tsjechië

Czecho-Slovakia pn
dated form of Czechoslovakia Tsjecho-Slowakije

Czechoslovakia /ˌtʃɛk.ə.sləˈvɑ.ki.ə/ pn
id=Q33946|former country in Central Europe Tsjechoslowakije

Côte d'Ivoire /ˌkoʊt diːˈvwɑː/ pn
id=Q1008|the Ivory Coast Ivoorkust

D major n
the major chord with a root of D D-groot D-majeur
the major key with D as its tonic D-groot D-majeur

D minor n
the minor chord with a root of D d-klein d-mineur
the minor key with D as its tonic d-klein d-mineur

DNA phraseologicalUnit
abbreviation of deoxyribonucleic acid (see deoxyribonucleic acid for full forms) DNA DNZ

DVD /di vi di/ /diː viː diː/ n
digital video disc dvd

Dacia /ˈdeɪsɪə/ /ˈdeɪʃə/ pn
ancient kingdom and Roman province Dacië

Dacian /ˈdeɪsɪən/ /ˈdeɪʃən/ n
member of an ancient Indo-European ethnic group of Dacia Daciër

Dacian /ˈdeɪsɪən/ /ˈdeɪʃən/ pn
language Dacisch

Dada /ˈdɑːdɑː/ n
dada dadaïsme

Daffy Duck pn
comic duck Daffy Duck

Daisy /ˈdeɪzi/ pn
female given name Madelief Margriet

Dalmatia /dælˈmeɪʃə/ pn
region in Croatia Dalmatië

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ adj
relating to Dalmatia or its people Dalmatisch

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
breed of dog dalmatiër
person from Dalmatia Dalmatische Dalmatiër

Damascus /dəˈmæskəs/ pn
the capital city of Syria Damascus

Dan /dæn/ pn
fifth son of Jacob Dan
male given name Dan
one of the Israelite tribes Dan

Dane /deɪn/ n
person from Denmark or of Danish descent Deen Deense

Danian pn
a subdivision of the Paleocene epoch Danien

Daniel /ˈdænjəl/ [ˈdanjəl] pn
book of the Bible Daniël Daneel
male given name Daniël Daneel
biblical person Daniël Daneel

Danish /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ adj
of Denmark Deens

Danish /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ pn
language Deens

Dantesque /ˌdæntɪˈɛsk/ adj
of or pertaining to Dante or his style, with elevated tone and somber focus dantesk

Danube /ˈdænjuːb/ pn
river of Europe that flows to the Black Sea Donau

Dardanelles /ˌdɑɹ.dənˈɛlz/ /ˌdɑː.dənˈɛlz/ pn
strait Dardanellen

Darius /dəˈɹaɪ.əs/ pn
any of several Persian kings Darius

Darriwilian pn
Darriwillien

Darth Vader /ˈdɑː(ɹ)θ ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ pn
Malevolent individual Darth Vader

Darwin's rhea n
Pterocnemia pennata Darwin-nandoe

David /ˈdeɪvɪd/ pn
king of Israel David
male given name David

Davidic /dəˈvɪdɪk/ adj
of or relating to David Davidisch

Dead Sea pn
lake in the Middle East Dode Zee

Deaf /dɛf/ adj
relating to the culture of deaf signers doven-

Deborah /ˈdɛbəɹə/ pn
biblical character Debora

December /dɪ.ˈsɛm.bəɹ/ /dɪˈsɛmbə/ pn
twelfth month of the Gregorian calendar december

Delhi /dɛlˈhaɪ/ /ˈdɛli/ pn
National capital territory and old city in northern India Delhi

Delphi [ˈdɛɫfi] pn
city of ancient Greece Delfi

Deluge pn
the Biblical flood Zondvloed

Democratic People's Republic of Korea pn
id=Q423|country in East Asia (official name) Democratische Volksrepubliek Korea

Democratic Republic of the Congo pn
id=Q974|large central African nation, formerly called Zaire Democratische Republiek Congo

Democritus /dɪˈmɒkɹɪtəs/ pn
Greek philosopher Democritus

Dene-Yeniseian pn
Dené-Jenisejisch

Denmark /ˈdɛn.mɑɹk/ /ˈdɛn.mɑːk/ pn
id=Q35|country in Western Europe Denemarken

Dennis /ˈdɛnɪs/ pn
male given name Dennis

Derek /ˈdɛɹɪk/ pn
given name Diederik Diedrich Dirk

Dervish n
a Sufi Muslim ascetic fraternity derwisj

Deuteronomy /djuːtəˈɹɒnəmi/ pn
book of the Bible Deuteronomium

Dhivehi pn
an Indo-Aryan language Divehi Maldivisch Maledivisch

Diana /daɪˈænə/ pn
Roman goddess Diana

Diaspora pn
dispersion of a group of people diaspora

Dijon pn
city in Burgundy Dijon

Diksmuide pn
a Belgian city and municipality in West Flanders Diksmuide

Disciple n
one of the twelve disciples of Jesus apostel

Diwali /dɪˈwɑli/ /dɪˈwɑːli/ pn
Hindu festival of lights Divali

Djibouti /dʒɨˈbuːti/ pn
id=Q977|Republic of Djibouti Djibouti

Dmitry pn
transliteration of Дмитрий Dimitri

Dobermann n
large dog originating in Germany dobermann dobermannpincher

Dog Latin pn
bad, erroneous Latin potjeslatijn

Dome of the Rock pn
shrine in Jerusalem Rotskoepel

Dominic pn
male given name Dominic

Dominica /də.ˈmɪ.nɪ.kə/ pn
id=Q784|Commonwealth of Dominica Dominica

Dominican Republic /doʊˌmɪn.ɪ.kən ɹəˈpʌb.lɪk/ /dɒmˌɪn.ɪ.kən ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ pn
id=Q786|country in the Caribbean Dominicaanse Republiek

Don /dɑn/ /dɒn/ pn
River in European Russia Don

Don Quixote /ˌdɑn kiˈhoʊti/ /ˌdɒn kiːˈhəʊtɪ/ pn
the protagonist of a famous Spanish novel Don Quichot

Donald Duck pn
Disney character Donald Duck

Donetsk People's Republic pn
secessionist state Volksrepubliek Donetsk

Doppler effect n
change in frequency or wavelength dopplereffect

Doric pn
Greek dialect Dorisch

Dot pn
diminutive of Dorothy Doortje

Dover /ˈdoʊvəɹ/ /ˈdəʊvə/ pn
port in Kent, England Dover

Down syndrome /daʊn ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /daʊn ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ pn
condition caused by chromosomal deficiency downsyndroom mongolisme syndroom van Down

Draco /ˈdɹeɪkoʊ/ /ˈdɹeɪkəʊ/ pn
Athenian lawgiver Draco
one of Acteon's hounds Draco

Dracula /ˈdɹækjʊlə/ pn
fictional vampire Dracula
former prince of Wallachia Vlad Dracula Vlad III Vlad de Spietser

Dravidian /dɹəˈvɪdɪən/ adj
Dravidisch

Drenthe pn
province of the Netherlands Drenthe

Dresden /ˈdɹɛzdən/ pn
capital city of the German Federal State of Saxony Dresden

Druze n
collective Druze Druzen

Dublin /ˈdʊbᵊlən/ /ˈdʌblən/ pn
the capital of the Republic of Ireland Dublin

Dubrovnik pn
Croatian port-city Dubrovnik

Duckburg /ˈdʌkbɝɡ/ pn
fictional city where Donald Duck lives Duckstad

Dunglish pn
English with Dutch influences steenkolenengels

Dunkirk pn
town in France Duinkerke Duinkerken

Dutch /dʌtʃ/ adj
of the Netherlands, people, or language Nederlands

Dutch /dʌtʃ/ pn
people from the Netherlands Nederlander Nederlandse Nederlanders
the Dutch language Nederlands

Dutch Limburg pn
the roughly northeastern part of the Benelux region of Limburg Nederlands Limburg

Dutch Low Saxon pn
Dutch Low Saxon Nedersaksisch

Dutch auction /ˌdʌtʃ ˈɔːk.ʃən/ n
reverse auction afslag afslag bij afmijning veiling bij afslag

Dutch courage n
false courage dronkemansmoed jenevermoed

Dutch elm disease n
disease of elm trees iepziekte

Dutchman /ˈdʌtʃmən/ n
a Dutch man Nederlander

Dutchwoman /dʌtʃˌwʊmən/ n
a Dutch woman Nederlandse

Dyle pn
river Dijle

E flat major n
Major chord of E-flat es grote terts es-groot es-majeur
Major scale of E-flat es grote terts es-groot es-majeur

E major n
the major chord with a root of E E-groot E-majeur
the major key with E as its tonic E-groot E-majeur

E minor n
the minor chord with a root of E e-klein e-mineur
the minor key with E as its tonic e-klein e-mineur

E-road n
European road with an E-number E-weg

Earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝːθ/ pn
id=Q2|third planet of the Solar System Aarde aarde

Earthling /ˈɜːθ.lɪŋ/ /ˈɝθ.lɪŋ/ n
inhabitant of the planet Earth Aardbewoner

East /iːst/ pn
Eastern bloc Oostblok
Eastern world Oosten
wind from the east oostenwind

East Asia pn
eastern subregion of Asia Oost-Azië

East Coast pn
the eastern seaboard of the United States oostkust

East Elbia pn
Oost-Elbië

East Flanders pn
East Flanders Oost-Vlaanderen

East Flemish adj
from or relating to East Flanders Oost-Vlaams

East Flemish pn
group of Flemish dialects Oost-Vlaams

East Frisian pn
Frisian language Oosterlauwers Fries Oostfries
Low German dialect Oostfries Oostfries Nedersaksisch

East Germanic adj
of or relating to East Germanic languages Oost-Germaans

East Germany pn
former European country Oost-Duitsland

East Indies pn
Southeast Asia Oost-Indië

East Slavic adj
of or relating to the East Slavs Oost-Slavisch

East Timor pn
id=Q574|Country in Oceania Oost-Timor

Easter /ˈi.stɚ/ /ˈiː.stə/ n
Christian holiday Pasen Paasfeest

Easter Bunny /ˈiːs.tə ˈbʌ.ni/ /ˈiːs.tɚ ˈbʌ.ni/ pn
Symbolic rabbit sometimes depicted delivering Easter eggs to children paashaas

Easter Island pn
Island in the Pacific Paaseiland

Easter Monday pn
Monday after Easter Sunday tweede paasdag

Easter Sunday pn
Easter Sunday paaszondag eerste paasdag

Easter egg /ˈiː.stəɹ ˌɛɡ/ n
a dyed or decorated egg paasei
a chocolate confection in the shape of an egg paasei

Eastern Europe pn
Eastern Europe Oost-Europa

Eastern Orthodox adj
pertaining to the Eastern Orthodox Church oosters-orthodox

Eastertide n
Eastertime paastijd

Eastertime n
Eastertime paastijd

Ecclesiastes pn
book of the Bible Prediker

Ecclesiastical Latin pn
Latin language kerklatijn

Ecuador /ˈɛk.wə.dɔɹ/ /ˈɛk.wə.dɔː/ pn
id=Q736|country in South America Ecuador

Ecuadorian adj
pertaining to Ecuador Ecuadoriaans Ecuadoriaanse

Ecuadorian n
person from Ecuador Ecuadoriaan Ecuadoriaanse

Edenic n
of or suggesting Eden paradijselijk

Edgar /ˈɛdɡɚ/ pn
male given name Edgar

Edinburgh /ˈɛdənbʌɹə/ /ˈɛdɪnbəɹə/ pn
capital of Scotland Edinburgh

Edmonton pn
city in Canada Edmonton

Edward /ˈɛdwəd/ /ˈɛdwɚd/ pn
male given name Edward

Egypt /ˈiː.dʒɪpt/ pn
id=Q79|country in North Africa Egypte

Egyptian /ɪˈdʒɪp.ʃən/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Egypt Egyptisch
of, from, or pertaining to Egyptians Egyptisch

Egyptian /ɪˈdʒɪp.ʃən/ n
person from Egypt Egyptenaar

Egyptian /ɪˈdʒɪp.ʃən/ pn
language Egyptisch

Egyptian goose n
Alopochen aegyptiacus nijlgans

Egyptologist n
A person; one who is skilled professes or practices Egyptology Egyptologe Egyptoloog

Egyptology /ˌidʒɪpˈtɑlədʒi/ /ˌiːdʒɪpˈtɒlədʒi/ n
the study of ancient Egypt egyptologie

Eid al-Adha pn
Islamic festival Offerfeest

Eid al-Fitr /ˌiːd æl ˈfiːtəɹ/ pn
religious celebration Kleine Feest Suikerfeest

Eifelian pn
Eifelien

Eighty Years' War pn
Dutch war of independence Tachtigjarige Oorlog

Eindhoven /ˈaɪndhoʊvən/ /ˈaɪndhəʊvən/ pn
city in the Netherlands Eindhoven

Einstein /ˈaɪnstaɪn/ pn
Albert Einstein Einstein

El Salvador /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔɹ/ /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔː/ pn
id=Q792|country in Central America El Salvador

Elbe /ˈɛlbə/ pn
European river Elbe

Elector n
elector or prince-elector keurvorst

Elgar pn
male given name Adelger

Elijah /ɨˈlaɪd͡ʒə/ pn
biblical prophet Elia

Elisha /ɨˈlaɪʃə/ pn
biblical prophet Elisa

Elizabeth /əˈlɪzəbəθ/ pn
mother of John the Baptist Elisabet

Elizabethan lang=en adj
pertaining to the reign of Elizabeth I of England elizabethaans

Elmer /ˈɛlmɚ/ pn
male given name Aalmar

Elmer Fudd pn
fictional cartoon hunter Elmer Fudd

Emajõgi pn
river in Estonia Emajõgi

Emsian pn
Emsien

England /ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lənd/ /ˈɪŋɡlənd/ pn
id=Q21|region of Great Britain Engeland

English /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ adj
of or pertaining to the English language Engels
of or pertaining to England Engels

English /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ n
14-point type dubbel kolonel grote Augustijn

English /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ pn
people from England Engelsman Engelse Engelsen
the English language Engels

English Channel pn
The part of the Atlantic Ocean between Great Britain and France Kanaal Het Kanaal

Englishman /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ.mən/ n
male native or inhabitant of England Engelsman

Englishwoman n
a female native or inhabitant of England Engelse

Enlightenment pn
the Enlightenment verlichting

Ephesians pn
book of the Bible Efeziërs Brief van Paulus aan de Efeziërs

Ephesus pn
ancient city Efeze

Ephraim /ˈifɹi.əm/ pn
given name Efraïm

Epiphany n
Christian feast Driekoningen

Epirote n
an inhabitant of Epirus Epiroot

Epirus /ɨˈpaɪəɹəs/ pn
one of the 13 peripheries Epiros Epirus
region; historical kingdom Epiros Epirus

Equatorial Guinea pn
id=Q983|country in Western Africa Equatoriaal-Guinea

Eric /ˈɛɹɪk/ pn
male given name Erik

Eris /ˈɪəɹɨs/ pn
id=Q611|dwarf planet Eris

Eritrea /ˌeɹɪˈtɹiːə/ /ˌɛ.ɹɪˈtɹeɪ.ə/ pn
id=Q986|country in Eastern Africa Eritrea

Ernest /ˈɜː(ɹ)nɪst/ pn
given name Ernst

Eros /ɛɹɒs/ pn
God of love Eros

Erzya n
person Erzja

Erzya pn
language Erzja

Esau /ˈiːsɔ/ pn
son of Isaac and Rebekah Esau

Escherian adj
of or relating to M C Escher Escheriaans

Esdras pn
any of four books Ezra Esra

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ n
member of the Eskimo people(s) Eskimo

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ pn
language Eskimo

Eskimo kiss n
rubbing of one's nose against another's neuzeneuzen

Eskimo-Aleut pn
Eskimo-Aleoetisch

Esperantist n
specialist or speaker of Esperanto esperantist

Esperanto /ˌɛspəˈɹæntoʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹæntəʊ/ pn
auxiliary language Esperanto

Esperantujo pn
notional land Esperantië Esperantoland

Esther /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ pn
book of the Bible Ester Esther
female given name Esther
the heroine of the Book of Esther Esther

Estonia /ɛsˈtoʊ.ni.ə/ /ɛsˈtəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
id=Q191|country Estland

Estonian adj
of, from, or pertaining to the country of Estonia, its people or their language Estisch Ests

Estonian n
person Estlandse Est Estlander

Estonian pn
language Estisch Ests

Eteocypriot pn
the pre-Indo-European language Eteocypriotisch

Ethiopia /iθiˈoʊpi.ə/ pn
id=Q115|country in Eastern Africa Ethiopië

Ethiopian /ˌiːθiˈəʊpi.ən/ n
person Ethiopiër

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ adj
pertaining to the region and culture of Etruria Etruskisch

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ n
inhabitant of Etruria Etrusk

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ pn
extinct language of Etruria Etruskisch

Eucharist /ˈjuːkəɹɪst/ n
ceremony eucharistieviering
sacrament eucharistie

Euclidean /juːˈklɪd.i.ən/ adj
of traditional geometry euclidisch

Euclidean geometry n
mathematical system euclidische meetkunde

Euler's formula pn
Euler's formula formule van Euler

Euphrates /juːˈfɹeɪtiːz/ pn
river in the Middle East Eufraat

Eurasia /jʊˈɹeɪʒə/ pn
id=Q5401|the largest landmass on Earth, consisting of Europe and Asia Eurazië

Eurasian black vulture n
Aegypius monachus monniksgier

Eurasian jay n
Garrulus glandarius gaai

Eurasian siskin n
Spinus spinus sijs

Eurasian sparrowhawk n
Accipiter nisus sperwer

Euripides /jʊˈɹɪp.ɪˌdiz/ pn
a Greek tragedian Euripides

Euromaidan pn
series of anti-government protests in Ukraine Euromaidan Euromajdan

Europe /ˈjʊ(ə)ɹəp/ /ˈjʊəɹəp/ /ˈjʊɹəp/ pn
id=Q46|continent Europa

European /(ˌ)jʊəɹəˈpiːən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ adj
relating to Europe or the European Union Europees

European /(ˌ)jʊəɹəˈpiːən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ n
person Europeaan Europeaanse

European Central Bank pn
central bank for the European Union Europese Centrale Bank

European Union /ˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/ pn
European supranational organisation Europese Unie

European bison /jʊɹəˌpiːən ˈbaɪsn̩/ n
the wisent species Bison bonasus wisent

European hedgehog n
Erinaceus europaeus egel

European mink n
mink species nerts

European otter n
Lutra lutra visotter

European polecat n
Mustela putorius bunzing

European robin n
Erithacus rubecula roodborstje

European smelt n
Osmerus eperlanus spiering

Eurovision /ˈjɝ.əˌvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ /ˈjʊə.ɹə(ˌ)vɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ pn
television network Eurovisie

Eurozone pn
those European Union members whose official currency is the euro eurozone

Eustachian tube n
tube that links the pharynx to the cavity of the middle ear buis van Eustachius

Eve /iːv/ pn
given name Eva
the first woman Eva

Even /əˈvɛn/ pn
language eveens

Everett pn
male given name Evert

Ewe /ˈe.we/ adj
pertaining to the Ewe people or language Ewe

Ewe /ˈe.we/ n
ethnic group Ewe

Ewe /ˈe.we/ pn
language Ewe

Exodus /ˈɛksɵdəs/ pn
book of Torah and Old Testament Exodus
departure of Hebrew slaves Exodus Uittocht

Extremaduran pn
the language of Extremadura Extremeens

Ezekiel pn
book of the Bible Ezechiël
male given name Ezechiël
prophet Ezechiël

Ezra pn
book of the Bible Ezra
Jewish high priest Ezra
male given name Ezra

F major n
the major chord with a root of F F-groot F-majeur
the major key with F as its tonic F-groot F-majeur

F minor n
the minor chord with a root of F f-klein f-mineur
the minor key with F as its tonic f-klein f-mineur

FBI /ˈɛf.biː.aɪ/ pn
Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI

Facebook /ˈfeɪs.bʊk/ pn
social-networking website Facebook

Falkland Islands pn
overseas territory of the UK in the South Atlantic Falklandeilanden

Fallopian tube n
duct eileider

Famennian pn
Famennien

Faroe Islands /ˈfeəɹəʊ/ /ˈfɛɹoʊ/ pn
group of islands between Scotland and Iceland Faeröer

Faroese /ˌfɛəɹəuˈiːz/ /ˌfɛɹouˈiz/ adj
pertaining to the Faroese language, people or Faroe Islands Faeröers

Faroese /ˌfɛəɹəuˈiːz/ /ˌfɛɹouˈiz/ pn
language Faeröers

Faroish /ˈfɛəɹəuɪʃ/ adj
pertaing to the Faroish language, people or Faroe Islands Faeröers

Fata Morgana /ˌfɑtə mɔɹˈɡɑnə/ /ˌfɑːtə mɔːˈɡɑːnə/ n
form of mirage caused by temperature inversion fata morgana

Fates /feɪts/ pn
supernatural beings who control destiny schikgodinnen

Father pn
God, the father of Creation Vader
term of address for a Christian priest eerwaarde mijnheer pastoor pater

Father Time pn
Personification of time Vadertje Tijd

Father's Day n
holiday in celebration of fatherhood Vaderdag

February /ˈfɛb.ɹuˌɛɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹʊ.ə.ɹi/ pn
second month of the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars februari regenmaand

Federal Republic of Germany pn
id=Q183|Germany's official name Bondsrepubliek Duitsland

Ferrari /fəˈɹɑːɹi/ n
Italian car Ferrari

Ferris wheel /ˈfɛɹəs wiːl/ n
ride at a fair consisting of large wheel reuzenrad

Fez pn
city in Morocco Fez

Fiji /ˈfi.dʒi/ /ˈfiː.dʒiː/ pn
id=Q712|Republic of the Fiji Islands Fiji

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ adj
Of or pertaining to the Philippines or its people Filipijns

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ n
native or inhabitant of the Philippines Filipijns

Finland /ˈfɪn.lənd/ pn
id=Q33|Nordic country Finland

Finlandization n
the influence of a large state on a smaller one finlandisering

Finn /fɪn/ n
person from Finland Fin Finse

Finnic adj
pertaining to the Finnic languages Baltisch-Fins Oostzeefins

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ adj
of Finland Fins
of the Finnish language Fins

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ pn
language Fins

Finno-Ugric adj
of or relating to Finno-Ugric Finoegrisch Fins-Oegrisch

Flanders /ˈflæn.dɚz/ /ˈflɑːn.dəz/ pn
former province and region of northern France Frans-Vlaanderen Vlaanderen
subnational state in the north of federal Belgium Vlaanderen
historical county Vlaanderen
two provinces in Belgium Vlaanders Vlaanderen

Fleming n
native or inhabitant of Flanders Vlaming

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ adj
of or relating to Flanders Vlaams
of or relating to the Flemish variety of the Dutch language Vlaams

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ pn
the Dutch language as it is spoken in Flanders Vlaams

Flemish Brabant pn
province Vlaams-Brabant

Flemish Community pn
one of the three communities of Belgium Vlaamse Gemeenschap

Flemish bond n
arrangement of bricks vlaamsverband

Flevoland pn
province of the Netherlands Flevoland

Florence /ˈflɑɹəns/ /ˈflɒɹəns/ /ˈflɔɹəns/ pn
city in Tuscany, Italy Florence
province in Tuscany, Italy Florence

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ adj
of or relating to the Italian city of Florence Florentijns

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ n
a native or resident of the Italian city of Florence Florentijner Florentijnse

Floréal /ˈflɔːɹɪ.əl/ /ˌflɔɹeɪˈɑl/ pn
the eighth month of French Republican Calendar bloemmaand floréal

Flying Dutchman /ˌflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈdʌtʃ.mən/ pn
mythical ghost ship Vliegende Hollander

Flying Spaghetti Monster pn
spaghetti deity Vliegend Spaghettimonster

Fomalhaut pn
star Fomalhaut

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse pn
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse de vier ruiters van de Apocalyps

Fourier cosine series n
Fourier series Fourier-cosinusreeks

Fourier series n
series of cosine and sine functions Fourierreeks

Fourier sine series n
Fourier series Fourier-sinusreeks

Fourier transform n
mathematics: a process that expresses a function Fourier-transformatie Fouriertransformatie

France /fɹæns/ /fɹɑːns/ pn
id=Q142|country Frankrijk

Francis /ˈfɹænsɪs/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪs/ pn
male given name Franciscus Frans Francis

Franco-Provençal pn
a Romance language Arpitaans Francoprovençaals

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ adj
French-speaking Franstalig

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ n
speaker of French Franstalige

Franeker /ˈfɹɑːnəkə/ pn
historic city of Friesland Franeker

Frank /fɹeɪŋk/ /fɹæŋk/ pn
male given name Frank

Frankish /ˈfɹæŋkɪʃ/ adj
of or pertaining to the Franks Frankisch

Frankish /ˈfɹæŋkɪʃ/ pn
the language of the Franks Frankisch Oudfrankisch

Frasnian pn
Frasnien

Frederick /ˈfɹɛd(ə)ɹɪk/ pn
male given name Frederik

Freemason n
member of the Free and Accepted Masons vrijmetselaar

Freemasonry pn
institutions and ways of the Freemasons vrijmetselarij

Freiburg /fɹaɪ.bɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
a German city Freiburg

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ adj
of or relating to France Frans
of or relating to the French language Frans
of or relating to the French people Frans

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ n
people of France, collectively Fransen fransozen
vulgar language schuttingtaal

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ pn
Romance language spoken in France Frans

French Guiana pn
Department of French Guiana Frans Guyana Frans-Guyana

French India pn
French colonial possessions Frans Indië

French Louisiana pn
French colony Frans Louisiana

French Polynesia /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɑ.lɪˈni.ʒə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.ʒə/ pn
Overseas territory of France Frans-Polynesië

French Republican Calendar pn
calendar used for twelve years in revolutionary France Franse republikeinse kalender Franse revolutionaire kalender jakobijnse kalender

French kiss n
tongue kiss tongzoen tongkus

French kiss v
to give someone a French kiss tongzoenen
to kiss in this manner tongzoenen

French paradox pn
French paradox Franse paradox

French toast /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtoʊst/ /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtəʊst/ n
food prepared by dipping bread into egg batter and frying wentelteefje

Frenchification n
act of Frenchifying, something Frenchified verfransing

Frenchify /ˈfɹɛntʃɪfaɪ/ v
verfransen

Frenchman n
man of French birth or nationality Fransman

Frenchwoman n
a French woman Française Franse

Freudian slip /ˌfɹɔɪdi.ən ˈslɪp/ /ˌfɹɔɪdɪ.ən ˈslɪp/ n
subconscious mistake in speech or action freudiaanse verspreking

Fribourg pn
A city Vrijburcht

Friday /ˈfɹaɪdeɪ/ n
day of the week vrijdag

Friesland pn
province of the Netherlands Friesland

Frimaire /fɹiˈmɛəɹ/ /fɹɪˈmɛː/ pn
the third month of the French Republican Calendar frimaire rijpmaand

Frisbee /ˈfɹɪzbi/ n
disk frisbee

Frisian /ˈfɹɪʒən/ adj
of or in the or a Frisian language Fries
of or relating to the people of Frisia Fries
of or relating to the people of the Dutch province of Friesland Fries
of or relating to the region of Frisia Fries
of or pertaining to the Dutch province of Friesland Fries Frieslands

Frisian /ˈfɹɪʒən/ n
person from the Dutch province of Friesland Fries

Frisian /ˈfɹɪʒən/ pn
the Frisian language group Fries

Frisian Islands pn
archipelago Waddeneilanden

Fritz /fɹɪts/ n
derogatory: a German person mof

Friulian /fɹiːuːliːən/ pn
language spoken in Friuli Friulaans Friulisch

Fructidor /ˈfɹʊktɪdɔː/ /ˌfɹʊktəˈdɔɹ/ pn
the twelfth month of the French Republican Calendar fructidor vruchtmaand

Fuegian /fjuˈidʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Tierra del Fuego Vuurlands

Fuegian /fjuˈidʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ n
someone from Tierra del Fuego Vuurlander Vuurlandse

Fukushima pn
Fukushima, Japan Fukushima

G major n
the major chord with a root of G G-groot G-majeur
the major key with G as its tonic G-groot G-majeur

G minor n
the minor chord with a root of G g-klein g-mineur
the minor key with G as its tonic g-klein g-mineur

G-string n
a scanty piece of underwear or lingerie string

GDP n
abbreviation of gross domestic product BBP

GNP n
gross national product BNP

Gabon /ɡəˈbɒn/ pn
id=Q1000|Gabonese Republic Gabon

Gaea /dʒiːə/ pn
earth goddess Gaia

Gaelic /ˈɡalɪk/ /ˈɡeɪlɪk/ /ˈɡɑːlɪk/ adj
relating to the Gaels or their language Gaelisch

Gaelic /ˈɡalɪk/ /ˈɡeɪlɪk/ /ˈɡɑːlɪk/ pn
Goidelic Gaelisch

Gagauzia pn
Autonomous region Gagaoezië

Galatians /ɡəˈleɪʃənz/ pn
book of the Bible Galaten

Galicia /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ə/ pn
historical kingdom in Central Europe Galicië

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ adj
pertaining to Galicia in Iberia Galicisch

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ n
person(s) from Galicia, Spain Galicische Galiciër

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ pn
Romance language spoken in Galicia Galicisch

Galilee pn
region of northern Israel Galilea

Galway Bay pn
bay off the west coast of Ireland Baai van Galway

Gambel's quail n
quail of the American southwest helmkwartel

Gambia /ˈɡæmbi.ə/ pn
id=Q1005|The Republic of The Gambia Gambia

Ganesha /ɡəˈne(ɪ)ʃ(ə)/ /ɡəˈneɪʃə/ pn
Hindu god Ganesh Ganesha

Gang of Four pn
leftist political faction Bende van Vier

Garden of Eden pn
place where Adam and Eve first lived hof van Eden

Gaul /ɡɔːl/ n
person Galliër

Gaul /ɡɔːl/ pn
region Gallië

Gaulish adj
of or pertaining to Gaul Gallisch

Gaulish pn
Celtic language of Gaul Gallisch

Gaza pn
city Gaza

Gaza Strip pn
Gaza Strip Gazastrook

Gdańsk /ɡəˈdænsk/ pn
city of Poland Gdańsk

Gehenna /ɡəˈhenə/ pn
one of various hells in Abrahamic religions gehenna

Gelasian pn
Gelasien

Gelderland pn
province of the Netherlands Gelderland

Gemma /ˈdʒɛmə/ pn
Alpha (α) Coronae Borealis Alphekka

Gemütlichkeit n
coziness gezelligheid

Genesis pn
the book of the Bible Genesis

Geneva /dʒəˈniːvə/ pn
canton Kanton Genève
city Genève

Geneva Convention pn
international treaty Geneefse Conventie

Genghis Khan [ˈdʒɛŋɡɪs ˈkɑːn] pn
Genghis Khan Dzjengis Khan

Genoa /ˈdʒɛn.ou.ə/ /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.ə/ pn
Italian city Genua
province Genua

Genoese /ˌd͡ʒɛnəʊˈiːz/ n
an inhabitant or resident of Genoa Genuese

George /dʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ/ pn
male given name Joris Goris Sjors George Jurgen Jurriaan

George VI pn
king of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952 George VI

Georgeson /ˈdʒɔː(ɹ)dʒsən/ pn
surname meaning "son of George" Jorissen

Georgetown pn
capital of Guyana Georgetown

Georgia /ˈdʒɔɹ.dʒə/ /ˈdʒɔʊ.dʒə/ /ˈdʒɔː.dʒə/ pn
id=Q230|country Georgië
id=Q1428|state of the USA Georgia Georgië

Georgian /ˈdʒɔːdʒən/ /ˈdʒɔːɹdʒən/ adj
pertaining to the country, people or language of Georgia Georgisch

Georgian /ˈdʒɔːdʒən/ /ˈdʒɔːɹdʒən/ n
person from the country of Georgia Georgisch Georgiër Georgische

Georgian /ˈdʒɔːdʒən/ /ˈdʒɔːɹdʒən/ pn
language of the country Georgia Georgisch

Gerard pn
male given name Gerard

German /ˈd͡ʒɜːmən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmən/ adj
of or relating to the country of Germany Duits Duitse

German /ˈd͡ʒɜːmən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmən/ n
1½-point type achtste cicero
member of a Germanic tribe Germaan Germaanse
native or inhabitant of Germany; person of German citizenship or nationality Duitser Duits

German /ˈd͡ʒɜːmən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmən/ pn
the German language Duits Duitse

German Democratic Republic pn
id=Q16957|East Germany from 1949-1990 Duitse Democratische Republiek

German Empire pn
id=Q43287|Germany between 1871 and 1918 Duitse Rijk

German Shepherd n
Medium sized breed of dog Duitse herder Duitse herdershond

German-Canadian adj
German-Canadian Duits-Canadees

Germanic /d͡ʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmæn.ɪk/ adj
relating to the Germanic peoples Germaans
relating to the language or group of languages known as Germanic Germaans
having German characteristics Germaans

Germanic /d͡ʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmæn.ɪk/ pn
Germaans
group of Indo-European languages Germaans

Germanism n
a word or idiom of the German language germanisme

Germanist n
person who studies Germanic languages and cultures germanist

Germanophone adj
German-speaking Duitstalig

Germany /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mə.nɪ/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mə.ni/ pn
id=Q183|country in Central Europe Duitsland

Germinal /ˈdʒɜːmɪnəl/ /ˈdʒɝmənəl/ pn
the seventh month of the French Republican Calendar germinal kiemmaand

Gertrude /ˈɡɝtɹud/ pn
female given name Geertruida Gertrude Gertruida

Gethsemane pn
garden in ancient Jerusalem Getsemane

Ghana pn
id=Q117|The Republic of Ghana Ghana

Ghanaian /ɡɑːˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑni.ən/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Ghana or the Ghanaian people Ghanees

Gheg /ɡɛɡ/ pn
Gheg Gegisch

Ghent pn
capital city of the province of East Flanders, Belgium Gent

Ghost of Christmas Past pn
the fictional ghost Geest van voorbije Kerstmis

Ghost of Christmas Present pn
the fictional ghost Geest van huidig Kerstmis

Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come pn
the fictional ghost Geest van toekomstig Kerstmis

Gibraltar pn
British overseas territory Gibraltar

Gideon /ˈɡɪdi.ən/ pn
biblical character Gideon

Gila monster /ˈhilə ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈhiːlə ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ n
Heloderma suspectum gilamonster

Gilead /ˈɡɪliæd/ pn
Biblical region east of the Jordan Gilead

Giles /dʒaɪlz/ pn
male given name Aegidius

Giro d'Italia /ˌdʒiɹoʊ d‿ɪˈtæljə/ /ˌdʒɪəɹəʊ d‿ɪˈtæljə/ pn
annual cycling race in Italy Ronde van Italië

Glagolitic /ˌɡlæɡəʊˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to the Glagolitic alphabet Glagolitisch

Glagolitic /ˌɡlæɡəʊˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk/ n
the oldest known Slavonic alphabet Glagolitisch

Glasgow /ˈɡlaz.ɡo/ /ˈɡlæz.ɡoʊ/ /ˈɡlɑːzɡəʊ/ pn
the city Glasgow Glasgow

Gnosticism /ˈnɑstəsɪzəm/ /ˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ n
Gnosticism gnosticisme

Go Fish pn
a card game for children kwartet

Goa pn
state in western India Goa

Gobelin n
a mainly French and Flemish type of tapestry wandtapijt

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ n
impersonal, universal, spiritual presence God
omnipotent being God god

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ pn
single deity of monotheism God
single male deity of duotheism God

God bless you interjection
said as a short prayer for the recipient God zegene jou God zegene u
said to somebody who has sneezed gezondheid! proost!

God knows phraseologicalUnit
Only known to God; only known to the gods Joost mag het weten

God works in mysterious ways proverb
a situation may be beneficial later Gods wegen zijn ondoorgrondelijk

God-fearing adj
following the precepts of a religious practice and respects and reveres god and his authority godvrezend

Goddess /ˈɡɒdes/ pn
single goddess of monotheism Godin

Godfrey pn
male given name Godfried

Godspeed /ɡɑdˈspid/ /ɡɒdˈspiːd/ interjection
The wish that the outcome of someone's actions is positive for them ga met God succes

Goidelic /ɡɔɪˈdɛlɪk/ adj
relating to the Goidels Goidelisch

Golaghat /ˌɡoʊlɑːɡhɑːt/ pn
worldwide Golaghat

Gold Coast pn
id=Q140075|in Australia Gold Coast

Golden Fleece pn
in mythology gulden vlies

Golden Retriever n
breed of dog golden retriever

Goldilocks pn
fairy tale character Goudlokje

Goldilocks zone n
the planetary zone that could sustain life Goudlokjesgebied

Goliath /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/ pn
biblical giant Djaloet

Gollum /ˈɡɑləm/ n
fictional character Gollem

Good Friday pn
The Friday before Easter Sunday, the commemoration of the day on which Christ was crucified Goede Vrijdag

Good Samaritan n
subject of the parable Barmhartige Samaritaan

Goofy pn
Disney character Goofy

Gorbachev pn
Russian surname Gorbatsjov

Gorstian pn
Gorstien

Goth /ɡɑθ/ /ɡɒθ/ n
member of the East Germanic tribe Goot

Gothenburg /ˈɡɑθn̩bɝɡ/ /ˈɡɒθn̩bɜːɡ/ pn
city on the west coast of Sweden Gotenburg Göteborg

Gothic /ˈɡɑ.θɪk/ /ˈɡɒ.θɪk/ adj
of or relating to a style of fictional writing gothic
of or relating to the goth subculture or lifestyle gothic
of or relating to the architectural style Gotisch
of a sans serif typeface Gotisch
of or relating to the Goths Gotisch
of the type formerly used for printing German Gotisch

Gothic /ˈɡɑ.θɪk/ /ˈɡɒ.θɪk/ pn
extinct Germanic language Gothisch Gotisch

Gouda n
cheese Goudse kaas

Gouda pn
city in the Netherlands Gouda

Grand Canyon pn
large national park and gorge Grand Canyon

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg pn
id=Q32|official name of Luxembourg Groothertogdom Luxemburg

Grand Master n
title grootmeester

Grand Prix /ɡɹɑ̃ ˈpɹiː/ /ɡɹɒn ˈpɹiː/ n
any of several international races, especially one of a series for Formula One racing cars Grote Prijs

Grandmaster n
highest title for chess player grootmeester

Great Barrier Reef pn
Great Barrier Reef Groot Barrièrerif

Great Britain pn
id=Q23666|island Groot-Brittannië
Groot-Brittannië

Great Lakes pn
a group of five lakes on the United States-Canada border Grote Meren

Great Pyramid of Giza pn
the largest and most famous of the Egyptian pyramids piramide van Cheops

Great Wall of China pn
Chinese fortification Chinese Muur

Greater Armenia pn
Greater Armenia Groter Armenië

Greater London pn
administrative area Groot-Londen

Greece /ɡɹiːs/ pn
id=Q41|Country in Southeastern Europe Griekenland

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ adj
of the Greek language, people or country Grieks Griekse

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ n
inhabitant, etc., of Greece Griek Griekse

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ pn
language of the Greek people Grieks

Greek Orthodox Church pn
Greek Orthodox Church Grieks-orthodoxe Kerk

Greek fire n
flammable substance Grieks vuur

Green's function n
function used to analyse differential equations Greense functie

Greenland /ˈɡɹiːn.lənd/ pn
a large self-governing island in North America Groenland

Greenland shark n
Somniosus microcephalus Groenlandse haai

Greenlander n
a person from Greenland or of Greenlandic descent Groenlander

Greenlandish pn
language Groenlands

Greens pn
green party Groenen

Greenwich /ˈɡɹiːnwɪtʃ/ /ˈɡɹɛnɪtʃ/ pn
town Groenewijk

Gregorian calendar pn
calendar gregoriaanse kalender

Gregory /ˈɡɹɛɡəɹi/ pn
male given name Gregoor

Grenada /ɡɹəˈneɪ.də/ pn
id=Q769|Caribbean country Grenada

Gretel pn
character in the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel Grietje

Grim Reaper /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹipɚ/ /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹiːpə/ pn
personification of Death Magere Hein Pietje de Dood engel des doods

Grisons pn
a canton of Switzerland Graubünden

Groningen pn
city Groningen
province Groningen

Grévy's zebra n
Equus grevyi Grévyzebra

Guadalcanal pn
Pacific island Guadalcanal

Guadeloupe /ɡwɑː.də.ˈluːp/ pn
overseas department of France Guadeloupe

Guam /ɡwæm/ /ɡwɑm/ pn
Territory of Guam Guam

Guatemala /ˌɡwɑː.təˈmɑː.lə/ pn
id=Q774|country in Central America Guatemala

Guernsey /ˈɡɜːnzi/ /ˈɡɜːɹnzi/ pn
island Guernsey

Guillain-Barré syndrome /ɡiːˈæn bəˈɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈɡiːlæn ˈbɑɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
rapid-onset muscle weakness resulting from impaired peripheral nervous system function syndroom van Guillain-Barré

Guinea /ˈɡɪniː/ pn
id=Q1006|Republic of Guinea Guinee

Guinea-Bissau pn
Republic of Guinea-Bissau Guinee-Bissau

Gulf of Bothnia pn
arm of the Baltic Botnische Golf

Gulf of Finland pn
arm of the Baltic Sea Finse Golf

Gulf of Mexico pn
gulf between USA and Mexico Golf van Mexico

Gulf of Naples pn
Mediterranean gulf along the coast of Campania Golf van Napels

Gulf of Riga pn
inland body of water that is part of the Baltic Sea in eastern Europe and is near Latvia and Estonia Golf van Riga

Gurkha n
member of ethnic group Gurkha
military Gurkha

Gustav pn
given name Gustaaf

Guyana /ɡaɪˈɑː.nə/ pn
id=Q734|country Guyana

Gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ n
a member of the Romani people or another nomadic group zigeuner zigeunerin

Gzhelian pn
Gzhelien

HIV /ˌeɪtʃ.aɪˈviː/ n
human immunodeficiency virus hiv

HTML pn
initialism HTML

HTML5 pn
initialism HTML5

HTTP cookie n
packet of information sent by a server to a World Wide Web browser and then returned by the browser each time it accesses that server cookie

Haapsalu pn
town Haapsalu

Haarlem pn
city in North Holland Haarlem

Haarlemer n
person from Haarlem Haarlemmer

Habakkuk /həˈbæk.ək/ pn
book of the Bible Habakuk
male given name Habakuk
prophet Habakuk

Habsburg n
Habsburg

Hades /ˈheɪdiːz/ pn
the Greek translation of Sheol hel

Hadrian pn
the Roman emperor Hadrianus

Hagar /ˈheɪɡɑː/ /ˈheɪɡɑːɹ/ pn
female given name Hagar
mother of Ishmael Hagar

Haggai pn
book of The Bible Haggai

Hail Mary n
prayer weesgegroetje

Hainaut pn
province Henegouwen

Haiti /ˈheɪ.ti/ pn
id=Q790|a country in the Caribbean Haïti

Haitian Creole pn
language spoken in Haiti Haïtiaans Creools

Halley's Comet /ˌhæliːz ˈkɒmɪt/ pn
comet komeet Halley

Hamburg /ˈhæmbɜːɡ/ /ˈhæmbɝɡ/ pn
city Hamburg
state Hamburg

Hamiltonian cycle n
graph theory: a cycle visiting all vertices once Hamiltoncykel

Hamiltonian path n
path which visits each vertex exactly once Hamiltonpad

Hamlet /ˈhæmlət/ pn
the main character of the play Hamlet Hamlet

Hannibal /ˈhænɪbəl/ pn
name Hannibal

Hanseatic League pn
former commercial and military alliance Hanze

Hanseatic city n
member-city of the Hanseatic League Hanzestad

Hansel and Gretel pn
the fairy tale Hans en Grietje

Hanukkah /ˈhɑː.nə.kə/ /ˈhʌ.nʊ.kə/ pn
the Jewish festival Chanoeka

Happy Holidays phraseologicalUnit
holiday greeting fijne feestdagen gelukkige feestdagen vrolijke feestdagen

Haratin n
a member of a certain Berber people Haratin

Hartley oscillator n
Hartley-oscillator

Haskalah pn
Jewish Enlightenment Haskala

Haskell pn
language Haskell

Hattusa pn
city Hattusa Hattusas Hattush Hattusha

Hawaii /həˈvaɪʔi/ /həˈwaɪ(j)i/ /həˈwaɪ.i/ pn
state of the United States Hawaï Hawaii

Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ adj
descended from the peoples inhabiting the Hawaiian islands prior to European contact Hawaïaans
of or having to do with a resident of the US state of Hawaii Hawaïaans
of or having to do with the Hawaiian race, culture, or language Hawaïaans
of or having to do with the culture of the US state of Hawaii Hawaïaans

Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ pn
Hawaiian language Hawaïaans

Heathen adj
pertaining or adhering to the faith of Heathenry heidens

Heathen n
adherent of the Germanic neo-pagan faith of Heathenry heiden

Heathrow /ˌhiːˈθɹoʊ/ pn
airport in England Heiderij

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ adj
pertaining to the people Hebreeuws
pertaining to the language Hebreeuws

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ n
person Hebreeuwse Hebreeuwsen Hebreeër Hebreeërs Hebreïnne

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ pn
Hebreeuws

Hebrew Bible pn
the sacred texts of Judaism Hebreeuwse Bijbel

Hebrews pn
book of the Bible Hebreeërs

Hebrides /ˈhɛbɹədiːz/ pn
group of islands Hebriden

Hedwig pn
female given name Hadewig

Hegelian /heɪˈɡeɪlɪən/ /həˈɡeɪli.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to Hegel's ideas Hegelisch

Heimlich maneuver n
first aid procedure used to treat choking heimlichmanoeuvre

Helen /ˈhɛlən/ pn
female given name Eliene

Heligoland pn
island Helgoland

Hellene n
Helleen

Hellenic adj
of or relating to Hellas or the Hellenes Grieks Helleens
of or relating to the ancient Greek culture and civilization Helleens Oud-Grieks

Hellenistic /ˈhɛl.ən.ɪs.tɪk/ adj
of or relating to a Hellenist hellenistisch
of or relating to a period of Greek history hellenistisch

Helsinki /hɛlˈsɪŋ.ki/ pn
the capital city of Finland Helsinki

Henrietta /hɛnˈɹiː.ɛt.ə/ pn
feminine form of Henry Hendrika

Henry /ˈhɛn.ɹi/ pn
given name Hendrik Henk

Her Majesty pronoun
title of respect when referring to a queen Hare Majesteit

Hera /ˈhɪəɹə/ pn
queen of the gods, wife of Zeus Hera

Herman /ˈhɜːmən/ /ˈhɝmən/ pn
given name Herman

Herodotus /həˈɹɑːdətəs/ /həˈɹɒdətəs/ pn
ancient historian Herodotus

Hertzsprung-Russell diagram n
plot of the absolute magnitude of stars Hertzsprung-Russelldiagram

Hesiod /ˈhiːsi.əd/ pn
Greek poet Hesiodus

Hesse pn
state Hessen

Hettangian pn
age/stage of the Jurassic period/system Hettangien

Hezbollah pn
Lebanese Shia islamic organisation Hezbollah

Hezekiah /ˌhɛzəˈkaɪə/ pn
biblical king Hizkia Jechizkia

Higgs boson n
a hypothetical elementary particle Higgsboson Higgsdeeltje

High Fens /ˈhaɪ̯ˈfɛnz/ pn
region in eastern Belgium and western Germany Hoge Venen

High German consonant shift pn
sound change that affected the stop consonants of the High German languages Hoogduitse klankverschuiving tweede Germaanse klankverschuiving

High Holidays pn
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, collectively Hoge Feestdagen

Highness n
form of address hoogheid

Hijra n
Muhammad's departure from Mecca hedjra hidjra

Hilda /ˈhɪldə/ pn
female given name Hilda

Himalayas /ˌhɪməˈleɪəz/ pn
a mountain range of south-central Asia Himalaya

Hindi /ˈhɪndi/ pn
language Hindi

Hindu /ˈhɪnduː/ adj
of or relating to Hinduism hindoeïstisch

Hinduism /ˈhɪnduɪzəm/ pn
religion hindoeïsme

Hinduistic adj
of or pertaining to Hinduism hindoeïstisch

Hindustani pn
language Hindoestani

Hippocrates /hɪˈpɒkɹəˌtiːz/ pn
an Ancient Greek male given name Hippocrates

Hiroshima /hiːɹoʊˈʃiːmə/ pn
a city in Honshu, Japan Hiroshima

His Majesty pronoun
title of respect used when referring to a king Zijne Majesteit

His Royal Highness pronoun
royal title Zijne Koninklijke Hoogheid

Hispanic America pn
parts of the Americas which speak Spanish Hispano-Amerika Spaans-Amerika

Hittite /ˈhɪtaɪt/ n
person Hettiet

Hittite /ˈhɪtaɪt/ pn
language Hettitisch

Hmong /h(ə)ˈmɒŋ/ n
people Hmong

Ho Chi Minh City pn
largest city of Vietnam Ho Chi Minhstad

Hogwarts /ˈhɒɡ.wɔːɹts/ pn
fictional school for learning magic Zweinstein

Hokkaido pn
a northern largest island of Japan, or a prefecture based in itself Hokkaido

Holland /ˈhɑlənd/ pn
Nederland Holland
id=Q102911|a region of The Netherlands Holland

Hollandic pn
contemporary dialect Hollands

Hollywood pn
area of Los Angeles Hollywood
the American motion picture industry Hollywood

Holocaust /ˈhɑləkɑst/ /ˈhɑləkɔst/ /ˈhɒləkɔːst/ pn
the mass murder of 6 million Jews by Nazi Germany Holocaust Sjoa jodenvervolging

Holy Communion pn
Christian sacrament communie

Holy Grail pn
artifact in Christian mythology Heilige Graal

Holy Prepuce n
Holy Prepuce heilige voorhuid

Holy Roman Empire pn
id=Q12548|state Heilige Roomse Rijk

Holy See pn
episcopal see of the Catholic Church Heilige Stoel

Holy Spirit pn
Christian: aspect of the Holy Trinity Heilige Geest

Holy Week pn
week preceding Easter Goede Week

Holy of Holies pn
the most sacred place within a sacred building allerheiligste heilige der heiligen

Homer /ˈhoʊməɹ/ /ˈhəʊmə/ pn
Ancient Greek poet Homerus

Honduras /hɑnˈdʊɹ.əs/ /hɒnˈdjʊə.ɹəs/ pn
id=Q783|a country in Central America Honduras

Hong Kong /ˌhɒŋˈkɒŋ/ pn
coastal administrative region in south-east China Hongkong

Honiara /ˌhəʊnɪˈɑːɹə/ pn
the capital of the Solomon Islands Honiara

Hopi /ˈhoʊpi/ pn
Hopi language Hopi

Horn of Africa pn
peninsula in East Africa Hoorn van Afrika

Hosea /ˌhoʊˈziːə/ pn
book of the Bible Hosea
prophet Hosea

Hottentot n
Hottentot

Hottentot teal n
Anas hottentota hottentottaling

House of Commons pn
lower house in UK or Canadian parliament Lagerhuis

House of Lords pn
upper chamber of UK parliament Hogerhuis

House of Representatives pn
lower house of parliament Huis van Afgevaardigden

Hoxhaism n
variant of Marxism-Leninism Hoxhaïsme

Hubble constant pn
number wet van Hubble

Hue /ˈhweɪ/ pn
city, province of Vietnam Hué

Huguenot /ˈhju.ɡə.nɒt/ n
a member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France during the 16th and 17th century hugenoot

Hun /hʌn/ n
member of nomadic tribe Hun

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Hungary Hongaars Hongaarse

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ n
person from Hungary Hongaarse Hongaar

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ pn
the language Hongaars

Hungarian notation /hʌŋˈɡɛɹi.ən noʊˈteɪʃən/ n
Hungarian notation hongaarse notatie

Hungary /ˈhʌŋ.ɡəɹ.i/ pn
the country Hongarije

Hurro-Urartian adj
of or relating to languages Hurro-Urartisch

Hydra /ˈhaɪ̯dɹə/ pn
one of Pluto's moons Hydra

Hypnos /ˈhɪpnɒs/ pn
Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep Hypnos

Hávamál pn
second book of the Poetic Edda Hávamál

I am English phraseologicalUnit
I am English ik ben Engelse ik ben Engelsman

I came, I saw, I conquered phraseologicalUnit
used to indicate a total swift victory ik kwam, ik zag, ik overwon

I can't find my ... phraseologicalUnit
I can't find my ... ik kan mijn ... niet vinden

I could eat a horse phraseologicalUnit
very hungry Ik kan wel een heel paard op

I don't care phraseologicalUnit
I don't care het kan me niet schelen het kan me niets schelen

I don't drive phraseologicalUnit
I don't drive (a car, a vehicle) ik rijd geen auto ik rijd niet

I don't eat fish phraseologicalUnit
I don't eat fish ik eet geen vis

I don't eat meat phraseologicalUnit
I don't eat meat ik eet geen vlees

I don't eat pork phraseologicalUnit
I don't eat pork ik eet geen varkensvlees

I don't know [ɑɪ̯ ɾoʊ̯(ʔ)t̚ noʊ̯] phraseologicalUnit
I don’t know ik weet het niet

I don't speak English phraseologicalUnit
I don't speak (fill with the name of the current foreign language) ik spreek geen Nederlands
I don't speak English (specifically English) ik spreek geen Engels

I don't think so phraseologicalUnit
I think that what has been said is untrue ik denk het niet ik denk van niet
sarcastic ik dacht het niet

I don't understand phraseologicalUnit
I don't understand ik begrijp het niet ik snap het niet

I don't want it phraseologicalUnit
I don't want it ik wil het niet

I don't want to buy anything phraseologicalUnit
I don't want to buy anything ik wil niets kopen

I don't want to talk about it phraseologicalUnit
I don't want to talk about it ik wil er niet over praten ik wil er niet over spreken

I hate you phraseologicalUnit
expression of intense dislike ik haat je ik haat jullie ik haat u

I have AIDS phraseologicalUnit
I have AIDS ik heb aids

I have a cold /aɪ hæv ə koʊld/ phraseologicalUnit
I have a cold ik ben verkouden

I have a fever phraseologicalUnit
I have a fever ik heb koorts ik heb verhoging

I have a question phraseologicalUnit
I have a question ik heb een vraag

I have cancer phraseologicalUnit
I have cancer heb ik kanker

I have diabetes phraseologicalUnit
I have diabetes ik heb diabetes ik heb suikerziekte

I have no money phraseologicalUnit
I have no money ik heb geen geld

I know you are but what am I phraseologicalUnit
assertion that an insult made by the party to whom the phrase is directed is actually true of that party wat je zegt, ben je zelf

I like you phraseologicalUnit
I like you ik vind je leuk

I live in Melbourne phraseologicalUnit
I live in Melbourne (example city) ik woon in Melbourne

I lost my backpack phraseologicalUnit
I lost my backpack ik heb mijn rugzak verloren

I lost my keys phraseologicalUnit
I lost my keys ik heb mijn sleutels verloren

I love you /aɪ lʌv juː/ phraseologicalUnit
affirmation of affection or deep caring Ik hou van je Ik hou van jou
platonic expression of inclination or liking Ik heb u graag

I miss you phraseologicalUnit
I miss you ik mis U ik mis je ik mis jullie

I must go phraseologicalUnit
I must go ik moet gaan

I need ... phraseologicalUnit
I need ... (something) ik heb ... nodig

I think so phraseologicalUnit
I think so ik denk het ik denk het wel ik denk van wel

I think therefore I am phraseologicalUnit
philosophical proof of existence ik denk, dus ik ben

I told you so phraseologicalUnit
told you so! da's wat ik u gezegd heb he! wat heb ik je gezegd?

I want my money back phraseologicalUnit
words to request a refund ik wil mijn geld terug

I want to go to the toilet phraseologicalUnit
I want to go to the toilet ik moet naar de wc ik moet naar het toilet

I want to know phraseologicalUnit
I want to know ik wil weten

I was born in ... phraseologicalUnit
I was born in ... (place name) ik ben geboren in ...
I was born in ... (year) ik ben geboren in ...

I wish phraseologicalUnit
I would very much like that to be so hebben maar was het maar zo dat

I'd like to kiss you phraseologicalUnit
I'd like to kiss you ik wil je kussen ik wil je zoenen

I'd like to know phraseologicalUnit
phrase ik zou willen weten

I'll call the police phraseologicalUnit
I'll call the police ik bel de politie

I'm ... year(s) old phraseologicalUnit
I am ... year(s) old ik ben ... ik ben ... jaar oud

I'm Hindu phraseologicalUnit
indicates that the speaker is Hindu ik ben hindoe

I'm Jewish phraseologicalUnit
I'm Jewish (ethnic) ik ben Joods
I'm Jewish (religious) ik ben joods

I'm a Buddhist phraseologicalUnit
I'm a Buddhist ik ben boeddhist

I'm a Catholic phraseologicalUnit
I'm a Catholic ik ben katholiek

I'm a Christian phraseologicalUnit
I'm a Christian ik ben christen

I'm a Muslim phraseologicalUnit
I'm a Muslim ik ben moslim ik ben moslima

I'm a Protestant phraseologicalUnit
I'm a Protestant ik ben protestant ik ben protestants

I'm a vegetarian phraseologicalUnit
I'm vegetarian ik ben vegetariër

I'm afraid not phraseologicalUnit
unfortunately, no ik ben bang van niet

I'm afraid so phraseologicalUnit
unfortunately, yes ik ben bang van wel

I'm agnostic phraseologicalUnit
I'm agnostic ik ben agnost

I'm allergic to aspirin phraseologicalUnit
I'm allergic to aspirin ik ben allergisch voor aspirine

I'm allergic to nuts phraseologicalUnit
I'm allergic to nuts ik ben allergisch voor noten

I'm allergic to pollen phraseologicalUnit
I'm allergic to pollen ik ben allergisch voor pollen

I'm an atheist phraseologicalUnit
I'm an atheist ik ben atheist

I'm ashamed phraseologicalUnit
I'm ashamed ik schaam me

I'm bisexual phraseologicalUnit
I'm bisexual ik ben bi ik ben biseksueel

I'm bleeding phraseologicalUnit
I'm bleeding ik bloed

I'm blind /aɪm ˈblaɪnd/ phraseologicalUnit
I'm blind ik ben blind

I'm cisgender phraseologicalUnit
I'm cisgender ik ben cisgender

I'm cold phraseologicalUnit
I'm cold ik ben koud ik heb het koud

I'm deaf /aɪm ˈdɛf/ phraseologicalUnit
I'm deaf ik ben doof

I'm divorced phraseologicalUnit
I'm divorced ik ben gescheiden

I'm dying phraseologicalUnit
I'm dying ik ga dood

I'm fine phraseologicalUnit
response het gaat goed

I'm fine, thank you phraseologicalUnit
expected, polite response to How are you? met mij gaat het goed, dank u

I'm full phraseologicalUnit
I'm full ik ben vol ik ben zat

I'm gay phraseologicalUnit
I'm gay ik ben homo ik ben homoseksueel

I'm hot phraseologicalUnit
I'm hot ik ben heet ik ben warm ik heb het warm

I'm hungry phraseologicalUnit
I'm hungry ik heb honger

I'm looking for a job phraseologicalUnit
I'm looking for a job ik zoek een baan

I'm lost phraseologicalUnit
I'm lost ik ben de weg kwijt ik ben verdwaald

I'm married phraseologicalUnit
I'm married ik ben getrouwd

I'm mute /aɪm ˈmjuːt/ phraseologicalUnit
I'm mute ik ben stom

I'm not interested phraseologicalUnit
I'm not interested ik ben niet geïnteresseerd

I'm not religious phraseologicalUnit
I'm not religious ik ben niet godsdienstig

I'm pregnant phraseologicalUnit
I'm pregnant ik ben zwanger

I'm rubber, you're glue phraseologicalUnit
I'm rubber, you're glue wat je zegt ben je zelf

I'm sick phraseologicalUnit
I'm sick/ill ik ben ziek

I'm single phraseologicalUnit
I'm single ik ben alleenstaand

I'm sorry phraseologicalUnit
I'm sorry het spijt me ik bied mijn excuses aan

I'm straight phraseologicalUnit
I'm straight ik ben hetero ik ben heteroseksueel

I'm thirsty phraseologicalUnit
I need a drink ik heb dorst

I'm tired phraseologicalUnit
I am tired (in need of rest or sleep) ik ben moe ik heb slaap

I'm transgender phraseologicalUnit
I'm transgender ik ben transgender

I'm twenty years old phraseologicalUnit
I am twenty years old ik ben twintig

I've been raped phraseologicalUnit
I've been raped ik ben verkracht

I've been robbed phraseologicalUnit
I've been robbed ik ben beroofd ik ben bestolen

I/translations pronoun
personal pronoun 'k

ID card n
card or badge showing the official identity of the wearer identiteitskaart

IP address n
number assigned to each computer's network interface IP-adres

IPA n
International Phonetic Alphabet IFA

IS pn
IS

ISBN n
International Standard Book Number Internationaal Standaard Boek Nummer Internationaal Standaard Boeknummer

ISIS /ˈaɪsɪs/ pn
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria ISIS

Iamblichus pn
Greek philosopher Iamblichos

Iberia /aɪˈbɪəɹ.i.ə/ pn
region south of the Pyrenees Iberisch Schiereiland Iberië
ancient region of Georgia Iberië

Iberian adj
Native to Iberia Iberisch

Iberian Peninsula pn
peninsula Iberisch Schiereiland

Ibiza /ɪˈbiːθə/ pn
island Ibiza

Icarus /ˈɪkəɹəs/ pn
Icarus

Iceland /ˈaɪs.lənd/ pn
id=Q189|country in Europe IJsland Ĳsland

Icelander n
a person from Iceland or of Icelandic descent Ijslander

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ adj
of or relating to Iceland IJslands

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ pn
language IJslands

Icelandic Sheepdog n
Icelandic Sheepdog IJslandse herdershond

Icelandic horse n
breed of horse IJslander IJslands paard IJslandse pony

Idist n
Ido speaker idist

Ido /ˈidoʊ/ pn
artificial language reformed from Esperanto Ido

Ignatius lang=en pn
male given name Ignatius

Iliad /ˈɪliˌæd/ pn
ancient Greek epic poem about the Trojan War Ilias

Illyria pn
region in the Balkan Peninsula Illyrië

Immaculate Conception pn
doctrine onbevlekte ontvangenis
feast Onbevlekte Ontvangenis

Imperial Flanders pn
part of Flanders Rijksvlaanderen

India /ˈɪndi.ə/ pn
id=Q668|the country India Indië

Indian /ˈɪndi.ən/ /ˈɪndɪən/ adj
of or pertaining to India Indiaas Indisch
of, or related to, the aboriginal people of the Americas Indiaans

Indian /ˈɪndi.ən/ /ˈɪndɪən/ n
a person from India Indiër Indische
individual of, or related to, the aboriginal people of the Americas indiaan Indiaan Indiaanse

Indian Ocean pn
the ocean separating Africa, southern Asia, Australia and Antarctica Indische Oceaan

Indian coral tree n
Erythrina variegata Indische koraalboom

Indian mulberry n
Morinda citrifolia Indische moerbei

Indian myna n
treurmaina

Indian summer n
stretch of warm days in autumn nazomer

Indianapolis /ɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/ pn
capital of the State of Indiana, USA Indianapolis

Indic adj
relating to modern Indian languages Indo-Arisch

Indo-Aryan adj
Of or pertaining to Indo-Aryan languages and people. Indo-Arisch

Indo-European adj
of or relating to languages originally spoken in Europe and Western Asia Indo-Europees

Indo-Iranian adj
Indo-Iranian Indo-Iraans

Indo-Uralic adj
Indo-Oeraals

Indonesia /ˌɪndə(ʊ)ˈniːʒə/ /ˌɪndəˈniʒə/ pn
id=Q252|country Indonesië

Indonesian adj
referring to Indonesia Indonesisch Indonesische

Indonesian n
person Indonesische Indonesiër

Indonesian pn
language Indonesisch

Induan pn
Indien

Indus /ˈɪndəs/ pn
the river Indus

Inez pn
female given name Ines

Ingram /ˈɪŋɡɹəm/ pn
male given name Ingelram

Ingush pn
Caucasian language Ingoesjetisch

Ingushetia /ɪŋɡʊˈʃɛtɪə/ pn
federal subject of Russia Ingoesjetië

Inner Mongolia pn
an autonomous region in northern China Binnen-Mongolië

Interlingua /ˈɪntə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋɡwə/ pn
interlanguage based on Romance languages Interlingua

International Court of Justice pn
UN court Internationaal Gerechtshof

International Date Line pn
line on the Earth's surface internationale datumgrens

International Klein Blue pn
deep blue hue achieved through ultramarine pigment and a binder International Klein Blue

International Phonetic Alphabet /ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)nəl fəˈnɛtɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l fəˈnɛtɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ pn
standardized symbols for speech Internationaal Fonetisch Alfabet

Internationale pn
proletarian song Internationale

Internet /ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/ pn
specific internet consisting of the global network of computers Internet internet

Internet Protocol n
one of the computer networking protocols Internetprotocol

Internet cafe n
place where one can use a computer with Internet internetcafé

Internet of Things pn
Internet-like structure connecting everyday physical objects internet der dingen

Interslavic /ˌɪntɚˈslɑːvɪk/ adj
pertaining to contact between (individuals or groups of) different Slavic nations Interslavisch

Interslavic /ˌɪntɚˈslɑːvɪk/ pn
auxiliary Slavic language Interslavisch

Inuktitut pn
language Inuktitut

Ionian Islands pn
a group of islands in the Ionian Sea Ionische Eilanden

Ionian Sea pn
European sea Ionische Zee

Iran /ɪˈɹɑːn/ pn
id=Q794|country in Western Asia Iran

Iranian /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Iran, the people or Iranian languages Iraans

Iranian /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ n
person from Iran or of Iranian descent Iraniër Iraanse

Iraq /ɪˈɹak/ /ɪˈɹæk/ /ɪˈɹɑːk/ pn
id=Q796|country Irak

Iraqi adj
from or pertaining to Iraq Iraaks

Iraqi n
person from Iraq Irakees Irakese Iraki

Ireland /ˈaɪələnd/ /ˈaɪəɹlənd/ [ˈaɪɚlənd] [ˈäɪɚɫɪ̈nd] [ˈɑɪələnd] [ˈɑɪɚlənd~ˈʌɪɚlənd~ˈəɪɚlənd] pn
id=Q22890|island Ierland
Ierland

Irene /aɪˈɹiːn/ pn
female given name Irene

Iris pn
female given name Iris

Irish /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ adj
pertaining to or originating from Ireland or the Irish people Iers
pertaining to the language Iers

Irish /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ n
Ieren

Irish /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ pn
the language Iers

Irish Sea pn
a sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland Ierse Zee

Irish Wolfhound n
Irish Wolfhound ierse wolfshond

Irish setter /ˈaɪɹɪʃ ˈsɛt.ə/ n
a breed of gun dog Ierse setter

Irishman n
man from Ireland Ier

Irishwoman n
woman from Ireland Ierse

Iron Age /ˈʌɪən eɪdʒ/ pn
archaeology ijzertijd
mythology ijzertijd

Iron Curtain pn
the dividing line between western Europe and the Soviet controlled regions IJzeren Gordijn

Iroquoian adj
of or pertaining to a Native American language family including the Iroquois and Cherokee Irokees

Iroquois /ˈɪɹ.ə.kwɔɪ/ n
a person belonging to an Iroquois tribe Irokees

Iroquois /ˈɪɹ.ə.kwɔɪ/ pn
any of the Iroquois languages Irokese taal

Irrawaddy /ˈɪɹəˌwɑdi/ pn
river that flows through Burma Irrawaddy

Isaac /ˈaɪzək/ pn
son of Abraham and Sarah Izaäk Izaak

Isaiah /aɪ.ˈzaɪ.ə/ /aɪ.ˈzeɪ.ə/ pn
book of the Bible Jesaja
prophet Jesaja
male given name Jesaja

Iseult pn
female given name Isolde

Isfahan pn
city in Iran Isfahan

Ishmael pn
eldest son of Abraham Ismaël

Islam /ˈɪs.lɑːm/ pn
religion islam

Islamic /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/ adj
Adjectival form of Islam islamitisch

Islamic Republic of Pakistan pn
id=Q843|Islamic Republic of Pakistan Islamitische Republiek Pakistan

Islamic State pn
Islamitische Staat

Islamization n
the conversion of a society to Islam islamisering

Islamophobia n
The fear or hatred of Islam or Muslims islamofobie

Isle of Man /aɪl əv mæn/ pn
island Man

Israel /ˈɪzɹaɪɛl/ /ˈɪzɹeɪəl/ pn
id=Q801|the state Israël
Biblical: name given to Jacob Israël
given name Israël

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Israel, the Israeli people Israëlisch

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ n
person from Israel or of Israeli descent Israëli

Israelite /ˈɪzɹi.əlˌaɪt/ adj
of or pertaining to the ancient nation(s) of Israel, their inhabitants, or to the descendants of the patriarch Jacob Israëlitisch

Israelite /ˈɪzɹi.əlˌaɪt/ n
native or inhabitant of Israel Israëliet Israëlitische

Istanbul pn
largest city of Turkey and last capital of Ottoman Empire Istanboel

Istria pn
peninsula in the Adriatic Istrië

Istro-Romanian pn
language Istro-Roemeens

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ adj
of or pertaining to Italy Italiaans Italiaanse

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ n
person Italiaan Italiaanse

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ pn
language Italiaans

Italian Republic pn
id=Q38|official name of Italy Italiaanse Republiek

Italianization /ɪˌtæljənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪˌtæljənəˈzeɪʃən/ pn
process of forced assimilation into the Italian culture italianisering

Italianness n
quality of being Italian Italiaansheid

Italic adj
pertaining to a subfamily of a branch of the Indo-European language family Italisch

Italy /ˈɪtəli/ pn
id=Q38|European country Italië

Ivalo pn
village in Northern Finland Ivalo

Ivanovich pn
patronymic Ivanovitsj

Ixion pn
a Kuiper Belt object Ixion
king of Lapiths Ixion

Jabberwock pn
fantastical monster Koeterwaal Krakelwok Wauwelwok

Jabberwocky pn
poem Wauwelwok

Jack the Ripper pn
19th century murderer Jack the Ripper

Jacob /ˈd͡ʒeɪkəb/ pn
male given name (the standard form) Jacob Jacobus
one of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca Jakob

Jacqueline pn
female given name Jacqueline

Jaffa pn
Jaffa Jaffa

Jain /dʒeɪn/ n
follower of Jainism jaïn jaïnist

Jainism /ˈdʒeɪnɪzm̩/ pn
religion and philosophy Jaïnisme

Jakarta pn
capital of Indonesia Jakarta

Jalalabad pn
a city in eastern Afghanistan Jalalabad

Jamaica /dʒəˈmeɪ.kə/ pn
id=Q766|country in the Caribbean Jamaica

James /d͡ʒeɪmz/ pn
book of the Bible Jakobus Jaap
male given name (the standard form) Jacob
one of two Apostles Jaap Jakobus

Jan Mayen pn
Norwegian territory Jan Mayen

Jane /d͡ʒeɪn/ pn
feminine form of John Johanna

January /ˈd͡ʒænjuˌɛɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjʊəɹi/ pn
first month of the Gregorian calendar januari

Janus /ˈdʒeɪnəs/ pn
Roman god of doorways, gates and transitions Janus
moon of Saturn Janus

Jap /dʒæp/ n
alternative term for Japanese Jap

Japan /dʒəˈpæn/ pn
id=Q17|a country in East Asia Japan

Japanese /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/ adj
of or relating to Japan Japans Japanse

Japanese /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/ n
person of Japan Japanner Japanse

Japanese /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/ pn
Japanese language Japans

Japanese bush warbler n
Horornis diphone Japanse struikzanger

Japanese knotweed n
Fallopia japonica japanse duizendknoop

Japaneseness n
quality of being Japanese Japansheid

Japanologist n
one who studies Japanology japanologe japanoloog

Japanology n
the study of Japan japanologie

Japonic /d͡ʒəˈpɒnɪk/ pn
language family spoken in Japan Japans

Java /ˈdʒɑːvə/ pn
island of Indonesia Java
programming language Java

Javan adj
pertaining to the island of Java Javaans

Javan n
inhabitant of the island Java Javaan

Javan tiger n
Panthera sondaica Javaanse tijger

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ pn
language Javaans

Jehovah's Witness n
member of the Jehovah's Witnesses Getuige Jehova's Getuige

Jehovah's Witnesses n
denomination Getuigen van Jehova Jehovah's Getuigen

Jeremiah pn
book of the Bible Jeremia
biblical prophet Jeremia
male given name Jeremia

Jericho pn
city Jericho

Jerusalem /d͡ʒəˈɹuːsələm/ pn
city Jeruzalem

Jerusalem artichoke n
plant and tuber aardpeer

Jesuit /ˈdʒɛz(j)uɪt/ n
member of the Society of Jesus jezuïet

Jesus /heɪˈsuːs/ /ˈdʒiːzəs/ pn
the Christian Messiah Jezus

Jesus Christ /ˌd͡ʒiːzəs ˈkɹaɪst/ pn
Jesus of Nazareth Jezus Christus

Jew /dʒuː/ n
a person with a Jewish cultural or ancestral connection Jood Jodin
person of the Jewish faith jood jodin

Jew's harp n
musical instrument mondharp

Jewess n
female Jew jodin

Jewish /ˈdʒuː.ɪʃ/ adj
of or relating to a Jew or Jews, their ethnicity, religion or culture joodse joods

Jewish /ˈdʒuː.ɪʃ/ pn
informal term for Yiddish Joods

Jezebel /ˈdʒɛzəˌbɛl/ pn
Biblical character Jezebel Izebel

Jharkhand /ˈd͡ʒɑː(ɹ)kənd/ pn
state in eastern India Jharkhand

Joachim /ˈdʒoʊ.ə.kɪm/ /ˈdʒəʊ.ə.kɪm/ pn
male given name Joachim Jochem

Joanna /ˌdʒoʊˈænə/ pn
biblical follower of Jesus Johanna

Job /dʒəʊb/ pn
book of the Bible Job
biblical and qur'anic character Job

Jobcentre n
agency arbeidsbureau

Joe Average n
hypothetical average or generic individual Jan Modaal Jan met de pet

Joe Public pn
a hypothetical average or generic member of the public Jan Modaal Jan met de pet

Joe Sixpack pn
average person Jan met de pet

Joel lang=en pn
book of the Bible Joël
male given name Joël

Johannesburg pn
a city in South Africa Johannesburg

John /dʒɑn/ /dʒɒn/ pn
biblical persons Johannes
one of the epistles of John Johannes
fourth gospel Evangelie naar Johannes Joh
male given name - the standard or most popular form Jan Johan Johannes
name used to address a man whose name is not known Dinges Jan

John Dory n
edible marine fish zonnevis

John the Baptist pn
biblical prophet Johannes de Doper

Johnson /ˈdʒɑnsən/ /ˈdʒɒnsən/ pn
surname meaning "son of John" Janszoon Johansen

Jolly Roger n
skull flag doodshoofdvlag doodskopvlag piratenvlag

Jonah /ˈdʒoʊnə/ /ˈdʒəʊnə/ n
a jinx ongeluksbrenger ongeluksbrengster

Jonah /ˈdʒoʊnə/ /ˈdʒəʊnə/ pn
Biblical: a book of the Old Testament Jonas Jona
given name Jonas Jona
tenth sūra of the Qurʾān Jonas
prophet Jonas

Jordan /ˈdʒɔːdən/ /ˈdʒɔːɹdən/ pn
id=Q40059|river Jordaan
id=Q810|country Jordanië

Jordanian adj
of, from, or pertaining to Jordan or the Jordanian people Jordaans

Jordanian n
person Jordaanse Jordaniër

Joseph /ˈd͡ʒoʊsəf/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊzəf/ pn
male given name Josef Jozef
favorite son of Jacob Josef Jozef
husband of Virgin Mary Josef Jozef

Joshua /ˈd͡ʒɒʃjuːə/ pn
book of the Bible Jozua
male given name Jozua

Josiah pn
biblical king Josia

Judah /ˈdʒuːdə/ pn
first son of Jacob Juda
male given name Juda
one of the Israelite tribes Juda
southern Israelite kingdom Juda

Judahite adj
of or pertaining to the ancient kingdom of Judah, or its inhabitants Judees

Judahite n
a descendant of Judah (the patriarch or tribe), an inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Judah Judeeër

Judaism /ˈdʒuːdeɪ.ɪzəm/ /ˈdʒuːˌdeɪ.ɪzəm/ pn
world religion jodendom

Judas /ˈdʒuːdəs/ pn
book of the Bible Judas
one of the Apostles Judas

Judges pn
book of the Bible Rechters Richteren

Julian pn
male given name Julian

Juliet /ˈdʒuːlɪɛt/ /ˌdʒuliˈɛt/ pn
character in Romeo and Juliet Julia

July /d͡ʒʊˈlaɪ/ pn
seventh month of the Gregorian calendar juli

June /d͡ʒuːn/ pn
sixth month of the Gregorian calendar juni

Jupiter /ˈdʒupɪtɚ/ pn
id=Q319|planet Jupiter
id=Q4649|god Jupiter

Jura pn
canton of Switzerland Jura
island in the inner Hebrides of Scotland Jura
region in France Jura

Justice of the Peace n
judicial officer vrederechter

Justin pn
male given name Justin

Jutland /ˈd͡ʒʌt.lənd/ pn
peninsula Jutland

Jèrriais /ˈʒɛɹ.i.eɪ/ pn
Romance language spoken in Jersey Jèrriais

Kaaba /ˈkɑːəbə/ pn
cubical stone building in Mecca Ka'aba

Kabballah pn
body of teachings Kabbala

Kabul /ˈkɑːbl̩/ pn
capital of Afghanistan Kaboel Kabul

Kafkaesque /ˌkæfkəˈɛsk/ /ˌkɑfkəˈɛsk/ adj
marked by menacing complexity kafkaiaans kafkaësk

Kalash n
Kalash (people) Kalash

Kali pn
goddess Kálii

Kalmyk adj
of, or pertaining to, Kalmykia Kalmuks

Kalmyk n
person Kalmuk

Kalmyk pn
language Kalmuks

Kannada /ˈkɑːnədə/ pn
language Kannada

Kaohsiung /ˈkaʊ ˈʃjʊŋ/ pn
a large city in Taiwan Kaohsiung

Karabakh /kɑːɹəˈbɑːk/ pn
geographic region Karabach

Karachi pn
the capital of the province of Sindh, Pakistan Karachi

Karelia /kəˈɹiːlɪə/ pn
autonomous republic of Russia Karelië
region in Russia and Finland Karelië

Karelian pn
the language Karelisch

Karlovac pn
city and municipality Karlovac

Karnataka /kəɹˈnɑːtəkə/ pn
state in southern India Karnataka

Kartvelian /kɑːtˈviːlɪən/ adj
pertaining to the Kartvelian languages Kartveels

Kashmir /ˈkæʃ.miɹ/ pn
region Kasjmir

Kashmiri /kæʃˈmiɹi/ pn
language Kasjmiri

Kashubian /kəˈʃuːbɪən/ adj
of the Kashubian people and their language Kasjoebisch

Kashubian /kəˈʃuːbɪən/ pn
Slavic language spoken in the Pomeranian region of Poland Kasjoebisch

Kasimovian pn
subdivision of the Carboniferous period Kasimovien

Katanga pn
Katanga

Katangese adj
from, in or relating to Katanga Katangees

Katangese n
inhabitant or descendant of the people of Katanga Katangees

Kathmandu /ˌkatmanˈduː/ pn
Kathmandu Kathmandu

Kattegat pn
body of water Kattegat

Katyusha n
rocket launcher Katjoesja
rocket Katjoesja

Kaunas pn
city Kaunas

Kavala pn
city Kabála Kavála

Kazakh /ˈkæzæk/ adj
pertaining to the Kazakh people or the Kazakh language Kazachs

Kazakh /ˈkæzæk/ n
a person of Kazakh descent Kazak

Kazakh /ˈkæzæk/ pn
language Kazachs

Kazakhstan /ˈkæzəkstæn/ /ˈkɑzəkˌstæn/ pn
id=Q232|country in Central Asia Kazachstan

Kebnekaise [ˈkɛbnəˌkaisə] pn
Sweden's highest mountain Kebnekaise

Keeshond /ˈkʰeɪ̯sn̩d/ n
Keeshond keeshond

Kenya /ˈkɛnjə/ [ˈkɛɲa] pn
id=Q114|country in Eastern Africa Kenia Kenya

Kerch pn
city Kertsj

Kermode bear n
subspecies of the American black bear kermodebeer

Ket pn
language Ket

Khanty-Mansiysk pn
city in Russia Chanty-Mansiejsk

Khartoum pn
capital of Sudan Khartoem

Khmer /kəˈmɛə(ɹ)/ pn
language Khmer Cambodjaans

Khmer Rouge /ˈkmɛəɹ ˈɹuːʒ/ pn
Cambodian communist guerrilla force Rode Khmer

Khoisan /ˈkɔɪsɑːn/ /ˈkɔɪˌsɑn/ pn
people Khoisan

Khorramshahr pn
city Chorramsjahr

Khotanese /kəʊtəˈniːz/ pn
Eastern Iranian language Hotanees

Khrushchev pn
surname Chroesjtsjov

Khujand pn
city in Tajikistan Choedzjand

Kiev pn
Ukrainian city Kiev Kiëv

Kievan Rus pn
medieval principality Kievse Rus

Kihnu pn
island Kihnu

Kim /kɪm/ pn
female given name Kim
Korean surname Kim

Kimmeridgian pn
subdivision of the Jurassic period Kimmeridgien

King Arthur pn
legendary king of Britain Koning Arthur

Kingdom of England pn
id=Q179876|Kingdom of England Koninkrijk Engeland

Kingdom of Great Britain pn
id=Q161885 Koninkrijk Groot-Brittannië

Kingdom of Scotland pn
id=Q230791|Kingdom of Scotland Koninkrijk Schotland

Kingdom of the Netherlands pn
id=Q29999|official name of the Netherlands Koninkrijk der Nederlanden

Kings pn
book of the Bible Koningen

Kingston /ˈkɪŋɡstən/ pn
capital of Jamaica Koningstuin

Kiribati /ˈkiː.ɹɨ.bæs/ pn
Republic of Kiribati Kiribati

Klingon /ˈklɪŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɒn/ pn
the language Klingon

Knight Templar n
crusader tempelheer tempelier

Knossos pn
an archaeological site Knossos

Kodiak bear n
large species of brown bear kodiakbeer

Koine /kɔɪˈneɪ/ pn
common Greek language Koinè

Komodo dragon n
large monitor lizard komodovaraan

Komondor n
breed of dog Hongaarse herdershond komondor

Komotini pn
city Komotini

Korea /kəˈɹi.ə/ /kəˈɹiːə/ pn
id=Q18097|ancient country or both Koreas as a whole Korea

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ adj
relating to the Korean Peninsula Koreaans Koreaanse

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ n
person Koreaans Koreaanse

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ pn
language Koreaans

Koreanic adj
Koreaans

Korsakoff's syndrome n
form of amnesia korsakov korsakovsyndroom syndroom van Korsakov

Kosovo /ˈkɒsəvə/ pn
disputed region in the Balkans Kosovo

Kraken /ˈkɹɑːkən/ pn
Sea monster kraak kraken

Krasnoyarsk pn
city Krasnojarsk

Kremlin /ˈkɹemlɪn/ pn
the Moscow Kremlin Kremlin

Ku Klux Klan /ˌkuː klʌks ˈklæn/ pn
Ku Klux Klan Ku Klux Klan

Kuiper belt /ˈkaɪ.pə(ɹ).bɛlt/ /ˈkaɪ.pɚ.bɛlt/ pn
region of space in the Solar System Kuipergordel

Kungurian pn
subdivision of the Permian period Kungurien

Kurdish adj
of, from, or pertaining to Kurdistan, the Kurdish people or the Kurdish language Koerdisch koerdisch

Kurdish pn
language of Kurdistan Koerdisch koerdisch

Kurdistan pn
a region in the Middle East inhabited mostly by the Kurds Koerdistan

Kurgan pn
city Koergan

Kursk pn
city in Russia Koersk

Kuwait /kjuːˈweɪt/ /kuːˈweɪt/ pn
id=Q817|country in the Middle East Koeweit

Kvarken pn
narrow region Kvarkenarchipel

Kyoto /ˈkjoʊtoʊ/ pn
Kyōto, Japan Kyoto

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜːɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Kyrgyzstan, the Kyrgyz people or the Kyrgyz language Kirgizisch

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜːɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ n
member of a Turkic people Kirgizische Kirgiziër

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜːɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ pn
language Kirgizisch

Kyrgyzstan pn
id=Q813|country in Central Asia Kirgizië Kirgizstan

Königsberg /ˈkɜnɪɡzˌbɝɡ/ /ˈkɜːnɪɡzˌbɜːɡ/ pn
Koningsbergen

LED /ɛl.iː.ˈdiː/ n
light-emitting diode led

LLP n
limited liability partnership LLP limited liability partnership

LNG n
(petrochemistry) liquid natural gas lng

LOL /ɛl.oʊˈɛl/ /ɛl.əuˈɛl/ interjection
expression of laughter LOL lol

Labrador duck n
Camptorhynchus labradorius Labradoreend

Ladinian pn
subdivision of the Triassic period Ladinien

Lahti pn
city of Finland Lahti

Lamentations pn
book of the Bible Klaagliederen

Lancelot /ˈlɑn.sə.lɒt/ pn
the knight Lanceloet

Land of the Rising Sun pn
Japan Land van de Rijzende Zon land van de rijzende zon

Landeshauptmann n
title of the head of government of an Austrian state or of specific Italian provinces landshoofdman

Langhian pn
subdivision of the Miocene epoch Langhien

Lao /laʊ/ n
person Laotiaans

Lao /laʊ/ pn
language Laotiaans

Laocoön /leɪˈɒkoʊˌɒn/ /leɪˈɒkɵ.ɒn/ pn
Trojan or Argonaut Laocoön

Laos /ˈlaʊs/ pn
id=Q819|country in Southeast Asia Laos

Laotian /leɪˈoʊʃən/ pn
language Laotiaans

Laozi pn
influential Chinese philosopher and founder of Taoism Laozi

Lapland pn
region in Scandinavia Lapland

Last Judgment pn
judgment day laatste oordeel

Latin /ˈlat.ɪn/ /ˈlæt.n/ adj
of Latium Latijns
of the script Latijns
of ancient Rome Latijns Romeins
of descendants from ancient Romans Latijns Romeins
of the language Latijns Latijn
of/from Latin America Latijns Latijns-Amerikaans

Latin /ˈlat.ɪn/ /ˈlæt.n/ n
Romein
person native to ancient Rome or its Empire Romein
person whose native tongue is one descended from Latin Romaan

Latin /ˈlat.ɪn/ /ˈlæt.n/ pn
language of the ancient Romans Latijn

Latin America pn
parts of the Americas which speak Spanish or Portuguese Latijns-Amerika

Latin American adj
Of or relating to Latin America Latijns-Amerikaans

Latin alphabet n
the 26-letter alphabet Latijnse alfabet

Latinization /ˈlætɪn.aɪˌzeɪ.ʃʌn/ n
act or process of Latinizing latinisering

Latvia /ˈlæt.vi.ə/ pn
id=Q211|country Letland

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ adj
pertaining to Latvia or the Latvian language Lets

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ pn
Baltic language of Latvia Lets

Laura /ˈlɔɹə/ /ˈlɔːɹə/ pn
female given name Laura

Laurence pn
male given name Laurens

Lazarus /ˈlæzəɹəs/ pn
New Testament characters Lazarus

Lazio pn
Italian region Lazio

League of Nations pn
international organization Volkenbond

Leaning Tower of Pisa pn
the leaning bell tower in the Italian town of Pisa Toren van Pisa

Lebanese /lɛ.bəˈniːz/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to Lebanon, its people or language Libanesisch

Lebanese /lɛ.bəˈniːz/ n
A person from Lebanon Libanees Libanese

Lebanon /ˈlɛbənɑn/ /ˈlɛbənən/ pn
id=Q822|Lebanese Republic Libanon
mountain range Libanon

Leeuwarden /ˈleɪwɑɹdən/ /ˈleɪwɑːdən/ pn
city in the Netherlands Leeuwarden

Leiden /ˈlaɪdən/ /ˈleɪdən/ pn
city in South Holland Leiden

Leipzig /ˈlaɪpsɪɡ/ pn
City in Saxony, Germany Leipzig

Leningrad pn
name of Saint Petersburg, 1924-1991 Leningrad

Leninism n
the political philosophy named after Vladimir Lenin leninisme

Leninist adj
of or relating to Lenin leninistisch
of or relating to Leninism leninistisch

Leninist n
an adherent of Lenin or Leninism leninist

Lent /lɛnt/ n
Christian period of penitence before Easter vastentijd veertigdagentijd

Leo /ˈliːoʊ/ /ˈliːəʊ/ pn
astrological sign Leeuw
male given name Leo Leeuw
constellation Leo Leeuw

Lesbos /ˈlɛz.bɒs/ pn
island Lesbos

Lesotho /ləˈsuːtuː/ pn
id=Q1013|country in Southern Africa Lesotho

Levant /ləˈvænt/ /ˈlɛv.ənt/ pn
the countries bordering the eastern Mediterranean Sea Levant

Leviticus pn
the book of the Bible and Torah Levieten Leviticus

Leyden jar /ˈlaɪdənˈdʒɑɹ/ n
glass jar used to accumulate static electricity Leidse fles

Lezgi pn
language Lezgi Lezgisch

Liberia /laɪˈbɪəɹi.ə/ /laɪˈbɪɹi.ə/ pn
id=Q1014|country in Western Africa Liberia

Libra /ˈliːbɹə/ pn
constellation Weegschaal
astrological sign Weegschaal

Libya /ˈlɪbi.ə/ pn
id=Q1016|country in Northern Africa Libië

Liechtenstein /ˈlɪk.tən.staɪn/ pn
id=Q347|Principality of Liechtenstein Liechtenstein

Liechtensteiner n
A person from Liechtenstein or of Liechtenstein descent Liechtensteiner Liechtensteinse

Lille pn
a city in France Rijsel

Limburg pn
province of the Netherlands or Belgium Limburg

Limburgish pn
the Germanic language Limburgs

Lisbon /ˈlɪzbən/ pn
capital of Portugal Lissabon

Lithuania /ˌlɪθ.(j)uˈeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
id=Q37|country Litouwen

Lithuanian /ˌlɪθʊˈeɪni.ən/ adj
referring to Lithuania Litouws

Lithuanian /ˌlɪθʊˈeɪni.ən/ n
person from Lithuania Litouwer Litouwse

Lithuanian /ˌlɪθʊˈeɪni.ən/ pn
language Litouws

Little Red Riding Hood /ˈlɪtl̩ ɹɛd ɹaɪ.dɪŋ hʊd/ pn
a folktale Roodkapje
the main character in this story Roodkapje

Liverpudlian adj
of or relating to Liverpool in the United Kingdom liverpools

Livonia pn
historical region Lijfland

Livonian pn
language Lijflands Lijfs

Liège pn
province in Belgium Luik

Local Group pn
cluster of galaxies that contains the Milky Way Lokale Groep

Local Supercluster /ˌloʊkl̩ ˈsupɚˌklʌstɚ/ pn
Supercluster that includes the Milky Way Lokale Supercluster

Lochkovian pn
Lochkovien ou Gedinien

Lojban /ˈloʒban/ pn
artificial logical language based on Loglan Lojban

Lolol pn
city in Chile Lolol

Lombardy /ˈlɑːmbəɹdi/ /ˈlɒmbədi/ pn
region in northern Italy Lombardije

London /ˈlʌn.dən/ pn
in the United Kingdom Londen
of, from or pertaining to London in the UK Londens [[van]] [[Londen]]

London Underground pn
the London underground de [[metro]] van [[Londen]]

Londoner /ˈlʌn.dən.ə(ɹ)/ n
person from or inhabitant of London Londenaar Londense

Longyearbyen pn
settlement Longyearbyen

Lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ n
British aristocratic title Lord

Lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ pn
Jesus Onze Lieve Heer Heer

Lord's Prayer pn
the prayer taught by Jesus Christ to his disciples Onzevader

Lorraine /ləˈɹeɪn/ pn
region west of Alsace Lotharingen

Louis /lu.ɪs/ /luːɪ/ pn
male given name Lodewijk

Louvain pn
Belgian city Leuven

Louvre /luvʁ/ pn
an art museum in France Louvre

Low Countries pn
countries around the Rhine, Scheldt and Meuse rivers Lage Landen

Low Saxon pn
language or language group Nedersaksisch

Lower Saxony pn
state Nedersaksen

Lucian /ˈluː.sɪən/ pn
sophist of Syrian origin Lucianus van Samosata

Lucifer /ˈluːsɪfə/ pn
figure mentioned in Isaiah 14:12 Lucifer

Lucy /ˈluːsi/ pn
female given name Lucia

Ludfordian pn
Ludfordien

Ludo n
board game Mens erger je niet

Luhansk People's Republic pn
secessionist state in Luhanshchyna, the Ukraine Volksrepubliek Loegansk

Luke /luk/ pn
evangelist Lucas
given name Lukas
gospel of Luke Lukas

Lutetian pn
Lutetien

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ adj
pertaining to the theology of Martin Luther or his followers, or the Lutheran church luthers lutheraans

Lutheranism n
branch of Christianity developed by Martin Luther lutheranisme

Luxembourg /ˈlʌk.səm.bɜːɡ/ /ˈlʌk.səm.bɝɡ/ pn
id=Q32|country Luxemburg

Luxembourger n
person from Luxembourg Letzeburger Luxemburger Luxemburgse

Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbəːɡɪʃ/ adj
pertaining to Luxembourg Luxemburgs

Lyons pn
a city in France Lyon

Lys pn
a river in France and Belgium Leie

Löwchen n
Löwchen Leeuwhondje

Lübeck pn
city Lübeck

Maastricht pn
capital of the province of Limburg in The Netherlands Maastricht

MacBook n
device MacBook

Macedonia /ˌmæs.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˌmæs.əˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Macedonië
id=Q81734|region of northern Greece Macedonië
id=Q83958|ancient kingdom Macedonië

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ adj
of Macedonia or its people or language Macedonisch

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ n
person from Macedonia Macedoniër

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ pn
Slavic language of Macedonia Macedonisch
language of antiquity Oudmacedonisch

Mach /mɑːk/ n
mach

Mach number n
machgetal

Madagascar /madəˈɡaskə/ /mædəˈɡæskɑɹ/ pn
id=Q1019|country in Southern Africa Madagaskar

Madhya Pradesh pn
Madhya Pradesh, India Madhya Pradesh

Madras pn
city Madras

Madrid /məˈd(ʒ)ɹɪd/ /məˈdɹɪd/ pn
capital of Spain Madrid

Madrilenian adj
of Madrid Madrileens

Madrilenian n
Someone from Madrid Madrileen Madrileense

Magdeburg pn
city Maagdenburg

Maghreb pn
region in Africa Maghreb

Magi /ˈmeɪdʒaɪ/ pn
the wise men who gave gifts to Jesus drie koningen wijzen uit het oosten

Magna Carta /ˌmæɡ.nə ˈkɑː.tə/ /ˌmæɡ.nə ˈkɑːɹ.tə/ pn
Magna Carta Magna Carta

Magna Graecia pn
Ancient Greek colonies in Italy and Sicily Groot-Griekenland Magna Graecia

Maharashtra pn
state in western India Maharashtra

Maiden's Tower pn
a tower located in the Bosphorus Leandertoren Meisjestoren

Mainz /maɪn(t)s/ /maɪnts/ pn
the state capital of Rhineland-Palatinate Mainz

Majesty /ˈmædʒ.ə.sti/ pronoun
term of address for royalty and imperiality majesteit

Majorca /məˈjɔɹ.kə/ pn
island Majorca

Malachi /ˈmæləkaɪ/ pn
book of the Bible Maleachi
minor prophet Maleachi
male given name Maleachi

Malagasy /ˌmæləˈɡæsi/ pn
the language of the Malagasy, when considered one language Malgasy

Malawi /məˈlɑːwi/ pn
id=Q1020|Republic of Malawi Malawi

Malay /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ adj
in, of or otherwise pertaining to the Malay language Maleis
of or pertaining to Malaysia|Malaysian Maleisisch Maleis
of the Malay people Maleis Maleisich

Malay /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ n
Malay person Maleier Maleis

Malay /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ pn
the Malay language Maleis

Malayalam /maləˈjɑːləm/ /ˌmɑː.ləˈjɑː.ləm/ pn
language Malayalam

Malayo-Polynesian pn
Malayo-Polynesisch

Malaysia /məˈleɪʒə/ pn
id=Q833|country in Southeast Asia Maleisië

Malaysian /məˈleɪ.zi.ən/ n
a native of Malaysia Maleisische Maleisiër

Maldives /ˈmɒl.diːvz/ /ˈmɔl.daɪvz/ pn
id=Q826|country in South Asia Maladiven Maldiven

Mali /ˈmɑːli/ pn
id=Q912|a country in Western Africa Mali

Malta /ˈmɑl.tə/ /ˈmɔːl.tə/ pn
id=Q233|republic Malta
island Malta
Malta

Maltese /ˌmɑlˈtiz/ /ˌmɒlˈtɪiz/ adj
pertaining to Malta or its language Maltees

Maltese /ˌmɑlˈtiz/ /ˌmɒlˈtɪiz/ n
Maltese people collectively: plural Maltezen
inhabitant of Malta Maltees Maltese

Maltese /ˌmɑlˈtiz/ /ˌmɒlˈtɪiz/ pn
language of Malta Maltees

Manchu /ˌmænˈtʃuː/ n
person of Manchuria Mantsjoe

Manchu /ˌmænˈtʃuː/ pn
language Mantsjoe Mantsjoerijs

Manchuria pn
Manchuria Mantsjoerije

Mandarin /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ pn
Mandarijns

Mangalore pn
city in western India Mangalore

Manila /məˈnɪl.ə/ pn
capital of the Philippines Manilla

Manila hemp n
the fibre of the abaca manillahennep

Manipur /ˌmənɪpʊɹ/ pn
Manipur, India Manipur

Manitoba /ˈmæn.ɪ.təʊ.bə/ /ˌmænɪˈtoʊbə/ pn
Province in western Canada Manitoba

Manx /meɪŋks/ /mæŋks/ n
the Manx cat breed manx

Manx Gaelic pn
a Goidelic language spoken on the Isle of Man Manx Manx-Gaelisch

Manx cat /mæŋks kæt/ n
mammal manxkat

Maoism /ˈmaʊɪzəm/ n
philosophy espoused by Mao Zedong maoïsme

Maoist adj
of Maoism maoïstisch

Maoist n
Maoist advocate maoïst

Maori /meɪˈ(j)ɔːɹi/ /ˈmaʊɹi/ /ˈmɐːɹiː/ adj
of, from, or pertaining to the Māori Maori

Maori /meɪˈ(j)ɔːɹi/ /ˈmaʊɹi/ /ˈmɐːɹiː/ pn
indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand Maori
language of the Māori Maori

March /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːt͡ʃ/ pn
third month of the Gregorian calendar maart

Margaret pn
female given name Margriet Margreet

Mariana Trench pn
trench in the North Pacific Ocean Marianentrog

Mark /maːk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɹ)k/ pn
book of the Bible [[evangelie Mark
male given name Mark
the Evangelist Mark

Marrakech pn
city in Morocco Marrakesh

Mars /ˈmɑɹz/ /ˈmɑːz/ pn
id=Q111|planet Mars
id=Q112|god of war Mars
brand of chocolate bar Mars

Mars Rover n
vehicle marsverkenner

Marseille soap n
kind of hard soap Marseille zeep

Marseilles /mɑː(ɹ)ˈseɪ(l)(z)/ pn
city in France Marseille

Marshall Islands /ˈmɑɹ.ʃəl ˈai.ləndz/ /ˈmɑː.ʃəl ˈai.ləndz/ pn
id=Q709|Republic of the Marshall Islands Marshalleilanden

Marshallese pn
language Marshallees

Martial pn
Roman poet Martialis
male given name Martialis

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ adj
pertaining to the planet Mars Mars- van Mars

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ n
imaginary inhabitant of the planet Mars marsmannetje

Martin /ˈmɑɹ.tn̩/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ pn
given name Maarten Martijn Martinus

Martinique pn
Department of Martinique Martinique

Marxism n
ideology marxisme
philosophy marxisme

Marxism-Leninism pn
communist ideological stream marxisme-leninisme

Marxist /ˈmɑːksɪst/ /ˈmɑːɹksɪst/ adj
following Marxism marxistisch

Marxist-Leninist adj
of or pertaining to Marxism-Leninism marxistisch-leninistisch

Mary /ˈme(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɛəɹɪ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ pn
female given name Maria

Mass /ˈmæs/ n
Roman Catholic Church: the principal liturgical service dienst gebedsdienst mis misdienst

Massachusetts /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsɪts/ /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːzɪts/ pn
a state of the United States of America Massachusetts

Masuria pn
an area in northeastern Poland Mazurië

Matthew /ˈmæθjuː/ pn
biblical disciple Matteüs
gospel of Matthew Matteüs
male given name Thijs Matthijs

Maundy Thursday pn
Thursday before Easter Witte Donderdag

Maurice /məˈɹis/ /məˈɹiːs/ pn
male given name Maurits

Mauritania /ˌmɒɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ /ˌmɔːɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ pn
id=Q1025|Islamic Republic of Mauritania Mauretanië Mauritanië

Mauritius /məˈɹɪʃəs/ pn
id=Q1027|country Mauritius

Mauser n
firearm Mauser

Maximilian pn
male given name Maximiliaan

May /meɪ/ pn
fifth month of the Gregorian calendar mei bloeimaand

Mayotte /maɪˈɒt/ pn
Territorial Collectivity of Mayotte Mayotte

Maytide pn
spring month of May meimaand meitijd

Mazanderani adj
pertaining to Mazandaran Masanderanisch

McDonald's pn
fast-food restaurant Maccie McDonald's

Mecca pn
city in Saudi Arabia Mekka

Mechelen /ˈmɛkələn/ pn
city Mechelen

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania pn
one of the component states of Germany Mecklenburg-Voor-Pommeren

Mediterranean /ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/ adj
Of or pertaining to the Mediterranean Sea and the region around it mediterraan

Mediterranean /ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/ pn
region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea Middellandse Zee

Mediterranean Sea pn
the sea between Europe and Africa Middellandse Zee

Medusa /məˈduːsə/ /mɪˈdjuːsə/ pn
one of the Gorgons Medusa

Megleno-Romanian pn
language Megleno-Roemeens

Melanesia /ˌmɛl.əˈni.ʒə/ /ˌmɛl.əˈniː.zi.ə/ pn
part of Oceania Melanesië

Melba toast n
toast Melba toast Melbatoast

Melbourne /ˈmɛl.bən/ /ˈmɛl.bɚn/ /ˈmɛlbn̩/ pn
city in Australia Melbourne

Member of Parliament n
representative parlementslid

Mercury /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ pn
id=Q1150|Roman god Mercurius
id=Q308|planet Mercurius

Merlin pn
Wizard in Arthurian legend Merlijn

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
traditional greeting for the Christmas and the new year Vrolijk Kerstfeest en een Gelukkig Nieuwjaar!

Mesolithic n
Mesolithic period Mesolithicum

Mesopotamia /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪə/ pn
region between Euphrates and Tigris Mesopotamië Tweestromenland

Mesopotamian /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪən/ adj
of or pertaining to Mesopotamia Mesopotamisch

Mesozoic adj
of era from 230 to 65 milion years ago mesozoïsch

Mesozoic pn
Mesozoic era Mesozoïcum

Messiah pn
(Christianity) Jesus Messias

Messidor /ˈmɛsɪdɔː/ /ˌmɛsɪˈdɔɹ/ pn
the tenth month of the French Republican Calendar messidor oogstmaand

Messinian pn
Messinien

Methodism n
Methodist Christian movement founded by John Wesley methodisme

Metis /meɪˈtiː(s)/ pn
in Greek mythology Metis
satellite of Jupiter Metis

Meuse pn
river Maas

Mexican /ˈmɛks.ɪ.kən/ adj
of or pertaining to Mexico Mexicaans

Mexican /ˈmɛks.ɪ.kən/ n
person from Mexico or of Mexican descent Mexicaan Mexicaanse

Mexican Spanish pn
Mexican dialect of Spanish Mexicaans-Spaans

Mexican duck n
Anas diazi Mexicaanse eend

Mexican wolf n
rare subspecies of grey wolf Mexicaanse wolf

Mexicanness n
quality of being Mexican mexicaansheid

Mexico /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ pn
id=Q96|country Mexico

Mexico City pn
capital of Mexico Mexico Mexico-stad

Miami /maɪˈæmi/ pn
city in Florida, United States Miami

Micah /ˈmaɪkə/ pn
book of the Bible Micha
Biblical character: Ephraimite featured in Judges 17–18 Micha
Biblical character: minor prophet and author Micha
male given name Micha

Michael /ˈmaɪkəl/ pn
male given name Michiel Maikel Michaël Michel

Michaela pn
feminine form of Michael Michelle

Micronesia /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.zi.ə/ pn
id=Q702|country Micronesia Micronesië

Micronesian adj
Of, from, or pertaining to Micronesia or the Micronesian people Micronesisch

Micronesian n
A person from Micronesia or of Micronesian descent Micronesische Micronesiër

Microsoft tax n
fee for pre-installed Microsoft Windows Microsoftbelasting

Middle Ages /ˌmɪdl̩ ˈeɪdʒɪz/ pn
historical period middeleeuwen Middeleeuwen

Middle Dutch pn
the Middle Dutch language Middelnederlands

Middle East pn
region comprising southwest Asia and northeast Africa Midden-Oosten

Middle English pn
Middle English Middelengels

Middle High German pn
Middle High German Middelhoogduits

Middle Low German pn
language Middelnederduits

Milan /mɪˈlæn/ /mɪˈlɑːn/ pn
city and capital Milaan
province Milaan

Milanese adj
pertaining to Milan Milanees

Milanese n
native or inhabitant of Milan Milanees Milanese

Mileikowsky pn
surname Mileikowski

Milky Way pn
galaxy Melkweg melkweg

Miller /ˈmɪlɚ/ pn
surname meaning "a miller" Molenaar

Miltiades pn
given name Miltiades

Min Bei pn
Chinese language Minbei

Minangkabau pn
Malayo-Polynesian language Minangkabaus

Miniature Pinscher n
Miniature Pinscher dwergpinscher

Minoan adj
Of or relating to the civilization that developed in Crete from the neolithic period to the Bronze Age Minoïsch

Minorca pn
An island of Spain Minorca

Minsk /mɪnsk/ pn
capital of Belarus Minsk

Mirandese pn
Romance language mirandees

Miriam pn
female given name Mirjam Miriam Myriam
sister of Moses and Aaron Mirjam

Miss /mɪs/ /ˈmɪz/ n
title juffrouw mejuffrouw

Mississippi /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/ n
river Mississippi
state Mississippi

Missouri /mɪˈzɝ.i/ pn
US state Missouri
river Missouri

Mister Right n
perfect, ideal or suitable male mate or husband ware Jakob

Model T pn
first car made by Ford Motor Co. on an assembly line T-Ford

Moebius syndrome n
disorder congenitale faciale diplegie congenitale oculofaciale paralyse syndroom van Möbius

Mogadishu pn
capital city Mogadishu

Mohawk n
hairstyle hanenkam

Mohawk pn
Iroquoian language Mohawk

Moksha pn
language Moksha

Moldova /mɒlˈdəʊ.və/ /mɔlˈdoʊ.və/ pn
id=Q217|country Moldavië

Molotov cocktail /ˈmɒ.lə.ˌtɒf.ˈkɒk.teɪl/ n
simple incendiary bomb molotovcocktail

Monaco /ˈmɑ.nə.koʊ/ /ˈmɒ.nə.kəʊ/ pn
id=Q235|country in Europe Monaco
capital city Monaco

Monastir pn
former name of Bitola in Macedonia Bitola

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ adv
on Monday maandag

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ n
day of the week maandag

Mongol /ˈmɑŋɡəl/ /ˈmɒŋɡəl/ n
member of the nomadic people Mongool Mongoolse
someone with Down's syndrome Mongool Mongoolse

Mongolia /mɑːŋˈɡoʊli.ə/ /mɒŋˈɡəʊli.ə/ pn
id=Q711|Central Asian country Mongolië

Mongolian adj
of or relating to Mongolia or its peoples, languages, or cultures Mongools

Mongolian n
language of Mongolia Mongools
native or inhabitant of Mongolia Mongool

Mongolic adj
language family Mongools

Monica /ˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ pn
female given name Monique

Mons pn
city Bergen

Monsignor /mɑnˈsiː.njɚ/ /mɒnˈsiː.njə/ n
ecclesiastic title bestowed on some Roman Catholic clerics by the Pope monseigneur

Montenegrin /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ adj
relating to Montenegro Montenegrijns

Montenegrin /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ n
person from Montenegro Montenegrijn Montenegrijnse

Montserrat /mɒntsəˈɹæt/ pn
island Montserrat

Moon pn
id=Q405|sole natural satellite of the Earth Maan maan

Moor /mʊ(ə)ɹ/ n
a member of a certain mixed race of Arab and Berber people Moor
a member of a this race that formerly occupied Spain Moor

Moravia pn
historical region Moravië

Mordovia pn
republic of Russia Mordovië

Morgan le Fay /ˌmɔːɡən lə ˈfeɪ/ pn
half-sister of King Arthur Morgana

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ adj
pertaining to the faith established by Joseph Smith, Jr Mormoons

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ n
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints mormoon

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ pn
ancient prophet Mormon

Morning Star pn
planet Venus as seen around dawn morgenster

Moroccan adj
pertaining to Morocco Marokkaans

Moroccan n
person from Morocco Marokkaan Marokkaanse

Morocco /məˈɹɒkəʊ/ pn
id=Q1028|country Marokko

Morpheus /ˈmɔɹfjuːs/ pn
Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams Morpheus

Morris column n
pillar for advertisements peperbus

Mosaic adj
Of or relating to Moses or the Torah mozaïsch

Moscow /ˈmɑskaʊ/ /ˈmɒskəʊ/ pn
capital city of Russia Moskou

Moselle pn
River Moezel

Moses /ˈmoʊzəz/ /ˈməʊzɪs/ pn
the biblical patriarch Mozes

Mosul /ˈməʊsəl/ pn
city Mosoel

Mother Earth pn
personification of Earth Moeder Aarde

Mother Nature pn
the personification of Nature and the Earth's biosphere as a woman Moeder Natuur

Mother's Day n
a day in honor of mothers moederdag

Mount Everest pn
world’s highest mountain, located in the Himalayas Mount Everest

Mount of Olives pn
mountain ridge Olijfberg

Mozambican adj
of, from, or pertaining to Mozambique, or the Mozambican people Mozambikaans

Mozambique /ˌmoʊ.zæmˈbiːk/ pn
id=Q1029|country in Southern Africa Mozambique

Mr /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] n
abbreviation of Mister dhr.

Mrs /ˈmɪs/ /ˈmɪsɪz/ n
title before woman's name mevr. mw.

Muay Thai /muːeɪ ˈtaɪ/ n
the martial art/sport Muay Thai Thaiboksen

Muggle /ˈmʌɡl̩/ n
non-magical person dreuzel

Muhammad pn
the prophet who introduced Islam Mohammed

Muhu pn
island Muhu

Munich /mjuːnɪk/ pn
capital of Bavaria München

Muntenia /mʊnˈtɛni.ə/ pn
Muntenia Muntenië

Murad pn
male given name Murad

Murmansk pn
city Moermansk

Muscat pn
capital city Maskate

Muscovian adj
relating to Muscovy Moskovisch

Muscovian n
descendant of the people of Muscovy Moskoviër

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ adj
Relating to Moscow Moskovitisch

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ n
resident of Moscow Moskoviet

Muscovy pn
Grand Duchy of Moscow Moskovië

Muscovy duck n
duck barbarieeend muskuseend

Muse /mjuːz/ n
one of the nine Ancient Greek deities of the arts Nadenken muse

Muslim /ˈmʌsləm/ adj
relating to believers of Islam moslims moslim

Muslim /ˈmʌsləm/ n
believer of Islam moslim moslima

Myanmar /ˈmaɪ̯ænˌmɑː/ /ˌmjɑnˈmɑɹ/ pn
id=Q836|Southeast Asian country Myanmar

Mycenaean /ˌmʌɪ.sɪˈniːən/ adj
relating to Mycenae Myceens

Mérida pn
Spanish city Mérida

Möbius strip /ˈməʊ.biː.əs stɹɪp/ n
one-sided surface Möbiusband

Münster pn
city in North Rhine-Westphalia Munster Münster

NATO /ˈneɪ.toʊ/ /ˈneɪ.təʊ/ pn
North Atlantic Treaty Organization NAVO

NGO n
non-governmental organization NGO

NP-complete adj
both NP and NP-hard NP-volledig NP-compleet

Naberezhnye Chelny pn
city in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia Naberezjnye Tsjelny

Nagorno-Karabakh /nəˌɡɔːnəʊ kɑːɹəˈbɑːk/ pn
id=Q44302|region in South Caucasus Nagorno Karabach Nagorno-Karabach

Nagorno-Karabakh Republic /nəˌɡɔːnəʊ kɑːɹəˈbɑːk ɹɪˌpʌblɪk/ pn
id=Q244165|country in South Caucasus Republiek Nagorno-Karabach

Nagykanizsa ˈnɒckɒniʒɒ pn
town in Hungary Nagykanizsa

Nahuatl /ˈnɑːwɑːt(ə)l/ pn
language Nahuatl

Nahum pn
book of the Bible Nahum

Naissaar pn
island in northern Estonia Naissaar

Nalchik pn
city in Russia Naltsjik

Namibia /nəˈmɪbi.ə/ pn
id=Q1030|Republic of Namibia Namibië

Namibian n
a person from Namibia or of Namibian descent Namibiër

Namur pn
city Namen
province Namen

Naomi /neɪˈoʊmi/ pn
female given name Naomi Noemi

Naphtali pn
male given name Naftali
one of the Israelite tribes Naftali
sixth son of Jacob Naftali

Naples /ˈneɪ.pəlz/ pn
city in Italy Napels
province in Italy Napels

Naples yellow n
yellow pigment, lead(II) antimonate Napels geel Napelsgeel

Narcissus pn
mythical youth Narcissus

Narnia /ˈnɑː(ɹ).ni.ə/ pn
a fictional land Narnia

Narva pn
City in Estonia Narva

Nassau /ˈnæsɔː/ pn
capital of the Bahamas Nassau

National Socialist n
Nazi nationaalsocialist

Nauru /nɑːˈuː.ɹuː/ pn
id=Q697|Republic of Nauru Nauru

Navajo /ˈnæv.ə.hoʊ/ /ˈnæv.ə.həʊ/ pn
language Navajo

Navarre /nəˈvɑː/ /nəˈvɑːɹ/ pn
autonomous community of Spain Navarra

Naypyidaw /ˈneɪpjɪˌdɔː/ pn
capital of Myanmar Naypyidaw

Nazianzus lang=en pn
Town in the region of Cappadocia Nazianze

Nazism /ˈnɑːtsɪzəm/ pn
the ideology of Adolf Hitler’s NSDAP nazisme

Neanderthal /niːˈæn.dəˌtɑːl/ /niːˈæn.dɚˌθɑːl/ n
a Homo neanderthalensis specimen neanderthaler

Neapolitan adj
pertaining to Naples Napolitaans

Neapolitan n
inhabitant or resident of Naples Napolitaan Napolitaanse

Neapolitan pn
language of Naples, Italy Napolitaans

Near East pn
region in Asia Nabije Oosten

Negev /ˈnɛɡɛv/ pn
a desert in southern Israel Negev

Negro /ˈniːɡɹo/ /ˈniːɡɹəʊ/ n
person with dark skin neger negerin

Nehemiah /ˌniː(h)əˈmaɪə/ pn
book of the Bible Nehemia
male given name Nehemia

Nelson's elk n
wapiti subspecies wapiti

Nemean Lion /ˌnimi.ən ˈlai.ən/ pn
mythical lion of Nemea Nemeïsche leeuw

Nemesis /ˈnɛməsɪs/ pn
Greek goddess of retribution Nemesis

Nenets pn
language Nenets

Neolithic /ˌni.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ pn
the New Stone Age neolithicum

Nepal /nɪˈpɔːl/ pn
id=Q837|Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal Nepal

Nepali /nəˈpɔːli/ adj
pertaining to Nepal Nepalees

Nepali /nəˈpɔːli/ n
person Nepalees Nepalese

Nepali /nəˈpɔːli/ pn
language Nepalees

Neptune /ˈnɛptjuːn/ /ˈnɛptuːn/ pn
id=Q332|eighth planet of the solar system Neptunus
id=Q3954|Roman god of the ocean Neptunus

Nestorian adj
related to the teachings of Nestorius nestoriaans

Netherlander /ˈnɛðɚˌlændɚ/ n
someone from the Netherlands Nederlander Nederlandse

Netherlands /ˈnɛ.ðə.ləndz/ /ˈnɛ.ðɚ.ləndz/ adj
pertaining to the Netherlands Nederlands Hollands

Netherlands /ˈnɛ.ðə.ləndz/ /ˈnɛ.ðɚ.ləndz/ pn
Nederland

Netherlands Antilles pn
former autonomous territory Nederlandse Antillen

New Amsterdam pn
former name of New York City, when it was a Dutch colony Nieuw-Amsterdam

New Caledonia /ˈnjuː ˌkæl.ɪˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnu ˌkæl.ɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ pn
overseas territory of France Nieuw-Caledonië

New Caledonian adj
of, from, or pertaining to New Caledonia Nieuw-Caledonisch

New Caledonian n
person from New Caledonia Nieuw-Caledoniër

New Delhi /njuː ˈdɛli/ pn
capital of India New Delhi

New England pn
six states of the United States New England

New Guinea pn
large island Nieuw-Guinea

New Jersey /nuːˈdʒɝzi/ pn
a northeast state of the United States of America New Jersey

New Latin pn
Latin after the Middle Ages modern latijn

New South Wales pn
one state of Australia Nieuw-Zuid-Wales

New World pn
North America and South America Nieuwe Wereld

New Year n
January 1 in the Julian and Gregorian calendar and the days following Nieuwjaar
the first few days of a calendar year Nieuwjaar

New Year's Eve pn
holiday on December 31st Oudejaarsavond

New Year's resolution /ˈn(j)u jɪɹz ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˈnjuː jɪəz ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ n
vow one makes for the coming year goede voornemen

New York /njuː ˈjɔːk/ /nuː ˈjɔɹk/ adj
of a style, particularly of food, originating in New York New Yorks

New York City pn
large city in the USA New York

New Yorker n
a native or resident of New York City New Yorker New Yorkse
a native or resident of the state of New York New Yorker New Yorkse

New Zealand /nju ˈziː.lənd/ /njʉː ˈziːlɘnd/ /nu ˈzi.lənd/ pn
attributive form - relating to New Zealand Nieuw-Zeelands
id=Q664|country in Oceania Nieuw-Zeeland

New Zealander n
a person from New Zealand or of New Zealand descent Nieuw-Zeelander

Newcastle disease n
disease of poultry ziekte van Newcastle

Newfoundland /ˈn(j)uˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnjuːˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnu.fənˌlænd/ pn
Island off the coast of Eastern Canada. Newfoundland

Newman /ˈnumən/ pn
surname meaning "new man" Nĳman

Nicaragua /ˌnɪk.əɹˈæɡ.ju.ə/ /ˌnɪk.əˈɹɑ.ɡwə/ pn
id=Q811|a country in Central America Nicaragua

Nice /niːs/ pn
city in France Nice

Nicene Creed pn
official creed of the early Christian church stating tenets of the Christian faith geloofsbelijdenis van Nicea geloofsbelijdenis van Nicea-Constantinopel

Nicholas /ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/ pn
male given name Nicolaas

Nicosia /ˌnɪkəˈsiːə/ pn
capital of Cyprus Nicosia

Niger /ˈnaɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.dʒɚ/ pn
id=Q1032|country Niger

Nigeria /naɪˈdʒiː.ɹi.ə/ /naɪˈdʒɪə.ɹɪə/ /naɪˈdʒɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
id=Q1033|a country in Western Africa Nigeria

Nigerian adj
of, from, or pertaining to Nigeria, the Nigerian people or culture Nigeriaans Nigeriaanse

Nigerian n
person Nigeriaan Nigeriaanse

Nijmegen pn
city in the Netherlands Nijmegen

Nike /ˈnaɪkɪ/ pn
Greek goddess of victory Nikè

Nile /naɪl/ pn
river Nijl

Nilo-Saharan pn
Nilo-Saharaans

Nintendo /nɪnˈtɛndoʊ/ /nɪnˈtɛndəʊ/ n
Nintendo Entertainment System, or other video game system made by Nintendo Nintendo

Niue /ˈnjuːeɪ/ pn
id=Q34020|Republic of Niue Niue

Nivkh pn
language Nivch

Nivôse /niˈvoʊz/ /nɪˈvəʊz/ pn
the fourth month of the French Republican Calendar nivôse sneeuwmaand

Nizhny Novgorod pn
large city in Russia Nizjni Novgorod

Noah /ˈnoʊə/ /ˈnəʊə/ pn
biblical character Noach Noë
male given name Noach Noë

Noah's ark pn
the vessel built by Noah under God's instructions, as described in Genesis Ark van Noach

Nobel Prize /noʊˈbɛl ˌpɹaɪz/ n
international prize Nobelprijs

Nogai pn
person Nogai

Norfolk Island /ˈnɔɹ.fɔk ˈaɪ.lənd/ /ˈnɔː.fək ˈaɪ.lənd/ pn
external territory of Australia Norfolkeiland

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ adj
of or pertaining to Normandy and its inhabitants Normandisch

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ n
a Northman Noorman
a person from Normandy Normandiër

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ pn
the Norman language Normandisch

Normandy pn
region of France Normandië

Norn pn
language Norn

Norse /nɔɹs/ /nɔːs/ n
2½-point type microscoop microscopie

North America pn
id=Q49|continent Noord-Amerika

North Atlantic Treaty Organization pn
intergovernmental military alliance Noord-Atlantische Verdragsorganisatie

North Brabant pn
province Noord-Brabant

North East England pn
official region of England Noord-Oost-Engeland North East England

North Germanic pn
branch of Germanic language family Noord-Germaans

North Holland pn
province of the Netherlands Noord-Holland

North Korea pn
id=Q423|Democratic People's Republic of Korea Noord-Korea

North Pole pn
northernmost point on Earth Noordpool

North Rhine-Westphalia pn
state Noord-Rijnland-Westfalen Noordrijn-Westfalen

North Sea pn
an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean between Britain, Scandinavia and Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France Noordzee

Northern Europe pn
sociopolitical region of Europe Noord-Europa

Northern Hemisphere n
hemisphere to the north of its equator noordelijke halfrond

Northern Ireland pn
id=Q26|Northern Ireland Noord-Ierland

Northern Marianas pn
Northern Marianas Noordelijke Marianen

Northern Territory pn
Territory in northern Australia Noordelijk Territorium

Northwest Germanic adj
Noordwest-Germaans

Northwest Territories pn
Territory in northern Canada Noordwestelijke Territoria

Norway /ˈnɔɹ.weɪ/ /ˈnɔː.weɪ/ pn
id=Q20|Scandinavian country Noorwegen

Norway maple n
Acer platanoides noorse esdoorn

Norwegian /nɔɹˈwiː.dʒən/ /nɔːˈwiː.dʒən/ adj
of or pertaining to Norway Noors
of or pertaining to Norwegians Noors
of or pertaining to the Norwegian language Noors

Norwegian /nɔɹˈwiː.dʒən/ /nɔːˈwiː.dʒən/ n
native of Norway Noor Noorse

Norwegian /nɔɹˈwiː.dʒən/ /nɔːˈwiː.dʒən/ pn
language of Norway Noors

Nostratic /nɑːˈstɹætɪk/ /nɒˈstɹætɪk/ pn
language Nostratisch

Nouméa pn
capital of New Caledonia Nouméa

Novatian pn
Roman priest Novatius

Novaya Zemlya pn
archipelago in Russia Nova Zembla

November /noʊˈvɛmbəɹ/ /nəʊˈvɛmbə/ pn
eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar november

Novial pn
an international auxiliary language Novial

Nowruz /nouˈɹuːz/ pn
Iranian New Year Noroez

Numbers pn
fourth book of the Bible Numeri

Numidia pn
region in northern Africa Numidië

Nuremberg pn
city in Germany Neurenberg

Nutella /nuːˈtɛlə/ pn
hazelnut spread choco

Nuuk pn
capital of Greenland Nuuk

Nynorsk /ˈnjuːnɔːsk/ /ˈnunɔɹsk/ pn
one of the two major Norwegian (written) languages Nynorsk

Nyx pn
the primordial goddess of night Nox Nyx

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ adj
all right, permitted oké

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ n
endorsement; approval goedkeuring groen licht oké

Oath of Abjuration pn
Akte van Verlating

Obadiah /ˌoʊbəˈdaɪə/ pn
book of the Old Testament Obadja

Obama /oʊˈbɑ.mə/ pn
surname Obama

Occam's razor pn
both principles Ockhams scheermes

Occident pn
the West Avondland Occident

Occitan /ˈɑksəˌtæn/ pn
the Romance language Occitaans Provençaals

Oceania /ˌoʊ.ʃiˈæn.i.ə/ /ˌəʊ.ʃiˈɑː.nɪə/ pn
id=Q538|geographical region Oceanië

October /ɑkˈtoʊbəɹ/ /ɒkˈtəʊbə/ pn
tenth month of the Gregorian calendar oktober

Odessa pn
Ukrainian city Odessa

Odin /oʊdɪn/ /əʊdɪn/ pn
in Norse mythology, the supreme god Odin Wodan

Odisha pn
state in India Orissa

Odyssey /ˈɒ.də.si/ pn
epic poem describing the journey of Odysseus Odyssee

Oghuz pn
Oghuz people Oguzen

Ohm's law pn
Ohm's observation wet van Ohm

Ojibwe /əˈdʒɪbweɪ/ n
member of Ojibwe people Ojibwa Ojibway

Ojibwe /əˈdʒɪbweɪ/ pn
language Ojibwa Ojibwe

Okazaki fragment n
one of many newly synthesized DNA fragments formed on the lagging template strand during replication Okazaki-fragment

Olaf /ˈoʊl.əf/ /ˈəʊl.əf/ pn
male given name Olaf

Old Catholic adj
pertaining to a group of churches that split from the Roman Catholic Church oudkatholiek

Old Church Slavonic pn
the first literary and liturgical Slavic language Oudkerkslavisch

Old Dutch pn
language Oudnederlands

Old East Slavic pn
language Oudrussisch

Old English pn
ancestor language of modern English Oudengels

Old French pn
French language from 9th to the early 14th century Oudfrans

Old Frisian pn
the Old Frisian language Oudfries

Old High German pn
Old High German Oudhoogduits

Old Irish pn
language Oudiers

Old Low Franconian pn
language Oudnederfrankisch

Old Norse pn
language of Scandinavia before 1400 Oudnoords Oudnoors

Old Norwegian pn
the Old Norse language of Norway Oudnoors

Old Persian pn
Translations Oudperzisch

Old Saxon pn
the Old Saxon language Oudsaksisch

Old Slavonic pn
Old Church Slavonic Oudkerkslavisch
Proto-Slavic Oerslavisch

Old Spanish pn
the Old Spanish language Oudspaans

Old Swedish pn
language Oudzweeds

Old Testament pn
first half of the Christian Bible Oude Testament

Old Turkic pn
language Gökturks Oerturks Oudturks

Olenekian pn
subdivision of the Triassic period Olenekien

Oliver pn
male given name Oliver

Olivier salad n
traditional Russian salad of boiled vegetables with mayonnaise huzarensalade

Oltenia /oʊlˈtɛni.ə/ pn
Oltenia Oltenië

Olympic /oʊˈlɪm.pɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to mountain Olympus Olympisch
of or pertaining to the Olympic Games olympisch olympische

Olympic Games pn
Olympische Spelen

Olympic Winter Games pn
Olympic Winter Games Olympische Winterspelen

Olympics pn
olympiade

Oman pn
id=Q842|country in the Middle East Oman

Ontario /ˌɑnˈtɛə.ɹi.oʊ/ pn
Lake between Ontario province and New York State Ontariomeer
Province in eastern Canada Ontario

Oort Cloud pn
cloud of comets in the Solar System Oortwolk

Ophiuchus /ˌoʊfiˈjukəs/ pn
zodiacal constellation of the northern summer Slangendrager

Orange Free State pn
former province of South Africa Oranje Vrijstaat

Orange-Nassau pn
royal house or family of the Netherlands Oranje-Nassau

Orient pn
Countries of Asia Morgenland [[Oriënt]] het [[Oosten]]

Oriental /ɔːɹiˈɛntl̩/ adj
of or relating to the Orient or Asia, especially the Far East oosters oriëntaal

Oriental /ɔːɹiˈɛntl̩/ n
person Oosterling

Orinoco /ˌoʊɹɪˈnoʊkoʊ/ pn
river Orinoco

Oriya pn
language Oriya

Orthodox adj
of the Eastern Christian Orthodox church Oosters-orthodox orthodox

Orthodox Church n
the Eastern body of Christendom Orthodoxe Kerk

Orthodoxy /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ pn
the Eastern Orthodox Church and its foundations orthodoxie

Orwellian /ɔɹˈwɛli.ən/ /ɔːˈwɛli.ən/ adj
of or relating to Orwell, especially his dystopian novels Orwelliaans

Oscan /ˈɑːskən/ /ˈɒskən/ pn
Language Oskisch

Oslo /ˈɒzləʊ/ pn
the capital and a county municipality of Norway Oslo

Osloite adj
from Oslo Osloër

Osloite n
someone from Oslo Osloër

Osmussaar pn
Island in northwest Estonia Osmussaar

Osnabrück pn
city in Lower Saxony Osenbrugge Osnabrugge Osnabrück

Osroene pn
id=Q237234|ancient kingdom Osroene

Ossetia /əˈsɛtɪə/ pn
region in the Caucasus Ossetië

Ossetian /ɑːˈseti.ən/ /ɒˈseti.ən/ pn
language Ossetisch

Ostend /ˈɒstˌɛnd/ pn
largest coastal city of Belgium Oostende

Ottawa /ˈɒtəwə/ pn
capital of Canada Ottawa

Ottoman adj
of the Islamic empire of Turkey Osmaans

Ottoman n
Turk from the period of Ottoman Empire Osmaan

Ottoman Empire /ˈɒtəmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ /ˈɒtəmən ˈɛmpaɪɚ/ pn
Turkish empire Ottomaanse Rijk Osmaanse Rijk

Ouagadougou /ˈwɑːɡəˈduːɡuː/ pn
capital of Burkina Faso Ouagadougou

Ouija /ˈwiːdʒə/ n
a board with letters of the alphabet and "yes" and "no" ouijabord

Our Lady pn
Virgin Mary Onze-Lieve-Vrouw

Our Lady of Sorrows pn
the Virgin Mary in reference to her sorrows Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Smarten Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Zeven Weeën

Outer Mongolia pn
East Asian region Buiten-Mongolië

Overijssel pn
province of the Netherlands Overijssel

Oxford /ˈɑksfɚd/ /ˈɒksfəd/ pn
city Ossenvoord Oxford

PLC n
Abbreviation for Public Limited Liability Corporation PVBA

PTO n
Please turn over z.o.z.

Pacific Ocean pn
the world's largest body of water Grote Oceaan Stille Oceaan Stille Zuidzee

Pakistan /ˈpækɪsˌtæn/ /ˌpɑːkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
id=Q843|country in South Asia Pakistan

Palace of Westminster pn
building in London housing the House of Commons and House of Lords Palace of Westminster

Palaic /pəˈleɪɪk/ pn
Indo-European language Palaïsch

Palatinate pn
Palatinate Palts

Palatine pn
hill of Rome Palatijn

Palau /pəˈlaʊ/ pn
id=Q695|Republic of Palau Palau

Paleolithic /ˈpeɪl.ɪi.əʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˈpæl.ɪi.oʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ n
Old Stone Age paleolithicum

Palermo pn
city Palermo
province Palermo

Palestine lang=en pn
West Bank and Gaza Strip collectively Palestina
geographic region Palestina
historical: former British Mandate Palestina
historical: former British entity Palestina

Palestinian adj
of, from, or pertaining to Palestine and/or the Palestinian people Palestijns

Palestinian n
inhabitant of Palestine or Arab of Palestinian descent Palestijnse Palestijns

Palm Sunday n
Sunday before Easter Palmzondag

Pamplona /pæmˈploʊnə/ pn
city in Navarre of northern Spain Pamplona

Pan-Slavism n
movement panslavisme

Panama /ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/ pn
id=Q804|country Panama

Panama Canal Zone pn
historical territory within Panama Kanaalzone Panamakanaalzone

Panamanian /pænəˈmeɪni.ən/ adj
pertaining to Panama Panamees

Panamanian /pænəˈmeɪni.ən/ n
person from Panama Panamees

Panchatantra pn
a collection of Sanskrit and Pali animal fables in verse and prose Pañcatantra

Panchen Lama n
second-highest ranking lama of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism Panchen lama

Pandora /ˌpænˈdɔɹə/ pn
Character in Greek mythology Pandora

Pangaea /pænˈdʒiːə/ pn
id=Q4398|supercontinent prior to Triassic Pangea Pangaea

Pannonia pn
province of the Roman Empire Pannonië

Pap smear n
gynaecology: screening test uitstrijkje

Pap test n
gynaecology: screening test uitstrijkje

Papiamentu pn
language Papiaments

Papua New Guinea /ˈpæ.pu.ə ˌnu ˈɡɪ.ni/ /ˈpæ.puː.ə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪ.ni/ pn
id=Q691|country in Oceania Papoea-Nieuw-Guinea

Papua New Guinean adj
pertaining to Papua New Guinea Papoeaas

Papua New Guinean n
citizen of Papua New Guinea or of Papua New Guinean descent Papoea Papoease

Paradise /ˈpæɹədaɪs/ pn
Heaven Paradijs

Paraguay /ˈpæɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ pn
id=Q733|country in South America Paraguay

Paramaribo pn
capital of Suriname Paramaribo

Paris /ˈpæɹ.ɪs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪs/ pn
capital of France Parijs
cities in the US Parijs
Trojan prince Parijs

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪən/ adj
of Paris Parijs

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪən/ n
someone from Paris Parijzenaar Parijse Parisienne

Parkinson's disease n
Parkinson's disease de ziekte van Parkinson

Parthia /ˈpɑɹθi.ə/ /ˈpɑːθi.ə/ pn
(historical) region Parthen
empire of the Parthians Parthië

Paschal Lamb /ˈpæs.kəl ˈlæm/ n
heraldry: a lamb depicted with nimbus and bearing a flag paaschlam

Pashto pn
official language of Afghanistan Pasjtoe

Passover pn
Jewish festival Paasfeest

Patagonia pn
geographical region Patagonië

Patagonian adj
of or pertaining to Patagonia Patagonisch

Paul /pɑl/ /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ pn
male given name Paul Pol
the Apostle Paulus

Pearl Harbor lang=en pn
a harbor on Oahu Pearl Harbor

Pekin duck n
breed of domestic duck pekineend pekingeend witte parkeend witte soepeend

Peking duck n
dish consisting of duck and pancake pekingeend

Pelasgian adj
pertaining to the Pelasgians Pelasgisch

Pelasgian n
inhabitant of pre-Hellenic and proto-hellenic Greece Pelasgiër

Peleus /ˈpiː.li.əs/ pn
surname Peleus

Peloponnese /pɛləpəˈniːs/ pn
region of Greece Peloponnesos

Pennsylvania /ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪni.ə/ pn
US state Pennsylvanië Pennsylvania

Pentagon /ˈpɛntəɡɑn/ /ˈpɛntəɡən/ pn
headquarters of the United States of America's Department of Defense Pentagon

Pentecost /ˈpɛntɪkɑst/ /ˈpɛntɪkɒst/ /ˈpɛntɪkɔst/ pn
Christian festival Pinksteren

Pentecostalism n
Christian religious movement Pinksterbeweging

People of the Book n
Non-Muslims who adhere to an Abrahamic religion mensen van het Boek

People's Republic of China pn
id=Q148|official name of China Volksrepubliek China

Pericles /ˈpɛɹɪkliːz/ pn
Greek politician Pericles

Perioikoi /ˌpɛɹiˈɔɪkɔɪ/ n
ancient inhabitant of Laconia perioiken

Permic pn
group of Finnic languages Permisch

Perseid n
meteor of the meteor shower that appears to come from the constellation Perseus Perseïde

Persephone /pəˈsɛfəni/ /pɚˈsɛfəniː/ pn
Greek goddess Persephone

Persian /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ adj
of or pertaining to the Persian language Perzisch
of or pertaining to the Persian people Perzisch
of, from, or pertaining to Persia Perzisch

Persian /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ n
Persian cat pers
person from Persia Pers Perzische

Persian /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ pn
the Persian language Perzisch

Persian Gulf pn
gulf between Iran and the Arabian peninsula Perzische Golf

Peru /pəˈɹuː/ /ˈpɪəɹuː/ pn
id=Q419|country in South America Peru

Peruvian /pəˈɹuːvi.ən/ adj
pertaining to Peru Peruaans Peruaanse

Peruvian /pəˈɹuːvi.ən/ n
person from Peru Peruaan Peruaanse

Peruvian slaty antshrike n
bird grijskap-mierklauwier

Peter /ˈpitɚ/ /ˈpiːtə/ pn
male given name Pieter
one of the epistles of Peter Peter Pieter
the Apostle Petrus Pieter

Peterson /ˈpitɚsən/ pn
surname meaning "son of Peter" Pieters Pieterszoon

Petra pn
female given name Petra

Petrarchan adj
of or relating to Petrarch Petrarcaans

Petrarchan sonnet n
type of sonnet Italiaans sonnet petrarcaans sonnet

Petrarchism n
Petrarch's literary style petrarkisme

Petri dish /ˈpiːtɹi ˌdiʃ/ /ˈpɛtɹi ˌdiʃ/ n
dish used to culture bacteria petrischaal

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky pn
city in Russia Petropavlovsk-Kamtsjatski

Phaistos /ˈfɛstɒs/ pn
ancient Minoan city in southern Crete Phaistos

Pharisee /ˈfɛɹɪsi/ /ˈfɛɹɪsiː/ n
member of an ancient Jewish political party, social movement, etc farizeeër

Philemon /ˈfɪlɜmɜn/ /ˌfaɪˈliːmɒn/ pn
book of the Bible Filemon
male given name Filemon

Philippians pn
book of the Bible Filippenzen

Philippine eagle n
species of eagle endemic to the Philippines apenarend

Philippines /ˈfɪlɪpinz/ pn
id=Q928|Republic of the Philippines Filipijnen

Philistine /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/ adj
of or pertaining to the Philistines Filistijns

Philistine /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/ n
person from Philistia Filistijn Filistijnse

Philomena pn
female given name Filomena

Phobos /ˈfoʊbəs/ pn
mythology Phobos

Phoenicia /fəˈnɪʃɪə/ pn
land of the Phoenicians Fenicië

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃən/ adj
of, from, or related to the country or civilisation of Phoenicia Fenicisch

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃən/ n
inhabitant of Phoenicia Feniciër Phoeniciër

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃən/ pn
Semitic language spoken by the inhabitants of Phoenicia Fenicisch

Phrygia /ˈfɹɪdʒ.i.ə/ pn
id=Q32579|ancient kingdom Frygië

Phrygian /ˈfɹɪdʒɪən/ pn
language Frygisch

Phrygian cap n
conical close-fitting cap with the top bent forward Frygische muts

Pi Day /ˈpaɪ deɪ/ pn
March 14th, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi) pi-benaderingsdag pi-dag

Piacenzian pn
subdivision of the Pliocene epoch Piacenzien

Pichilemu pn
Pichilemu Pichilemu

Piedmont pn
region Piëmont

Piedmontese adj
of, from, or relating to Piedmont Piëmontees

Piedmontese n
inhabitant Piëmontees Piëmontese

Piedmontese pn
language Piëmontees

Pieria pn
Greek prefecture Piëria

Pilate /ˈpaɪlət/ pn
Pontius Pilate Pilatus

Pillars of Hercules pn
two promontories at the Strait of Gibraltar Zuilen van Hercules

Pinocchio /pɪˈnoʊki.oʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊkjəʊ/ pn
fairy tale Pinokkio
protagonist Pinokkio

Piraeus pn
city Piraeus

Pisces /ˈpaɪsiːz/ pn
constellation Vissen
astrological sign Vissen

Pitjantjatjara pn
the aboriginal language mainly spoken in central Australia Pitjantjatjara

Planck unit n
physics Planckdeeltje

Planck's constant n
constant constante van Planck

Planet X pn
hypothetical planet planeet X

Platonic solid n
Any one of five polyhedra platonisch lichaam regelmatig veelvlak

Plautdietsch /plaʊt.ditʃ/ pn
Plautdietsch

PlayStation n
series of video game consoles PlayStation

Pleiades /ˈplaɪədiːz/ /ˈpliːədiːz/ pn
Greek mythology Pleiaden
astronomy Zevengesternte

Pliensbachian pn
a subdivision of the Jurassic period Pliensbachien

Plutarch /ˈplu.tɑɹk/ /ˈpluː.tɑːk/ pn
Greek historian Plutarchus

Pluto /ˈplutoʊ/ /ˈpluːtəʊ/ pn
id=Q152262|god Pluto
id=Q339|Kuiper belt object - a dwarf planet Pluto

Pluviôse /ˈpluvioʊs/ /ˈpluːvɪəʊs/ pn
the fifth month of the French Republican Calendar pluviôse regenmaand

Po valley pn
large plain in northern Italy Povlakte

Podgorica /ˌpɒdɡəˈɹɪtsa/ pn
capital city of Montenegro Podgorica

Pohnpeian adj
relating to island state Pohnpeiaans
relating to language Pohnpeiaans

Pohnpeian n
Micronesian person Pohnpeiaan

Pohnpeian pn
Micronesian language Pohnpeiaans

Poland /ˈpoʊ.lənd/ /ˈpəʊ.lənd/ pn
id=Q36|European country Polen

Polaris /pɔʊˈlɑɹɪs/ pn
star Polaris

Pole /poʊl/ /pəʊl/ n
person from Poland Pool Poolse

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ adj
of Poland or its language Pools

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ pn
the language of Poland Pools

Polynesia /pɒləˈniːzi.ə/ /ˌpɑːləˈniːʒə/ pn
part of Oceania Polynesië

Polynesian adj
of, from, or pertaining to Polynesia Polynesisch

Polynesian rat n
Rattus exulans Polynesische rat

Pomerania pn
region of Europe on the southern shores of the Baltic Sea Pommeren

Pomerelia pn
historical region in Pomerania Pommerellen

Popemobile n
any of various vehicles with bulletproof glass sides used to transport the Pope pausmobiel

Popeye /ˈpɒp.aɪ/ /ˈpʌp.aɪ/ pn
tough cartoon sailor Popeye

Port Moresby /ˌpɔɹt ˈmɔɹzbi/ pn
capital of Papua New Guinea Port Moresby

Portsmouth pn
city in southern England Portsmouth

Portugal /ˈpɔɹt͡ʃəɡəl/ /ˈpɔːt͡ʃəɡəl/ pn
id=Q45|country Portugal

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiːz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ adj
of or relating to the region of Portugal Portugees Portugese

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiːz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ n
person native to Portugal Portugees Portugese

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiːz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ pn
the language Portugees

Portuguese Water Dog /ˌpɔɹtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ /ˌpɔːtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔːtə dɒɡ/ n
Portuguese Water Dog Portugese waterhond

Portuguese man-of-war n
Physalia physalis Portugees oorlogsschip

Portuguese oak n
Quercus faginea Portugese eik

Potemkin village n
any false construct devised to disguise a shortcoming or improve appearances potemkindorp

Pragian pn
a subdivision of the Devonian period Pragien ou Siegenien

Prague /pɹɑːɡ/ pn
capital of the Czech Republic Praag

Prairial /pɹɛɹˈjɑl/ /ˈpɹɛːɹɪ.əl/ pn
the ninth month of French Republican Calendar prairial weidemaand

Prangli pn
island Prangli

Presbyterianism n
form of Protestantism presbyterianisme

Priabonian pn
subdivision of the Eocene epoch Priabonien

Priam /ˈpɹaɪəm/ pn
king of Troy Priamos

Prince Albert n
piercing through the glans penis Prince Albert-piercing

Prince Charming n
romantically ideal man prins op het witte paard droomprins
the fictional character prins op het witte paard

Prince of Wales pn
royal title prins van Wales

Prince's Flag pn
Dutch historical flag prinsenvlag

Principality of Albania pn
id=Q187035|monarchy in Albania from 1914 to 1925 Vorstendom Albanië

Pringle n
individual potato snack of the Pringles brand Pringle

Priscilla pn
female given name Priscilla

Priština pn
city Pristina

Procrustes pn
legendary highwayman of Attica Procrustes

Promethean adj
daringly original; boldly inventive or creative prometheïsch
of a Romantic literary hero prometheïsch
of enormous size or strength; very strong prometheïsch
of or pertaining to Prometheus prometheïsch

Protestantism /ˈpɹɑtɪstəntɪzəm/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstəntɪzəm/ n
faith protestantisme

Proto-Altaic pn
hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language Proto-Altaïsch

Proto-Indo-European /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ adj
Proto-Indo-Europees

Proto-Indo-European /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ n
person who spoke the Proto-Indo-European language Proto-Indo-Europeaan

Proto-Indo-European /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ pn
ancestor language of most European and Indian languages Proto-Indo-Europees

Proto-Italic pn
hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language Oeritalisch

Proto-Norse pn
Indo-European language Oernoords

Proto-Slavic pn
Proto-Slavic Oerslavisch

Provence pn
region in France Provence

Proverbs pn
book of the Bible Spreuken

Prussia /ˈpɹʌʃə/ pn
former German province Pruisen
geographical area Pruisen
former baltic country Pruisen

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ adj
of Prussia Pruisisch

Psalms pn
book of the Bible Psalmen

Public Limited Liability Company n
publicly traded company BV Besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid

Puerto Rico /ˌpwɛəɹtoʊˈɹikoʊ/ /ˌpɔɹtəˈɹikoʊ/ pn
Caribbean Commonwealth Puerto Rico Porto Rico

Punch pn
character of a puppet show Jan Klaassen

Punjabi /pʊnˈdʒɑːbi/ /pʌnˈdʒɑːbi/ adj
of, pertaining to, descended from the people or culture of the Punjab, or written in the Punjabi language Punjabi

Punjabi /pʊnˈdʒɑːbi/ /pʌnˈdʒɑːbi/ n
resident of or immigrant from the Punjab Punjabi

Punjabi /pʊnˈdʒɑːbi/ /pʌnˈdʒɑːbi/ pn
language spoken in the Punjab region, in Northern India and Eastern Pakistan Punjabi

Purgatory pn
intermediate state after physical death vagevuur

Purim pn
Jewish festival Poerem Poeriem Poerim

Putin /ˈpuː.tɪn/ pn
surname Poetin

Putler pn
derogatory name of Vladimir Putin Poetler

Pyongyang pn
capital of North Korea Pyongyang

Pyrenean /ˌpɪɹəˈniːən/ adj
of or pertaining to the Pyrenees Pyrenees Pyrenese

Pyrenees pn
the mountain range separating Spain from France Pyreneeën

Pyrrhic victory /ˌpɪɹ.ɪk ˈvɪk.t(ə)ɹ.i/ n
a costly victory pyrrhusoverwinning

Pythagoras /paɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ /pɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ pn
Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras

Pythagorean theorem pn
mathematical theorem stelling van Pythagoras

Pärnu pn
city in Estonia Pärnu

Q fever n
infectious disease resembling influenza Q-koorts

Qatar /ˈkæˌtɑɹ/ pn
id=Q846|a country in the Middle East Qatar

Quaker n
believer of the Quaker faith quaker

Quaternary pn
geological period Kwartair

Quebec /kwɪˈbɛk/ pn
city Québec
province Québec

Quechua /ˈkɛtʃwə/ pn
language Quechua

Queensland /ˈkwiːnz.lænd/ /ˈkwiːnzlənd/ /ˈkwɪːnzˌlæːnd/ pn
Australian state Queensland

Quentin /ˈkwɛntn/ pn
male given name Quinten

Quenya /ˈkwɛnjə/ pn
constructed language Quenyaans

Quidditch /ˈkwɪdɪtʃ/ n
fictitious ball game Zwerkbal

Qur'an /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ pn
a copy of the Qur'an koran Koran

Quranism n
Islam that rejects the role of the hadith koranisme

RIP /aː(ɹ) aɪ ˈpiː/ interjection
abbreviation: rest in peace R.I.P. [[rust]] [[in]] [[vrede]]

Rachel /ˈɹeɪt͡ʃəl/ pn
younger daughter of Laban Rachel

Ragnarok /ˈɹæɡ.nə.ɹɑk/ /ˈɹæɡ.nə.ɹɒk/ pn
the final battle in Norse mythology ragnarok

Rakvere pn
Town in Estonia Rakvere

Raków /ˈɹækuːf/ pn
Polish town 1569–1869 and village 1869–present, important centre of Socinianism in the 16th–17th CC. Raków

Ramadan /ɹæməˈdɑːn/ pn
holy ninth month of Islamic lunar calendar ramadan

Randstad pn
a conurbation in the Netherlands Randstad Ranstad

Reading /ˈɹɛdɪŋ/ pn
the town Reading

Rebekah pn
sister of Laban and wife to Isaac Rebekka

Received Pronunciation pn
form of English pronunciation [[Received]] [[Pronunciation]]

Red Crescent pn
branch of the Red Cross Rode Halvemaan

Red Cross pn
Red Cross Rode Kruis

Red Sea pn
sea between Africa and Arabia Rode Zee

Red Square pn
Moscow square Rode Plein

Reich /ɹaɪx/ n
a German empire or nation Rijk rijk

Renaissance /ɹəˈneɪsəns/ /ˈɹɛnəˌsɑːns/ pn
14th century revival Renaissance

Renata pn
female given name Renate

Republic of Albania pn
id=Q222|Official name of Albania Republiek Albanië

Republic of Botswana pn
id=Q963|official name of Botswana Republiek Botswana

Republic of China pn
id=Q865|state in East Asia Republiek China

Republic of Ireland pn
id=Q27|country Republiek Ierland Ierse Republiek

Republic of Korea pn
id=Q884|country Republiek Korea

Republic of Latvia pn
id=Q211|Official name of Latvia Republiek Letland

Republic of Lithuania pn
id=Q37|Official name of Lithuania Republiek Litouwen

Republic of Macedonia pn
Republiek Macedonië

Republic of Peru pn
id=Q419 Republiek Peru

Republic of Poland pn
id=Q36|official name of Poland Republiek Polen

Republic of South Africa pn
id=Q258|official name of South Africa Republiek Zuid-Afrika

Republic of Turkey pn
id=Q43|official name of the country of Turkey Republiek Turkije

Republican n
supporter of the Republican Party of the U.S. republikein republikeinse

Reuben pn
first son of Jacob Ruben
male given name Ruben
one of the twelve tribes of Israel Ruben

Revelation pn
book of Bible Openbaring

Reverend /ˈɹɛvɹənd/ n
an honorary title added to the names of Christian clergy Reverend

Revised Romanization of Korean pn
Romanization standard for Korean Herziene Koreaanse Romanisatie

Reykjavik /ˈɹɛk.jə.vɪk/ pn
Capital of Iceland reykjavik

Reykjaviker n
inhabitant of Reykjavik Reykjaviker

Reynard pn
name in European folklore for the red fox Reintje Reinaart

Rhine /ɹaɪn/ pn
river that flows through Europe Rijn

Rhineland /ˈɹaɪnlænd/ /ˈɹɑinland/ pn
land on both sides of the river Rhine Rijnland

Rhineland-Palatinate pn
state Rijnland-Palts

Rhodes pn
island Rodos

Rhodesia /ɹoʊˈdiːʒə/ /ɹəʊˈdiːʃə/ pn
id=Q217169|historical name of Zimbabwe Rhodesië

Rhuddanian pn
subdivision of the Silurian period Rhuddanien

Richard /ˈɹɪtʃ.əd/ /ˈɹɪtʃ.ɝd/ pn
male given name Rijkert Richard Rikkert

Richter scale pn
logarithmic scale schaal van Richter

Riemann zeta function pn
function Riemann-zeta-functie

Riga pn
capital of Latvia Riga

Ripuarian adj
pertaining to a/the tribal Ripuarian(s) Ripuarisch
pertaining to language Ripuarisch

Ripuarian n
member of a section of the Frankish people Ripuariër

Ripuarian pn
West Germanic dialect Ripuarisch

Roadian pn
subdivision of the Permian period Roadien

Robin /ˈɹɑbɪn/ /ˈɹɒbɪn/ pn
Sidekick of Batman Robin

Rodinia pn
ancient world supercontinent Rodinië

Roger pn
male given name Rogier Rutger

Rom /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ n
a member of the Romani people zigeuner

Roma pn
the Romani people Roma

Roman /ˈɹoʊmən/ /ˈɹəʊm.ən/ adj
of or from Rome Romeins Romeinse

Roman /ˈɹoʊmən/ /ˈɹəʊm.ən/ n
a native or resident of Rome Romein Romeinse

Roman Catholic Church pn
part of the Christian churches in union with the pope in Rome Rooms-Katholieke Kerk

Roman Empire /ˈɹoʊmən ˈɛmpaɪɚ/ /ˈɹəʊmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
empire Romeinse Rijk

Roman candle n
a type of firework romeinse kaars

Roman numeral n
numeral represented by letters Romeins cijfer

Romance adj
of or dealing with languages or cultures derived from Roman influence and Latin Romaans

Romania /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
id=Q218|South-Eastern European country Roemenië

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪni.ən/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪni.ən/ adj
of or relating to Romania, its people, or language Roemeens Roemeense

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪni.ən/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪni.ən/ n
native of Romania Roemeen Roemeense

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪni.ən/ /ɹəʊˈmeɪni.ən/ pn
official language of Romania Roemeens

Romanization n
putting text into the Latin (Roman) alphabet romanisatie

Romans /ˈɹoʊmənz/ /ˈɹəʊmənz/ pn
30th sura of the Qur'an Romeinen
book of the Bible Romeinen

Romansch /ɹə(ʊ)ˈmanʃ/ pn
the Romance language Reto-Romaans

Romanticism pn
artistic and intellectual movement romantiek

Rome /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ pn
city Rome

Rome wasn't built in a day proverb
it takes a long time to create something complicated or impressive Keulen en Aken zijn niet op één dag gebouwd Rome is niet op één dag gebouwd

Romeo pn
character in Romeo and Juliet Romeo

Rosamund pn
female given name Rosamunde

Rosetta Stone pn
large inscribed stone Steen van Rosette

Rotterdam pn
city and port in The Netherlands Rotterdam

Rotterdammer n
person from Rotterdam Rotterdammer Rotterdamse

Roxana pn
female given name Roxane
the wife of Alexander the Great Roxane

Roy G. Biv lang=en pn
mnemonic ROGGBIV

Rube Goldberg machine n
comically overcomplicated machine Rube Goldbergmachine

Rubik's cube n
cubical mechanical puzzle Rubiks kubus

Rudolph lang=en pn
male given name Rudolf

Ruhnu pn
island in the middle of the Gulf of Riga Ruhnu

Rupelian pn
subdivision of the Oligocene epoch Rupelien

Rus /ɹuːs/ pn
medieval East Slavic state Roes

Russia /ˈɹʌʃə/ pn
id=Q159|country in Asia and Europe Rusland

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ adj
of or pertaining to Russia Russisch Russische

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ n
a person from Russia Rus Russin

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ pn
the Russian language Russisch Rus

Russian Blue n
cat breed Blauwe Rus

Russian Empire pn
id=Q34266|state Keizerrijk Rusland

Russian Federation pn
id=Q159|Russia Russische Federatie

Russian Orthodox Church pn
Russian Orthodox Church Russisch-Orthodoxe Kerk

Russian doll n
wooden doll matroesjka Russische pop baboesjka

Ruth /ɹuːθ/ pn
female given name Ruth
book of the Bible Ruth

Ruy Lopez n
a common chess opening Spaans Spaanse opening

Rwanda pn
id=Q1037|country Rwanda

Réunion pn
Overseas department of France Réunion

Rāma pn
avatar of Vishnu Rama

SIM card n
small, removable card which stores mobile phone data Simkaart

SMS v
to send a message on a cell phone sms'en

Saami pn
Saami language Sami

Saarland pn
state Saarland

Sabbath /ˈsæbəθ/ n
Jewish Saturday sabbat sjabbat sjabbes
witches' Sabbath heksensabbat

Sabbath-day n
Sabbath day, Sabbath-day, day of the Sabbath sabbatdag

Sabine n
member of a tribe Sabijn

Sacher torte /ˈsɑkɚˌtɔɹt/ /ˈzaxəˌtɔːtə/ n
type of chocolate torte Sachertorte

Sagittarius /sædʒɪˈtɛəɹɪəs/ /sædʒɪˈtɛɹɪəs/ pn
astrological sign Boogschutter
constellation Boogschutter

Sahara /səˈhɑːɹə/ /səˈhɛəɹə/ pn
desert Sahara

Saint /seɪnt/ /sənt/ n
title given to a saint Sint

Saint Andrew's cross n
cross that has a form of two intersecting oblique bars andreaskruis

Saint Barbara pn
saint Sint-Barbara

Saint George pn
Patron saint of England and several other places Sint-Joris

Saint Helena /seɪnt həˈliːnə/ pn
island in the Atlantic Ocean Sint-Helena

Saint Kitts and Nevis /seɪnt ˌkɪts ænd ˈniː.vɪs/ pn
id=Q763|a country in the Caribbean Saint Kitts en Nevis

Saint Lucia /seɪnt ˈluː.ʃə/ pn
id=Q760|country in the Caribbean Saint Lucia

Saint Mary pn
the mother of Jesus Christ Sint-Maria

Saint Nicholas pn
4th-century Greek bishop, patron of children and marines Sint-Nicolaas

Saint Petersburg pn
city Sint-Petersburg

Saint Pierre and Miquelon pn
overseas territory of France Saint-Pierre en Miquelon

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines /seɪnt ˈvɪnt.sənt ænd ðə ˌɡɹɛn.əˈdiːnz/ pn
id=Q757|country in the Caribbean Saint Vincent en de Grenadines

Saintes pn
arrondissemente Saintes
city in Charente-Maritime Saintes
diocese Saintes

Sakmarian pn
subdivision of the Permian period Sakmarien

Salafism n
a Sunni Islamic movement salafisme

Salvation Army pn
protestant Christian charitable and evangelical organization Leger des Heils

Sami adj
relating to the Sami people or languages Samisch

Sami pn
any of the languages of the Sami Sami

Samoa /səˈmoʊ.ə/ /səˈməʊ.ə/ pn
id=Q683|Independent State of Samoa Samoa

Samoan adj
of or pertaining to Samoa Samoaans

Samoan n
person Samoaan

Samoan pn
Samoan language Samoaans

Samogitia pn
Samogitia Samogitië

Samogitian pn
Baltic language spoken in Samogitia Samogitisch

Samos /ˈseɪ.mɒs/ pn
a prefecture in the eastern part of the Aegean Samos
an island belonging to the Sporades and a city Samos

Samosata /səˈmɒsətə/ pn
city in Commagene Samosata

Samoyedic adj
of or pertaining to these languages Samojeeds

Samson pn
Israelite judge Simson Samson

Samuel /ˈsæmjuəl/ pn
biblical person Samuel Samuël
book of the Bible Samuel
male given name Samuel

San Marino /ˌsæn məˈɹi.noʊ/ /ˌsæn məˈɹiː.nəʊ/ pn
id=Q238|Republic of San Marino San Marino
capital city San Marino

Sana'a pn
capital of Yemen Sanaa

Sanskrit /ˈsænskɹɪt/ pn
language Sanskriet

Santa Claus /ˈsæn.təˌklɑz/ /ˈsæn.təˌklɔːz/ pn
fictional figure Kerstman Sinterklaas Sint-Nicolaas

Santiago pn
city in Chile Santiago

Santonian pn
subdivision of the Late Cretaceous epoch Santonien

Sappho pn
Greek female name Sappho

Sarah /ˈsæɹə/ /ˈsɛəɹə/ pn
given name from Hebrew Sara
the wife of Abraham Sara

Sardinia /sɑɹˈdɪniə/ /sɑːˈdɪnɪə/ pn
island of Italy Sardinië

Sardinian adj
relating to Sardinia Sardisch Sardijns Sardinisch

Sardinian pn
language Sardisch Sardijns Sardinisch

Saskatchewan /səˈskætʃ.əˌwɑːn/ pn
Province in western Canada Saskatchewan

Satan /ˈseɪtən/ pn
the Devil Satan

Satanism /ˈseɪtənɪzm/ n
a religion founded by Anton Szandor LaVey satanisme
devil worship satanisme

Saterland Frisian pn
language Saterfries

Saturday /ˈsætədeɪ/ /ˈsætɚdeɪ/ adv
on Saturday op zaterdag

Saturday /ˈsætədeɪ/ /ˈsætɚdeɪ/ n
day of the week zaterdag

Saturn /ˈsæ.tɝn/ pn
id=Q134388|god Saturnus
id=Q193|planet Saturnus

Saudi Arabia /ˌsaʊdiː əˈɹeɪbi.ə/ /ˌsɔːdiː əˈɹeɪbi.ə/ pn
id=Q851|country in the Middle East Saoedi-Arabië Saudi-Arabië

Saul /sɔːl/ pn
first king of Israel Saul
male given name Saul
original name of Paul Saul Saulus

Savoy /səˈvɔɪ/ pn
a historical region of western Europe Savooien

Savoy cabbage n
a hardy cabbage with dense, crinkled leaves Savooienkool

Saxon /sæksən/ n
2-point type non plus ultra vierde petit
member of Saxon tribe Saks
native or inhabitant of Saxony Saks

Saxony /ˈsæksəni/ pn
state Saksen

Saxony-Anhalt pn
state Saksen-Anhalt

Scandinavia /skændɪˈneɪvi.ə/ pn
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden Scandinavië

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ adj
of Scandinavia scandinavisch
of the North Germanic family of languages Scandinavisch

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ n
someone from Scandinavia Scandinaaf

Scandinavian Peninsula pn
Scandinavië

Scania /ˈskæni.ə/ pn
region of Sweden occupying the southernmost tip of the Scandinavian peninsula Skåne

Schaerbeek pn
city in Belgium Schaarbeek Schaerbeek

Scheherazade /ʃəˈhɛɹəzɑd/ /ʃəˌhɛɹəˈzɑːd(ə)/ pn
female given name Scheherazade Sheherazade Sherazade Sjeherazade

Scheldt /ʃɛlt/ pn
river Schelde

Schlemm's canal n
channel in the eye kanaal van Schlemm

Schleswig-Holstein pn
state Sleeswijk-Holstein

Schrödinger's cat pn
thought experiment Schrödingers kat

Scorpius /ˈskɔːpɪəs/ /ˈskɔːɹpɪəs/ pn
constellation schorpioen

Scot /ˈskɑt/ /ˈskɒt/ /ˈskɔʔ/ n
a person born in or native to Scotland Schot Schotse

Scotch /skɑtʃ/ /skɒtʃ/ n
people of Scotland Schotten

Scotch /skɑtʃ/ /skɒtʃ/ pn
dialect Schots-Engels

Scotland /ˈskɑt.lənd/ /ˈskɒt.lənd/ /ˈskɔʔ.lənd/ pn
id=Q22|country in northwest Europe to the north of England Schotland

Scotsman /ˈskɑts.mən/ n
a man from Scotland Schot

Scottish /ˈskɑtɪʃ/ /ˈskɒtɪʃ/ /ˈskɔʔɪʃ/ adj
of a thing or concept Schots

Scottish /ˈskɑtɪʃ/ /ˈskɒtɪʃ/ /ˈskɔʔɪʃ/ pn
the people of Scotland Schotten

Scottish Gaelic pn
The Gaelic language of Scotland Schots-Gaelisch

Scottish terrier n
breed of dog Schotse terriër

Scrabble pn
board game with interlocking words scrabble

Scutum pn
constellation Schild

Scythia /ˈsɪði.ə/ pn
region of Central Eurasia Scythië

Sea of Japan pn
the sea between Japan and the rest of Asia Japanse Zee

Sebastian /səˈbæstʃən/ pn
given name Sebastiaan

Secretary of State n
government position minister van Buitenlandse Zaken

Sedna pn
id=Q15610|planetoid Sedna
id=Q875507|a goddess Sedna

Segorbe /sɛˈɡɔːbeɪ/ pn
municipality in Castellón, Spain Segorbe

Selandian pn
subdivision of the Paleocene epoch Selandien

Selonia pn
A cultural region in Latvia Selië

Semite /ˈsiːmaɪt/ /ˈsɛmaɪt/ n
descendant of any of these peoples Semiet

Semitic /sɛˈmɪ.tɪk/ adj
pertaining to the Semitic subdivision of Afro-Asiatic languages Semitisch

Senegal /ˌsɛn.ɪ.ˈɡɔːl/ pn
id=Q1041|Republic of Senegal Senegal

Senegalese /ˌsɛ.nə.ɡəˈliːz/ adj
pertaining to Senegal Senegalees

Senegalese /ˌsɛ.nə.ɡəˈliːz/ n
person from Senegal Senegalees

Seoul /soʊl/ /səʊl/ pn
capital of South Korea Seoel Seoul

September /sɛpˈtɛmbə/ /sɛpˈtɛmbəɹ/ pn
ninth month of the Gregorian calendar september

Septuagint /ˈsɛptjuːəˌdʒɪnt/ pn
an ancient translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek Septuagint

Serb /ˈsɜːb/ /ˈsɝb/ adj
of or pertaining to the Serbs or their culture Servisch

Serb /ˈsɜːb/ /ˈsɝb/ n
Serviër Servische

Serbia /ˈsɜː.bi.ə/ /ˈsɝ.bi.ə/ pn
id=Q403|a country in southeastern Europe Servië

Serbia and Montenegro pn
id=Q37024|former country on the Balkan Peninsula Servië en Montenegro

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ adj
pertaining to Serbia and Serbians Servisch
pertaining to the Serbian language Servisch

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ n
Serviër Servische

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ pn
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian Servisch

Serbo-Croatian pn
South Slavic language Servo-Kroatisch Servokroatisch

Sergius pn
male given name Serge

Serpens Caput pn
Kop van de Slang

Serpens Cauda pn
Staart van de Slang

Serpukhovian pn
subdivision of the Carboniferous period Serpukhovien

Serravallian pn
subdivision of the Miocene epoch Serravallien

Sevastopol /ˌsɛvəˈstoʊpəl/ pn
city Sebastopol

Seville /səˈvɪl/ pn
city in Andalusia, Spain Sevilla

Seychelles /seɪˈʃɛlz/ pn
id=Q1042|country in East Africa Seychellen

Shakespearean /ʃeɪkˈspiɹi.ən/ adj
pertaining to Shakespeare or his works Shakespearein van Shakespeare

Shakespearean sonnet n
type of sonnet Engels sonnet shakespeariaans sonnet

Shanghai /ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/ pn
Chinese city as provincial-level municipality Sjanghai

Sheinwoodian pn
subdivision of the Silurian period Sheinwoodien

Sheremetyevo pn
airport in Russia Sjeremetjevo

Shetland Islands pn
group of islands Shetlandeilanden

Shi'a n
branch of Islam sjia
follower of Shi'a Islam sjiiet

Shiite /ʃiːaɪt/ adj
of or pertaining to the Shi'a branch of Islam sjiitisch sjiitische
of or pertaining to the Shiites sjiitisch sjiitische

Shinto /ˈʃɪn.toʊ/ /ˈʃɪn.təʊ/ pn
religion Shintoïsme

Shiraz /ʃɚˈɑːz/ n
variety of black grape syrah

Shoshone /ʃoʊˈʃoʊni/ pn
Amerind language Shoshone
Amerind people Shoshone

Shota pn
male given name Sjota

Shrove Tuesday n
day before the beginning of Lent vastenavond

Siamese n
Siamese cat siamees

Siamese cat n
mammal siamees

Siberia saɪˈbɪəɹɪə pn
region of Russia Siberië

Siberian adj
from, of or pertaining to Siberia siberisch

Siberian Husky n
Siberian Husky dog Siberische husky

Siberian tiger n
Panthera tigris altaica Siberische tijger

Sicilian adj
relating to Sicily or its inhabitants Siciliaans

Sicilian n
person Siciliaan Siciliaanse

Sicilian pn
language Siciliaans

Sicilian Defence n
chess opening Siciliaans

Sicily /ˈsɪsɨli/ pn
island Sicilië

Sidon pn
city state of Phoenicia Sidon

Sierpinski triangle n
a fractal consisting of three copies of itself driehoek van Sierpinski

Sierra Leone pn
Republic of Sierra Leone Sierra Leone

Sigrid pn
female given name Sigrid

Sikh /siːk/ n
an adherent of Sikhism sikh

Sikhism /ˈsiːkɪzm̩/ pn
religion sikhisme

Silas /ˈsaɪ.ləs/ pn
male given name Silas

Silesia /saɪˈliʒə/ /saɪˈliːʃə/ pn
region Silezië

Silesian /saɪˈliːzi.ən/ n
Slavic language Silezisch
inhabitant of Silesia Sileziër

Silk Road pn
routes used by silk traders across Europe, Asia and northern Africa zijderoute

Simferopol /ˌsɪmfəˈɹoʊpəl/ pn
city Simferopol

Simon says n
children's game Commando

Simplified Chinese pn
Chinese written using simplified characters vereenvoudigd Chinees

Sinemurian n
subdivision of the Jurassic period Sinemurien

Singapore /ˈsɪŋəpɔɹ/ /ˈsɪŋəpɔː/ pn
id=Q334|Republic of Singapore Singapore

Singaporean adj
of, from, or pertaining to Singapore Singaporees

Singaporean n
a person from Singapore Singaporees Singaporese

Sino-Tibetan adj
related to Chinese and Tibetan Sino-Tibetaans

Sint Maarten pn
Island Sint Maarten

Sirius /ˈsɪɹi.əs/ pn
Sirius

Slav /slɑːv/ n
a member of a group of peoples in Eastern Europe speaking a Slavic language Slaaf Slavische

Slavic /ˈslɑːvɪk/ adj
of the Slavs, their culture or languages Slavisch slavisch

Slavic studies n
academic discipline slavistiek

Slavonia pn
region of Croatia Slavonië

Sleeping Beauty pn
fairy tale Doornroosje Schone Slaapster
main character in this story Doornroosje

Slovak adj
of Slovakia or its language Slowaaks Slovaaks

Slovak n
native of Slovakia Slovaak Slovaakse Slowaak Slowaakse

Slovak pn
language of Slovakia Slowaaks Slovaaks

Slovakia /sloʊˈvɑ.ki.ə/ /sləʊˈvæ.ki.ə/ pn
id=Q214|Slovakia Slowakije Slovakije

Slovene /ˈsləʊviːn/ adj
adjective Sloveens

Slovene /ˈsləʊviːn/ n
a person Sloveen Sloveense

Slovene /ˈsləʊviːn/ pn
the language Sloveens

Slovenia /sloʊˈvi.ni.ə/ /sləʊˈviː.ni.ə/ pn
id=Q215|country in Europe Slovenië

Smartism n
denomination of the Hindu religion Smartisme

Smith /smɪθ/ pn
most common surnames by language De Jong De Vries Jansen
surnames derived from the equivalents of “smith” Smid Smit

Smyrna /zmˈɪɚnɑː/ pn
city Smyrna

Snoopy pn
pet beagle Snoopy

Snow Queen pn
fairy tale character with power over snow and ice sneeuwkoningin

Snow White /snoʊ hwaɪt/ /snəʊ waɪt/ pn
character from Snow White (Schneewittchen) Sneeuwwitje
character from Snow-White and Rose-Red (Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot) Sneeuwwitje

Sochi /ˈsɒtʃi/ pn
city in Russia Sotsji

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia pn
id=Q83286|Yugoslav state that existed from 1943 until 1992 Socialistische Federale Republiek Joegoslavië

Socrates pn
Greek philosopher Socrates

Socratic method pn
maieutiek socratische methode

Sofia /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
the capital city of Bulgaria Sofia

Sofian n
someone from Sofia Sofioot

Sogdiana pn
an ancient Iranian-speaking civilization Sogdianië

Solar System /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ pn
id=Q544|the Sun and all the heavenly bodies that orbit around it zonnestelsel

Solomon /ˈsɑləmən/ /ˈsɒləmən/ pn
king of Israel Salomo

Solomon Islands /ˈsɑ.lə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈsɒl.ə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ pn
id=Q685|A country in Melanesia Salomonseilanden

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ adj
pertaining to Somalia Somalisch

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ n
a person from Somalia or of Somali descent Somalische Somaliër

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ pn
a language Somalisch

Somalia pn
id=Q1045|country in the Horn of Africa Somalië

Son of Man pn
Jesus Christ Mensenzoon

Song of Songs pn
book of the Bible Hooglied

Sophocles pn
Greek dramatic poet Sophokles

Sorbian /ˈsɔːbi.ən/ /ˈsɔːɹbi.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to the Sorbs or to the Sorbian language Sorbisch

Sorbian /ˈsɔːbi.ən/ /ˈsɔːɹbi.ən/ pn
language Sorbisch

Sound pn
strait that separates Zealand from Scania Sont

South Africa pn
country Zuid-Afrika

South African English pn
English dialect of South Africa Zuid-Afrikaans Engels

South America pn
id=Q18|continent that is the southern part of the Americas Zuid-Amerika

South Australia pn
state of Australia Zuid-Australië

South Caucasus pn
region of southwest Asia Trans-Kaukasië

South Holland pn
province Zuid-Holland

South Korea pn
id=Q884|country in East Asia Zuid-Korea

South Ossetia pn
South Ossetia Zuid-Ossetië

South Pole /ˈsaʊθˌpoʊl/ /ˈsaʊθˌpəʊl/ pn
the southernmost point on Earth Zuidpool

South Slavic pn
of or relating to the South Slavs Zuid-Slavisch

South Sudan pn
id=Q958|country in Africa Zuid-Soedan

South Sudanese adj
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of South Sudan or the South Sudanese people Zuid-Soedanees

South Sudanese n
A person from South Sudan or of South Sudanese descent Zuid-Soedanees

South West Africa pn
former province of South Africa Zuidwest-Afrika

South Yemen pn
id=Q199841|country Zuid-Jemen

Southeast Asia pn
a subregion of Asia Zuidoost-Azië

Southern Europe pn
Southern Europe Zuid-Europa

Southern Ocean pn
the ocean surrounding Antarctica Zuidelijke IJszee Antarctische Oceaan

Southwark /ˈsʌðəɹk/ pn
borough of London Zuidwerk

Soviet /ˈsoʊvi.ət/ /ˈsəʊvi.ət/ adj
pertaining to the Soviet Union or its republics Sovjet-

Soviet Union pn
Sovjet-Unie

Space Shuttle n
a space transportation system ruimteveer space shuttle

Spain /speɪn/ pn
id=Q29|country in Europe Spanje

Spanglish pn
blend of English and Spanish Spanglish

Spaniard /ˈspæn.jəd/ /ˈspæn.jɚd/ n
somebody from Spain Spanjaard Spaanse

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ adj
of or pertaining to Spain Spaans
of or pertaining to the Spanish language Spaans
of or pertaining to the people or culture of Spain Spaans

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ pn
Romance language of Spain and the Americas Spaans

Spanish Netherlands pn
country Spaanse Nederlanden

Spanish Water Dog /ˌspænɪʃ ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ /ˌspænɪʃ ˈwɔːtə dɒɡ/ n
Spanish Water Dog Spaanse waterhond

Spanish chestnut n
fruit tamme kastanje
tree tamme kastanjeboom

Spanish influenza n
influenza pandemic Spaanse griep

Sparta pn
ancient city-state in southern Greece Sparta

Spartacus /ˈspɑːtəkəs/ /ˈspɑːɹtəkəs/ pn
Thracian name Spartacus

Spartan adj
of Sparta Spartaans

Spartan n
citizen of Sparta Spartaan

Sphinx /ˈsfɪŋks/ pn
Greek mythological creature Sfinx
large monument in Egypt Sfinx

Spiritism pn
a philosophical doctrine spiritisme

Sporades pn
archipelago Sporaden

Sprachraum n
geographical region where a language is spoken taalgebied

Sranan pn
the Sranantongo English-based creole of Suriname Surinaams

Sranan Tongo pn
language Sranan Surinaams

Srebrenica /ˌsɹebɹəˈniːtsə/ pn
Bosnian town Srebrenica

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte pn
the administrative capital of Sri Lanka Sri Jayewardenapura Kotte

Sri Lanka /sɹiˈlɑːŋkə/ pn
id=Q854|a country in South Asia Sri Lanka

St n
abbreviation of Saint St.

St. Elmo's fire n
electrical discharge Sint-Elmusvuur

Stalin pn
Stalin Stalin

Stalinism n
Communist philosophies espoused by Josef Stalin stalinisme

Stanislaus /ˈstænɪslɔːs/ pn
male given name- the standard or most popular form Stanislaus

Star of David pn
symbol of Jewish Community and Judaism Davidsster Davidster

Steller sea lion /ˈstɛlə siː ˈlaɪən/ n
Eumetopias jubatus Stellerzeeleeuw

Stephen /ˈstiːvən/ pn
biblical martyr Stefanus
male given name Stefan Steven

Stockholm pn
capital of Sweden Stockholm

Stockholm syndrome n
psychological condition Stockholmsyndroom

Stone Age /ˈstoʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ /ˈstəʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ pn
prehistoric period steentijd stenen tijdperk

Strait of Dover pn
strait in the English Channel Kanaal Nauw van Kales

Strait of Messina pn
narrow section of water between Sicily and mainland Italy Straat van Messina

Strait of Sicily pn
strait between Sicily and Tunisia Kanaal van Sicilië

Strasbourg /ˈstɹɑːsbɝːɡ/ pn
city in France Straatsburg Straatburcht

Styx /stɪks/ pn
river of the underworld Styx

Sublime Porte pn
Ottoman imperial government Hoge Porte Porte Sublieme Porte Verhevene Porte

Subscriber Identity Module n
component on a SIM card that stores information to identify a mobile phone user Simkaart

Sudan pn
id=Q1049|Republic of Sudan Soedan Sudan

Sudanese /suː.de.niːz/ adj
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Sudan, the Sudanese people or the Sudanese language Soedanees

Sudanese /suː.de.niːz/ n
person from Sudan or of Sudanese descent Soedanees Soedanese

Sudeten pn
series of mountains Sudeten

Sudetenland pn
region in Czechia Sudetenduitsland Sudetenland

Suez Canal pn
canal Suezkanaal

Suez Canal Zone pn
historical territory Suez-Kanaalzone

Sufism n
Islamic mysticism soefisme

Sugarloaf Mountain pn
rocky peak in Rio de Janeiro Suikerbroodberg

Sumatra pn
the largest island of Indonesia Sumatra

Sumatran tiger n
Sumatran tiger Sumatraanse tijger

Sumerian n
person Sumeriër

Sumerian pn
language Sumerisch

Sun /sʌn/ pn
id=Q525|star Zon

Sunda Strait pn
strait between Java and Sumatra Straat Soenda

Sunday /ˈsʌndeɪ/ n
day of the week zondag

Sunday best n
person's finest clothing zondagse pak

Supreme Leader n
head of state of Iran hoogste leider

Supreme Soviet pn
Soviet parliament Opperste Sovjet

Suriname /ˌsʊə.ɹɪˈnæm/ /ˌsʊɹ.ɪˈnɑm/ pn
id=Q730|country Suriname

Surinamese adj
of, from or pertaining to Suriname Surinaams

Surinamese n
person from Suriname Surinaamse Surinamer

Svalbard pn
islands north east of Greenland Spitsbergen

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands pn
two distinct dependencies of Norway Svalbard en Jan Mayen

Swabia /ˈsweɪbi.ə/ pn
historical region of Germany Zwaben

Swahili /swɑˈhili/ /swəˈhiːli/ pn
language Swahili

Swazi pn
Bantu language Swazi

Swaziland /ˈswɑːziˌlænd/ pn
id=Q1050|Kingdom of Swaziland Swaziland

Swede /swiːd/ n
Swedish person Zweed Zweedse

Sweden /ˈswi.dən/ pn
id=Q34|Scandinavian country Zweden

Swedenborgianism n
Christian denomination influenced by Swedenborg Swedenborgianisme

Swedish /ˈswiːdɪʃ/ adj
of or pertaining to Sweden Zweeds Zweedse
of or pertaining to the Swedish language Zweeds

Swedish /ˈswiːdɪʃ/ pn
language Zweeds

Swedish massage n
style of massage Zweedse massage

Swedophone adj
Swedish-speaking Zweedstalig

Swiss /swɪs/ adj
of or pertaining to Swiss language(s) or Swiss dialect(s) Zwitsers
of or pertaining to Switzerland Zwitsers
of or pertaining to the Swiss people Zwitsers

Swiss /swɪs/ n
Swiss person Zwitser Zwitserse

Swiss Army knife n
type of pocket knife Zwitsers zakmes

Swiss German n
Alemannic Zwitserduits

Swiss franc n
currency of Switzerland Zwitserse frank

Switzerland /ˈswɪt.səl.ənd/ /ˈswɪt.sɚ.lənd/ pn
id=Q39|sovereign country Zwitserland

Syracuse pn
city in New York state Syracuse

Syria /ˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
id=Q858|country in the Middle East Syrië

São Tomé and Príncipe pn
id=Q1039|Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe Sao Tomé en Principe

T-junction n
junction in the shape of a T T-kruising

T-shirt /ˈtiːʃɜːt/ n
type of shirt T-shirt

TBA phraseologicalUnit
to be announced n.n.b.

TEOTWAWKI [ti.ɑt.wɑk.i] n
(acronym) The end of the world as we know it het einde van de wereld zoals we haar kennen

TTBOMK adv
to one's knowledge voor zo ver ik weet

TV /ˈti.vi/ /ˈtiːˈviː/ n
abbreviation for television teevee tv
abbreviation for transvestite travo

TV guide n
television listing televisiegids tv-gids

Tagus pn
Iberian river Taag

Tainan pn
a city in Taiwan Tainan

Taipei pn
Taipei Taipei

Taiwan /ˌtaɪˈwɑn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɑːn/ pn
East Asian country Taiwan

Taiwan Strait pn
the channel of water between mainland China and Taiwan Straat van Taiwan

Tajik /ˈtɑːdʒɪk/ n
person tadzjieks

Tajik /ˈtɑːdʒɪk/ pn
language Tadzjieks

Tajikistan pn
id=Q863|Republic of Tajikistan Tadzjikistan

Taliban n
member of the Taliban movement or its militia talibanstrijder
militia taliban

Tallinn /ˈtælɪn/ /ˈtɑːlɪn/ pn
Capital of Estonia Tallinn

Talmud /ˈtælməd/ /ˈtɒlˌmuːd/ pn
collection of Jewish writings Talmoed

Talossan adj
of or pertaining to Talossa Talossaans

Talossan n
member of the micronation Talossa Talossaan

Talossan pn
the language Talossaans

Tamil /ˈtæmɪl/ adj
of or pertaining to the Tamil people, culture, or language Tamil

Tamil /ˈtæmɪl/ n
person Tamil

Tamil /ˈtæmɪl/ pn
language Tamil

Tamil Tigers pn
guerrilla organization Tamil tijgers

Tanakh /tɑˈnɑx/ pn
body of Jewish scripture Tenach

Tanganyika pn
lake Tanganyikameer
territory, former country Tanganyika

Tanzania /ˌtænzəˈniːə/ pn
id=Q924|United Republic of Tanzania Tanzania

Tarantian pn
Tarantien

Taranto pn
city and province Tarente

Tarragona pn
A city and a port Tarragona
A province of Catalonia Tarragona

Tartu /ˈtɑɹtu/ pn
second-largest city in Estonia Tartu

Tasmania /tæzˈmeɪniə/ pn
Australian state Tasmanië Tasmania
island comprising majority of state Tasmanië

Tasmanian devil n
Sarcophilus harrisii Tasmaanse duivel buidelduivel

Tatar /ˈtætɑː(ɹ)/ pn
language Tataars

Taurus /ˈtɑɹəs/ /ˈtɔːɹəs/ pn
astrological sign Stier
constellation Stier

Tbilisi /t(ə)ˈbi.lə.si/ pn
the capital city of Georgia (the country) Tbilisi

Tehran /ˈtɛ.ɹæn/ pn
capital of Iran Teheran

Tel Aviv lang=en pn
city in Israel Tel Aviv

Teletext n
information retrieval system teletekst

Telugu /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡuː/ n
member of the people who speak it Telugu

Telugu /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡuː/ pn
Dravidian language of India Telugu

Telychian pn
Telychien

Temple Mount pn
hill of Jerusalem Tempelberg

Ten Commandments pn
Moses' ten commandments tien geboden

Tengmalm's owl n
species ruigpootuil

Teresa /təˈɹiː.sə/ pn
female given name Trees

Tetris /ˈtɛtɹɪs/ pn
game in which falling shapes must be manipulated Tetris

Teutonic /ˌtjuːˈtɒn.ɪk/ adj
having qualities regarded as typical of German people Teutoons
relating to the ancient Germanic people Teutoons

Teutonic Knights pn
order Duitse Orde

Texas /ˈtɛk.səs/ /ˈtɛk.sɪs/ pn
a state of the United States of America Texas

Thaddaeus pn
male given name Thaddeüs
the Apostle Thaddeüs

Thai /taɪ/ adj
of or pertaining to Thailand Thailands Thais

Thai /taɪ/ n
person from Thailand or of Thai origin Thailander Thailandse

Thai /taɪ/ pn
language Thai

Thailand /ˈtaɪ̯lænd/ pn
id=Q869|country in Southeast Asia Thailand

Thames /tɛmz/ /θeɪmz/ pn
river through London Theems

Thanatos /ˈθænəˌtɒs/ n
Thanatos, the god of death Thanatos

Thanetian pn
Thanetien

Thatcherism pn
political ideology of Thatcher's governments thatcherisme

The End /ði ɛnd/ /ðiː ɛnd/ n
end of a story einde

The Hague /ðə ˈheɪɡ/ pn
Dutch city Den Haag 's-Gravenhage De Haag

Theatine n
member of Catholic order theatijn

Theophilus pn
biblical character Theofilus

Thermidor /ˈθɜːmɪdɔː/ /ˈθɝmədɔɹ/ pn
the eleventh month of the French Republican Calendar thermidor warmtemaand

Theron /ˈθɛəɹən/ /ˈθɛɹən/ pn
5th century BC tyrant of Akragas Theroon

Thessalonians /θɛsəˈloʊni.ənz/ pn
books of the Bible Tessalonicenzen

Thessaloniki pn
city in Greece Thessaloniki

Thessaly /ˈθesəli/ pn
region of Greece Thessalië

Thetis /ˈθɛtɪs/ pn
the mother of Achilles Thetis

Thing /θɪŋ/ n
public assembly ding

Third Reich pn
Germany under the Nazi regime Derde Rijk Dritte Reich

Thomas /ˈtɑm.əs/ /ˈtɒm.əs/ pn
biblical Apostle Thomas
given name Thomas
surname Thomas

Thor /θɔɹ/ /θɔː/ pn
thunder god Donar

Thumbelina /ˌθʌmbəˈliːnə/ pn
a thumb-sized girl, the main character of a fairy tale Duimelijntje

Thuringia pn
state Thüringen

Thursday /ˈθɜːzdeɪ/ /ˈθɝzdeɪ/ adv
on Thursday op donderdag

Thursday /ˈθɜːzdeɪ/ /ˈθɝzdeɪ/ n
day of the week donderdag

Tiber /ˈtaɪbə/ /ˈtaɪbəɹ/ pn
river Tiber

Tibet /tɪˈbet/ pn
region in Central Asia Tibet

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ adj
of or pertaining to Tibet Tibetaans Tibetaanse

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ n
a person Tibetaan Tibetaanse

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ pn
a language Tibetaans

Tibetan Mastiff n
Tibetan Mastiff Tibetaanse mastiff

Ticino pn
a canton of Switzerland Kanton Ticino

Tierra del Fuego /tiˌɛɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡoʊ/ /tɪˌɛːɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡəʊ/ pn
archipelago between Chile and Argentina Vuurland

Tilburg /ˈtɪlbɜɹɡ/ /ˈtɪlbɜːɡ/ pn
city in the Netherlands Tilburg

Timbuktu /tɪm.bʌkˈtuː/ pn
city Timboektoe
distant place Timboektoe Tokio

Timișoara /ˌtimiˈʃwɑɹɑ/ pn
city in Romania Timișoara

Timothy /ˈtɪməθi/ pn
books in the New Testament Timoteüs
companion of Paul Timoteüs
male given name Timoteüs

Tinkerbell n
fictional fairy Tinkelbel

Tithonian pn
age 152.1-145Ma ago Tithonien

Titian /ˈtɪʃən/ pn
sixteenth century Italian painter Titiaan

Titoism n
socialist ideology Titoïsme

Titus /ˈtaɪtəs/ pn
biblical character Titus
book of the Bible Titus
male given name Titus

Toarcian pn
Toarcien

Tocharian /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɛəɹi.ən/ adj
related to Tocharians tochaars

Tocharian /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɛəɹi.ən/ n
person tochaar

Tocharian /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɛəɹi.ən/ pn
language tochaars

Togo pn
id=Q945|Togolese Republic Togo

Tokelau pn
a territory of New Zealand in the Pacific Tokelau-eilanden

Toki Pona pn
constructed language Toki Pona

Tokyo pn
capital of Japan Tokio Tokyo

Tokyoite adj
relating to Tokyo Tokioos

Tokyoite n
person from Tokyo Tokiose Tokioër

Tom Thumb pn
the thumb-sized hero of a fairy tale Klein Duimpje

Tom, Dick and Harry n
anybody or everybody; random or unknown people Jan en Alleman Jan, Piet & Klaas

Tonga /ˈtɑŋ.ɡə/ /ˈtɒŋ.ə/ pn
id=Q678|country Tonga

Tooth Fairy n
figure of modern myth tandenfee

Torah /tɔːɹə/ pn
the Five Books of Moses - the full body of Jewish law Thora

Torbay sole n
Glyptocephalus cynoglossus hondstong

Toronto /təˈɹɒn(t)oʊ/ pn
provincial capital on Ontario, Canada Toronto

Tortonian n
Tortonien

Tosk pn
Tosk Toskisch

Tour de France /ˌtʊə də ˈfɹɑːns/ /ˌtʊɹ də ˈfɹæns/ pn
annual long-distance cycling race through France Ronde van Frankrijk Tour de France

Tourette syndrome n
disorder characterized by tics syndroom van Gilles de la Tourette

Tower of Babel pn
tower erected at Babel toren van Babel

Traditional Chinese pn
Chinese written using traditional characters traditionele Chinees

Trajan /ˈtreɪd͡ʒən/ pn
the Roman emperor Trajanus

Transcaucasian /ˌtɹænskɔːˈkeɪzjən/ adj
in, from or otherwise relating to Transcaucasia transkaukasich

Transcaucasian /ˌtɹænskɔːˈkeɪzjən/ n
in, from or otherwise relating to Transcaucasia Transkaukasiër

Transnistria pn
Transnistria, an autonomous territory in Moldova Trans-Nistrië Transnistrië

Transylvania /tɹænslˈveɪni.ə/ pn
Transylvania Transsylvanië Zevenburgen

Trappist n
a monk or nun of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance trappist

Trinidad and Tobago /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd toʊˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd təʊˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ pn
id=Q754|country Trinidad en Tobago

Trinitarian adj
believing in the Trinity drievuldigheidachtig

Trinity pn
Christianity: three persons of the Godhead drievuldigheid

Trinity Monday pn
monday after Trinity Sunday Drievuldigheidsmaandag

Trinity Sunday pn
Sunday after Whitsunday Trinitatis

Tripoli /tɹɨˈpoʊ̯lə̃/ /ˈtɹɪpəli/ pn
capital of Libya Tripoli

Tristan /ˈtɹɪstən/ pn
male given name Tristan

Triton /ˈtɹaɪtən/ pn
seventh moon of Neptune Triton
god of the sea Triton

Trojan /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒʌn/ adj
relating to the city Troy Trojaans

Trojan /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒʌn/ n
person from Troy Trojaan

Trojan horse pn
epic wooden horse Trojaans paard paard van Troje

Tromsø pn
municipality in Norway Tromsø

Tropic of Cancer pn
the parallel of latitude 23°30′ north of the equator Kreeftskeerkring

Tropic of Capricorn pn
parallel of latitude 23°30' S Steenbokskeerkring

Trotskyism n
the political philosophy named after Leon Trotsky trotskisme

Trotskyite adj
pertaining to Trotskyism trotskistisch

Trotskyite n
an advocate of the communist doctrines of Leon Trotsky trotskist

Troy /tɹɒj/ pn
an ancient city Troje

Trucial States pn
Trucial Oman Verdragskust Verdragsstaten

Tsonga n
person Shangaan

Tsonga pn
language Tsonga

Tuesday /ˈt(j)uzdeɪ/ /ˈtjuːzd(e)ɪ/ n
day of the week dinsdag

Tula pn
city Toela

Tungusic adj
of or pertaining to these languages Toengoezisch

Tunis /ˈtjuːnɪs/ /ˈtuːnəs/ pn
capital of Tunisia Tunis

Tunisia /tjuːˈnɪzi.ə/ /tuˈniʒə/ pn
id=Q948|Republic of Tunisia Tunesië

Tunisian adj
pertaining to Tunisia Tunesisch

Tunisian n
person from Tunisia Tunesische Tunesiër

Turin /tjʊəˈɹɪn/ pn
city Turijn
province Turijn

Turk /tɜːk/ /tɝk/ n
a person from Turkey Turk Turkse

Turkey /ˈtɜː.ki/ /ˈtɝ.ki/ pn
id=Q43|country at intersection of Europe and Asia Turkije

Turkic adj
of or relating to this language group or the people who speak it Turks

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ adj
of, from or pertaining to Turkey, the Turkish people or the Turkish language Turks

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ pn
official language of Turkey and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Turks

Turkish delight n
confection Turks fruit

Turkish pizza n
meal made from Turkish bread turkse pizza

Turkman /ˈtɜɹkmən/ n
person from Turkmenistan Turkmeen Turkmeense

Turkmen adj
of or pertaining to Turkmenistan, the Turkmen people or the Turkmen language Turkmeens

Turkmen pn
language spoken in Turkmenistan Turkmeens
Turkmeens

Turkmenistan /tɚkˈmɛn.ɪ.stæn/ /ˌtɜːkmɛn.ɪˈstɑːn/ pn
id=Q874|Central Asian country Turkmenistan

Turks and Caicos Islands /ˈtɜː(ɹ)ks ən ˈkeɪkəs ˌaɪləndz/ pn
a British overseas territory in the Caribbean Turks- en Caicoseilanden

Tuscan /ˈtʌs.kən/ adj
of or relating to Tuscany or its inhabitants Toscaans

Tuscany /ˈtʌskəni/ pn
region in Italy Toscane

Tutankhamon lang=en pn
Egyptian Pharaoh Toetanchamon Toetankhamon

Tuvalu /tuːˈvɑː.luː/ pn
id=Q672|country in Oceania Tuvalu

Tuzla pn
a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina Tuzla

Twi /tʃwiː/ pn
language Twi

Tyre /ˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ pn
an ancient sea port and city state of Phoenicia Sur Tyrus

Tyumen pn
a city in Russia Tjoemen

Tübingen pn
city in Swabia Tübingen

U-turn n
rechtsomkeert
semi-circular turn U-bocht

UFO /ju ɛf ˈoʊ/ /ju ɛf ˈəʊ/ n
an unidentified flying object ufo

UN Security Council pn
international organ Veiligheidsraad

US /juː.ɛs/ pn
VS

US Virgin Islands pn
Country in the Caribbean Amerikaanse Maagdeneilanden

USA /juː ɛs ˈeɪ/ /ˌju ˌɛs ˈeɪ/ pn
United States of America VS VSA

USB port n
port for USB connection USB-poort

USSR /ˌju.ɛs.ɛsˈɑ(ɹ)/ pn
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics USSR

Uganda /juˈɡændə/ pn
id=Q1036|Republic of Uganda Oeganda Uganda

Ugandan n
A person from Uganda or of Ugandan descent Oegandees Oegandezen

Ugric adj
of or pertaining to a group of languages Oegrisch

Ukraine /juˈkɹeɪn/ /juːˈkɹeɪn/ pn
id=Q212|Eastern European country Oekraïne

Ukrainian /juːˈkɹeɪnɪən/ pn
language Oekraïens

Ulric pn
male given name Oldrik Ulrich

Ulrica pn
female given name Ulrica Ulrika Ulrike Ulrikka

Ulsan pn
a city in South Korea Ulsan

Uluru /ˈuluɹu/ pn
giant rock in Australia Uluru

Ulyanovsk pn
city Oeljanovsk

Umbria pn
region of Italy Umbrië

Unicode /ˈjunɪˌkoːd/ /ˈjuːnɪˌkəʊd/ pn
series of computer encoding standards Unicode

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics pn
Unie van Socialistische Sovjetrepublieken

Unitarian Universalism pn
religion which encourages theological liberalism unitaristisch universalisme

Unitarianism n
the religious belief that God is a single person unitarisme

United Arab Emirates /juˌnaɪtɪd ˌɛɹəb ˈɛmɪɹɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɪd ˌæɹəb ˈɛmɪɹɪts/ pn
id=Q878|country in the Middle East Verenigde Arabische Emiraten

United Kingdom /juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ pn
Verenigd Koninkrijk

United Kingdom of Great Britain pn
id=Q161885|United Kingdom of Great Britain Verenigd Koninkrijk Groot-Brittannië

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland pn
id=Q174193|United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Verenigd Koninkrijk van Groot-Brittannië en Ierland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland pn
id=Q145|United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Verenigd Koninkrijk van Groot-Brittannië en Noord-Ierland

United Nations pn
international coalition Verenigde Naties VN

United Nations Economic and Social Council pn
one of the six principal organs of the United Nations Economische en Sociale Raad van de Verenigde Naties

United Nations General Assembly pn
one of the six principal organs of the United Nations Algemene Vergadering van de Verenigde Naties

United States /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˈsteɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˈsteɪts/ pn
the United States Verenigde Staten VS

United States of America /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹɪ̈kə/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹɨkə/ pn
id=Q30|country in North America Verenigde Staten van Amerika VS Verenigde Staten

Universal Serial Bus n
computing standard for interconnecting PC devices USB

Universe /ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/ /ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs/ pn
id=Q1|sum of everything that exists heelal

Unix /ˈjuːnɪks/ n
operating system Unix

Ur-Germanic pn
hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language Oergermaans

Ural-Altaic pn
Oeral-Altaïsch

Uralic /jʊəˈɹælɪk/ adj
pertaining to the Finno-Ugric and Samoyedic peoples or their languages Oeraals

Uranus /ˈjuɹənəs/ /ˈjʊɹənəs/ pn
id=Q324|planet Uranus
id=Q79999|god of the sky and heavens Uranus
Uranus

Urban pn
male given name Urbaan

Urdu /ˈʊəɹduː/ pn
the Indo-Iranian language Urdu

Uriah pn
biblical character Uria

Ursa Major /ˌɝsə ˈmeɪdʒɚ/ pn
large circumpolar constellation of the northern sky Grote Beer

Uruguay /ˈjʊə.ɹə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈjʊɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ pn
id=Q77|country Uruguay

Ussuriysk pn
city in Russia Oessoeriejsk

Uto-Aztecan adj
Uto-Azteeks

Utrecht /juːˈtɹɛxt/ /ˈjuˌtɹɛkt/ pn
city in the Netherlands Utrecht
province of the Netherlands Utrecht

Utsunomiya pn
a city of Japan Oetsoenomia Utsunomiya

Uzbek adj
of, from, or pertaining to Uzbekistan, its people or language Oesbeeks

Uzbek n
person Oezbeek

Uzbek pn
language Oezbeeks

Uzbekistan pn
id=Q265|Republic of Uzbekistan Oezbekistan

VAT /væt/ /ˌviːeɪˈtiː/ n
value-added tax BTW

VE Day pn
Victory in Europe day Bevrijdingsdag

VIP n
abbreviation: very important person vip

Valais pn
A canton Kanton Wallis

Valencian /vəˈlɛnsi.ən/ pn
person from Valencia Valenciaan Valenciaanse

Valenciennes pn
town Valencijn

Valentine n
male given name Valentijn Valentinus

Valentine's Day pn
Saint Valentine's Day valentijnsdag

Valhalla /vælˈhælə/ pn
in Norse mythology, the home of warriors slain gloriously in battle Walhalla

Valletta pn
capital of Malta Valletta

Van Gogh /vænˈɡoʊ/ /vænˈɡɒf/ /vɑnˈxɔx/ pn
van Gogh van Gogh

Vancouver /væŋˈkuː.vɚ/ pn
city Vancouver

Vanuatu /væn.uːˈɑː.tuː/ /vɑ.nuˈɑ.tu/ pn
id=Q686|Republic of Vanuatu Vanuatu

Varangian /vəˈɹæn.d͡ʒi.ən/ n
member of a Scandinavian tribe Varjaag

Varsovian adj
of, from or relating to Warsaw Warschauer Warschaus

Varsovian n
someone from Warsaw Warschauer

Vasconic pn
Vasconisch Vascoons

Vatican City /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən ˈsɪt.i/ pn
id=Q237|State of the Vatican City Vaticaanstad Vaticaan

Velcro pn
fastener klittenband velcro

Vendémiaire /vɛnˌdɛmɪˈɛː/ /ˌvɑndəˈmjɛəɹ/ pn
the first month of the French Republican Calendar vendémiaire wijnmaand

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ adj
relating to Venice Venetiaans

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ n
inhabitant of Venice Venetiaanse Venetiaan

Venezuela /ˌvɛn.ɪˈzweɪ.lə/ pn
id=Q717|country Venezuela

Venezuelan n
person from Venezuela or of Venezuelan descent Venezolaan Venezolaanse

Venice /ˈvɛnɪs/ pn
city and province in Italy Venetië
empire Venetië

Venn diagram n
diagram representing sets by circles venndiagram

Ventôse /vɑnˈtoʊz/ /vɒ̃ˈtəʊz/ pn
the sixth month of the French Republican Calendar ventôse windmaand

Venus /ˈvinəs/ /ˈviːnəs/ pn
id=Q313|planet Venus
id=Q47652|goddess Venus

Verner alternation n
Alternation between consonants in the Germanic languages grammatische wisseling

Verner's law pn
sound law describing the voicing of voiceless fricatives in early Proto-Germanic wet van Verner

Vespasian /vɛsˈpeɪʒi.ən/ pn
Roman cognomen Vespasianus

Vesuvius /vəˈsu.vi.əs/ pn
volcano in Italy Vesuvius

Victor pn
male given name Victor Viktor

Victoria /vɪkˈtɔːɹi.ə/ pn
Lake Victoria Victoriameer

Victory Day n
a day to commemorate victories in important battles or wars in the countries' history Dag van de Overwinning

Vienna /viˈɛnə/ pn
capital of Austria Wenen

Viennese oyster n
sex position Weense oester

Vietnam /(ˌ)vjɛtˈnɑːm/ /viˌɛtˈnɑm/ pn
id=Q881|country in Southeast Asia Vietnam

Vietnamese /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ adj
of or pertaining to Vietnam Vietnamees

Vietnamese /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ n
Vietnamese person Vietnamees Vietnamese

Vietnamese /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ pn
language Vietnamees

Viking /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ n
One of the Scandinavian seafaring warriors viking

Vilnius pn
capital of Lithuania Vilnius

Vincent /ˈvɪnsɛnt/ pn
male given name Vincent

Virgil pn
Roman writer Vergilius

Virgin pn
Mary, the mother of Jesus Maagd
constellation or star sign Maagd

Virgin Mary pn
mother of Christ Maagd Maria

Virginia /vɚˈdʒɪn.jə/ pn
state Virginië

Virgo /ˈvɜːɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝɡoʊ/ n
Someone with a Virgo star sign maagd

Virgo /ˈvɜːɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝɡoʊ/ pn
astrological sign Maagd
constellation Maagd

Virgo Supercluster /ˈvɚɡoʊ ˈsu.pɚˈklʌstɚ/ pn
Local Supercluster Virgosupercluster

Visean pn
A subdivision of the Carboniferous period Viséen

Vishnu /ˈvɪʃnu/ pn
the god Vishnoe

Vistula /ˈvɪstʃʊlə/ pn
Polish river Wijsel

Vladika n
historical ruler of Montenegro Vladika

Vladimir /ˈvlæd.ɪm.iə(ɹ)/ pn
Russian city Vladimir
male given name Wladimir

Vladivostok pn
seaport in Russia Vladivostok

Vlax Romani pn
Vlax Romani Vlach Romani Vlax Romani

Volapük pn
language Volapük

Volga /ˈvoʊlɡə/ pn
longest river in Europe, flowing to the Caspian Sea Wolga

Vormsi pn
fourth largest island in Estonia Vormsi

Vosges pn
mountain range in France Vogezen

Votic pn
language Wotisch

Vuelta a España /ˌvwɛltə aɪ (ɪ)sˈpænjə/ /ˌvwɛltə aɪ ɛsˈpɑnjə/ pn
annual cycling race in Spain Ronde van Spanje

Vulgar Latin pn
the Latin language as spoken by people Vulgair Latijn

Vulpecula /vʌlˈpɛkjələ/ pn
autumn constellation Vosje

Vänern pn
Swedish lake Vänermeer

Vé pn
Norse mythological figure Vé

Völuspá pn
first book of the Poetic Edda Völuspá

WRT preposition
abbreviated forms of prepositions denoting with respect to m.b.t.

Wadden Sea pn
Wadden Sea Waddenzee

Wahhabite n
follower of Wahhabism wahabiet

Wales /weɪlz/ pn
a constituent nation of the UK Wales

Wallachia /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ə/ pn
region in Romania Walachije

Wallis and Futuna pn
id=Q35555|an overseas territory of France in Oceania Wallis en Futuna

Wallonia /wəˈləʊnɪə/ pn
a region Wallonië

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ adj
referring to the French-speaking people of southern Belgium Waals
referring to the Romance language Waals

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ n
an inhabitant of Wallonia Waal Waalse

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ pn
Romance language Waals

Walloon Brabant pn
province Waals-Brabant

Walter /ˈwɑltɚ/ /ˈwɔltɚ/ /ˈwɔːltə/ pn
male given name Wouter

Warsaw /ˈwɔɹsɔ/ /ˈwɔːsɔː/ pn
capital city of Poland Warschau

Warsaw Pact pn
military alliance Warschaupact

Washington /ˈwɑʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/ pn
Washington Washington

Washington, D.C. pn
federal capital of the United States of America Washington D.C.

Way of the Cross n
series of images kruisweg

Wednesday /ˈwɛ(ʔə)nzde/ /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/ n
day of the week woensdag

Weimar Republic /ˈvaɪmɑː(ɹ) ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
Germany between 1919 and 1933 Weimarrepubliek

Wellington /ˈwelɘŋtɘn/ /ˈwɛlɪŋtən/ pn
capital of New Zealand Wellington

Wellington boots n
waterproof rubber boot botten laarzen rubberlaarzen

Welsh /wɛlʃ/ adj
of or pertaining to Wales Welsh Wels
of or pertaining to the Welsh language Welsh Wels

Welsh /wɛlʃ/ pn
collectively, people of Wales Welshmen
language Welsh Wels Kymrisch

Wendy /ˈwɛn.di/ /ˈwɪndi/ pn
female given name Wendi

Wernicke's area n
posterior section of the superior temporal gyrus gebied van Wernicke

West pn
Western world Westen

West Bank pn
territory Westelijke Jordaanoever

West Coast pn
the western seaboard of the United States westkust

West Flanders pn
Belgian province in Flanders West-Vlaanderen

West Flemish adj
from or relating to West Flanders West-Vlaams

West Flemish pn
group of Flemish dialects West-Vlaams

West Frisian pn
language spoken in Friesland Westerlauwers Fries Fries
the Western Frisian dialect of Dutch West-Fries

West Frisian Islands pn
chain of islands Waddeneilanden

West Germanic adj
West-Germaans

West Germany pn
id=Q713750|former European country West-Duitsland

West Indian adj
of or from the West Indies Antilliaans West-Indisch

West Indian n
of or from the West Indies Antilliaan West-Indiër

West Indies pn
islands of the Caribbean sea West-Indië

West Slavic pn
of or relating to the West Slavs West-Slavisch

Western Australia pn
state of Australia West-Australië

Western Europe pn
Western Europe West-Europa

Western Sahara pn
a territory in northern Africa Westelijke Sahara

Western Wall pn
ancient wall in Jerusalem, remnant of the Jewish Second Temple Klaagmuur Westelijke muur Westmuur

Westminster Abbey pn
large Gothic church Westminster Abbey

Westminster Cathedral pn
chuerch Kathedraal van Westminster

Wheel of Fortune pn
television game show Rad van Fortuin

White House pn
the official residence of the President of the United States of America Witte Huis

White Sea pn
a sea to the northwest of Russia Witte Zee

Whitsun /ˈʍɪt.sən/ n
Whitsunday Pinksteren

Whitsunday n
the Sunday of the feast of Pentecost Pinksteren

Wi-Fi /ˈwaɪ.faɪ/ n
computing: wireless data communication standard Wi-Fi draadloos internet

Wijchen pn
village in the Netherlands Wijchen

Wikipedia /ˌwɪkiˈpiːdi.ə/ /ˌwɪkɪˈpiːdɪə/ pn
online encyclopedia Wikipedia

Wikipedian /wɪ.kɪˈpiː.dɪ.ən/ n
a person who uses, edits, or contributes to Wikipedia Wikipediaan

Wiktionary /ˈwɪkʃ.nə.ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ pn
the collaborative project; a particular version of this project written in a certain language WikiWoordenboek Wikiwoordenboek Wiktionary

Wild Hunt n
folk myth Wilde Jacht

Wilhelmina pn
female form of William Wilhelmina

William /ˈwɪljəm/ pn
male given name Willem Wim

Williams pn
surname meaning "son of William" Willems Willemse Willemsen

Windhoek /ˈwɪndhʊk/ pn
capital of Namibia Windhoek

Winnie the Pooh pn
the fictional bear Winnie de Poeh

Woden pn
the Germanic chief god Odin Wodan Woen

Worcestershire sauce /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɚ ˈsɔːs/ /ˈwʌs.tə(ɹ).ʃə(ɹ) ˈsɔːs/ n
English condiment Worcestersaus

Wordian pn
A subdivision of the Permian period. Wordien

World Bank pn
group of five financial organization Wereldbank

World Exposition n
a regular international exposition wereldtentoonstelling

World Trade Organization pn
World Trade Organization Wereldhandelsorganisatie

World War I pn
war Eerste Wereldoorlog Eerste Wereldkrijg Grote Oorlog

World War II pn
war from 1939 to 1945 Tweede Wereldoorlog

World War III pn
hypothetical world war (World War III) Derde Wereldoorlog

Wroclaw /ˈvɹɒtslɑːv/ /ˈvɹɔts.wɑf/ pn
a city in southwestern Poland Breslau Wroclaw Wrocław

Wuchiapingian pn
A subdivision of the Permian period. Wuchiapingien

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ n
X-ray machine röntgenapparaat
photograph made with X-rays röntgenfoto
short wavelength electromagnetic radiation röntgenstraal

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ v
to take a radiograph of bestralen doorlichten met röntgenstralen onderzoeken röntgenen

Xavier /ˈzeɪ.vjɚ/ /ˈzeɪvɪə/ pn
male given name Xaverius

Xbox n
video game console manufactured and distributed by Microsoft Xbox

Xenophanes /zɛˈnɒfəniːz/ pn
a Greek philosopher and a poet Xenophanes

Xhosa /ˈkoʊ.sə/ /ˈkəʊ.sə/ pn
Xhosa language Xhosa

Yagi-Uda antenna n
type of directional antenna Yagi-Uda-antenne Yagi-antenne

Yakut pn
language Jakoets

Yalta pn
city in Crimea Jalta

Yandex /ˈjan.dɛks/ pn
Yandex (in other scripts, the trademark may also be written in Roman letters) Yandex

Yangtze /ˈjæŋ(t)si/ pn
river Jangtsekiang Blauwe Rivier

Yankee /ˈjæŋ.ki/ [ˈjeɪŋ.ki] n
(nautical) large triangular headsail vlieger
native or inhabitant of the USA Yankee
(baseball) player that plays for the New York Yankees Yankee
native or inhabitant of New England Yankee
native or inhabitant of the Northern USA Yankee

Yaoundé pn
capital of Cameroon Yaoundé

Yap pn
an island in the Caroline Islands of western Micronesia Yap

Yaroslavl pn
city Jaroslavl

Yekaterinburg pn
city in Russia Jekaterinenburg

Yellow Sea pn
Asian sea Gele Zee

Yemen /ˈjɛmən/ pn
id=Q805|Republic of Yemen Jemen

Yemeni adj
of, from, or pertaining to Yemen, or the Yemeni people Jemenitisch

Yemeni n
a person from Yemen or of Yemeni descent Jemeniet Jemenitische

Yeniseian adj
of or relating to the languages of the Yeniseian family, or their speakers Jenisejisch

Yerevan /jɛɾɛˈvɑn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvæːn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvɑːn/ pn
the capital and largest city of Armenia Jerevan

Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ adj
of or pertaining to the Yiddish language Jiddisch Jiddisj

Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ pn
language Jiddisch Jiddisj

Young's modulus n
coefficient of elasticity of a solid elasticiteitsmodulus

Ypres /ˈiːpɹə/ pn
City in Flanders Ieper

Ypresian pn
subdivision of the Eocene epoch Ypresien

Yser pn
a river in France and Belgium IJzer

Yucatán pn
a penisula in southeast Mexico Yucatán
a state in Mexico Yucatán

Yugoslavia /juːɡəˈslɑːvi.ə/ pn
id=Q36704|former country in the Balkans Joegoslavië

Yugoslavian adj
of or relating to Yugoslavia Joegoslavisch

Yule /juːl/ pn
the Christmas season Joelfeest

Yule log n
log burned on Christmas Eve joelblok
log-shaped cake covered in chocolate kerstboomstam kerststronk

Zagreb /ˈzɑːɡɹɛb/ pn
capital of Croatia Zagreb

Zagrebian adj
from Zagreb Zagrebse

Zagrebian n
someone from Zagreb Zagrebber Zagrebse

Zambia pn
id=Q953|country in Southern Africa Zambia

Zanclean pn
A subdivision of the Pliocene epoch. Zanclien

Zealand pn
Danish island Seeland

Zealandic pn
language Zeeuws

Zebedee pn
biblical character Zebedeüs

Zebulun pn
male given name Zebulon
ninth son of Jacob Zebulon
one of the Israelite tribes Zebulon

Zechariah pn
book of the Bible Zecharja
Hebrew prophet traditionally considered the author of the Book of Zechariah Zecharja
king of Israel Zecharja
father of John the Baptist Zacharias

Zeeland pn
province Zeeland

Zemfira [zɪɱˈfiɹə] pn
transliteration of Zemfira

Zephaniah /zɛfəˈnaɪə/ pn
book of the Bible Sefanja

Zeus /zjuːs/ /zus/ pn
supreme ruler of all Greek gods Zeus

Zhuang pn
language Zhuang

Zimbabwe /zɪmˈbɑːbweɪ/ pn
id=Q954|Republic of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Zionism n
Jewish national liberation movement zionisme

Zionist n
advocate of Zionism zionist zioniste

Zoroaster /ˌzɒɹoʊˈæstəɹ/ pn
founder of Zoroastrianism Zarathoestra Zoroaster

Zoroastrianism /ˌzoʊɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.əˌnɪz.əm/ /ˌzɒɹəʊˈæstɹɪəˌnɪzəm/ pn
religion and philosophy ascribed to Zoroaster zoroastrisme

Zouave /zwɑv/ n
Kabyle or French soldiers in Kabyle dress zoeaaf

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ adj
pertaining to the Zulu people, culture, or language Zoeloe

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ n
member of the Zulu people Zoeloe

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ pn
African ethnic group Zoeloes
language Zoeloe

Zurich /ˈzjʊə.ɹɪk/ /ˈzɜɹ.ɪk/ pn
canton ([[kanton]]) [[Zurich]]
city Zurich

a bad workman always blames his tools proverb
not the tools but how they're employed een kwaad werkman heeft altijd slecht getuig

a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush proverb
small but certain advantage is preferable beter één vogel in de hand dan tien in de lucht

a cappella /ˌæ.kəˈpɛl.ə/ /ˌɑ kə.ˈpɛl.ə/ adv
performed by a choir with no instrumental accompaniment a capella

a chain is only as strong as its weakest link proverb
aphorism de keten is zo sterk als haar zwakste schakel

a fortiori /ˈeɪ fɔɹʃˈjɔˑɹaɪ/ /ˈɑː fɔːɹtɪˈoʊɹiː/ adv
a fortiori

a friend in need is a friend indeed proverb
someone who helps you in your time of need is a real friend in nood leert men zijn vrienden kennen

a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step proverb
a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step een reis van duizend mijlen begint met een enkele stap

a leopard cannot change its spots proverb
one cannot change one's own nature een vos verliest zijn streken niet

a lie has no legs proverb
you can't get away with a lie l is de leugen nog zo snel, de waarheid achterhaalt haar wel

a little adv
to a small extent or degree beetje wat

a lot /əˈlɑt/ /əˈlɒt/ adv
often vaak veel
very much veel

a lot /əˈlɑt/ /əˈlɒt/ n
a large amount veel
many things veel

a new broom sweeps clean proverb
new management will often make radical changes nieuwe bezems vegen schoon

a picture is worth a thousand words proverb
visualisation is better than verbal description een afbeelding zegt meer dan duizend woorden

a priori adv
derived by logic a priori

a stitch in time saves nine proverb
a timely effort can prevent larger problems werk op tijd maakt welbereid

a.m. adv
before noon 's morgens 's ochtends

a.o.b. phraseologicalUnit
abbreviation for "any other business" w.v.t.t.k.

aa /ˈɑ.ɑ/ /ˈɑː.ɑː/ n
a form of lava flow associated with Hawaiian-type volcanoes scherpe lava

aah interjection
expressing amazement or surprise och

aardvark /ˈɑɹd.vɑɹk/ /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ n
mammal aardvarken

aardwolf /ˈɑɹd.ˌwʊlf/ /ˈɑːdˌwʊlf/ n
the mammal species Proteles cristatus aardwolf maanhaarjakhals

ab initio /ˌæb ɪˈnɪʃ.i.oʊ/ adv
referring to the time from when a legal document comes into force ab initio vanaf het begin

ab intra /ˌæb ˈɪn.tɹə/ adv
insider- van binnenuit

aba /əˈbɑ/ /əˈbɑː/ n
loose-fitting sleeveless garment, made from aba or silk abaya

abac n
mathematics nomogram

abaca /ˌæb.əˈkɑ/ n
plant abaca manillahennep

aback /əˈbæk/ adv
backwards achterwaarts rugwaarts
in the rear achteraan
said of sails pressed backward bak met een kopwind

abacterial /ˌeɪ.bækˈtɪɹ.i.əl/ adj
not caused by bacteria, characterized by lack of bacteria abacterieel

abacterially adv
without the presence or use of bacteria abacterieel

abactinal /æˈbæk.tə.nl̩/ adj
pertaining to the surface or end opposite to the mouth in a radiate animal abactinaal

abactor /ˈæˌbæk.tɚ/ n
one who steals and drives away cattle or beasts by herds runderdief veedief

abaculus /əˈbæk.jə.ləs/ n
a small tile mozaïekelement

abacus /ˈæb.ə.kəs/ n
calculating frame telraam abacus
uppermost member of the capital of a column abacus
obsolete: tray of sand for calculating abacus

abaft /əˈbæft/ adv
(nautical) on the aft side achteruit naar achter

abaft /əˈbæft/ preposition
(nautical) behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of achterlijker dan

abalienate /æbˈeɪl.jəˌneɪt/ v
to transfer the title of abaliëneren

abalienation /ˌæbˌeɪl.jəˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
act of abalienating abaliënatie

abalone /æb.əˈloʊ.ni/ /æb.əˈləʊ.ni/ n
edible univalve mollusc abalone zeeoor

abandon /əˈbæn.dn̩/ /əˈbæn.dən/ n
a giving up to natural impulses ongedwongenheid

abandon /əˈbæn.dn̩/ /əˈbæn.dən/ v
to cast out, expel, reject afwijzen verbannen verwerpen
to give up control of, surrender opgeven prijsgeven
to leave behind or desert; to forsake verlaten achterlaten begeven in de steek laten verzaken
to no longer exercise a right, relinquish a claim to property afstand doen afzien terugnemen

abandonable adj
able to be abandoned opgeefbaar

abandoned /əˈbæn.dn̩d/ adj
free from constraint, uninhibited ongeremd
geology: no longer being acted upon by the geologic forces that formed it geologisch stabiel
no longer maintained, forsaken, deserted in de steek gelaten verlaten
wicked, self-abandoned, given to sin liederlijk schaamteloos verdorven

abandonee /əˈbæn.dəˌni/ n
cessionaris

abandonment /əˈbæn.dn̩.mn̩t/ n
act of abandoning achterlating in de steek laten verlating
careless freedom nonchalence ongedwongenheid uitbundigheid
maritime law: relinquishment of a property to underwriters abandonnement overlating
refusal to receive freight vrachtweigering
relinquishment of a right, claim or privilege afstand het afstand doen van het prijsgeven opgave overgave overlating
voluntary leaving of a person achterlating het in de steek laten het laten zitten van verlating veronachtzaming verwaarlozing

abandonware n
software which has been abandoned by its developer abandonware

abaptiston /ˌæ.bæpˈtɪs.tɑn/ /ˌæ.bæpˈtɪs.tɒn/ n
trepan with a conical shape kegelvormige schedelboor

abase /ə.ˈbeɪs/ v
to lower neerhalen strijken
to lower as in rank, so as to hurt feelings vernederen kleineren

abased /əˈbeɪst/ adj
humbled gekleineerd verlaagd vernederd

abasement /əˈbeɪs.mənt/ n
the act of abasing kleinering vernedering

abash /əˈbæʃ/ v
to make ashamed, to embarrass beschamen in verlegenheid brengen van zijn stuk brengen

abashed /əˈbæʃt/ adj
embarrassed beschaamd beteuterd in verlegenheid op zijn neus kijkend verlegen

abashment /əˈbæʃ.mənt/ n
the state of being abashed; confusion from shame moeilijk parket verlegenheid

abasia /ə.ˈbeɪ.ʒə/ n
incapacity to walk abasie

abasic /eɪˈbeɪ.sɪk/ adj
of, pertaining to or caused by abasia door abasie met abasie

abask adv
basking zich koesterend

abat-vent /ɑ.ˌbɑ.ˈvɑ̃/ n
chimney cap schoorsteenkap
louvres windscherm
sloping roof afdak

abat-voix /ɑ.ˌbɑv.ˈwɑ/ /ɑ.ˌbɑv.ˈwɑz/ n
klankbord

abatable /əˈbeɪt.ə.bəl/ adj
Capable of being abated vatbaar voor prijsverlaging

abatacept n
medicine abatacept

abate /əˈbeɪt/ v
to bar, to except uitsluiten
to be defeated verliezen
to bring down a person physically or mentally humiliëren neerslaan vernederen
to bring down or reduce to a lower state reduceren verlagen verlichten verminderen
to cut away uitkappen
to decrease or make less in strength afnemen bedaren luwen verminderen verzwakken
to deduct, to omit aftrekken overslaan verminderen weglaten

abatement /əˈbeɪt.mənt/ n
the act of abating or the state of being abated afslag inkrimping korting vermindering afname verzachting

abatis /ˈæb.əˌti/ /ˈæb.əˌtiː/ n
means of defense prikkeldraadversperring verhakking

abatjour /ˌɑˌbɑˈʒʊ.ɚ/ n
abat-jour lampenkap

abator /əˈbeɪt.ə/ n
kraker
iemand die een ongerief uit de weg ruimt

abattage n
anchoring verankering
slaughter slachten

abattoir /ˈæb.əˌtwɑɹ/ /ˈæb.əˌtwɑː(ɹ)/ n
a place likened to be a slaughterhouse slachtplaats
public slaughterhouse abattoir slachthuis slachterij

abaxial /ˌæˈbæk.si.əl/ adj
botany, zoology: of a side away from central line abaxiaal dorsaal

abaya /əˈbeɪ.jə/ n
coarse, often striped, felted fabric from the Middle East, woven from goat or camel hair aba

abbatial /əˈbeɪ.ʃl̩/ adj
belonging to an abbey abbatiaal

abbe /æ.ˈbeɪ/ n
abbot abt

abbess /ˈæb.ɪs/ n
female superior of a nunnery abdis

abbey /ˈæb.i/ n
church of a monastery abdijkerk abdij
monastery headed by an abbot abdij

abbot /ˈæb.ət/ n
superior or head of an abbey or monastery abt kloosteroverste

abbozzo /ə.ˈbɔt.ˌsoʊ/ n
rough drawing/model ruw model ruwe schets

abbreviate /ə.ˈbɹiː.vi.eɪt/ /əˈbɹi.vi.eɪt/ v
to make shorter afkorten inkorten verkorten
to reduce to lower terms versimpelen

abbreviated /əˈbɹi.viˌeɪ.tɪd/ /əˈbɹiːvieɪtɪd/ adj
shortened afgekort ingekort verkort

abbreviation /əˌbɹi.viˈeɪ.ʃn̩/ /əˌbɹiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
act or result of shortening or reducing afkorting verkorting
shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase afkorting

abbreviator /əˈbɹi.viˌeɪ.təɹ/ /əˈbɹiː.viˌeɪ.tə/ n
one who abbreviates afkorter

abbreviatory /əˈbɹi.vi.əˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
serving or tending to abbreviate; shortening; abridging afkortend verkortend

abbé /æˈbeɪ/ n
French clergy abbé

abdicable /ˈæb.də.kə.bəl/ adj
capable of being abdicated neerlegbaar

abdicate /ˈæb.dɪˌkeɪt/ v
disinherit onterven
reject afwijzen verstoten weigeren
surrender or relinquish afstand doen

abdication /ˌæb.dəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
the act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder abdicatie

abdomen /ˈæb.də.mən/ n
belly abdomen onderbuik

abdominal /æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/ /æbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/ adj
having abdominal fins buikvinnig
of or pertaining to the abdomen abdominaal buik-

abdominal cavity n
hollow portion of the torso, containing abdominal organs buikholte

abdominal ring /æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩ ɹɪŋ/ n
either of two openings in the abdominal muscle wall liesring

abdominoperineal /æbˈdɑm.ɪ.noʊˌpɛɹ.əˈni.l̩/ adj
relating to the abdomen and the perineum abdominoperineaal

abdominoplasty /æbˈdɑm.ɪ.noʊˌplæs.ti/ n
surgery abdominoplastie

abdominous /æbˈdɑm.ə.nəs/ /æbˈdɒm.ə.nəs/ adj
pot-bellied corpulent dikbuikig gezet

abduce /æb.ˈdus/ /əb.ˈdjuːs/ v
transitive, obsolete: to draw or conduct away; to withdraw; to draw to a different part abduceren afvoeren

abducens nerve /æbˈduˌsɛnz nɚv/ n
nerve afvoerende zenuw nervus abducens

abducent /æbˈdus.ənt/ adj
afvoerend

abduct /æbˈdʌkt/ v
to draw away from its ordinary position abduceren
to take away ontvoeren kidnappen

abductee /ˌæb.dʌkˈti/ /ˌæb.dʌkˈtiː/ n
abducted person ontvoerde persoon

abduction /æbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /əbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /ˈeɪ.ˈbiː.dʌk.ʃn̩/ n
law: wrongful carrying off of a human being ontvoering kidnapping schaking
leading away, carrying away afvoering
physiology: movement separating limb from axis abductie
logic: type of syllogism abductie

abductor /æbˈdʌk.tɚ/ n
kidnapper kidnapper ontvoerder
muscle abductor afvoerder

abeam /ə.ˈbim/ /ə.ˈbiːm/ adv
alongside dwarsscheeps

abecedary /ˌeɪ.bi.ˈsi.dɚ.i/ /ˌeɪ.biː.ˈsiː.də.ɹi/ n
the alphabet abc alfabet

abed /əˈbɛd/ adv
in bed, or on the bed bedlegerig te bed

abelian /əˈbi.li.ən/ adj
math: of a group abels commutatief

abelian group /əˈbi.li.ən ɡɹup/ n
group in which the group operation is commutative Abelse groep Abelse ring

abelmosk /ˈeɪ.bəlˌmɑsk/ n
evergreen shrub abelmos

abend /ˈæbɛnd/ n
abnormal end voortijdige beëindiging

abend /ˈæbɛnd/ v
to terminate abnormally voortijdig beëindigen

abenteric /æb.ɛnˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ adj
abenteraal

aberrance /ˈæ.bɛɹ.n̩s/ n
state of being aberrant; a wandering from the right way; deviation from truth, rectitude afdwaling afwijking

aberrant /əbˈɛɹ.n̩t/ /əˈbɛɹ.n̩t/ adj
aberrant afdwalend
deviating from the norm onconventioneel
deviating from the ordinary or natural type; exceptional; abnormal afwijkend atypisch uitzonderlijk
straying from the right way aberrant afwijkend

aberrant /əbˈɛɹ.n̩t/ /əˈbɛɹ.n̩t/ n
person wandering from the rest of the group rare snuiter vreemde apostel

aberration /ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
act of wandering or deviation; abnormality aberratie afwijking
astronomy: small periodical change of position of heavenly bodies aberratie
optics: convergence to different foci aberratie
medicine: deviation from normal range aberratie
minor or temporary mental disorder aberratie
zoology, botany: atypical development or structure aberratie afwijkend exemplaar

aberrational /ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən.l̩/ adj
characterized by aberration met aberratie

abessive /æˈbɛ.sɪv/ n
the abessive case abessief

abessive case n
case used to express the lack of something abessief

abet /əˈbɛt/ v
to assist or encourage in crime aanmoedigen aansporen aanzetten ophitsen
to support, uphold, or aid bijstaan meehelpen aan ondersteunen

abetment /əˈbɛt.mənt/ n
act of abetting a crime aanstoken ophitsing

abettor /əˈbɛtə/ /əˈbɛtɚ/ n
accomplice handlanger medeplichtige
inciter aanstichter ophitser opstoker

abeyance /əˈbeɪ.ənts/ n
expectancy; condition of being undetermined onbeheerdheid onbeslistheid onzekerheid
heraldry: expectancy of a title onbruik
suspension; temporary suppression opschorting uitstel

abhor /æbˈhɔɹ/ /əbˈhɔː(ɹ)/ v
to regard with horror or detestation verafschuwen gruwen van walgen van
to reject with disdain verwerpen

abhorrence /əbˈhɒɹ.n̩s/ /əbˈhɔɹ.n̩s/ n
extreme aversion afgrijzen afschuw afkeer
loathsome person or thing afgrijselijke zaak gruwel

abhorrent /æbˈhɔɹ.ənt/ /æbˈɔɹ.ənt/ adj
contrary or discordant onverenigbaar
detesting; showing abhorrence weerzinwekkend

abidance /əˈbaɪd.n̩s/ n
compliance nakomen van naleving

abide /əˈbaɪd/ v
to await afwachten
to dwell verblijven wonen
to endure doorstaan ondergaan uithouden verdragen
to tolerate toelaten tolereren verdragen

abide by v
to accept a decision or law and act in accordance with it; to conform to; to acquiesce zich neerleggen bij zich schikken naar
to remain faithful to something or someone; to stand to; to adhere trouw blijven aan zich houden aan

abiding /əˈbaɪ.dɪŋ/ adj
continue blijvend voortdurend

abiding-place /əˈbaɪ.dɪŋ pleɪs/ n
woonplaats

abietic acid /ˌæb.iˈɛd.ɪk ˈæ.sɪd/ n
a yellowish resin acid isolated from rosin and used in varnishes abiëtinezuur

abigail /ˈa.bɪ.ɡeɪl/ n
lady's waiting-maid kamermeisje

ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ n
a high level of capability or skill begaafdheid talent
a skill or competence bekwaamheid
quality or state of being able vaardigheid vermogen
suitability or receptiveness to be acted on geschiktheid

ability to pay n
measure of tax rate draagkracht

abiogenesis /ˌeɪbaɪəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ /ˌeɪˌbaioʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ n
origination of living organisms from lifeless matter abiogenese spontane generatie

abiogenetic /ˌeɪ.bai.oʊ.dʒɛˈnət.ɪk/ adj
pertaining to or originated by abiogenesis abiogenetisch

abiogenic /ˌeɪ.baɪ.oʊˈd͡ʒɛ.nɪk/ adj
not produced or derived by means of living organisms abiogeen

abiological /ˌeɪ.baɪ.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪ.kl̩/ adj
pertaining to inanimate things niet-biologisch

abiosis /eɪ.biˈoʊ.sɪs/ n
absence of life abiose

abiotic /ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/ adj
Nonliving abiotisch levenloos
Of inorganic matter ongeschikt voor leven

abiotically /ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑt.ɪk.li/ adv
in an abiotic manner in afwezigheid van leven

abiotrophy /ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɹə.fi/ n
premature degeneration abiotrofie

abirritant /æbˈɪɹ.ɪ.tn̩t/ adj
acting to diminish irritation antiprikkelend

abirritate /æbˈɪɹ.ɪˌteɪt/ v
to diminish the sensibility of verzachten

abject /æbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈæb.d͡ʒɛkt/ adj
Cast down; rejected; low-lying hulpeloos moedeloos
Sunk to a low condition; down in spirit or hope diepgezonken ellendig
showing resignation gelaten hulpeloos

abject /æbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈæb.d͡ʒɛkt/ n
A person in the lowest and most despicable condition infaam persoon verworpeling

abjection /æbˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃn̩/ n
a low or downcast condition moedeloosheid
the act of bringing down or humbling vernedering
the state of being rejected or cast out verworpenheid

abjectly /abˈd͡ʒɛkt.li/ /æbˈd͡ʒɛkt.li/ adv
with great shame, desperately; in an abject fashion op verachterlijke wijze opgemene wijze

abjuration /ˌæb.d͡ʒʊˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
a solemn recantation or renunciation on oath afzwering herroeping

abjuratory /æbˈd͡ʒʊɹ.əˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
involving abjuration herroepbaar

abjure /æbˈdʒʊɹ/ v
to renounce upon oath [[verzaken]] [[aan]] een [[eed]] afzweren
to renounce with solemnity afzweren verzaken herroepen

abjurer /æbˈd͡ʒʊɹ.ɚ/ n
one who abjures afzweerder herroeper verzaker

ablactation /ˌæb.lækˈteɪ.ʃn̩/ n
weaning ablactatie spenen

ablastemic /ˈeɪ.blæˌsti.mɪk/ adj
unable to form a blastema niet-kiemend

ablastin /əˈblæs.tən/ n
antibody efficient against some protozoans ablastine

ablation /əˈbleɪ.ʃn̩/ n
amputation ablatie
progressive removal of material ablatie afsmelting erosie

ablative absolute /ˈæb.lə.tɪv æb.soʊˈlut/ n
linguistic construction in Latin losse ablatief

ablative case n
grammatical case used to indicate movement away from something, removal, separation, source ablatief

ablator /æˈbleɪd.ɚ/ n
ablatief materiaal hitteschild

ablaut /ˈɑbˌlaʊt/ n
substitution of one root vowel for another ablaut klankwisseling klinkerwisseling

ablaze /əˈbleɪz/ adj
in a state of glowing excitement opgewonden vol gloed
on fire in lichterlaaie in vuur en vlam
radiant with bright light and color flonkerend stralend

able /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ adj
legally qualified aanmerking bevoegd competent gerechtigd in komen
permitted to bekwaam de hebben in staat mogelijkheid om
skillful bedreven competent handig kundig

able-bodied /ˈei.bl̩ˌbɑ.did/ adj
(Nautical) bevaren volslagen
having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust lichamelijk geschikt robust valide volwaardig

able-bodied seaman n
seaman who has been trained in certain skills volmatroos

able-minded adj
unimpaired mental capability goed bij zijn verstand verstandig

abled /ˈeɪ.bl̩d/ adj
valide

ablegate /ˈæ.bləˌɡeɪt/ n
representative of the pope in foreign countries ablegaat pauselijke gezant

abloom /əˈbluːm/ adv
(postpositive) in or into bloom; in a blooming state in bloei in volle bloei

abluent /ˈæb.lu.n̩t/ adj
washing away reinigend

abluent /ˈæb.lu.n̩t/ n
detergent reinigingsmiddel

ablush /əˈblʌʃ/ adj
blushing blozend

ablution /əˈblu.ʃn̩/ /əˈbluː.ʃn̩/ n
Roman Catholic Church: a small quantity of wine and water ablutie
the act of washing or cleansing ablutie rituele wassing

abnegate /ˈæb.nɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
to deny oneself something ontzeggen
to reject, to deny afzweren ontzeggen verwerpen verzaken

abnegation /ˈæb.nɪˈɡɘɪ.ʃn̩/ n
denial; renunciation verloochening afwijzing verwerping

abnegator /ˈæb.nɪˌɡeɪ.tɚ/ n
verloochenaar verwerper

abneural adj
abneuraal

abnormal /ˈæbˌnɔɹ.ml̩/ adj
not conforming to rule or system abnormaal
of or pertaining to behaviour that deviates from norms abnormaal afwijkend

abnormal psychology n
academic study psychopathologie

abnormality /ˌæbˌnɔɹˈmæl.ət.i/ n
something abnormal abnormaliteit afwijking misvorming
state of being abnormal abnormaliteit

abnormalize /æbˈnɔɹ.məl.aɪz/ v
to make abnormal abnormaal maken

abnormally /æbˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ adv
In an abnormal manner abnormaal

abnormity /æbˈnɔɹ.mɪ.ti/ n
departure from the ordinary type abnormaliteit

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ adv
nautical langszij
on board aan boord

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ preposition
on board of aan boord

abode /əˈboʊd/ /əˈbəʊd/ n
obsolete: act of waiting wachten
slightly dated: residence onderkomen verblijf woonstee
stay or continuance in a place; sojourn verblijf woonstee

aboil /əˈbɔɪl/ adj
boiling aan de kook kokend
excited in alle staten opgewonden over zijn toeren

abolish /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ/ /əˈbɒlɪʃ/ v
to destroy buiten werking stellen vernietigen
to end a law, system, institution, custom or practice afschaffen opheffen

abolishable /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ.ə.bl̩/ adj
capable of being abolished afschafbaar ophefbaar

abolisher /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ.ɚ/ n
one who abolishes afschaffer

abolishment /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ.mənt/ n
The act of abolishing afschaffing opheffing

abolition /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.n̩/ n
abolition of slavery and the slave trade abolitie
act of abolishing afschaffing opheffing

abolitionism /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.əˌnɪz.m̩/ n
opinion in favor of the abolition of something abolitionisme

abolitionist /ˌæ.bə.ˈlɪʃ.n̩.ɪst/ n
person who favors the abolition abolitionist

abomasum /ˌæb.oʊˈmeɪ.səm/ n
fourth or digestive stomach of a ruminant lebmaag leb

abominable /ɘˈbɔm.ɘ.nɘ.bɯ/ /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩/ adj
hateful; detestable; loathsome abominabel afschuwelijk verfoeilijk afstotelijk verschrikkelijk
very bad or inferior onaangenaam walgelijk

abominable snowman /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩ ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ n
humanoid or apelike animal said to exist in the Himalayas yeti verschrikkelijke sneeuwman

abominably /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bli/ adv
in an abominable manner op afschuwelijke wijze

abominate /ə.ˈbɒm.ə.ˌnəɪt/ /əˈbɒm.əˌnəɪt/ v
to dislike strongly gruwelen van walgen van
to feel disgust towards, to hate in the highest degree verafschuwen verachten

abomination /əˌbɑm.əˈneɪ.ʃn̩/ n
an abominable act gruwel
something abominable abominatie gruwel
the feeling of extreme disgust afgrijzen afschuw gruwel walging abominatie

abominator /əˈbɑm.əˌneɪ.tɚ/ n
one who abominates verachter verfoeier

aboral /æbˈɔɹ.l̩/ /æbˈɔːɹ.l̩/ adj
situated away from the mouth aboraal

aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ adj
living in a land before colonization autochtoon
original; indigenous inheems inheemse

aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ n
animal or plant native to a region inheems

aborning /əˈbɔɹ.nɪŋ/ adv
coming in existence in het kraambed in wording

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ n
event to abort a computer process voortijdige beëindiging

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ v
aeronautics: to terminate a mission involving a missile or rocket afbreken voortijdig beëindigen
biology: to become checked in normal development onvolgroeid blijven
computing: to terminate a process prior to completion aborteren afbreken annuleren stoppen
to stop or fail at something in the preliminary stages doen stoppen in een vroegtijdig stadium voortijdig afbreken

aborted adj
brought forth prematurely geaborteerd voortijdig geboren
rendered abortive or sterile rudimentair

aborticide /əˈbɔɹ.tɪˌsaɪd/ n
abortifacient abortivum
feticide vruchtafdrijving

abortifacient /əˌbɔɹ.təˈfeɪ.ʃn̩t/ adj
producing miscarriage abortief vruchtafdrijvend

abortifacient /əˌbɔɹ.təˈfeɪ.ʃn̩t/ n
agent that causes premature delivery abortivum vruchtafdrijvend middel

abortion /əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/ n
act of inducing abortion abortus abortie
biology: arrest of development of an organ onderbroken ontwikkeling
immature product of an untimely birth miskraam
induced abortion vruchtafdrijving abortus afdrijving zwangerschapsonderbreking
miscarriage abortus miskraam
something ugly miskraam misbaksel miskleun wangedrocht
the act of aborting a project, etc voortijdige beëindiging abortus

abortion pill n
drug used to terminate pregnancy in early stage abortuspil

abortionist /əˈbɔɹ.ʃə.nɪst/ n
one who favors abortion being legal voorstander van abortus
one who performs a legal abortion aborteur aborteuse
one who performs an illegal (backstreet) abortion engeltjesmaakster engeltjesmaker

abortive /əˈbɔɹ.tɪv/ /əˈbɔː.tɪv/ adj
causing abortion afdrijvend
coming to naught; fruitless tevergeefs vruchteloos
imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary; sterile rudimentair
medicine: cutting short gestopt

abortiveness /əˈbɔɹ.tɪv.nəs/ n
quality of being abortive abortief karakter

abortus fever /əˈbɔɹ.təs ˈfiv.ɚ/ n
brucellosis abortuskoorts

abound /əˈbaʊnd/ v
to be copiously supplied wemelen krioelen
to be full to overflowing overvloedig voortbrengen zeer productief zijn
to be highly productive abortuskoorts
to be plentiful [[overvloedig]] [[aanwezig]] [[zijn]] in grote aantallen voorkomen wemelen

abound in v
to possess in abundance krioelen zeer rijk zijn

abounding adj
ample, plenteous, plenty gevaarlijk gezwollen overvloedig uiterst rijk zeer productief

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ adv
here and there rond-
in circuit rond
on all sides rond
in succession; one after another afwisselend beurtelings
nautical: to the opposite tack overstag
near; in the vicinity dichtbij nabij
nearly, approximately ongeveer bijna vrijwel
on the verge of; intending to voornemens
preparing; planning voornemens
to a reversed order, or opposite direction in tegenovergestelde richting om-

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ preposition
concerned with, engaged in over aangaande betreffende
concerning over in verband met
in the immediate neighborhood of bij in de buurt omheen
near, approximately, regarding time, size or quantity ongeveer omstreeks omtrent
on every side of eromheen om rond rondom
on one's person; nearby the person bij in de buurt van
on the point or verge of op het punt staan
over or upon different parts of rond

about sledge n
largest hammer smidshamer voorhamer

about time adv
close to the right time haast zover ongeveer tijd
far past the desired time eindelijk

about to phraseologicalUnit
indicating imminence [[op het punt staan]] ([[om]]) [[te]]

about turn /əˈbaʊt tɚn/ n
about face rechtsomkeert
change of opinion koersverandering ommezwaai

about-face /əˈbaʊtˌfeɪs/ n
military: abrupt turn to face the opposite direction rechtsomkeert
reversal of direction or attitude koerswijziging ommezwaai

about-face /əˈbaʊtˌfeɪs/ v
to change opinion or attitude een totale ommekeer uitvoeren het roer omgooien zijn standpunt totaal wijzigen
to turn 180 degrees rechtsomkeert maken

above /əˈbʌv/ adj
being located higher on the same page or on a preceding page bovenstaand bovenvermeld eerder genoemd
heavenly hemels in de lucht

above /əˈbʌv/ adv
in a higher place boven hierboven

above /əˈbʌv/ preposition
farther north ten noorden van
higher in rank een trapje hoger met een hogere rang
in addition to bovendien daarenboven
in or to a higher place boven hoger dan
more meer dan over
superior to, surpassing meer dan over
over, on top of bovenop

above all
of prime importance vooral voornamelijk bovenal

above average
Better than average bovengemiddeld

above board
honestly eerlijk loyaal
openly met de handen op tafel niets onderhands openlijk rechtuit

above one's paygrade
not suitable for one's rank boven zijn niveau

above stairs /əˈbʌv stɝs/
on upper floor op de verdieping hoger

above the curve
zich onderscheidend van de rest

above the law
exempt from the laws that apply to everyone else boven de wet

above-board /əˈbʌvˌbɔɹd/ adj
straightforward, transparent op eerlijke wijze openlijk

above-cited /əˈbʌvˌsaɪt.əd/ adj
cited before bovengenoemd bovenvermeld

above-mentioned /əˈbʌvˌmɛnʃn̩d/ adj
mentioned or named before; aforesaid bovenvermeld

abovedeck adj
on deck bovendeks

aboveground /əˈbʌvˌɡɹaʊnd/ adj
existing, produced, or published by or within the establishment in klaarlichte dag openlijk
figuratively: not dead and buried; alive nog in leven nog niet dood en begraven
on or above the surface of the ground aan de oppervlakte bovengronds

abovesaid adj
mentioned before bovenvermeld

abovestated adj
stated earlier bovenvermeld

abox /əˈbɑks/ adv
braced aback vanachter aangespannen

abracadabra /ˌabɹəkəˈdabɹə/ /ˌæ.bɹə.kəˈdæ.bɹə/ n
mumbo-jumbo onzin wartaal
use of term abracadabra abracadabra

abradant /əˈbɹeɪd.n̩t/ adj
abrasive wegschurend

abradant /əˈbɹeɪd.n̩t/ n
material for grinding schuurmiddel

abrade /əˈbɹeɪd/ v
(transitive) to rub or wear off; to waste or wear away by friction afschuren schuren uitschuren
to wear down afmatten uitputten

abrader /əˈbɹeɪ.dɚ/ n
tool or machine for abrading schuurmachine schuurwerktuig

abrasion /əˈbɹeɪ.ʒn̩/ n
act of abrading afschuring
medicine: superficial wound schaafwond
substance rubbed off abrasie brandingserosie

abrasion platform n
sloping or nearly flat bedrock surface extending out from the foot of a marine cliff under shallow water of a breaker (wave) zone abrasieplat abrasievlak

abrasive /əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/ adj
producing abrasion; rough schurend schuurmiddel
rough and coarse in manner or disposition irritant irriterend ruw

abrasive /əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/ n
substance used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing schuurmiddel slijpmiddel

abrasive disc n
rotating disc of abrasive material slijpschijf

abrasive paper n
abrasive material schuurpapier

abreact /ˌæb.ɹiˈækt/ v
eliminate previously repressed emotions afreageren

abreaction /ˌæb.ɹiˈæk.ʃn̩/ n
psychoanalysis afreagering emotionele ontlading

abreast /əˈbɹɛst/ adv
informed bekend goed ingelicht met zijn tijd mee op de hoogte welingelicht
side by side naast elkaar zij aan zij
up to a certain level or line gelijke tred houdend

abrenunciation /ˌæb.ɹi.nʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
absolute renunciation; repudiation herroeping verzaking

abridge /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
to deprive beknotten
to make shorter bekorten inkorten beperken verkorten
to shorten or contract by using fewer words inkorten verkorten

abridged /əˈbɹɪdʒd/ adj
cut or shortened, especially of a literary work beknopt verkort

abridger /əˈbɹɪ.d͡ʒɚ/ n
one who abridges inkorter samenvatter

abridgment /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ.mn̩t/ n
act of abridging bekorting verkorting
shortened version excerpt uittreksel
state of being abridged ingekorte versie

abrim /əˈbɹɪm/ adj
brimming afgeladen bomvol boordevol overlopend stampvol

abristle /əˈbɹɪ.sl̩/ adj
bristling overeind rechtop

abroach /əˈbɹoʊt͡ʃ/ adj
astir verspreidensklaar
tapped aangestoken

abroad /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ adv
astray de kluts kwijt verward
at large; widely; broadly; over a wide space ver van elkaar wijd uiteen
in foreign countries buitenland
played elsewhere op verplaatsing uit-
without a certain confine; outside the house buitenshuis in het rond naar alle kanten

abroad /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ n
countries or lands abroad buitenland

abroad /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ preposition
throughout alover over de ganse lijn

abrogable /ˈæb.ɹə.ɡə.bl̩/ adj
capable of being abrogated afschafbaar intrekbaar ophefbaar

abrogate /ˈæ.bɹə.ɡət/ /ˈæb.ɹoʊˌɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.ɹəʊ.ɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.ɹəˌɡət/ v
to annul by an authoritative act afschaffen abrogeren opheffen
to put an end to tenietdoen

abrogation /ˌæb.ɹəˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
act of abrogating afschaffing intrekking ongeldigverklaring opheffing

abrogator /ˈæb.ɹəˌɡeɪ.tɚ/ n
one who abrogates afschaffer opheffer

abrupt /ə.bɹʌpt/ adj
botany: truncated afgeknot
curt in manner bruusk kortaf
extremely steep steil
having sudden transitions from one state to next hortend onsamenhangend
without notice abrupt bruusk plots

abrupt /ə.bɹʌpt/ n
abyss kloof

abrupt /ə.bɹʌpt/ v
to tear off or asunder afbreken scheiden

abruptly /əˈbɹʌp.li/ adv
in an abrupt manner abrupt bruusk
precipitously plots plotseling

abruptly-pinnate adj
with a pair of leaflets at the apex even geveerd

abruptness /əˈbɹʌp.nəs/ n
state of being abrupt abruptheid onverwachtheid plotselinge
suddenness bruuskheid kortgebondenheid

abs /æbz/ n
abdominal muscles buikspieren
absolute function abs

abscess /ˈæbˌsɛs/ n
cavity filled with pus abces etterbuil ettergezwel

abscess /ˈæbˌsɛs/ v
to form an abscess een abces vormen

abscessed adj
of an abscess met een abces

abscind /əbˈsɪnd/ v
to cut off afsnijden couperen doorsnijden

abscise /æbˈsaɪz/ /əbˈsaɪz/ v
botany: shed off afvallen
cut off afsnijden door abscissie

abscisic acid /ˌæb.ˈsɪz.ɪk ˈæ.sɪd/ n
plant hormone that inhibits seed germination abscisinezuur

abscissa /æbˈsɪs.ə/ n
first of two coordinates abscis

abscission /æbˈsɪ.ʃn̩/ n
abrupt stop of speech afbreken
act of cutting off afsnijden
natural separation of a part of a plant abscissie

abscond /æbˈskɑnd/ /əbˈskɒnd/ v
to depart secretly vertrekken zich stilletjes uit de voeten maken zijn biezen pakken
to hide (something) wegrennen
to withdraw from zich terugtrekken

absconder /æbˈskɑn.dɚ/ /æbˈskɒn.dɚ/ n
one who absconds drosser

abseil /ˈæb.seɪl/ /ˈɑpˌzaɪl/ v
to descend a vertical drop using a rope abseilen

absence /ˈæb.sn̩s/ /ˈæbsɑns/ n
inattention to things present verstrooidheid
lack; deficiency; non-existence afwezigheid gemis tekort ontbreken
state of being away afwezigheid verstek

absence makes the heart grow fonder proverb
when someone or something is faraway, you realise how much you love or miss them or it afwezigheid versterkt de liefde

absence of mind n
inattention afwezigheid verstrooidheid

absence seizure /ˈæb.sn̩s ˈsi.ʒɚ/ n
term for a petit mal epileptic seizure petit mal

absent /ˈæb.sn̩t/ adj
being away from a place absent afwezig weg
inattentive afwezig dromerig elders met zijn gedachten verstrooid
not existing afwezig niet meer voorhanden ontbrekend tekort

absent /ˈæb.sn̩t/ preposition
without behalve in afwezigheid van uitgezonderd zonder

absent /ˈæb.sn̩t/ v
afwezig vertrekken verwijderen zijn
to withhold from being present niet opdagen wegblijven van zich absenteren

absent-minded /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd/ adj
absent in mind afwezig elders met zijn gedachten er niet bij verstrooid

absent-minded professor n
fictional character verstrooide professor
person verstrooide professor

absent-mindedness /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/ n
state or quality of being preoccupied verstrooidheid

absentation /ˌæb.sənˈteɪ.ʃn̩/ n
act of absenting oneself aanwezigheidsverzuim

absentee /ˌæb.sn̩ˈti/ n
person who is absent afwezige

absentee ballot n
postal ballot schriftelijke stem stemper brief

absentee voting n
postal voting stemming per brief

absenteeism /æb.sənˈtiːˌɪz.m̩/ /ˌæb.sənˈtiˌɪz.m̩/ n
state of being absent (arbeids)[[verzuim]] (school)[[verzuim]] absenteïsme

absinthe /ˈæb.sɪnθ/ n
Artemisia absinthium absintalsem alsem
liquor absint

absinthe green /ˈæb.sɪnθ ɡɹin/ n
type of green absintgroen

absinthin /ˈæbˌsɪn.θɪn/ n
principal compound found in wormwood absintine

absolute /ˈæb.səˌlut/ /ˈæb.səˌluːt/ adj
capable of being thought or conceived by itself alone absoluut
grammar: not immediately dependent on the other parts of the sentence in government absoluut
loosed from any other being or comparison absoluut
loosed from any conditions or limitations absoluut
chemistry: pure; unmixed absoluut onvermengd onversneden puur rein
complete in itself, fixed volkomen
rare: authoritative; peremptory absoluut autoritair
rare: positive; clear absoluut onbetwistbaar
viewed apart from modifying influences or without comparison with other objects absoluut volstrekt

absolute /ˈæb.səˌlut/ /ˈæb.səˌluːt/ n
that which is independent of context-dependent interpretation absolute

absolute address n
identification of a fixed location absoluut adres

absolute advantage n
economics: capability absoluut voordeel

absolute altitude /ˈæb.səˌlut/ n
vertical distance absolute hoogte

absolute complement n
Ac for a given set A absoluut complement

absolute humidity /ˈæb.səˌlut hjuˈmɪd.ɪ.ti/ n
mass of water vapour in a given volume of air absolute vochtigheid

absolute magnitude /ˈæb.səˌlut/ n
intrinsic luminosity of a celestial body absolute grootte absolute helderheid

absolute majority /ˈæb.səˌlut məˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
A number of votes totalling over 50 per cent absolute meerderheid volstrekte meerderheid

absolute monarchy n
rule absolute monarchie
state absolute monarchie

absolute music /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈmju.sɪk/ n
music which depends solely on its rhythmic, melodic and contrapuntal structure abstracte muziek

absolute pitch /ˈæb.səˌlut pɪt͡ʃ/ n
pitch established by its rate of vibration absolute toonhoogte

absolute space /ˈæb.səˌlut speɪs/ n
physics absolute ruimte

absolute space-time n
Newtonian concept of an unchangeable reference system of time and spatial coordinates absolute ruimte-tijd

absolute temperature /ˈæb.səˌlut / n
thermodynamic temperature absolute temperatuur

absolute time /ˈæb.səˌlut taɪm/ n
unchangeable time absolute tijd

absolute value /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈvæl.ju/ n
modulus of a complex number modulus
numerical value of a real number absolute waarde

absolute zero /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ n
coldest possible temperature absoluut nulpunt

absolutely /æb.səˈluːt.li/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ adv
in a manner that does not take an object geheel op zichzelf staand
in an absolute manner absoluut
independently; viewed without relation to other things or factors absoluut onafhankelijk

absolutely /æb.səˈluːt.li/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ interjection
yes; certainly absoluut zeker beslist echt ontegenzeglijk werkelijk

absoluteness /ˈab.sə.luːt.nəs/ /ˈæb.səˌlut.nəs/ n
the fact free from any conditions or other beings absoluutheid onbeperktheid volstrektheid

absolution /æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩/ /ˌæb.səˈl(j)u.ʃn̩/ n
absolving from ecclesiastical penalties absolutie dispensatie
absolving or setting free from guilt, sin or penalty; forgiveness of an offense absolutie vergiffenis
acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent vrijspraak
exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins of the truly penitent are forgiven absolutie

absolutism /ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.səˌluˌtɪz.m̩/ n
belief in a metaphysical absolute absolutisme
political science: absolute or arbritary government; despotism absolutisme alleenheerschappij
theology: doctrine of preordination; doctrine of absolute decrees predestinatieleer

absolutist /ˈæb.səˌlu.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌluː.tɪst/ n
one who favors autocratic government absolutist

absolutistic /ˈæb.səˌluˌtɪs.tɪk/ adj
pertaining to absolutism absolutistisch

absolutive adj
grammatical case absolutief

absolutive case n
case used to indicate the patient or experiencer of a verb’s action absolutief

absolutize /ˈæb.səˌlu.taɪz/ /ˈæb.səˌluː.taɪz/ v
to make absolute absoluuut maken

absolutory /æbˈsɑl.jəˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
serving to absolve absolutie gevend vrijspraak verlenend

absolvable /æbˈzɑlv.ə.bl̩/ adj
that may be absolved vergevensvatbaar

absolve /æbˈzɑlv/ /əbˈzɒlv/ v
law: to pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for kwijtschelden niet-schuldig verklaren
obsolete: to finish, accomplish afwerken beëindigen
obsolete: to resolve or explain uitleggen
theology: to pronounce free or give absolution from sin absolveren vergeven
to pass a course or test; to gain credit for a class; to qualify academically slagen
to pronounce free or give absolution vrijspreken vergeven
to set free kwijtschelden ontheffen ontslaan van een verplichting vergeven

absolver /æbˈzɑl.vɚ/ n
one who absolves vergiffenis schenker

absorb /æbˈsɔɹb/ /əbˈzɔːb/ v
finance: to assume or pay for in last nemen overnemen
physics: to take up by chemical or physical action absorberen in zich opnemen intrekken
to consume completely consumeren opgebruiken
to endure ondergaan
to include so that it no longer has separate existence absorberen
to learn absorberen laten doordringen verteren
to occupy fully in beslag nemen bezighouden verdiepen
to suck up or drink in absorberen opzuigen

absorbability /əbˌsɔɹb.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
being absorbable absorbeerbaarheid opzuigbaarheid

absorbable /əbˈsɔɹb.ə.bl̩/ adj
capable of being absorbed aanleerbaar absorbeerbaar

absorbance /əbˈsɔɹ.bn̩s/ n
logarithmic measure absorbantie optische dichtheid

absorbate /æb.sɔɹ.bət/ n
absorbed substance geabsorbeerde stof

absorbed /æbˈsɔɹbd/ adj
fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed inbeslaggenomen
taken by through the pores of a surface geabsorbeerd
taken in by a body without reflection geabsorbeerd opgenomen

absorbed dose /æbˈsɔɹbd doʊs/ n
amount of energy imparted by nuclear radiation geabsorbeerde dosis

absorbency /æb.sɔɹ.bn̩.si/ n
quality of being absorbent absorptie absorptievermogen

absorbent /æbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/ adj
absorbing absorberend opzuigend wateropnemend

absorbent /æbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/ n
anything which absorbs absorbens

absorber /əbˈsɔɹ.bɚ/ n
absorber of neutrons neutronenvanger
one who, or that which, absorbs absorptiemiddel

absorbing /æbˈzɔɹ.bɪŋ/ /əbˈzɔː.bɪŋ/ adj
engrossing boeiend grijpend meeslepend

absorptance /æbˈsɔɹp.tn̩s/ /əbˈzɔːp.tn̩s/ n
absorbed radiation absorptiefactor absorptieverhouding

absorptiometer /æbˌsɔɹp.ʃiˈɑm.ə.dɚ/ /əbˌzɔːp.ʃɪˈɒ.mɪ.ɚ/ n
instrument that computes absorption rate absorptiemeter

absorptiometry n
analysis using absorptiometer absorptiemetrie

absorption /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈzɔːp.ʃn̩/ n
act or process of absorbing or sucking in anything absorptie opzuiging
act or process of being absorbed and made to disappear absorptie incorporatie
chemistry, physics: imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action absorptie endosmose
entire occupation of the mind het opgaan in het verdiept zijn in mentale concentratie
physiology: process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed absorptie incorporatie opname

absorption band /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ bænd/ n
absorbed wavelength absorptieband

absorption coefficient /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˌkoʊ.əˈfɪʃ.n̩t/ n
measure of absorption absorptiecoëfficiënt

absorption line /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ laɪn/ n
a spectral line that corresponds to the absorption of electromagnetic radiation at a specific wavelength absorptielijn absorptiestreep

absorption spectrum /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩ ˈspɜk.tɹəm/ n
pattern absorptiespectrum

absorptive /æbˈsɔɹp.tɪv/ adj
having capacity to imbibe absorberend

absorptivity /æbˌsɔɹpˈtɪvə.ti/ n
the quality of being absorptive absorptievermogen

absquatulate /æb.ˈskwɑtʃ.ʊ.leɪt/ v
to leave quickly or in a hurry; to take oneself off; to decamp; to depart 'm smeren er vanonder muizen er vanonder trekken wegwezen zijn biezen pakken

abstain /əbˈsteɪn/ v
hinder, withhold verhinderen
refrain from abstineren zich onthouden
refrain from voting zich onthouden

abstainer /æbˈsteɪ.nɚ/ n
one who abstains onthouder

abstemious /æbˈsti.mi.əs/ /æbˈstiː.mɪ.əs/ adj
marked by, or spent in, abstinence abstinent
refraining from freely consuming food or strong drink frugaal karig matig
sparingly used; used with temperance or moderation sober

abstemiousness /æbˈsti.mi.əs.nəs/ n
austerity gematigheid onthouding

abstention /æbˈstɛn.ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩/ n
the act of abstaining onthouding abstinentie

abstentionism /æbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/ /əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪz.m̩/ n
policy of abstaining from political participation abstentionisme

abstentionist /æbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪst/ /əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩.ɪst/ n
advocate of not getting involved politically onthouder

abstentious /æbˈstɛn.ʃəs/ adj
abstemious (zich) onthoudend

abstergent /æbˈstɝ.d͡ʒn̩t/ /əbˈstɝː(ɹ)ˑd͡ʒn̩t/ n
a substance used in cleansing reinigingsmiddel zuiveringsmiddel

abstersion /æbˈstɜː.ʒn̩/ /æbˈstɝ.ʒn̩/ n
the act of cleaning reiniging zuivering

abstersive /æbˈstɝ.sɪv/ /əbˈstɝː(ɹ).sɪv/ adj
cleansing, purging reinigend zuiverend

abstinence /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/ n
delay of spending uitstel van betaling
specifically, abstinence from alcohol abstinentie alcoholonthouding geheelonthouding
specifically, abstinence from sexual intercourse onthouding abstinentie
the act or practice of abstaining onthouding
the practice of self-denial onthouding

abstinent /ˈæb.stə.nn̩t/ /ˈæb.stɪ.nn̩t/ adj
refraining from indulgence bescheiden matig sober zich onthoudend

abstinent /ˈæb.stə.nn̩t/ /ˈæb.stɪ.nn̩t/ n
one who abstains abstinent onthouder

abstract /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ adj
absent in mind afwezig verstrooid
apart from practice or reality; not concrete abstract theoretisch
art: free from representational qualities abstract
difficult to understand abstract algemeen vaag
extracted onttrokken
general as opposed to particular algemeen
separate afgezonderd gescheiden

abstract /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ n
an abridgement or summary samenvatting [[kort resumé
an abstract work of art [[abstract]] [[kunstwerk]]
an abstraction [[abstract [[abstract]] [[begrip]] abstractie
an extract of a vegetable substance uittreksel
something that concentrates in itself the qualities of something else essentie
that which is abstract [[abstract]] [[begrip]] [[abstract]] [[iets]]

abstract /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ v
to abridge, epitomize, or summarize samenvatten
to consider abstractly abstraheren
to perform the process of abstraction abstraheren
to create an artistic abstraction of abstraheren
to draw off afleiden
to extract by means of distillation onttrekken
to remove; to take away; to withdraw terugtrekken
to separate; to disengage afzonderen abstraheren
to steal ontvreemden
to withdraw oneself zich terugtrekken

abstract algebra /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒə.bɹə/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/ n
math [[abstract

abstract art /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɑɹt/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt ɑː(ɹ)t/ n
art that does not depict objects in the natural world [[abstract]]e [[kunst]] [[non-figuratief

abstract noun /ˈæbˌstɹækt naʊn/ n
noun that denotes an abstract concept abstract substantief abstractum

abstracted /əb.ˈstɹæk.tɪd/ adj
inattentive to surrounding objects verstrooid
separated or disconnected absent afwezig in gedachten verdiept

abstractedly /æbˈstɹæk.tɪd.li/ /əbˈstɹæk.tɪd.li/ adv
in an abstracted manner in abstracto in theorie

abstractedness /æbˈstɹæk.tɪd.nəs/ /əbˈstɹæk.tɪd.nəs/ n
state of being abstracted verstrooidheid

abstraction /æbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/ n
act of abstracting abstractie
idea of a visionary nature [[vaag [[visionair]] [[begrip]]
purloining ontvreemding toeëigening

abstractionism /æbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩ˌɪz.m̩/ n
(Philos.) principles of abstractions abstractionisme
abstract art [[abstract]]e [[kunst]]

abstractionist /æbˈstɹæk.ʃən.əst/ adj
Related to abstract art abstractionistisch

abstractionist /æbˈstɹæk.ʃən.əst/ n
an idealist abstractionist
someone who paints or creates abstract art [[abstract]] [[kunstenaar]]

abstractive /æbˈstɹæk.tɪv/ /əbˈstɹæk.tɪv/ adj
derived by abstraction abstract afgetrokken
having an abstracting nature or tendency abstraherend aftrekbaar

abstractness /æbˈstɹæk.nəs/ n
the quality of being abstract abstractheid het abstracte

abstruse /æbˈstɹus/ /əbˈstɹuːs/ adj
concealed verborgen versluierd
difficult to comprehend onbevattelijk ondoorgrondelijk

abstruseness /æbˈstɹus.nəs/ /əbˈstɹuːs.nəs/ n
the property of being abstruse traag van begrip

absurd /æbˈsɝd/ /æbˈzɝd/ /əbˈsɜːd/ adj
contrary to reason or propriety absurd

absurd /æbˈsɝd/ /æbˈzɝd/ /əbˈsɜːd/ n
obsolete: an absurdity absurd

abugida /ɑːbuˈɡiːdə/ n
writing system abugida

abulia /əˈb(j)uː.lɪə/ /əˈbu.li.ə/ n
absence of will-power or decisiveness willoosheid

abundance /əˈbʌn.dn̩s/ n
ample sufficiency overvloed

abundant /əˈbʌn.dn̩t/ adj
fully sufficient; plentiful overvloedig abondant rijkelijk voorhanden

abundantly /əˈbʌn.dn̩t.li/ adv
in an abundant manner overvloedig

abuse /əˈbjus/ /əˈbjuːs/ n
corrupt practice misbruik
sexual violation or assault misbruik
improper usage misbruik
insulting speech beschimpingen
physical maltreatment mishandeling misbruik

abuse /əˈbjus/ /əˈbjuːs/ v
to hurt mishandelen
to insult beschimpen uitschelden
to rape misbruiken onteren verkrachten

abuser /əˈbju.zɚ/ /əˈbjuː.zɚ/ n
one who abuses misbruiker misbruikster

abusive /əˈbju.sɪv/ /əˈbjuː.sɪv/ adj
grof ruw

abut /əˈbʌt/ v
to border on grenzen

abutment /əˈbʌt.mn̩t/ n
architecture: support for an arch or vault steunbeer

abyss /əˈbɪs/ n
bottomless or unfathomed depth afgrond ravijn
hell, bottomless pit afgrond
moral depravity, vast intellectual or moral depth afgrond kloof

academian /ˌæk.əˈdi.mi.n̩/ /ˌæk.əˈdiː.mi.n̩/ n
member of an academy academicus

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ adj
belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning academisch universitair
belonging to the school or philosophy of Plato academisch
scholarly; literary or classical, in distinction from scientific academisch

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ n
Platonist academicus
senior member of an academy, college, or university universitair

academician /əˌka.dəˈmɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌæ.kə.dəˈmɪ.ʃn̩/ n
collegian academicus
member of an academy academielid

academy /əˈkæd.ə.mi/ n
college or university academie college universiteit
learned society academie
specialized school academie
place of training, school academie
seminary academie

acalculia /ˌeɪ.kælˈkjuː.li.ə/ /ˌeɪ.kælˈkjuː.lɪ.ə/ n
condition of lacking basic mathematical skills acalculie

accede /æk.ˈsid/ /əkˈsiːd/ v
obsolete: to approach naderen
to agree to a proposal or view aanvaarden inwilligen toestemmen
to enter upon an office or dignity aanvaarden bestijgen
to join a group toetreden

accelerate /ək.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ v
to become faster versnellen
to cause to move faster versnellen
to quicken natural or ordinary progression or process versnellen
to hasten bespoedigen haasten

acceleration /ək.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
act or state versnelling acceleratie
(physics) versnelling acceleratie
amount versnelling acceleratie

accelerator /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ n
a device for causing acceleration versneller
a substance which speeds up chemical reactions katalysator
accelerator pedal gaspedaal

accelerometer /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹɑm.ə.tɚ/ n
instrument for measuring acceleration versnellingsmeter

accent /ˈæk.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ n
distinctive pronunciation associated with a region, social group, etc. accent tongval uitspraak
math: mark to distinguish magnitudes of similar kind accent accentteken
mark to denote feet or inches accent accentteken
music: recurring stress on a tone accent
prosody: stress on syllables of a verse accent
music: expressive emphasis of a passage accent
music: rhythmical accent accent
music: special emphasis on a tone accent
orthography: mark to indicate accent accent klemtoon
stronger articulation accent klemtoon

accent /ˈæk.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ v
to emphasize accentueren beklemtonen

accentuate /əkˈsen.tʃu.eɪt/ v
to bring out distinctly beklemtonen benadrukken
to mark with a written accent beklemtonen
to pronounce with an accent accentueren beklemtonen

accept /əkˈsɛpt/ v
to agree to aanvaarden accepteren
to receive with consent aanvaarden accepteren
to endure patiently aanvaarden ondergaan
to receive officially ontvangen aannemen

acceptable /æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ adj
capable, worthy or sure of being accepted aanvaardbaar acceptabel

access /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ n
act of approaching or entering benadering
admission to sexual intercourse instemming
increase by addition aanwinst toevoeging
onset, attack or fit of disease aanval toeval
outburst of an emotion aanval uitval
right or ability of approaching or entering toegang toegangsrecht toelating
right to visit one's child bezoekrecht
way or means of approaching toegang passage toegangsweg

access /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ v
to gain or obtain access to bereiken verkrijgen

accessibility /æk.ˌsɛs.ə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ n
the quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach toegankelijkheid

accession /æk.ˈsɛ.ʃən/ n
a coming to toetreding

accessory /əkˈsɛsəɹi/ /əkˈsɛsɹi/ adj
assisting a crime medeplichtig
having a supplementary function meegeleverd toegevoegd

accessory /əkˈsɛsəɹi/ /əkˈsɛsɹi/ n
clothing accessory accessoire aanhangsel toebehoren
that which belongs to something else deemed the principal, attachment accessoire aanhangsel toebehoren
contributor to an offense handlanger handlangster medeplichtige

accident /ˈæk.sə.dənt/ n
chance event toeval
military: unplanned event resulting in injury toevallig
unexpected event with negative consequences ongeval ongeluk
transport: unintended event that causes damage ongeval ongeluk

accidentally /ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/ adv
unexpectedly, unintentionally toevallig

accidentally on purpose adv
deliberately but seemingly accidentally per ongeluk expres

accismus /ækˈsɪzməs/ n
Feigning disinterest in something while actually desiring it. accismus

acclaim /ə.ˈkleɪm/ v
to applaud toejuichen loven prijzen
to shout uitroepen
to shout applause applaudiseren juichen

acclamation /æk.lə.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
applause acclamatie gejuich

acclimatization /ə.ˌklaɪ.mə.tə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
the act of acclimatizing acclimatisatie aanpassing

acclimatize /ə.ˈklaɪ.mə.ˌtaɪz/ v
to get used to a new climate acclimatiseren
to make used to a new climate acclimatiseren

accolade /ˈæk.ə.ˌleɪd/ n
(music) a brace used to join two or more staves accolade
a salutation marking the conferring of knighthood accolade

accommodate /əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/ /əˈkɒməˌdeɪt/ v
to adapt to fit aanpassen accommoderen
to provide housing for herbergen onderbrengen

accommodation /ə.ˌkɑm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ /ə.ˌkɒm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
adjustment of the eye accommodatie
lodging logies onderkomen onderdak

accompaniment /ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt/ n
music: that which gives support or adds to the background begeleiding

accompany /ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni/ v
obsolete: to cohabit samenwonen
obsolete: to cohabit with samenwonen
to attend as a companion begeleiden vergezellen
to keep company samensluiten samenwerken
to perform an accompanying part or parts in a composition begeleiden
to perform an accompanying part next to another instrument begeleiden

accomplice /ə.ˈkɑm.pləs/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪs/ n
associate in the commission of a crime medeplichtige handlanger
cooperator handlanger

accomplish /əˈkʌm.plɪʃ/ v
to bring to an issue of full success; to effect; to perform volbrengen
to finish successfully volbrengen

accomplishable /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃ.ə.bəl/ adj
capable of being accomplished haalbaar

accomplished /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃt/ /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃt/ adj
completed voldaan voldane voltrokken

accomplisher n
one who accomplishes presteerder presteerster verwezenlijker

accomplishment /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃ.mənt/ n
that which completes prestatie
the act of accomplishing voltooiing

accord /ə.ˈkɔɹd/ /əˈkɔːd/ n
harmony of sounds akkoord

accordance /ə.ˈkɔɹd.əns/ n
agreement; harmony; conformity overeenstemming

according as adv
precisely as volgens zoals

according to preposition
based on statement volgens
in proportion overeenkomstig

accordion /ə.ˈkɔɹ.di.ən/ /əˈkɔ(ɹ).di.ˌən/ n
A small, portable, keyed wind instrument accordeon harmonica

accost /ə.ˈkɑst/ /ə.ˈkɒst/ /ə.ˈkɔst/ v
to approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request aanklampen

accoucheur /ˌæ.ku.ˈʃɜː/ /ˌæ.ku.ˈʃɝ/ n
man who assists women in childbirth vroedman vroedmeester

account /ə.ˈkaʊnt/ n
(archaic) reckoning, calculation berekening rekening telling
a registry of pecuniary transactions rekening
a statement and explanation or vindication rekenschap
a statement of facts or occurrences verhaal verslag
an authorization to use a service account

account for v
to constitute in amount or portion meetellen voor tellen voor

accountability /ə.ˌkaʊn.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ n
state of being accountable verantwoordelijkheid

accountable /ə.ˈkaʊn.tə.bəl/ /ʌˈkaʊntəbl̩/ adj
having accountability aansprakelijk verantwoordelijk
requiring accountability verklaarbaar

accountancy /ə.ˈkaʊnt.ən.si/ n
the profession of accounting boekhouden

accountant /ə.ˈkaʊn.tənt/ n
a reckoner, or someone who maintains financial matters for a person(s) boekhouder accountant
one whose profession includes organizing, maintaining and auditing the records of another boekhouder
one who is skilled in, keeps, or adjusts, accounts boekhouder

accounting /ə.ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/ n
development and maintenance of system for recording and analyzing financial transactions boekhouding

accounts receivable n
total monetary amount vordering

accouter /əˈku tɚ/ v
uitdossen voorzien

accretion disk n
structure formed by matter falling into a gravitational source accretieschijf

accrue /əˈkɹuː/ v
increase groeien verhogen

accumulate /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪt/ /əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪt/ v
to grow in number accumuleren zich opstapelen
to pile up accumuleren opstapelen vermeerderen

accumulation /ə.ˌkjuːm.jə.ˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
act of accumulating, the state of being accumulated accumulatie opeenhoping opstapeling

accumulator /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪ.tɚ/ n
computer science: register for holding intermediate results accumulator
hydraulics: container which stores hydraulic power for release accumulator
one who or that which accumulates verzamelaar
wet-cell storage battery accu

accuracy /ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ n
state of being accurate nauwkeurigheid precisie

accurate /ˈæk.jəɹ.ɪt/ adj
exact or careful conformity to truth precies accuraat nauwkeurig exact trefzeker

accurately /ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/ adv
exactly, precisely trefzeker

accurse /æˈkə(ɹ)s/ v
to devote to destruction; to imprecate misery or evil upon; to curse; to execrate; to anathematize vervloeken

accusation /ˌæk.jʊ.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
act of accusing or charging with a crime beschuldiging

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ adj
producing accusations; accusatory beschuldigend
related to accusative case accusatief

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ n
accusative case accusatief vierde naamval

accusatory /ə.ˈkju.zə.ˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
pertaining to, or containing, an accusation beschuldigend

accuse /əˈkjuz/ /əˈkjuːz/ v
attribute blame to someone beschuldigen

accuser /əˑˈkju.zɚ/ /əˑˈkjuː.zə/ n
one who accuses aanklager beschuldiger

accustom /ə.ˈkʌs.təm/ v
to be wont plegen

ace /eɪs/ adj
excellent puik

ace /eɪs/ n
card with a single spot aas
excellent military aircraft pilot aas
expert aas
single point or spot on a card or die aas
die face with a single spot aas
tennis: point scored without the opponent hitting the ball aas

ace of spades /eɪs.əv.speɪdz/ n
the playing card belonging to the spades suit and featuring one pip schoppenaas

acetamide n
amide of acetic acid aceetamide

acetaminophen /əˌsitəˈmɪnəfən/ n
drug paracetamol

acetate n
salt or ester of acetic acid acetaat

acetic acid n
clear colourless organic acid, CH₃COOH azijnzuur

acetone /ˈæ.sə.toʊn/ n
the organic compound (CH₃)₂CO aceton

acetonuria n
presence of acetone in the urine acetonurie

acetylcholine n
the neurotransmitter compound acetylcholine

acetylene /ə ˈsɛt əl ˌin/ n
acetylene acetyleen

acetylsalicylic acid n
acetate ester of salicylic acid; aspirin acetylsalicylzuur

ache /eɪk/ n
dull pain pijn

ache for v
to desire or want very much smachten naar verlangen

achene /əˈkiːn/ n
small dry fruit dopvrucht

achievable /əˈtʃivəbəl/ adj
capable of being achieved bereikbaar haalbaar haalbare

achieve /əˈtʃiːv/ v
to carry out successfully; to accomplish bereiken realiseren
to obtain, or gain as the result of exertion bereiken realiseren verkrijgen verwerven winnen

achievement /əˈtʃiːvmənt/ n
act of achieving or performing prestatie
a reward in video games prestatie
great or heroic deed prestatie verwezenlijking

achoo /əˈt͡ʃuː/ interjection
the sound of a sneeze hatsjie hatsjoe

acid /ˈæs.ɪd/ adj
sour, sharp, or biting to the taste zuur
sour-tempered zuur
of or pertaining to an acid zuur

acid /ˈæs.ɪd/ n
LSD lsd zuur
in chemistry zuur
a sour substance zuur

acid rain n
unusually acidic rain zure regen

acidification n
the act or process of making something sour (acidifying), or changing into an acid verzuring

acidify v
to make something acidic verzuren

acidosis n
abnormally increased acidity of the blood acidose

acidotic adj
having depressed alkalinity of blood or tissue acidotisch

acknowledge /ækˈnɑː.lɪdʒ/ /əkˈnɒ.lɪdʒ/ v
to admit the claims or authority of erkennen
to own as genuine or valid erkennen
to own with gratitude erkennen
to admit the knowledge of erkennen bekennen

acknowledgment /əkˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
act of a man admitting a child as his own erkenning
act of owning or recognizing in a particular character or relationship erkenning
act of acknowledging bekentenis erkenning
award erkenning toekenning
expression of thanks erkentelijkheid
formal statement or document recognizing the fulfilment or execution of a legal requirement or procedure bevestiging
indication of a successful receipt of a transmission kwitantie ontvangstbevestiging
message informing that the originator's communication has been received and understood ontvangstbevestiging

acme /ˈæk.mi/ n
the highest point hoogtepunt

acne /ˈæk.ni/ n
a skin condition acne
a pattern of blemishes resulting from the skin condition acne

acne vulgaris n
inflammatory disease of the skin jeugdpuistjes

acolyte /ˈæ.kə.laɪt/ n
in general: assistant helper acoliet

aconite /ˈæ.kə.naɪt/ n
herb wolfsbane monnikskap

acorn /ˈeɪ.kɔɹn/ /ˈeɪ.kɔːn/ n
fruit of the oak tree eikel

acorn-shell n
barnacle of the genus Balanus zeepok

acoustic /əˈkuːstɪk/ adj
pertaining to hearing or the science of sounds akoestisch akoestische
producing or produced without electrical amplification akoestisch akoestische

acoustic guitar n
hollow-body guitar akoestische gitaar

acoustical adj
of or pertaining to hearing or acoustics akoestisch akoestische

acoustically adv
in an acoustic manner akoestisch

acoustics /əˈkuːstɪks/ n
physics: a science of sounds akoestiek
quality of a space for doing music akoestiek

acquaintance /əˈkweɪntəns/ /ʌˈkweɪn.təns/ n
person bekende kennis
state of being acquainted bekendheid

acquainted /əˈkweɪntɪd/ /əˈkwæɪntəd/ adj
familiar bekend

acquiescent /æˈkwi.ɛsn̩t/ adj
resting satisfied or submissive onderdanig weltevreden
willing to acquiesce inschikkelijk welwillend

acquire /əˈkwaɪə/ /əˈkwaɪɹ/ v
to gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own verkrijgen verwerven opdoen
to get verkrijgen verwerven

acquisition /æ.kwɪ.ˈzɪ.ʃən/ n
act or process of acquiring verwerving
thing acquired or gained; an acquirement; a gain verworvenheid

acquit /əˈkwɪt/ v
to clear oneself bevrijden zich
to declare not guilty, innocent vrijspreken
to discharge a claim or debt afbetalen aflossen vervullen
to discharge from an obligation kwijtschelden verlossen vrijspreken
to pay or atone for afbetalen betalen
to perform one’s part bewijzen vervullen zich
to release, rescue bevrijden verlossen vrijlaten

acrimonious /æk.ɹɪ.ˈmoʊ̯.ni.əs/ /æk.ɹɪ.ˈməʊ̯.nɪ.əs/ adj
angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies acrimonieus bits bitsig gemeen rancuneus scherp

acrobat /ˈæk.ɹo.bæt/ n
an athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination acrobaat

acrocyanosis /ˈæ.kɹoʊ.saɪ.ʌ.ˌnoʊ.sɪs/ n
acrocyanosis acrocyanose

acromegaly n
chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones acromegalie

acronym /ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/ n
word formed by initial letters acroniem letterwoord

acrophobia n
fear of heights hoogtevrees acrofobie

across /əˈkɹɑs/ /əˈkɹɒs/ /əˈkɹɔs/ adv
crosswords: horizontally horizontaal

across /əˈkɹɑs/ /əˈkɹɒs/ /əˈkɹɔs/ preposition
from one side to another overheen
on the opposite side tegenover overheen
perpendicularly zijdelings

acryl n
univalent radical acryl

acrylamide n
Amide of acrylic acid acrylamide

acrylic /ə.ˈkɹɪ.lɪk/ adj
containing an acrylic resin acryl-
derived from acrylic acid or acrylonitrile acryl-

acrylic /ə.ˈkɹɪ.lɪk/ n
paint containing an acrylic resin acryl acrylverf
painting made with acrylic paint acrylverftekening

acrylic resin n
acrylic resin acryl

act /æk/ /ækt/ n
deed daad handeling
division of theatrical performance akte
process of doing handeling
statute wet

act /æk/ /ækt/ v
to behave in a certain way gedragen optreden
to do something handelen
to have an effect on werken
to perform a theatrical role acteren optreden opvoeren spelen toneelspelen
to respond to information handelen reageren

actinium /ækˈtɪniəm/ n
chemical element actinium

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ interjection
signifying the start of something actie

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ n
fast-paced activity actie
military: combat actie
slang: Intercourse actie
mechanism mechanisme werking
something done so as to accomplish a purpose actie handeling
way of motion or functioning beweging werking

action figure n
children's toy actiefiguur

actions speak louder than words proverb
actions indicate true sentiments daden zeggen meer dan woorden
it is more effective to act than speak daden zeggen meer dan woorden geen woorden maar daden

activate /ˈæktɪˌveɪt/ v
to put into action activeren
to turn on inschakelen aanzetten

activated carbon n
absorbent form of finely powdered carbon actieve kool

active /ˈæk.tɪv/ adj
having the quality or power of acting actief
in action actief
in grammar actief

active voice n
the form in which the subject of a verb carries out some action actief activum bedrijvende vorm

active volcano n
active volcano actieve vulkaan

activism /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪz.m̩/ n
practice of using action to achieve a result activisme

activity /ækˈtɪ.vɪ.ti/ n
something done as an action or a movement activiteit beweging werkzaamheid
something done for pleasure or entertainment activiteit
state or quality of being active activiteit actief

actor /ˈæk.tə/ /ˈæk.tɚ/ n
acteur actrice toneelspeler toneelspeelster

actress /ˈak.tɹəs/ /ˈæk.tɹəs/ n
actrice

actual /ˈæk.(t)ʃ(ʊ).əl/ /ˈæktʃju.əl/ adj
emphasise a noun eigenlijk feitelijk
existing in act or reality, not just potentially reëel daadwerkelijk werkelijk effectief
factual, real, not just apparent or even false echt reëel werkelijk
in action at the time being actueel huidig

actuality n
the quality of being actual or factual feit realiteit werkelijkheid

actually /ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/ /ˈæk.tʃʊ.ə.li/ adv
In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively eigenlijk feitelijk werkelijkheid

actuarial /æk.tjuˈɛəɹ.i.əl/ adj
pertaining to actuaries actuarieel
relating to statistical calculation actuarieel

actuary n
maker of insurance calculations actuaris

actuate /ˈæktʃu.eɪt/ v
to activate; put into motion aandrijven
to incite to action aanzetten

acuity lang=en n
sharpness or acuteness scherpte

acumen /æˈkjumən/ /əˈkjumən/ /ˈækjʊmən/ n
quickness of perception scherpzinnigheid

acupuncture /ˈæ.kju.ˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃɝ/ n
insertion of needles for remedial purposes acupunctuur

acute /əˈkjuːt/ adj
geometry: less than 90 deg. scherp
medicine: of an abnormal condition acuut
medicine: of a short-lived condition acuut
orthography: having acute accent accent aigu met
quick, short kort
sensitive scherp gevoelig
urgent acuut dringend

acyclic adj
not cyclic acyclisch

ad hoc /ˌæd ˈhɑk/ /ˌæd ˈhɒk/ adj
for this particular purpose ad hoc

ad infinitum /ˌæd ɪnfɪˈnaɪtəm/ adv
endlessly voor altijd in oneindigheid oneindigheid

ad nauseam adv
to a sickening degree ad nauseam

ad-lib v
to improvise improviseren

adage /ˈæ.dɪdʒ/ n
old saying gezegde

adamant adj
determined; unshakeable; unyielding onbuigzaam onvermurwbaar

adamant n
rock or mineral adamant

adapt /əˈdæpt/ v
to fit by alteration aanpassen bewerken
to make by altering bewerken
to make suitable aanpassen

adaptable /əˈdæptəbəl/ adj
capable of adapting or of being adapted aanpasbaar

adapter /əˈdaptə/ n
device allowing plug to fit in an outlet of different type reisstekker verloopstekker wereldstekker

add /æd/ v
to make an addition toevoegen
to perform the arithmetical operation of addition, to add up optellen bijtellen

add fuel to the fire v
worsen a conflict olie op het vuur gieten opstoken

adder /ˈædɚ/ n
viper adder
snake adder

adder stone n
stone with a naturally formed hole heksensteen

addict /əˈ.dɪkt/ /ˈæ.dɪkt/ n
adherent or fan fan
person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug verslaafde

addiction /əˈdɪkʃən/ n
the state of being addicted verslaving verslaafdheid

addictive /əˈdɪktɪv/ adj
tending to cause addiction verslavend

addition /əˈdɪʃən/ n
arithmetic: process of adding optellen sommeren
arithmetic: thing added optelling sommering
thing added toevoeging
act of adding toevoeging

additional /əˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
Supplemental or added to bijkomend

additionally adv
by way of addition aanvullend

addled /ˈæ.dəld/ adj
rotten (of eggs) rot

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈædɹɛs/ n
rede
direction for letters adres

address bar n
bar in a web browser that displays the address adresbalk

address book n
small book with addresses adresboek

addressee n
person or organization to which something is addressed or sent geadresseerde

adenitis /ædəˈnaɪtɪs/ n
glandular inflammation adenitis

adenohypophysis n
the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland adenohypofyse pars distalis

adenoma /æd ˈənoʊ mʌ/ n
benign tumour adenoom

adenomatous adj
of or pertaining to adenoma adenomateus

adenosine /əˈdɛn əʊ sɪn/ n
nucleoside adenosine

adept /əˈdɛpt/ /ˈæd.ɛpt/ adj
well skilled bekwaam

adept /əˈdɛpt/ /ˈæd.ɛpt/ n
one fully skilled or well versed in anything deskundige expert

adeptness n
The quality of being adept bekwaamheid

adequacy n
sufficiency deugdelijkheid

adequate /ˈæ.də.kwɪt/ /ˈæ.dəˌkweɪt/ adj
equal to some requirement adequaat deugdelijk voldoende

adhan /ɑːˈðɑːn/ n
(Islam) The call to prayer ezan

adhere /ædˈhiɹ/ v
To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree samenhangen
To hold, be attached, or be devoted aanhangen vasthouden
To stick fast or cleave plakken kleven

adherence n
support for a cause trouw zijn aan
union of two objects adhesie

adicity n
number of arguments ariteit plaatsigheid

adieu /əˈdjuː/ /əˈdu/ n
a farewell adieu

adipose tissue n
tissue vetweefsel

adiposity n
obesity vetzucht

adjacent /əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/ adj
just before, after, or facing aanpalend tegenoverstaand
lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring aangrenzend aanliggend aanpalend belendend er naast liggend

adjectival /ˌæ.dʒəkˈtaɪ.vəl/ /ˌæ.dʒɛkˈtaɪ.vəl/ adj
functioning as an adjective adjectivisch bijvoeglijk

adjective /ˈæ.d͡ʒɪk.tɪv/ adj
methods of enforcement and rules of procedure formeel

adjective /ˈæ.d͡ʒɪk.tɪv/ n
(grammar) a word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent bijvoeglijk naamwoord adjectief

adjoining /ʌˈd͡ʒɔɪn.ɪŋ/ adj
being in contact at some point naburig

adjourn /əˈdʒɜːn/ /əˈdʒɝn/ v
to defer onderbreken
to end or suspend an event afgelasten stopzetten
to postpone uitstellen verdagen

adjudicate /əˈdʒudɪˌkeɪt/ v
to settle a legal case or other dispute berechten

adjudication /ˌæd.dʒu.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
judgment vonnis

adjunct /ˈæd.ʒʌŋkt/ n
appendage bepaling

adjust /əˈdʒʌst/ v
to improve or rectify aanpassen herzien verbeteren
to modify aanpassen verstellen

adjustable adj
capable of being adjusted aanpasbaar regelbaar

adjustment /əˈdʒʌst.mənt/ n
result of adjusting, small change aanpassing bijstelling

administer /ədˈmɪnɪstɚ/ v
to cause to take by openly offering or through deceit toedienen

administration /ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
the act of administering administratie
the act of administering or tendering something to another toediening
the executive part of government bestuur administratie

administrative /ədˈmɪ.nəsˌtɹeɪ.ɾɪv/ adj
of or relating to administering or administration administratief bestuurlijk

administratively adv
in an administrative manner bestuurlijk

administrator /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtə/ /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtɚ/ n
one who administers affairs beheerder administrateur

admirable /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/ adj
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration bewonderenswaardig

admirably /ˈæd.mɪɹ.əˌbli/ adv
in an admirable manner bewonderenswaardig
to an admirable degree bewonderenswaardig wonderbaarlijk

admiral /ˈæd.mə.ɹəl/ n
naval officer of the highest rank admiraal

admiralty /ˈæd.mɪ.ɹəl.ti/ n
office or jurisdiction admiraalschap admiraliteit

admiration /ˌæd.mɚˈeɪʃ.ən/ n
adoration; appreciation bewondering

admire /ədˈmaɪə/ /ədˈmaɪɹ/ v
regard with wonder and delight bewonderen aanbidden

admirer /ædˈmaɪ.ɚ.ɚ/ /ədˈmaɪ.ɹɚ/ n
one who admires bewonderaar bewonderaarster

admissible adj
capable or deserving to be admitted, accepted or allowed; allowable, permissible, acceptable aannemelijk acceptabel

admit /ədˈmɪt/ v
to allow (one) to enter on an office or to enjoy a privilege toelaten toestaan
to be capable of, to permit toelaten toestaan
to allow to enter; to grant entrance binnenlaten toelaten toegang verlenen
to concede as true bekennen toegeven

admonish /ædˈmɑn.ɪʃ/ /ədˈmɒn.ɪʃ/ v
warn or notify of a fault; exhort vermanen

ado /əˈduː/ n
doing; trouble; difficulty; troublesome business; fuss; bustle; as, to make a great ado about trifles gedoe

adobe /əˈdəʊ.bɪ/ n
unburnt brick adobe steenklei

adopt /əˈdɑpt/ /əˈdɒpt/ v
to take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen adopteren aannemen
to take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally goed keuren aannemen

adoptive father n
man who has adopted a child adoptie vader

adorable /əˈdɔːɹəbəl/ adj
beeldig schattig snoezig

adore /əˈdo(ː)ɹ/ /əˈdoə̯/ /əˈdɔɹ/ /əˈdɔː/ v
love with entire heart and soul aanbidden adoreren
worship aanbidden adoreren

adorn /əˈdɔɹn/ /əˈdɔː(ɹ)n/ v
to make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate sieren

adposition /ˈæd.pəˌzɪ.ʃən/ n
element combining with a phrase and indicating how to interpret the phrase in the context adpositie

adrenal gland n
endocrine gland situated above the kidney bijnier

adrenalitis n
inflammation of one or both adrenal glands adrenalitis

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ adj
fully grown volwassen volwassene

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ n
fully grown human volwassene

adulterer /əˈdʌltəɹə/ /əˈdʌltəɹɚ/ n
husband or wife who commits adultery overspelige

adultery /əˈdʌltəɹi/ n
sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse overspel

adulthood n
time of life volwassenheid

adumbrate /ˈædʌmˌbɹeɪt/ v
To give a vague outline. de contouren vluchtig schetsen
To obscure or overshadow. overschaduwen

advance /ədˈvæns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ n
amount of money voorschot vooruitbetaling
forward move vooruitgang
opening approach avances

advance /ədˈvæns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ v
to furnish, as money or other value, before it becomes due voorschieten
to make earlier, as an event or date; to hasten vervroegen
to move forwards, to approach benaderen optrekken

advance guard n
leading unit of an army voorhoede

advanced /ədˈvænst/ /ədˈvɑːnst/ adj
at or close to state of the art gevorderd
late vergevorderd

advancement /ædˈvæns.mɛnt/ n
state of being advanced gevorderdheid vooruitgang

advantage /əd.ˈvæn.tɪdʒ/ /əd.ˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ n
any condition, circumstance, opportunity, or means, particularly favorable to success voordeel
the score where one player wins a point after deuce voordeel
superiority of state, or that which gives it voordeel
superiority; mastery voordeel overhand

advantage /əd.ˈvæn.tɪdʒ/ /əd.ˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ v
to provide with an edge begunstigen bevoordelen

adventure /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃə/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ n
encountering of risks avontuur
remarkable occurrence avontuur
that which happens without design avontuur
mercantile or speculative enterprise of hazard avontuur risico

adventure /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃə/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ v
to risk riskeren wagen
to run the risk of riskeren wagen

adventurer /ædˈvɛn.tʃɚ.ɚ/ n
one who enjoys adventures avonturier

adventurous /ædˈvɛn.tʃɚ.ʌs/ adj
full of hazard avontuurlijk gewaagd
inclined to adventure avontuurlijk ondernemend

adverb /ˈæd.vɜːb/ /ˈæd.vɝb/ n
lexical category bijwoord adverbium

adverbial /ædˈvɝbi.əl/ /ədˈvɜːbi.əl/ adj
of or relating to an adverb bijwoordelijk

adverbial accusative n
noun or adjective used in the accusative case as an adverb adverbiale accusativus

adverbial clause n
a subordinate clause that functions as an adverb within a main clause bijwoordelijke bepaling

adversary /ædˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.s(ə)ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.sɛɹi/ /ˈæd.vəɹ.sɛɹi/ n
opponent tegenstander

adversity /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/ /ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/ n
adverse event ramp tegenval
state of being adverse tegenslag tegenspoed

advert v
To turn attention aandacht vestigen op verwijzen

advertisement /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ /ˈædvəˌtʌɪzmənt/ /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/ /ˌædvəˈtɪzmənt/ n
commercial solicitation advertentie reclame
public notice aankondiging

advertising agency n
business which handles advertising reclamebureau

advice /ædˈvaɪs/ /ədˈvaɪs/ n
information or notice given aankondiging
opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be followed; counsel raad advies

advisable adj
worthy of being recommended raadzaam

advise /ədˈvaɪz/ v
to give advice to; to offer an opinion; to counsel; to warn adviseren advies geven raadgeven
to give information or notice to; to inform informeren inlichten

advisedly adv
With intentionality; deliberately doelbewust

advisor /ædˈvaɪz.ɚ/ n
one who offers advice adviseur raadgever

advisory adj
able to give advice raadgevend
containing advice raadgevend

advocaat /ˈadvəkɑː/ n
liqueur advocaat eierlikeur

advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ /ˈæd.və.kət/ n
person who argues the case of another advocaat advocate verdediger verdedigster
person who speaks in support of something verdediger voorstander

advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ /ˈæd.və.kət/ v
argue for bepleiten
encourage support for aanbevelen

adze /ædz/ n
cutting tool dissel

aerial /ˈɛːɹ.ɪ.əl/ n
device for receiving or transmitting antenne

aerobic lang=en adj
involving or improving oxygen consumption by the body aeroob
living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen aeroob

aerobiology n
the study of the dispersion of airborne biological materials aerobiologie

aerodynamic adj
aerodynamic aerodynamisch

aerodynamical adj
aerodynamic aerodynamisch

aerodynamics n
The science of the dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases luchtstromingsleer

aerophone n
musical instrument aerofoon

aerosol string n
sprayed coloured foam serpentinespray spuitserpentine

aesthete /ɛsˈθiːt/ n
someone who cultivates an unusually high sensitivity to beauty, as in art or nature estheet

aesthetic /esˈθet.ɪk/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪk/ adj
concerned with beauty esthetisch

aesthetic /esˈθet.ɪk/ /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪk/ n
that which appeals to the senses esthetische

aesthetician n
someone who provides beauty treatments schoonheidsspecialist

aesthetics /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪks/ n
study or philosophy of beauty esthetica

aetiology /itiˈɑlədʒi/ /iːtɪˈɒlədʒi/ n
study of causes or origins etiologie

affair /əˈfɛə(ɹ)/ /əˈfɛə/ /əˈfɛɹ/ n
adulterous relationship affaire romance verhouding

affect /ə.ˈfɛkt/ n
psychology: feeling in response to a stimulus affect

affect /ə.ˈfɛkt/ v
to infect or harm aantasten
to influence or alter beïnvloeden
to move to emotion emotioneren ontroeren
to make a false display of veinzen

affidavit /ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/ n
legal, signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement affidavit beëdigde verklaring

affinity /əˈfɪnɪti/ n
natural attraction for something affiniteit welgezindheid

affirmative /əˈfɜːmətɪv/ /əˈfɝmətɪv/ n
answer that shows agreement or acceptance bevestigende zin

affirmative sentence n
sentence that affirms bevestigende zin

affix /ə.ˈfɪks/ /ˈæ.fɪks/ n
linguistics: a bound morpheme added to a word’s stem affix
mathematics: the complex number associated to a point affix
that which is affixed affix aanhangsel

affix /ə.ˈfɪks/ /ˈæ.fɪks/ v
to attach vastmaken aan aanhangen

affixoid n
regular word that also works as an affix affixoïde

affliction n
a state of pain, suffering, distress or agony lijden pijn
something which causes pain, suffering, distress or agony aandoening

affluence /ˈæf.lu.əns/ n
abundance of wealth rijkdom

affluent /æˈfluːənt/ /ˈæf.lu.ənt/ /ˈæfluːənt/ adj
abounding in goods or riches; materially wealthy welgesteld

affluent /æˈfluːənt/ /ˈæf.lu.ənt/ /ˈæfluːənt/ n
someone wealthy rijkaard

affricate /ˈæfɹɪkeɪt/ /ˈæfɹɪkət/ n
sound affricaat

affront /əˈfɹʌnt/ v
to insult intentionally, especially openly belediging

afire adj
literally on fire in brand

aflame adj
in flames, on fire in brand

afoot /əˈfʊt/ adv
in progress op komst op til
means of locomotion, walking lopend te voet

aforementioned /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˌfoːˈmɛn.ʃənd/ adj
previously mentioned voorgenoemde

aforementioned /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˌfoːˈmɛn.ʃənd/ n
one or ones mentioned previously eerder vernoemde voornoemde

afraid /əˈfɹeɪd/ adj
impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; apprehensive bang bevreesd

after /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ adv
behind; later in time; following na achter

after /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ conjunction
Signifies that the action of its clause takes place before the action of the other clause nadat

after /ˈæf.tɚ/ /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ)/ preposition
as a result of door vanwege
behind achter
in allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing naar
in spite of ondanks
next in importance or rank na
subsequently; following in time; later than na

after dark
after nightfall, at night na het vallen van de avond nadat de nacht gevallen is

afterbirth /ˈæf.tɚ.bɚθ/ n
material expelled after childbirth nageboorte

afterbrain n
part of brain merghersenen

afterdeck n
part of a ship's deck from amidships toward the stern achterdek

afterlife /ˈæftɚˌlaɪf/ n
life after death leven na de dood onderwereld

aftermath /ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ/ /ˈɑːf.təˌmɑːθ/ n
that which happens after, that which follows nasleep

afternoon /af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ n
part of the day between noon and evening namiddag

afterplay n
acts done after finishing sex naspel

aftertaste n
The persistence of the taste of something no longer present nasmaak

afterwards /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/ /ˈɑːftə.wədz/ adv
at a later or succeeding time achteraf nadien

again /əˈɡeɪn/ /əˈɡɛn/ /əˈɡɪn/ adv
another time opnieuw weer alweer nogmaals wederom
back to a former place or state weer weder
used in a question to ask something one has forgotten ook al weer

against /əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛnst/ conjunction
by the time that totdat voordat

against /əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛnst/ preposition
in a contrary direction to tegen
in opposition to tegen
in competition with tegen
in physical contact with tegen
as protection from tegen
in exchange for tegen voor
in front of; before a background tegen voor

agate /ˈæɡət/ n
mineral agaat

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ n
generatie
advanced period of life; latter part of life ouderdom
great period in the history of the Earth tijdperk era
one of the stages of life leeftijd ouderdom
part of the duration of a being or thing between its beginning and any given time leeftijd ouderdom
whole duration of a being leeftijd ouderdom
particular period of time in history epoch era tijd tijdperk
time of life at which one attains full personal rights and capacities meerderjarigheid volwassenheid

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ v
intransitive: become old verouderen oud worden
transitive: cause to grow old doen verouderen oud doen worden

ageism /ˈeɪdʒ.ɪzm̩/ n
the treating of a person or people differently from others based on assumptions or stereotypes relating to their age leeftijdsdiscriminatie

agency /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/ n
faculty of acting or of exerting power kracht macht
office of an agent, or factor bureau

agenda /əˈdʒɛn.də/ n
list of matters to be taken up agenda programma
temporally organized plan plan programma schema

agent /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/ n
active power or cause bewerker
grammar: performer of the action in a sentence handelend persoon
one who acts in place of another agent vertegenwoordiger tussenpersoon
one who exerts power agent

agglomeration n
extended city area agglomeratie
act of collecting in a mass agglomeratie
state of being collected in a mass agglomeratie

agglutinative adj
having words derived by combining parts agglutinerend
sticky agglutinerend

aggravate /ˈæɡ.ɹə.veɪ̯t/ v
To make worse, or more severe verergeren

aggravation n
act of aggravating verergering

aggregate /ˈæɡɹɪɡət/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌɡeɪt/ adj
Formed by a collection of particulars into a whole mass or sum samengesteld
consisting or formed of smaller objects or parts samengesteld

aggregate /ˈæɡɹɪɡət/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌɡeɪt/ n
a mass formed by the union of homogeneous particles massa
a mass, assemblage, or sum of particulars geheel samenstel
any of the five aspects constituting the sentient being in Buddhism [[khandha]]
set (mathematics) complex
solid particles of low aspect ratio added to a composite material aggregaat
the full chromatic or the set of all twelve pitch classes chromatische toonladder twaalftonenreeks

aggregate /ˈæɡɹɪɡət/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌɡeɪt/ v
To add or unite, as, a person, to an association zich verenigen
To amount in the aggregate to bedragen
To bring together; to collect into a mass or sum samenvoegen

aggression /əˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
act of initiating hostilities or invasion agressie
the practice or habit of launching attacks agressie

aggressive /ʌˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ adj
tending or disposed to aggress agressief

aggressively adv
in an aggressive manner agressief

aggressor n
the person or country that first attacks or makes an aggression agressor

agile /ˈæd͡ʒ.aɪl/ adj
having the faculty of quick motion in the limbs behendig lenig beweeglijk

agility /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
quality of being agile wendbaarheid

agitation /ad͡ʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /æ.d͡ʒɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
act of agitating agitatie opwinding troebelen

agnostic /æɡˈnɑːstɪk/ /æɡˈnɒstɪk/ adj
of or relating to agnosticism agnostisch

agnostic /æɡˈnɑːstɪk/ /æɡˈnɒstɪk/ n
one who holds to a form of agnosticism. agnosticus

ago /əˈɡoʊ/ /əˈɡəʊ/ postposition
past; gone by; since geleden

agogic n
agogiek

agony /ˈæ.ɡə.niː/ n
extreme pain of mind or body [[ondraaglijke]] [[pijn]]
last struggle of life agonie doodsstrijd

agoraphobia /ˌæɡəɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ n
fear of open spaces agorafobie

agorism /ˈæ.ɡəˌɹɪzm̩/ n
philosophy that advocates the creation of a voluntaryist society through counter-economics agorisme

agouti /əˈɡuːti/ n
a rodent similar in appearance to a guinea pig but having longer legs agoeti

agrammatism n
inability to form sentences agrammatisme

agree /əˈɡɹi/ /əˈɡɹiː/ v
harmonize in opinion; be in unison or concord; be united; concur instemmen overeenkomen overeenstemmen rijmen toestemmen

agreement /əˈɡɹiːmənt/ n
legally binding contract contract
state whereby several parties share a view overeenstemming
understanding to follow a course of conduct overeenkomst afspraak goedkeuring

agriculture /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃɚ/ n
the art or science of cultivating the ground landbouw

agrimony /ˈæɡ.ɹɪ.mən.i/ /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ n
plant of the genus Agrimonia agrimonie

ague /ˈeɪ.ɡju/ n
intermittent fever, attended by alternate cold and hot fits koorts

ah interjection
an expression ah

aha interjection
exclamation of understanding, realization, invention, or recognition aha

ahead /əˈhɛd/ adv
in or to the front voor ons voorop vooruit

ahead of one's time
in advance of commonly accepted ideas zijn tijd ver vooruit zijn tijd vooruit

ahoy interjection
used to hail a ship, etc ahoi

aid /eɪd/ n
a person that promotes or helps in something being done; a helper assistent helper hulpje
help; succor; assistance; relief hulp bijstand
something which helps; a material source of help hulpmiddel
subsidy granted to the crown by parliament aide bede

aid /eɪd/ v
to support helpen bijstaan

aid and abet v
hand- en spandiensten bewijzen

aide-de-camp /ˌeɪd dɪ ˈkæmp/ n
military officer vleugeladjudant

aidman n
an army medical corpsman attached to a field unit hospik

aiglet /ˈeɪ.ɡlɛt/ n
tip on a ribbon or cord malie nestel

ail /eɪl/ v
to be ill sukkelen
to cause to suffer mankeren schelen

ailing /ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/ adj
sick ziek

ailment n
something which ails one; a disease; sickness aandoening

ailurophobia /aɪˌlʊɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌaɪljʊəɹəˈfəʊbɪ.ə/ n
irrational fear or hatred for cats ailurofobie

aim /eɪm/ n
Intention; purpose doel bedoeling oogmerk
point intended to be hit doel

aim /eɪm/ v
to point or direct a missile weapon richten

aimless /ˈeɪm.ləs/ adj
without aim doelloos

aimlessly adv
without an aim doelloos

air /ˈɛə/ /ˈɛəɹ/ n
informal: absence of anything leegte

air /ˈɛə/ /ˈɛəɹ/ v
to bring into contact with the air luchten
to broadcast uitzenden
to ventilate luchten ventileren verluchten

air base n
military airport vliegbasis

air bed n
A bed that inflated with air luchtbed

air bubble n
a small pocket of air luchtbel

air cell n
air pocket at the bottom end of an egg luchtkamer

air conditioner n
a machine that is used to control temperature and humidity in an enclosed space airconditioner klimaatregelaar

air conditioning n
an air conditioner or system of air conditioners airconditioning klimaatregelaar
the state of temperature and humidity produced by an air conditioner airco airconditioning klimaatregeling

air force n
branch of the military devoted to air warfare luchtmacht

air gun /ˈeə(ɹ).ɡʌn/ /ˈɛɹ.ɡə/ n
gun that propels a projective by compressed air luchtbuks luchtgeweer

air pollution n
contamination of the atmosphere by noxious gases and particulates luchtvervuiling

air show n
a public display of stunt flying, aerobatics, and historical aircraft vliegshow

air ticket n
a pass entitling the holder to travel in an aeroplane vliegticket

air-conditioned adj
equipped with air-conditioning airconditioned geklimatiseerd

aircover n
protection by aircraft luchtdekking

aircraft /ɛə.kɹɑː̩ft/ /ɛəɹ.kɹæft/ n
machine capable of atmospheric flight luchtvaartuig

aircraft carrier n
warship for launching aircraft vliegdekschip

aircraft engine n
engine used to propel an aircraft vliegtuigmotor

aircrew n
team that operates an aircraft vliegtuigbemanning

airdrop n
act of dropping goods or personnel from an aircraft by parachute dropping

airdrop v
to drop goods or personnel from an aircraft by parachute droppen met valschermen afwerpen

airfield n
place where airplanes can take off and land vliegveld

airfoil n
structure shaped to produce lift when moving in air vleugelprofiel

airlift /ˈɛə.lɪft/ n
a flight luchtbrug
the transportation of troops luchtbrug

airlift /ˈɛə.lɪft/ v
to transport in an airlift [[per]] [[luchtbrug]] [[vervoeren]]

airline n
company that flies airplanes luchtvaartmaatschappij

airliner n
passenger aircraft passagiersvliegtuig lijnvliegtuig

airlock n
used to provide access to and from the sealed area druksluis luchtsluis

airmail /ˈɛə.meɪl/ n
the items of mail carried using aircraft airmail luchtpost
the system of conveying mail using aircraft airmail luchtpost

airmass n
a body of air with uniform characteristics lucht massa

airplane /ˈɛəpleɪn/ /ˈɛəɹˌpleɪ̯n/ n
powered aircraft vliegtuig

airport /ˈɛə.pɔːt/ /ˈɛɹ.pɔɹt/ n
place designated for airplanes luchthaven vlieghaven

airspace n
broadcasting space bandbreedte zendruimte
controlled portion of atmosphere luchtruim
part of sky used by aircraft luchtruim

airtight adj
being impermeable to air or other gases hermetisch luchtdicht
having no weak points or flaws onweerlegbaar sluitend

airtime n
duration of transmission zendtijd

airworthiness n
the state of being airworthy luchtwaardigheid

aisle /aɪ̯l/ n
any path through obstructed space doorgang
clear path through rows of seating gangpad
corridor in a supermarket gangpad
wing of a building, notably in a church vleugel zijbeuk

ajar /əˈd͡ʒɑɹ/ /əˈd͡ʒɑː/ adj
slightly turned or opened op een kier

ajar /əˈd͡ʒɑɹ/ /əˈd͡ʒɑː/ adv
slightly turned or opened op een kier

akimbo /əˈkɪm.bo͡ʊ/ /əˈkɪm.bəʊ/ adj
with a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward met de handen

akin /əˈkɪn/ /ʌˈkɪn/ adj
of the same kin; related by blood verwant
of the same kind; similar gelijkaardig verwant

al dente /æl ˈdɛn.teɪ/ adj
firm al dente

al-Qaeda /æl ˈkaɪdə/ /ɒl ˈkaɪdə/ pn
The global network of militant Islamic extremists. Al Qaida

alabaster /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tə/ /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tɚ/ adj
made of alabaster albasten

alabaster /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tə/ /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tɚ/ n
variety of gypsum albast

alacrity [əˈlækɹɨti] n
eagerness bereidwilligheid
promptness vlugheid

alarm /əˈlɑɹm/ /əˈlɑːm/ n
mechanical contrivance for awaking alarm alarmklok wekker
notice of approaching danger alarm alarmsignaal
sudden surprise with fear or terror alarmstemming
summons to arms alarmkreet alarm

alarm /əˈlɑɹm/ /əˈlɑːm/ v
to give notice (by sound or otherwise) of approaching danger alarm slaan alarmeren
to keep in excitement; to disturb alarmeren verontrusten
to surprise with apprehension of danger alarmeren beangstigen

alarm clock n
type of clock wekker
wekker

alas /əˈlæs/ interjection
exclamation of sorrow, etc. helaas jammer genoeg o wee

alb /alb/ /ælb/ n
a long white robe worn by priests and other ministers albe

albatross /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɑs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɒs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/ n
seabird albatros
three under par albatros

albeit /ɔlˈbi.ət/ /ɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/ conjunction
despite its being; although hoewel ofschoon alhoewel

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ adj
congenitally lacking melanin albino

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ n
one congenitally lacking melanin albino

album /ˈalbəm/ /ˈælbəm/ n
book for photographs, stamps, or autographs album
group of audio recordings on any media album
phonograph record (LP) album

albumen /ˈælbjʊmən/ n
white part of an egg eiwit

alchemist /ˈæl.kə.mɪst/ n
one who practices alchemy alchemist alchimist

alchemy /ˈælkəˌmi/ n
ancient chemistry alchemie scheikunde

alcohol /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɔl/ /ˈɑl.kə.hɔl/ n
intoxicating beverage alcohol alcoholische drank sterke drank
organic chemistry sense alcohol

alcohol-free adj
containing no alcohol alcoholvrij

alcoholic /ˌælkəˈhɑlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɔlɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to alcohol alcoholisch alcoholhoudend

alcoholic /ˌælkəˈhɑlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɔlɪk/ n
a person addicted to alcohol alcoholist alcoholicus alcoholiste

alcoholism n
chronic disease alcoholisme

alcove /ˈæl.kəʊv/ n
small recessed area alkoof

alder /ˈɑldɚ/ /ˈɔldɚ/ /ˈɔːldə/ n
any tree or shrub of the genus Alnus els

alderman n
member of a municipal legislative body in a city or town schepen wethouder

aldosteronism n
condition marked by excessive aldosterone secretion aldosteronisme hyperaldosteronisme

ale /eɪl/ n
beer produced by warm fermentation donker bier

aleatory /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ /ˈæ.lɪ.ə.tɔ.ɹi/ adj
depending on the throw of a dice; random, arising by chance aleatoir aleatorisch

alembic /əˈlɛmbɪk/ n
chemical apparatus alambiek

alethic /əˈliːθɪk/ adj
logic: pertaining to the modalities of truth alethisch

alewife n
Alosa pseudoharengus Amerikaanse rivierharing

alexandrine n
line of a twelve-syllable poetic meter alexandrijn

alexia /ə.ˈlɛk.si.ə/ n
word blindness alexie

alfalfa /ælˈfælfə/ n
Medicago sativa luzerne

alga /ˈæl.ɡə/ n
any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms alg

algae /æl.ɡɪ/ /ˈæl.dʒi/ n
plural of alga algen

algebra /ˈæl.dʒɪ.bɹə/ n
system for computation algebra stelkunde

algebraic /ˌældʒɪˈbɹeɪɪk/ adj
relating to algebra algebraïsch

algid /ˈæl.dʒɪd/ adj
cold, chilly kil koud

algorithm /ˈælɡəɹɪðəm/ /ˈælɡəˌɹɪðəm/ n
well-defined procedure algoritme

alhamdulillah /alˌhamduːlɪˈlɑː/ interjection
(Islam) praise be to God alhamdoelillah

alibi /ˈæl.ə.baɪ/ n
criminal legal defense alibi

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ n
foreigner buitenlander allochtoon vluchteling
life form of non-Earth origin buitenaards
person, etc. from outside vreemdeling

alienate /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/ v
to convey or transfer vervreemden
to estrange vervreemden

alienation [ˌeɪli.əˈneɪʃən] n
emotional isolation or dissociation vervreemding
the act of alienating vervreemden
the state of being alienated vervreemd

alike /əˈlaɪk/ adj
having resemblance; similar gelijk hetzelfde

alimony /ˈæ.lɪ.moʊ.ni/ /ˈæ.lɪ.mə.ni/ n
a court-enforced allowance alimentatie alimentatiegeld
the means to support life dagelijks brood levensonderhoud onderhoud

alive /əˈlaɪv/ adj
having life levend
in a state of action levendig

alkali /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/ /ˈæl.kəl.aɪ/ n
class of caustic bases alkali

alkane /ˈæl.keɪn/ n
saturated hydrocarbon of formula CnH2n+2 alkaan

alkyne n
hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond alkyn

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ adv
apiece elk stuk
intensifier alles helemaal totaal

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ determiner
every individual of the given class al alle

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ n
everything possible alles zich helemaal

all along adv
duration|for the entire time allang

all cats are grey in the dark proverb
proverb bij nacht zijn alle katten grauw

all hands on deck interjection
order alle hens aan dek

all hell breaks loose phraseologicalUnit
the situation becomes chaotic de hel breekt los

all in all adv
generally al met al

all right /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adj
good in orde prima
in good health in een goede gezondheid

all right /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adv
fairly well vrij goed wel degelijk

all rights reserved phraseologicalUnit
copyright notice formula alle rechten voorbehouden

all roads lead to Rome proverb
different paths can take to the same goal alle wegen leiden naar Rome

all that glitters is not gold proverb
things that appear valuable or worthwhile might not actually be so het is niet alles goud wat er blinkt

all the best interjection
good luck het beste

all's well that ends well proverb
A happy ending makes up for everything that has gone before... eind goed, al goed

all-rounder n
a person who has many skills manusje van alles

allative case n
case used to indicate movement onto, or to the adjacency of something allatief

allay /əˈleɪ/ v
To make quiet or put at rest bedaren

allegation /ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
an assertion or accusation bewering

alleged /əˈlɛdʒd/ /əˈlɛdʒɪd/ adj
supposed verondersteld

allegiance /əˈliː.dʒəns/ n
loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler getrouwheid trouw aanhang loyaliteit trouwhartigheid

allergen n
substance allergeen

allergic /ə.ˈlɜɹ.dʒɪk/ [ə.ˈlɜː.dʒɪk] [ə.ˈlɝ.dʒɪk] adj
excessively sensitive allergisch
having an allergy allergisch
pertaining to allergy allergisch

allergist n
doctor who specializes in the treatment of allergies. allergologe allergoloog

allergology n
the study of the causes and treatment of allergies allergologie

allergy /ˈæl.əɹ.dʒi/ [ˈæl.ə.dʒi] [ˈæl.ɚ.dʒi] n
antipathy allergie
disorder of the immune system allergie
hypersensitivity allergie
altered susceptibility allergie

alleviate /ə.li.vi.eɪt/ v
make less severe verlichten verzachten milderen temperen

alley /ˈæ.li/ n
narrow street steeg doorgang

alliance /əˈlaɪ.əns/ n
state of being allied alliantie
treaty between nations alliantie

allicin n
organic compound allicine

alligator /ˈæ.lɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.ɾɚ/ n
large amphibious reptile of genus Alligator alligator

alligator clip n
electronics connector krokodillenbek krokodillenklem

allocation n
The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources. allocatie toewijzing

allomorph /ˈæl.oʊ.mɔɹf/ /ˈæl.ə.mɔːf/ n
phonological representation of a morpheme allomorf

allomorphic /ˌæləˈmɔɹfɪk/ adj
pertaining to allomorphism allomorfisch

allophone /ˈæləˌfoʊn/ /ˈæləˌfəʊn/ n
alternative pronunciation for a phoneme allofoon foonvariant stemvariant

allot /əˈlɑt/ /əˈlɒt/ v
to assign toekennen verdelen
to distribute verloten

allotment /əˈlɔt.mɛnt/ n
plot of land moestuin
that which is alloted lot perceel

allow /əˈlaʊ/ v
to grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have laten doen

allowance /əˈlaʊəns/ n
a customary deduction from the gross weight of goods toestemming

alloy /əˈlɔɪ/ /ˈæ.lɔɪ/ n
metal combined of more elements legering

alloy /əˈlɔɪ/ /ˈæ.lɔɪ/ v
mix or combine legeren

allure /əˈl(j)ʊɚ/ n
the power to attract, entice; the quality causing attraction aantrekkelijkheid

allure /əˈl(j)ʊɚ/ v
to attempt to draw verleiden

alluring /ɚˈluɚ.ɹɪŋ/ /ɚˈlʊɚ.ɹɪŋ/ adj
having to power to allure aanlokkelijk

allusion /ʌˈlu.ʒən/ n
indirect reference, hint toespeling zinspeling allusie

ally /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈæl.aɪ/ n
one united to another by treaty or league bondgenoot bondgenote
anything associated with another as a helper bondgenoot bondgenote

almighty /ɔːlˈmaɪti/ adj
unlimited in might almachtig

almond /ˈɑ.mənd/ /ˈɑː.mənd/ adj
resembling the colour of an almond nut amandelkleurig

almond /ˈɑ.mənd/ /ˈɑː.mənd/ n
nut amandel
tree amandelboom

almond paste n
paste made from ground almonds and sugar in equal quantities amandelpers amandelspijs spijs

almoner /ˈæl.mə.nɚ/ n
person who distributes alms aalmoezenier

almost /ɔːl.ˈməʊst/ /ˈɔl.moʊst/ adv
very close to bijna vrijwel zo goed als nagenoeg

alms /ɑmz/ /ɑːmz/ n
something given to the poor as charity aalmoes

aloe /ˈæ.loʊ/ /ˈæ.ləʊ/ n
plant of the genus Aloe aloë

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ adv
by oneself alleen
without outside help alleen

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ adv
in company, together mee
onward, forward door

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ preposition
by the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to langs
in a line with, with a progressive motion on; onward on; forward on langs

alongside /ə.lɒŋˈsaɪd/ /ə.lɔŋˈsaɪd/ preposition
together with or at the same time aan de zijde van

aloof /əˈluːf/ adj
reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant afstandelijk gereserveerd terughoudend

aloof /əˈluːf/ adv
at or from a distance afstandelijk apart
without sympathy afstandelijk negatief

aloofness n
the state of being aloof afstandelijkheid gereserveerdheid

alpaca /ælˈpækə/ n
camelid animal of the Andes alpaca

alpenglow /ˈæl.pən.ɡloʊ/ /ˈæl.pən.ɡləʊ/ n
a reddish glow seen near sunset or sunrise on the summits of mountains alpengloei alpengloeien

alpha /ˈælfə/ n
name of the letter Α, α alfa

alpha male n
dominant male animal alfamannetje

alpha privative n
the prefix a- expressing negation or absence alpha privativum privatieve a

alpha radiation n
radiation of alpha particles alfastraling

alphabet /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/ /ˈæl.fə.bɪt/ n
an ordered set of letters used in a language alfabet ABC

alphabetical /ˌælf.əˈbɛt.ɪk.əl/ /ˌælfəˈbɛdɪkəl/ adj
in the sequence of the letters of the alphabet alfabetisch
pertaining to the alphabet alfabetisch

alphabetically adv
arranged in the sequence of the alphabet alfabetisch

alphanumeric /ˌæl.fə.n(j)uːˈmɛ.ɹɪk/ adj
consisting of letters and numbers alfanumeriek

alphorn /ˈalp.hɔːn/ n
musical instrument alpenhoorn

alpine chough /ˈalpaɪnˈtʃʌf/ n
alpine chough alpenkauw

alpine skiing n
sport alpineskiën

already /ɑlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔːlˈɹɛdi/ adv
prior to some time reeds al alreeds

also /ˈɑl.soʊ/ /ˈɔl.soʊ/ /ˈɔːl.səʊ/ adv
in addition; besides; as well; further; too ook eveneens tevens

altar /ˈɑl.tɚ/ /ˈɔl.tɚ/ /ˈɔːl.tə/ n
flat-topped structure used for religious rites altaar

altar boy n
A boy serving as an acolyte misdienaar

altercation /ɔl.tɚˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
dispute dispuut woordenwisseling

alterity n
otherness anders zijn

alternate /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ)ˌneɪt/ /ˈɒlˌtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ adj
other; alternative alternatief

alternate /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ)ˌneɪt/ /ˈɒlˌtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ n
substitute plaatsvervanger

alternately /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət.li/ [ɔːlˈtɜɹnətlɪ] adv
succeding by turns beurtelings

alternating current n
electric current that reverses direction periodically wisselstroom

alternative /ˈɒlˌtɝnətɪv/ /ˌɒlˈtɜːnətɪv/ adj
Relating to a choice alternatief

alternator n
an electric generator which produces alternating current alternator wisselstroomgenerator

although /ɔlˈðoʊ/ /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ conjunction
but hoewel maar
in spite of the fact that hoewel ofschoon alhoewel

altimeter n
an apparatus for measuring altitude hoogtemeter

altitude /ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌtuːd/ n
absolute height hoogte
distance measured angularly of a heavenly body hoogte
distance measured upwards hoogte
distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex hoogte

alto /ˈæl.toʊ/ /ˈæl.təʊ/ n
musical part alt
person or instrument alt

altogether /ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/ /ɔːl.tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ adv
on the whole; everything considered al met al kortom
without exception; wholly; completely geheel totaal

altoist n
someone who plays an alto instrument altist

altruism n
policy that benefits others' interests altruïsme onbaatzuchtigheid

altruistic /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ /ˌɑl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ adj
regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish altruïstisch

aluminium /əˈluːmɪnəm/ /ˌæl.(j)uˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.i.əm/ n
id=Q663|silvery metal aluminium

always /ˈɔl.weɪz/ /ˈɔːl.weɪz/ adv
at all times altijd steeds altoos immer
constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals altijd steeds telkens

amalgamation /əˌmælɡəˈmeɪʃən/ n
The process of amalgamating amalgamatie vermenging versmelting
The production of an alloy of mercury legering
The result of amalgamating mengsel mix

amanita /ˌæməˈnaɪtə/ n
mushroom of the genus Amanita vliegenzwam

amanuensis n
a clerk, secretary or stenographer stenograaf
one employed to take dictation kopïist schrijver op dictaat secretaris

amaranth /ˈæ.məɹ.ænθ/ n
herb amarant
color/ dye amarant

amaretto n
a sweet almond-flavoured liqueur amaretto

amateur /ˈa.mə.tə/ /ˈæ.mə.tɚ/ n
person attached to a pursuit without pursuing it professionally amateur

amazement /əˈmeɪz.mənt/ n
the condition of being amazed; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear verwondering

amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ adj
causing wonder and amazement prachtig verbluffend wonderbaarlijk

amazingly adv
difficult to believe verbazingwekkend
to a wonder-inspiring extent opvallend
wonderfully geweldig

ambarella n
tree ambarella

ambassador /æmˈbæs.ə.də(ɹ)/ /æmˈbæs.ə.dɚ/ n
minister ambassadeur gezant
representative ambassadeur gezant

amber /ˈa.mbə/ /ˈæ.mbɚ/ adj
of a brownish yellow colour amberkleurig amberkleurige

amber /ˈa.mbə/ /ˈæ.mbɚ/ n
colour amber barnsteengeel barnsteenkleur
fossil resin barnsteen amber
traffic light colour oranje

amber seed n
amberzaad bisamkorrel muskuszaad

ambergris /ˈæm.bə.ɡɹɪs/ /ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹɪs/ n
waxy substance produced by sperm whales amber

ambigram n
design that reads as the same word or phrase in two different orientations ambigram

ambiguity /æmbɪɡˈjuɪtiː/ n
something liable to more than one interpretation dubbelzinnigheid ambiguïteit

ambiguous /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/ adj
open to multiple interpretations dubbelzinnig ambigu meerduidig
vague and unclear ambigu onduidelijk vaag

ambition /æmˈbɪ.ʃən/ n
desire eerzucht

ambitious /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/ adj
possessing, or controlled by, ambition ambitieus eerzuchtig
strongly desirous eerzuchtig

ambivalence n
coexistence of opposing attitudes ambivalentie

ambivalent /æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/ adj
experiencing or expressing opposing feelings ambivalent ambivalente

amble /ˈæm.bəl/ v
to stroll or walk slowly and leisurely slenteren

ambrosia /æmˈbɹoʊʒə/ n
food of gods or delicious foods ambrozijn godenbrood

ambulance /ˈæm.bjə.ləns/ /ˈæm.bjəˌlæns/ n
emergency vehicle ambulance ziekenwagen

ambulatory /ˈam.bjə.ləˌtɔ.ɹi/ adj
Of, relating to, or adapted to walking ambulant

ambulatory /ˈam.bjə.ləˌtɔ.ɹi/ n
ambulant ambulante

ambush /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ n
a disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station hinderlaag
a concealed station hinderlaag

ameliorate /əˈmiːli.əɹeɪt/ v
to make better verbeteren amelioreren

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ adv
so be it amen
truly, verily amen

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ interjection
expression of strong agreement amen

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ n
beaming

amenable /əˈmiːnəbl/ adj
Willing to respond to persuasion or suggestions aanspreekbaar gevoelig toegankelijk

amend /əˈmɛnd/ v
to become better verbeteren
to make a formal alteration amenderen
to make better verbeteren aanpassen corrigeren

amenity /əˈmiːnəti/ n
pleasantness aangenaamheid geriefelijkheid
something that makes life easier or more pleasant voorziening
unit of community infrastructure faciliteit

amenorrhoea /əˌmɛnəˈɹiːə/ n
lack of a menstrual period amenorroe

americium /ˌæməˈrɪsiəm/ n
chemical element with atomic number 95 americium

amethyst /ˈæm.ə.θɪst/ n
gem amethist

amicable /ˈæ.mɨ.kə.bəl/ adj
showing friendliness or goodwill goedhartig vriendelijk

amid /əˈmɪd/ preposition
surrounded by te midden van

amino acid n
any of the twenty α-amino acids aminozuur
any organic compound containing amino and carboxylic acid aminozuur

aminoacyl n
class of organic radicals aminoacyl

ammeter n
device that measures an electric current ampèremeter stroommeter

ammonia /ʌˈmon.jʌ/ n
the compound NH₃ ammoniak

ammonium chloride n
NH₄Cl salmiak salmiakzout

ammunition /ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/ n
articles used in charging firearms munitie ammunitie schietvoorraad

amnesia /æmˈniːʒə/ /ˌæmˈniʒə/ n
loss of memory amnesie

amnesty /ˈæm.nɪ.sti/ n
act of the sovereign power amnestie
forgetfulness amnestie

amnion /ˈæm.nɪ.ɑːn/ /ˈæm.nɪ.ɒn/ n
innermost membrane of the fetal membranes of reptiles, birds, and mammals amnion

amoeba /əˈmiːbə/ n
member of a genus of unicellular protozoa amoebe

among /əˈmʌŋ/ preposition
mingling or intermixing onder tussen

amongst /əˈmʌŋst/ preposition
Used to denote a mingling or intermixing onder tussen

amorous /ˈæ.mɹəs/ adj
affected with love verliefd
inclined to love amoureus
of or relating to, or produced by, love amoureuze

amorphous /əˈmɔɹfəs/ adj
lacking a definite form or clear shape vormeloos amorf
lacking organization or unity ongestructureerd
physics: in the non-crystalline state of solid amorf

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ n
quantity or volume hoeveelheid
total or sum of items bedrag hoeveelheid saldo

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ v
to total or evaluate bedragen komen op uitkomen op

ampere n
unit of electrical current ampère

amphetamine /æmˈfɛtəmin/ n
amphetamine amfetamine

amphibian /æmˈfɪbɪən/ n
vertebrate amfibie

amphibious [æmˈfɪbi.əs] adj
amfibisch

amphora /ˈæm.fə.ɹə/ n
type of jar amfoor amfora

amphoteric adj
having the characteristics of both an acid and a base amfoteer

ample /ˈæm.pəl/ adj
fully sufficient; abundant abondant overvloedig rijkelijk voorhanden

amplitude /ˈæm.plɪ.tud/ n
magnitude omvang

amplitude modulation n
method of sending information amplitudemodulatie

ampoule /ˈæm.puːl/ n
small glass vial hermetically sealed ampul

amputate v
To surgically remove a body part amputeren afzetten

amputee n
person who has had one or more limbs removed geamputeerde

amulet /ˈæm.jə.lɪt/ n
protective charm amulet

amuse /əˈmjuːz/ v
to entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner amuseren
to cause laughter amuseren

amusement /əˈmjuzmənt/ n
entertainment amusement vertier

amusement park n
commercially-operated collection of rides, games and other entertainment attractions attractiepark pretpark

amylase /ˈæmɪleɪs/ n
enzyme, present in saliva, that breaks down carbohydrates such as starch amylase

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis n
disease amyotrofische laterale sclerose

an /æn/ /ən/ article
indefinite article een

an axe to grind n
a grievance, with implications of confrontation een appeltje te schillen

anabolism n
the constructive metabolism of the body anabolisme

anachronistic /əˌnæk.ɹəˈnɪs.tɪk/ adj
erroneous in date anachronistisch

anaconda n
any of various large nonvenomous snake of the genus Eunectes anaconda

anacrusis /anəˈkɹuːsɪs/ n
(music) an unstressed note (or notes) before the first strong beat of a phrase opmaat

anagram /ˈæ.nə.ɡɹæm/ n
word or phrase created by rearranging letters from another word or phrase anagram letterkeer

anal sex n
sex involving the anus anale seks

analemma /ˌænəˈlɛmə/ n
curve of the Sun's position in the sky throughout the year analemma

analgesic /ˌæn.l̩ˈdʒiː.zɪk/ n
medicine that reduces pain pijnstiller

anally adv
Involving the anus anaal

analog /ˈæ.nə.lɑɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɒɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɔɡ/ adj
represented by a continuously variable physical quantity analoog

analogous /əˈnæl.ə.dʒəs/ /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/ adj
having analogy; corresponding to something else analoog analoge

analogy n
relationship of resemblance or equivalence analogie

analphabetism n
analphabetism analfabetisme

analysis /əˈnælɪsɪs/ n
decomposition into components in order to study analyse ontleding
in mathematics analyse
chemistry: process of breaking down a substance or the result of this process analyse

analyst n
person who analyses analist analiste
psychoanalysis practitioner psycho-analist psycho-analiste

analyze /ˈæn.ə.laɪz/ v
to subject to analysis analyseren

anamnesis /ˌænæmˈniːsɪs/ n
medical history of a patient anamnese

anaphor /ˈæ.nə.fɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈæ.nə.fə(ɹ)/ n
expression referring to other anafoor anafora

anaphora /ænəˈfɔɹə/ n
linguistics: expression that refers to another expression anafoor anafora
repetition of a phrase used for emphasis anafoor anafora

anaphylactic shock n
severe allergic reaction anafylactische shock

anaphylaxis n
severe and rapid systemic allergic reaction to an allergen anafylaxie

anarchic /ænˈɑɹ.kɪk/ /ænˈɑː.kɪk/ adj
chaotic, without law or order anarchistisch
relating to anarchy anarchistisch

anarchism /ˈænəɹˌkɪzəm/ n
belief that proposes the absence and abolition of government in all forms anarchisme

anarchist /ˈæn.ɑɹ.kɪst/ /ˈæn.ə.kɪst/ n
believer in anarchism anarchist
nihilist anarchist nihilist

anarcho-capitalism n
philosophy that advocates the elimination of the state and a self-regulating free market anarchokapitalisme

anarcho-syndicalism n
A branch or field of anarchy that focuses on the abolition of capitalism anarchosyndicalisme

anarchy /ˈæ.nə.ki/ /ˈæn.ɑɹ.ki/ n
absence of any form of political authority or government anarchie regeringsloosheid
political disorder and confusion anarchie

anathema /əˈnæθəmə/ n
ban or curse banvloek vervloeking
imprecation vervloeking verwensing

anatomy /əˈnætəmi/ n
art of studying the different parts of any organized body anatomie

ancestor /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/ n
an earlier type voorloper
one from whom a person is descended voorouder

ancestor worship n
veneration of the spirits of one’s ancestors manisme vooroudercultus voorouderverering

ancestry /ˈæn.sɛs.tɹi/ n
condition as to ancestors afstamming voorouders

anchor /ˈeɪŋ.kɚ/ /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ n
tool to moor a vessel into sea bottom anker
TV anchorman anker

anchor /ˈeɪŋ.kɚ/ /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ v
to hold an object to a fixed point ankeren verankeren
to perform as a TV anchorman een TV programma coördineren, bij mekaar praten
to provide emotional stability houvast bieden

anchorage n
place for anchoring rede ree

anchorite n
one who lives in seclusion anachoreet heremiet kluizenaar

anchorman n
TV host nieuwsanker nieuwslezer

anchovy /ˈæn.tʃoʊ.vi/ /ˈæn.tʃə.vi/ n
small saltwater fish ansjovis

ancient /ˈeɪn.(t)ʃənt/ adj
existent or occurring in time long past eertijds eeuwenoud oeroud weleers
having lasted from a remote period antiek oeroud

ancillary /ˈænsəˌleɹiː/ adj
subordinate, secondary, auxiliary, accessory ondersteunend ondergschikt

and /(ə)n(d)/ /ænd/ conjunction
used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera en
used at the end of a list to indicate the last item en
used to string together sentences or sentence fragments in chronological order en

and how /ˈænd ˈhaʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
strong confirmation of preceding en hoe!

and so forth phraseologicalUnit
indicating a list continues similarly enzovoort enzovoorts enz. en zo voorts

and then some phraseologicalUnit
confirming preceding en nog wat

and/or conjunction
inclusive "or" en/of

andiron n
a utensil for supporting wood while burning vuurbok

androgynous /ænˈdɹɑdʒənəs/ /ænˈdɹɒdʒənəs/ adj
possessing qualities of both sexes tweeslachtig androgyn hermafrodiet

android /ˈænˌdɹɔɪd/ adj
possessing human qualities androïde

android /ˈænˌdɹɔɪd/ n
robot with human form androïde

andrologist n
person who studies andrology androloog mannenarts

androsexual adj
sexually attracted to men androseksueel

androsexual n
a androsexual organism androseksueel

androsexuality n
sexual orientation androseksualiteit

anecdote /ˈæ.nɪk.doʊt/ n
short account of an incident anekdote

anechoic adj
anechoic anechoïsch echovrij galmvrij

anemia /əˈnimi.ə/ n
disease of condition with anemia as symptom anemie
medical condition with decreased oxygen transport bloedarmoede anemie

anemic /ʌˈni.mɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to anemia anemisch

anemone /əˈnɛm.ə.ni/ /əˈnɛn.ə.mi/ n
any plant of genus anemone anemoon

anesthetize /əˈniːs.θə.taɪz/ v
administer anesthesia verdoven

aneurysm /ˈæn.jəɹ.ɪz.m̩/ /ˈæn.jɚ.ɪz.m̩/ n
abnormal blood-filled swelling aneurysma aderverwijding

aneurysmatic adj
of, pertaining to, or causing aneurysms aneurysmatisch

anew /əˈnjuː/ /əˈnu/ adv
again opnieuw

anfractuosity n
a winding channel or crevice breuklijn kronkel
one of the fissures (sulci) separating the convolutions of the brain hersenkronkel

angel /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/ n
messenger from a deity engel
in Christian angelology, the lowest order of angels engel
selfless person engel

angel of death n
personification of death in fiction and in art engel des doods

angel shark n
a member of the unusual genus Squatina of sharks zee-engel

angelic /ænˈdʒɛlɪk/ adj
belonging to, proceeding from, or resembling an angel engelachtig

angelica n
plants of genus Angelica engelwortel

angelology n
study of angels angelologie

anger /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/ n
A strong feeling of displeasure, hostility or antagonism towards someone or something woede boosheid

anger management n
ability to control temperament agressiebeheersing woedebeheersing

angina pectoris /ænˈdʒaɪnə ˈpɛktəˌɹɪs/ /ˈændʒɪnə ˈpɛktəˌɹɪs/ n
intermittent chest pain angina pectoris

angioedema n
swelling of the lower layers of the skin or of other tissues angio-oedeem

angiopathy n
any disease of the blood vessels angiopathie

angklung n
instrument angkloeng

angle /ˈeɪŋ.ɡəl/ /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ n
geometrical figure hoek
measure of such a figure hoek
corner where two walls intersect hoek
viewpoint invalshoek standpunt

angle /ˈeɪŋ.ɡəl/ /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ v
to fish with hook and line hengelen

angle bracket n
type of bracket hoekanker

angle grinder n
power tool haakse slijper

anglicise v
become English verengelsen
make English verengelsen

anglicism /ˈæŋɡləˌsɪzəm/ n
word or other feature borrowed from English to another language anglicisme

angry /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/ adj
displaying anger boos kwaad

angst /eɪŋ(k)st/ /æŋ(k)st/ n
feeling of acute anxiety or apprehension angst

angstrom /ˈæŋstɹəm/ /ˈæŋstɹʌm/ n
A very small unit of length, 10-10 m ångström

anguish /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ n
extreme pain lijden agonie doodsangst doodsstrijd hevig martelgang

anguish /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
cause to suffer pain martelen
suffer pain lijden

angular acceleration n
rate of change of angular velocity hoekversnelling

angular momentum n
angular momentum impulsmoment

angular velocity n
angle turned in a given time hoeksnelheid

anhedonia /ˌan.hɪˈdəʊ.nɪə/ /ˌæn.hiˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ n
inability to feel pleasure anhedonie

anilingus /ˌeɪnɪˈlɪŋɡəs/ n
form of oral sex anilingus baffen rimmen

animal /ˈænɪməl/ adj
of animals dierlijk

animal /ˈænɪməl/ n
organism dier beest
organism other than man dier beest
person who behaves wildly beest dier

animal magnetism n
magnetic fluid or ethereal medium said to reside in the bodies of animate beings magnetiseur

animal rights n
concept that animals are entitled to certain fundamental rights dierenrechten

anime /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/ n
an animated work originated in Japan anime

animosity /æn.əˈmɑs.ɪ.ti/ n
violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike verbittering

anion /ˈæn.aɪ.ɑn/ /ˈæn.aɪ.ɒn/ n
negatively charged ion anion

anisakiasis n
infection with Anisakis worms anisakiasis haringwormziekte

anise /æˈnis/ /ˈæn.ɪs/ n
plant anijs

aniseed /æn.ɪˈsid/ n
the seed-like fruit of the anise anijszaad

anisotropy n
the property of being directionally dependent anisotropie

ankle /ˈeɪŋ.kəl/ /ˈæŋ.kəl/ n
joint between foot and leg enkel

anklebone /ˈaŋk(ə)lbəʊn/ n
the talus sprongbeen

anklet n
a bracelet at the ankle enkelband

annals /ˈæn.əlz/ n
a relation of events annalen
historical records; chronicles annalen jaarboeken

annealing n
act of heating solid metal or glass gloeien

annex /əˈnɛks/ /ˈænɛks/ n
addition or extension to a building uitbouw
addition, an extension bijlage
appendix aanhangsel

annex /əˈnɛks/ /ˈænɛks/ v
to add something to another, to incorporate into annexeren inlijven

annexation n
addition or incorporation of something annexatie

annihilate /əˈnaɪə.leɪt/ v
to reduce to nothing, to destroy, to eradicate vernietigen

anniversary /ˌænɪˈvɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænɪˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ n
day an exact number of years since an event jubileum

annosity /əˈnəʊsɪtɪ/ n
fullness of years ouderdom

announce /əˈnaʊns/ /ʌˈnaʊns/ v
to give public notice, or first notice of aankondigen verkondigen declareren verkonden
to pronounce; declare by judicial sentence declareren uitspreken verklaren

announcer /əˈnaʊnsə/ /əˈnaʊnsɚ/ n
TV or radio announcer omroeper

annoy /əˈnɔɪ/ v
to disturb or irritate ergeren vervelen

annoying v
causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious vervelend

annual /ˈæn.ju.əl/ adj
happening once a year jaarlijks jaarlijkse

annual aberration n
deviation due to the Earth's orbital motion jaarlijkse aberratie

annually adv
once every year jaarlijks

annuity /əˈn(j)uɪti/ n
right to receive amounts of money regularly lijfrente lijfrenteverzekering

annul /əˈnʌl/ v
dissolve (a marital union) annuleren ontbinden
formally revoke the validity of annuleren

annulment /əˈnʌl.mənt/ n
act or instance of annulling annulatie annulering annullering herroeping tenietdoening
invalidation; declaration of something as being invalid nietigverklaring vernietiging
legal invalidation of a marriage nietigverklaring ontbinding
total destruction vernietiging

anoa n
a small Indonesian water buffalo anoa

anoint /əˈnɔɪnt/ v
to apply oil to or to pour oil upon zalven
to smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance zalven

anomalous adj
deviating from the normal abnormaal

anomaly /əˈnɑməli/ /əˈnɒməlɪ/ n
biological defect or malformation afwijking anomalie misvorming
dated: an irregularity or inconsistency anomalie onregelmatigheid
deviation from norm anomalie abnormaliteit afwijking
science: any event, big or small, out of the ordinary anomalie
something or someone that is strange or unusual onregelmatigheid rariteit

anomie /ˈænəmiː/ n
alienation or social instability anomie wetteloosheid

anonymity /ænəˈnɪmɪti/ n
the quality or state of being anonymous anonimiteit

anonymous /əˈnɒnəməs/ adj
of unknown name; whose name is withheld anoniem naamloos
without any name (of responsible agent) acknowledged anoniem naamloos
wanting a name, not named and determined naamloos onbenoemd

anopia n
medical condition anopia anopie anopsia anopsie

anorexia /ænəˈɹɛksi.ə/ n
loss of appetite anorexie anorexia

anorexia nervosa n
disorder anorexia nervosa

anosognosia n
inability of a person to recognize personal defects anosognosie

another /əˈnʌ.ðə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌ.ðɚ/ determiner
not the same; different een andere
one more, in addition to a former number nog een

anoxia n
condition in which a tissue or environment is totally deprived of oxygen anoxie

answer /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] n
response antwoord

answer /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] v
to make a reply or response to antwoorden
to suit a need or purpose satisfactorily beantwoorden
to respond to a call beantwoorden

answering machine n
device that automatically records voice mail antwoordapparaat

ant /ænt/ [ɛənt] n
insect mier

anteater /ˈæntˌitɚ/ /ˈæntˌiːtə/ n
mammal miereneter

antebellum adj
of a period of time prior to a war vooroorlogs

antecedent /ˌantɪˈsiːd(ə)nt/ adj
earlier in time or order voorafgaand vroeger

antecedent /ˌantɪˈsiːd(ə)nt/ n
ancestor voorouder
any thing that precedes another thing antecedent voorafgaande
conditional part of a hypothetical proposition antecedent
word, phrase or clause referred to by a pronoun antecedent

antedate /ˈæntiˌdeɪt/ v
To assign a date earlier than the actual date; to backdate antedateren

antediluvian adj
extremely ancient or antiquated; old; prehistoric antiek prehistorisch
extremely dated zeer ouderwets
pertaining or belonging to the time period prior to a great or destructive flood or deluge antediluviaal behorend tot de tijd voor de zondvloed

antelope /ˈæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈæn.tɪ.ləʊp/ n
mammal of the family Bovidae antilope

antenna /ænˈtɛn.ə/ n
feeler organ voelspriet antenne

antepenultimate adj
two before the last derdelaatste

anterior adj
before or earlier in time anterieur

anterior chamber n
space between cornea and iris voorste oogkamer

anterograde amnesia n
inability to remember new information anterograde amnesie

anthelmintic /ænθɛlˈmɪntɪk/ adj
destructive to parasitic intestinal worms ontwormend wormdodend

anthem /ˈæn.θəm/ n
hymn of praise or loyalty strijdlied
national anthem volkslied

anther /ˈænθɚ/ n
pollen-bearing part of the stamen helmknop anthere

anthology /ænˈθɑlədʒi/ /ænˈθɒlədʒɪ/ n
collection of literary works bloemlezing

anthrax /ˈæn.θɹæks/ n
disease miltvuur

anthropological /æn.θɹə.pə.ˈlɑdʒikəl/ adj
relating to anthropology antropologisch

anthropologically adv
in a manner which pertains to anthropology antropologisch

anthropologist /ˌæn.θɹoʊˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
one who is versed in anthropology antropoloog

anthropology /ˌænθɹəˈpɑːlədʒi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒlədʒi/ n
the study of humanity antropologie

anthropomorphic /ænθɹɒpəˈmɔɹfɪk/ adj
given human attributes antropomorfisch
having the form of a person antropomorfisch

anthroposophy /ˌænθɹəˈpɑsəfi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒsəfi/ n
a spiritual philosophy antroposofie

anti- /ænti/ /æntiː/ prefix
anti- anti-

anti-European adj
disliking Europe or Europeans anti-Europees
opposing European integration and the European Union anti-Europees

anti-Semite n
anti-Semite antisemiet

anti-Semitism /ˌæntɪˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ n
prejudice or hostility against Jews anti-semitisme jodenhaat

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ n
substance that destroys or inhibits bacteria antibioticum

antibody n
protein that binds to a specific antigen antilichaam antideeltje

antic /ˈæn.tɪk/ adj
architecture: grotesque, incongruous grotesk onpassend
grotesque absurd bizar grotesk

antic /ˈæn.tɪk/ n
caricature karikatuur
grotesque performer or clown clown
ludicrous act or behaviour kuur zotternij

antic /ˈæn.tɪk/ v
perform antics doen kuur uithalen zot

anticarcinogenic adj
tending to inhibit or prevent the activity of a carcinogen anticarcinogeen anticarcinogene

antichrist n
Someone that works against the teachings of Christ antichrist

anticlimax n
break in the final climax anticlimax

anticline /ˈæntiklaɪn/ n
anticlinal fold anticlinaal anticline

anticlockwise /ˌæntiˈklɑkwaɪz/ /ˌæntiˈklɒk.waɪz/ adj
in the opposite direction to the hands of an analogue clock in tegenwijzerzin tegen de klok in

anticlockwise /ˌæntiˈklɑkwaɪz/ /ˌæntiˈklɒk.waɪz/ adv
in the opposite direction to the hands of an analogue clock linksom

anticoagulant n
substance antistollingsmiddel

antidepressant n
agent that prevents or counteracts depression antidepressivum

antidote /ˈæn.tə.dot/ n
remedy to counteract a poison tegengif
something that counteracts tegengif

antiferromagnetic adj
exhibiting antiferromagnetism antiferromagnetisch

antiferromagnetism n
a phenomenon, similar to ferromagnetism antiferromagnetisme

antifibrinolytic adj
serving to inhibit fibrinolysis antifibrinolyticum

antifibrinolytic n
an antifibrinolytic agent antifibrinolytisch

antifreeze n
a substance used to lower the freezing point of water antivries

antigypsyism n
prejudice or hostility against Romani people antiziganisme

antihero /ˈæn.taiˌhi.ɹoʊ/ /ˈæn.tɪˌhɪə.ɹəʊ/ n
protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner antiheld antiheldin

antimony /ˈæn.tɪ.mə.niː/ n
chemical element antimoon antimonium stibium

antinomy /ænˈtɪnəmi/ n
contradiction antinomie

antiparallel adj
parallel of opposite direction antiparallel

antipathy /ænˈtɪpəθi/ n
contrariety or opposition in feeling afkeer antipathie

antipope /ˈantɪpəʊp/ n
person who claims to be pope tegenpaus

antique /ænˈtiːk/ adj
old; out of date antiek

antique white n
colour gebroken wit

antiquity /ænˈtɪk.kwʌ.ti/ n
ancient times oudheid

antitheism n
active opposition to theism antitheïsme

antithesis /ænˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/ n
proposition that is opposite to other proposition antithese

antithetical adj
pertaining to or being an antithesis contradictorisch in tegenspraak met

antler /ˈænt.lə/ /ˈænt.lɚ/ n
bony structure on the head of deer, moose and elk gewei

antonym /ˈæntəˌnɪm/ n
word which has the opposite meaning antoniem tegengestelde tegendeel

ants in one's pants n
agitated and fidgety state hebben de kriebel in zijn gat

antsy /ˈæn.tsi/ adj
restless, apprehensive and fidgety ongerust opgewonden

anus /ˈeɪ.nəs/ n
lower opening of the digestive tract anus aars

anvil /ˈæn.vəl/ /ˈæn.vɪl/ n
block used in blacksmithing aanbeeld aambeeld
bone in inner ear aanbeeld aambeeld aambeeldsbeentje aanbeeldsbeentje

anxiety /ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ n
concern bezorgdheid ongerustheid
eager desire verlangen
pathological condition angst vrees

anxiety disorder n
disorder characterised by excessive anxiety angststoornis

anxious /ˈaŋ(k)ʃəs/ /ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs/ adj
full of anxiety bezorgd

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ adv
at all enig enkel

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ determiner
at least one (kind) enig

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ pronoun
Any things or persons elk

any more adv
in negative or interrogative constructions langer meer

anyhow /ˈɛn.i.haʊ/ adv
in any way, in any manner in ieder geval hoe dan ook

anything /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nɪ.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/ pronoun
any thing of any kind alles iets wat dan ook

anything else pronoun
any other thing anders nog iets

anytime adv
at any time altijd op elk moment wanneer dan ook

anyway /ˈɛniweɪ/ adv
in any way hoe dan ook
regardless desondanks toch
used to indicate change of subject in ieder geval in elk geval maar goed
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement in ieder geval hoe dan ook in elk geval

anywhere /ˈɛn.i.hwɛɹ/ /ˈɛn.iː.(h)wɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛnɪwɛə/ adv
any place overal eender waar

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ adj
pertaining to verb in aorist aspect aoristisch

aorist /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ n
a grammatical aspect aoristus

aorist aspect n
a grammatical aspect aorist aoristus

aorta /eɪˈɔːtə/ /eɪˈɔːɹtə/ n
great artery aorta lichaamsslagader

apart from preposition
except for afgezien van behalve

apartment /əˈpɑɹt.mənt/ /əˈpɑːt.mənt/ n
domicile occupying part of a building flat appartement woning

apartment building n
residential building with multiple flats flatgebouw

apathetic /æp.əˈθɛt.ɪk/ adj
void of feeling apathisch

apathy /ˈæ.pə.θi/ n
lack of emotion or motivation apathie

apatite /ˈæp.ə.taɪt/ n
type of mineral apatiet

ape /eɪp/ n
animal aap apin mensaap

ape /eɪp/ v
to imitate imiteren na-apen nabootsen nadoen

aperture /ˈæp.ə.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈæp.ɚ.tʃɚ/ n
opening opening
something which restricts the diameter of the light path through one plane in an optical system diafragma opening
diameter of the aperture (in the sense above) diafragma opening

apex /ˈeɪˌpɛks/ n
botany: end of leaf punt spits
pointed end punt spits
highest point spits top
in geometry: topmost vertex of a cone or pyramid punt spits top
moment of greatest success, expansion, etc top

aphasia /əˈfeɪzɪə/ n
pathological speech disorder afasie

aphelion /əˈfiːlɪən/ n
the point in the elliptical orbit of a planet where it is farthest from the Sun aphelium

apheresis /əˈfɛɹəsɪs/ /əˈfɪəɹɪsɪs/ /ˌæfəˈɹisɪs/ n
loss of letters or sounds from the beginning of a word aferese aferesis

aphid /ˈeɪ.fɪd/ n
insect bladluis

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ n
food or drug afrodisiacum

aphtha n
oral thrush aft

aphthous ulcer n
ulcer in the mouth caused by break in mucous membrane aft afte

apian /ˈeɪpi.ən/ adj
related to bees bijen-

apiece /əˈpis/ /əˈpiːs/ adv
apiece per stuk

apo- prefix
away from, or separate apo-
derived from, or related to apo-
the apoprotein form of the protein apo-
without, or lacking apo-

apocalyptic /əˈpɒ.kə.lɪp.tɪk/ adj
of or relating to an apocalypse apocalyptisch

apocope /əˈpɒ.kə.pi/ n
loss or omission of a sound or syllable from the end of a word apocope

apocopic adj
of or pertaining to apocope apocopisch

apocryphal /əˈpɑːkɹɪfəl/ /əˈpɒkɹɪfəl/ adj
of doubtful authenticity apocrief

apodictic /apəʊˈdɪktɪk/ adj
incontrovertible apodictisch

apologize /əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz/ /əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz/ v
verantwoorden
to make an apology or defense verantwoorden
to make an apology or excuse zich verontschuldigen

apology /əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
an expression of regret verontschuldiging excuus
formal justification, defence verweer

apoplexy /ˈæp.əˌplɛk.si/ n
loss of consciousness apoplexie

aporetic adj
tending to doubt twijfelachtig

aporia /əˈpɔːɹɪə/ n
expression of doubt onzekerheid twijfel

apostasy /əˈpɒstəsi/ n
renunciation of set of beliefs afvalligheid geloofsafval

apostle /əˈpɑsl̩/ /əˈpɒs(ə)l/ n
missionary or leader of a mission apostel zendeling

apostrophe /əˈpɑːs.tɹə.fi/ /əˈpɒs.tɹə.fi/ n
the character ’ apostrof weglatingsteken
sudden piece of dialogue apostrof

apothecium n
the ascigerous fructification of lichens apothecium

apotheosis /əˌpɑː.θiˈoʊ.sɪs/ /əˌpɒθ.iːˈəʊ.sɪs/ n
deification; becoming a god apotheose verheerlijking vergoding

app /æp/ n
small computer application app

appalling adj
That appalls/appals or appall/appal ontzettend

apparatchik /apəˈɹatʃɪk/ /æpəˈɹæt͡ʃɪk/ n
member of a Communist apparat apparatsjik

apparatus /æ.pəˈɹæ.təs/ n
assortment of tools or instruments apparaat
complex machine or instrument apparaat
bureaucratic organization apparaat

apparel /əˈpæɹəl/ /ʌˈpæɹ.əl/ n
clothing kleding

apparent /əˈpæ.ɹənt/ adj
clear duidelijk klaar ogenschijnlijk
seeming klaarblijkelijk ogenschijnlijk
visible duidelijk evident klaar

apparently /əˈpaɹəntli/ /əˈpæɹ.ɨnt.li/ adv
according to what the speaker has read or been told blijkbaar kennelijk naar het schijnt
plainly blijkbaar duidelijk
seemingly ogenschijnlijk schijnbaar

apparition /ˌæp.əɹˈɪʃn̩/ /ˌæp.ɚˈɪʃ.n̩/ n
act of becoming visible verschijning
thing appearing verschijning
unexpected, wonderful, or preternatural appearance verschijning

appeal /əˈpɪəl/ n
application for the removal of a cause to a superior judge beroep
call upon a person or authority for help oproep

appeal /əˈpɪəl/ v
cricket: to ask an umpire for a decision appeleren
to apply for the removal of a cause to a superior judge or court in beroep gaan in hoger beroep gaan
to be attractive aanspreken aantrekkelijk aantrekken
to call upon another appeleren beroep doen op

appear /əˈpiːɹ/ /əˈpɪə/ /əˈpɪɹ/ v
To become visible to the apprehension of the mind blijken
To come before the public verschijnen haar opwachting maken optreden zijn opwachting maken
To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible verschijnen
To stand in presence of some authority, tribunal, or superior person, to answer a charge, plead a cause, or the like verschijnen
To seem; to have a certain semblance; to look lijken

appearance /əˈpɪəɹəns/ /əˈpɪɹəns/ n
Semblance, or apparent likeness aanblik
The act of appearing or coming into sight verschijning

appearances are deceptive proverb
it is not possible to judge one's character by their outward appearance kleren maken nee man

appease /əˈpiːz/ v
to make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to still; to pacify kalmeren

append /əˈpɛnd/ /ʌˈpɛnd/ v
to add as an accessory bijvoegen toevoegen
to hang or attach to, as by a string aanhechten bevestigen hechten vastmaken

appendectomy n
surgical procedure appendectomie

appendicitis /əˈpɛnd.ɪ.saɪt.əs/ n
inflamation of the vermiform appendix blindedarmontsteking

appendix /əˈpɛn.dɪks/ n
text added to the end of a book or an article aanhangsel appendix
vermiform appendix blindedarm

appetite /ˈæp.ə.taɪt/ n
desire of or relish for food eetlust trek appetijt honger

appetizer n
small, light first course bittergarnituur borrelhapjes

applaud /əˈplɑd/ /əˈplɔd/ /əˈplɔːd/ v
to express approval by clapping applaudisseren klappen
to praise, or express approval by words applaudisseren

applause /əˈplɑz/ /əˈplɔz/ /əˈplɔːz/ n
act of applauding applaus handgeklap

apple /ˈæp.əl/ n
fruit appel
wood appelbomenhout appelboom

apple blossom n
the flower of an apple tree appelbloesem

apple brandy n
brandy made from apples appelbrandewijn calvados

apple butter n
preserved apple purée appeljam

apple core n
the central portion of an apple klokhuis

apple dumpling n
baked dessert made from apples appelbol

apple juice n
the juice of apples, often used as a drink appelsap

apple of discord /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔːd/ n
object which sows anger and dissension twistappel

apple of love n
tomato tomaat

apple of someone's eye n
favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one oogappel

apple pie n
pie with apple filling appeltaart

apple sauce n
a food appelmoes appelcompote

apple tree /ˈæpl̩ tɹiː/ n
tree that bears apples appelboom appelaar

apple turnover n
a pastry dessert filled with pieces of sweetened apples appelflap

apple wine n
cider cider

apple-cheeked adj
having red cheeks met appelwangen

apple-corer n
a tool appelboor

apple-green adj
apple-green appelgroen

apples and oranges n
non-comparable items appels met peren

applesauce interjection
nonsense flauwekul

applesauce n
nonsense flauwekul zever

appliance /əˈplaɪəns/ n
a device in its own right huishoudstoestel toestel
to adapt other equipment hulpstuk

applicability n
relevancy toepasbaarheid

applicable /ˈæplɪkəbəl/ adj
suitable for application; relevant toepasselijk

applicant /ˈæp.lə.kɪnt/ n
one who applies aanvrager

application /aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
a computer program toepassing applicatie computerprogramma softwarepakket
a verbal or written request aanvraag aanschrijven
the act of applying as a means toepassing
the thing applied toepassing
the act of directing or referring something to a particular case toepassing
the act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense aanbrengen

applied adj
concerned with practical problems, rather that theoretical abstractions aangewend

applied mathematics n
area of mathematics toegepaste wiskunde

apply /əˈplaɪ/ v
to be relevant to a specified individual gelden
to put to use for a purpose toepassen
to submit oneself as a candidate aanvragen

appoint /əˈpɔɪnt/ v
benoemen
to fix (the time and place of) bepalen vaststellen beschikken

appointment /əˈpɔɪnt.mɛnt/ /əˈpɔɪnt.mɪnt/ n
act of appointing; designation of a person to hold an office aanstelling
arrangement for a meeting; an engagement afspraak
stipulation; agreement afspraak

apposite /ˈa.pə.zɪt/ /ˈæ.p.əzɪt/ adj
appropriate, relevant, well-suited treffend

appraisal /əˈpɹeɪzəl/ n
judgement raming schatting taxatie

appraise /əˈpɹeɪz/ v
to set a value; to estimate the worth of taxeren schatten waarderen

appraiser n
one who appraises taxateur

appreciate /əˈpɹiː.ʃi.eɪt/ v
to be aware of beseffen
to be grateful for something [[dankbaar]] zijn voor appreciëren waarderen
to increase in value in [[waarde]] [[stijgen]]
to value highly naar/op [[waarde]] [[schatten]] waarderen

apprehend /æ.pɹiˈhɛnd/ v
to understand; to recognize begrijpen snappen vatten

apprehension /æ.pɹiˈhɛn.ʃən/ /æp.ɹɪˈhɛn.ʃən/ n
act of grasping with the intellect begrijpen begrip
arrest arrestatie grijpen vastgrijpen
distrust or fear at the prospect of future evil angst vrees
faculty by which ideas are conceived begrip verstand
opinion begrip gezichtspunt opinie visie
seizure grijpen

apprehensive adj
anticipating something with anxiety or fear bezorgd

apprentice /əˈpɹɛntɪs/ n
trainee, especially in a skilled trade leerjongen gezel leermeisje

apprenticeship n
condition of, or the time served by, an apprentice stage
system by which a person learning a craft or trade is instructed stage

apprise /əˈpɹaɪ̯z/ v
to notify inlichten

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ n
a manner in which a problem is solved or policy is made aanpak
a way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access laan toegang
an access, or opportunity of drawing near benadering
the advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post benadering
movements to gain favor; advances benadering toenadering
the act of drawing near benadering aantocht komst
the way a plane lands at an airport aanvliegen

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ v
To come near to in place, time, or character benaderen naderen
To draw near, in a figurative sense benaderen
To take approaches to benaderen
to come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer naderen

approachable adj
easy to talk to benaderbaar

approbation /ˌæp.ɹoʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæp.ɹəʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/ n
the act of approval bekrachtiging

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.ɪt/ adj
obsolete: set apart for a particular use or person aangewezen geschikt
peculiar, suitable, fit, proper passend geschikt toepasselijk
suitable to social situation gepast

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.ɪt/ v
To make suitable aanpassen
To set apart for toewijzen

appropriation /əˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/ n
act of appropriating, or something appropriated toe-eigening

approval /əˈpɹuvəl/ /əˈpɹuːvəl/ n
acceptance goedkeuring
permission goedkeuring instemming permissie toestemming

approve /əˈpɹuːv/ v
To make or show to be worthy of approbation or acceptance instemmen met
To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of goedkeuren
To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; as, to approve the decision of a court-martial goedkeuren
To make proof of; to demonstrate; to prove or show practically goedkeuren

approximate /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/ adj
Approaching; proximate; nearly resembling benaderend
Near correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate; ongeveer bij benadering

approximately /əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li/ /əˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət.li/ adv
imprecise but close to in quantity or amount ongeveer

approximation /əˌpɹɑksɪˈmeɪʃn/ /əˌpɹɒksɪˈmeɪʃn/ n
act of approximating benaderen schatten
imprecise solution benadering schatting

apricot /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ /ˈæ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ n
fruit abrikoos
colour abrikoos

apron /ˈeɪ.pɹən/ n
clothing schort

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ adv
by the way terloops
timely, at a good time gepast

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ preposition
regarding or concerning betreffend

apt /æpt/ adj
fit or fitted; suited; suitable; appropriate gepast geschikt passend toepasselijk
having an habitual tendency; habitually liable or likely; disposed towards geneigd
ready; especially fitted or qualified (to do something); quick to learn; prompt; expert fit pienter slim

aptitude /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/ n
natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill aanleg

aqua regia /ˈɑː.kwə ˈɹeɪ.ɡi.ə/ n
mixture of acids koningswater

aquaponics /ˌækwəˈpɑniks/ /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/ n
system that combines aquaculture with hydroponics aquaponics

aquarium n
tank for keeping fish aquarium

aquatic /əˈkwæ.tɪk/ /əˈkwɑ.tɪk/ adj
relating to water; living in or near water, taking place in water aquatisch aquatische

aqueduct /ˈæk.wəˌdʌkt/ /ˈæk.wɪˌdʌkt/ n
a structure carrying water aquaduct
an artificial channel conveying water aquaduct

aquifer /ˈɑkwɪfɝ/ n
an underground layer of water-bearing porous stone, earth, or gravel aquifer

aquiline nose n
human nose with a hooked, bent shape adelaarsneus arendsneus haakneus

arable /ˈæɹəbl̩/ adj
suitable for cultivation bebouwbaar

arbitrary /ˈɑɹ.bɪ.tɹɛ(ə).ɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹə.ɹi/ adj
based on individual discretion or judgment arbitrair willekeurig
unrestrained by law; tyrannical arbitrair willekeurig
chosen at random willekeurig
(mathematics) willekeurig
determined by impulse willekeurig arbitrair

arbitration n
form of justice arbitrage
process through which two or more parties use an arbitrator or arbiter in order to resolve a dispute arbitratie
the act or process of arbitrating arbitratie

arc /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ n
curve boog
geometry: part of a curve boog

arc lamp n
an electric arc arranged so as to produce useful light booglamp

arcade /ɑɹˈkeɪd/ /ɑːˈkeɪd/ n
covered passage, usually with shops on both sides winkelpassage
establishment running coin-operated games automatenhal speelhal

arcane /ɑɹˈkeɪn/ adj
understood by only a few; obscure duister geheim

arccosine n
inverse of the cosine function arccosinus

arch /ɑɹtʃ/ /ɑːtʃ/ n
architectural element boog
inverted U shape boog
arrangement of trapezoidal stones boog

arch bridge n
a bridge with abutments at each end shaped as an arch boogbrug

arch- /ɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ prefix
chief, highest, most extreme aarts-

archabbey n
abbey which is the seat of an archabbot aartsabdij

archabbot n
the title of the general superior in certain Catholic congretations aartsabt

archaeologist n
someone who is skilled, professes or practices archaeology archeoloog

archaeology /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌɑː(ɹ).kiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
scientific study of past remains archeologie oudheidkunde

archaic /ɑɹ.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ /ɑː.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ adj
old-fashioned or antiquated archaïsch ouderwets verouderd

archaism /ˈɑː(ɹ)keɪˌɪzəm/ n
archaic word, language archaïsme

archangel /ˈɑː(ɹ)kˌeɪn.dʒəl/ n
angel who leads other angels aartsengel

archbishop /ɑɹtʃ.bɪʃ.əp/ /ɑː(ɹ)tʃ.bɪʃ.əp/ n
senior bishop aartsbisschop

archbishopric n
jurisdiction of an archbishop aartsbisdom metropool

archchancellor /ˈɑɹtʃˈtʃænsəlɚ/ /ˈɑːtʃˈtʃɑːnsələ/ n
chief chancellor aartskanselier

archdiocese /ˌɑɹtʃˈdaɪəsɪs/ /ˌɑːtʃˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ n
area administered by an archbishop aartsbisdom metropool

archduchess n
daughter or granddaughter of the Emperor of Austria-Hungary aartshertogin

archduchy n
territory of an archduke aartshertogdom

archduke n
rank aartshertog

archenemy n
a principal enemy aartsvijand aartsvijandin

archeopteryx /ɑɹkiˈɒptəɹɪks/ n
ancient bird archaeopteryx

archer /ˈɑɹtʃɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).tʃə(ɹ)/ n
one who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow boogschutter

archeress /ˈɑːtʃəɹɪs/ n
a female archer boogschutster boogschutterin

archerfish n
fish in the family Toxotidae schuttersvis

archery /ɑɹtʃəɹiː/ n
the practice boogschieten

archipelago /ɑɹ.kɪ.pɛlˈɑ.ɡəʊ/ /ɑːkɪˈpɛləɡəʊ/ /ˌɑɹkəˈpɛləˌɡoʊ/ n
group of islands archipel eilandengroep

architect /ˈɑɹkɪtɛkt/ /ˈɑːkɪtɛkt/ n
designer of buildings architect bouwmeester

architecture n
art and science of designing buildings and other structures architectuur bouwstijl

architrave /ˈɑɹ.kɪ.tɹeɪv/ n
the lowest part of an entablature architraaf

archive /ˈɑːkaɪv/ n
place for storing earlier material archief

archive /ˈɑːkaɪv/ v
to archive archiveren

archivist /ˈɑː(ɹ)kəvɪst/ n
one who creates, maintains or controls archives archivaris

arcsine n
inverse of sine arcsinus

arctangent n
inverse of tangent function arctangens

arctic hare n
Lepus arcticus poolhaas

arcuate fasciculus /ˈɑːkjuːət fəˈsɪkjʊləs/ n
bundle of axons forming part of the superior longitudinal fasciculus fasciculus arcuatus

ardent /ˈɑɹdənt/ /ˈɑːdənt/ adj
full or ardour vurig passioneel
glowing brandend

arduous /ˈɑːdjuːəs/ /ˈɑːɹd͡ʒuəs/ adj
hard to climb moeilijk te beklimmen steil uitputtend zwaar
needing or using up much energy moeizaam uitputtend zwaar

are /ɑr/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ n
unit of area are

are /ɑr/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ v
first-person plural simple present indicative form of be zijn
second-person plural simple present indicative form of be zijn
second-person singular (informal) simple present indicative form of be bent zijt

are you OK /ɑɹ juː oʊˈkeɪ/ /ɑː juː əʊˈkeɪ/ phraseologicalUnit
are you OK? gaat het?

are you allergic to any medications phraseologicalUnit
are you allergic to any medications? ben je allergisch voor medicijnen? bent u allergisch voor medicijnen?

are you feeling better phraseologicalUnit
are you feeling better? voel je je beter? voelt u zich beter?

are you married phraseologicalUnit
are you married? bent je getrouwd? bent u getrouwd?

are you religious phraseologicalUnit
are you religious? ben je godsdienstig? bent u godsdienstig?

are you single phraseologicalUnit
are you single? ben je alleenstaand? bent u alleenstaand?

are you taking any medications phraseologicalUnit
are you taking any medications? gebruikt u medicijnen?

area /ˈæɹ.i.ə/ /ˈɛə̯ɹɪə̯/ n
maths: measure of extent of a surface oppervlakte
particular geographic region gebied regio streek

area code n
prefix appended to a telephone number indicating the geographical area netnummer

argent /ˈɑɹdʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ adj
of white or silver tincture on a coat of arms zilver

argent /ˈɑɹdʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ n
silver or metal tincture zilver

argentine /ˈɑː(ɹ).dʒənˌtiːn/ n
Argentina sphyraena zilversmelt
fish of the genus Argentina zilvervis

arginine /ˈɑɹɡɪniːn/ n
an amino acid arginine

argon /ˈɑːrɡɒn/ n
id=Q696|a chemical element argon

arguable /ˈɑɹɡjuəbl/ /ˈɑːɡjuəbl/ adj
defensible in an argument verdedigbaar
open to argument betwistbaar

arguably adv
as can be supported or proven aantoonbaar onderbouwbaar

argue /ˈɑɹ.ɡju/ /ˈɑː.ɡjuː/ v
intransitive: to debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints redetwisten
transitive: present a viewpoint betogen

argument /ˈɑɹɡjumənt/ /ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ n
fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason argument
variable that is being passed to a function argument
process of reasoning argumentatie
verbal dispute; a quarrel ruzie betoog

arid /ˈæ.ɹɪd/ /ˈɛə.ɹɪd/ adj
very dry droog

arise /əˈɹaɪz/ v
get up, stand up opstaan
start to exist, originate ontstaan

arisen /əˈɹɪzən/ v
gotten up opstaan
started to exist ontstaan

aristocracy /ˌæ.ɹɪˈstɒk.ɹə.si/ /ˌɛɹ.ɪˈstɑk.ɹə.si/ n
class of people considered superior to others aristocratie
government by such a class aristocratie
the nobility or the hereditary ruling class aristocratie adel

aristocrat /əˈɹɪstəkɹæt/ /ˈæɹɪstəˌkɹæt/ n
one of the aristocracy aristocraat

arithmetic /æɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/ /əˈɹɪθmətɪk/ n
mathematics of numbers, etc. rekenkunde aritmetica

arity /ˈæɹɪti/ n
number of arguments plaatsigheid ariteit

ark clam n
edible saltwater clam arkschelp

arm /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ n
upper appendage from shoulder to wrist arm
part of a chromosome arm
part of object arm
heraldic bearings wapen wapenschild
weapon wapen

arm /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ v
to supply with armour or weapons bewapenen

arm and a leg n
an exorbitant amount een rib uit het lijf

arm in arm adv
arms linked arm in arm gearmd

arm to the teeth v
to equip with weapons tot de [[tand]]en gewapend

arm wrestling /ˈɑɹm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ /ˈɑːm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ n
a sport armworsteling

arm-wrestle v
to compete in an arm-wrestle armworstelen

arm-wrestler n
someone who arm-wrestles armworstelaar armworstelares

armadillo /ɑɹməˈdɪloʊ/ /ɑːməˈdɪləʊ/ n
burrowing mammal covered with bony, jointed, protective plates gordeldier armadillo

armband n
An inflatable band worn round the arms to keep afloat in water bandjes zwembandjes

armchair /ˈɑɹmtʃɛɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/ n
a chair with supports for the arms or elbows fauteuil

armchair general n
outspoken warmonger, and/or a self-appointed strategist visser-aan-wal

armed /ɑɹmd/ /ɑːmd/ adj
equipped, especially with a weapon gewapend

armed forces n
the military forces of a nation armee heer heir krijgsmacht leger strijdkrachten

armistice n
formal agreement to end fighting wapenstilstand wapenstand

armor /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ n
protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces harnas pantser

armour /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ n
protective layer over a body, vehicle etc. harnas pantser

armoured car n
automobile equipped with armour pantserwagen

armoured train n
railway train protected with armour pantsertrein

armpit /ˈɑɹmˌpɪt/ n
cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder oksel

armrest n
part of a seat armleuning

army /ˈɑɹ.mi/ /ˈɑː.miː/ n
any multitude horde leger menigte
government agency in charge of a state's army defensie landsverdediging
large group of people working towards the same purpose bende horde leger
large group of social animals working towards the same purpose leger
military force concerned mainly with ground operations leger landmacht weermacht

aromatic /æ.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
fragrant or spicy aromatisch geurig kruidig

aromatic /æ.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ n
fragrant plant or spice added to flavour a dish aromaat

around /əˈɹaʊnd/ /əˈɹæwnd/ preposition
defining a circle or closed curve containing om rondom rond
following a path langs om omheen

arouse /əˈɹaʊz/ v
to sexually stimulate opwinden
to stimulate feelings opwekken

arraign /əˈɹeɪn/ v
charge someone in a court of law voor het gerecht dagen

arraignment n
charging of a defendant voorgeleiding

arrange /əˈɹeɪndʒ/ v
to put in order schikken
to set up, organise regelen

arrangement /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ n
agreement regeling
plural: preparations for some undertaking afspraak akkoord regeling voorbereiding

array /əˈɹeɪ/ n
any of various data structures array

arrear /əˈɹɪə/ n
unpaid debt achterstallige betaling
work to be done achterstand

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ n
act of arresting a criminal, suspect etc aanhouding arrestatie
condition of being stopped stilstand
confinement, as after an arrest arrest

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ v
to seize attention of grijpen vatten
to stop (a process etc.) stoppen stuiten
to take into legal custody arresteren aanhouden oppakken in hechtenis nemen vatten

arrival /əˈɹaɪ.vəl/ n
act of arriving or something that has arrived aankomst komst

arrive /əˈɹaɪv/ v
to get to a certain place aankomen arriveren bereiken
to reach aankomen arriveren bereiken
to obtain a level of success or fame bereiken gemaakt

arrogance /ˈæɹ.ɵ.ɡəns/ n
act or habit of arrogating, or making undue claims in an overbearing manner aanmatiging arrogantie

arrogant /ˈæɹəɡənt/ adj
having excessive pride arrogant

arrow /ˈæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈæɹ.əʊ/ n
projectile pijl
symbol pijl

arrowword n
crossword puzzle with the clues written in the grid, accompanied by arrows Zweeds raadsel

arsehole n
anus gat
inconsiderate or mean-spirited person lul

arsenal /ˈɑː(ɹ)sənəl/ n
military establishment arsenaal wapenmagazijn wapenopslagplaats

arsenic /ɑɹˈsɛnɪk/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈsɛnɪk/ /ˈɑɹsənɪk/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).sə.nɪk/ n
id=Q871|chemical element arseen arsenicum

arson /ˈɑɹsən/ /ˈɑːsən/ n
crime of setting a fire brandstichting

arsonist n
one who has committed the act of arson, or illegally setting fire to property brandstichter

art /ɑɹt/ /ɑːt/ n
aesthetic value kunstwerk kunst
human effort kunst
conscious production or arrangement kunst
skillful creative activity kunst
study kunst
skill kunst
field or category of art kunst

art dealer n
someone who buys and sells works of art kunsthandelaar

art gallery n
space where works of art are placed on display kunstgalerie kunstgalerij

art historian n
an expert in art history kunsthistoricus

art history n
study of the history of the visual arts kunstgeschiedenis

art nouveau n
style of art and architecture art nouveau jugendstil

artery /ˈɑɹ.təɹɪ/ /ˈɑː.tə.ɹi/ n
blood vessel from the heart slagader arterie

arthromere n
any of the constitutive body segments of a jointed animal lichaamsgeleding lichaamssegment

arthropod n
animal of Arthropoda geleedpotige

artichoke /ˈɑɹ.tɪˌtʃəʊk/ /ˈɑː.tɪˌtʃəʊk/ n
vegetable artisjok

artichoke bottom n
edible fleshy receptacle at the bottom of an artichoke flower artisjokbodem

article /ˈɑɹtəkl̩/ /ˈɑːtɪkəl/ n
part of speech that specifies a noun lidwoord artikel
story, report, or opinion piece artikel lidwoord
section of a legal document artikel lidwoord
member of a group or class artikel lidwoord

articulate /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ adj
able to bend or hinge at certain points or intervals gelede geleed geärticuleerd
clear, effective duidelijk efficiënt klaar
speaking in a clear or effective manner taalvaardig welbespraakt

articulate /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ v
anatomy: to form a joint articuleren
music: to attack a note benadrukken
to clarify uitleggen
to explain uitdrukken
to hinge geleed
to speak clearly articuleren uitspreken verzorgen

articulated adj
Describing a vehicle with such joints geleed
Having one or more pivoted joints geleed

articulated bus n
articulated bus gelede bus

artifact /ˈɑːtɪfækt/ [ˈɑɹɾɪfækt] n
archaeological object artefact
man-made object artefact
something viewed as a product of human conception mensenwerk

artificial /ɑː(ɹ)təˈfɪʃəl/ adj
false, misleading artificieel kunstmatig nagemaakt
man-made artificieel kunstmatig
unnatural artificieel kunstmatig nagemaakt onnatuurlijk

artificial intelligence n
branch of computer science kunstmatige intelligentie
intelligence exhibited by an artificial entity kunstmatige intelligentie

artillery /ɑɹˈtɪləɹi/ /ɑːˈtɪləɹi/ n
weapon artillerie geschut

artilleryman n
soldier enlisted in an artillery unit artillerist geschutmeester kanonnier

artist /ˈɑɹ.ɾɪst/ /ˈɑːtɪst/ n
person who creates art kunstenaar kunstenares
person who creates art as an occupation artiest kunstenaar kunstenares
skilled person artiest kunstenaar

artistic /ɑɹˈtɪstɪk/ /ɑːˈtɪstɪk/ adv
aesthetically pleasing artistiek kunstzinnig
having creative skill artistiek kunstzinnig
relating to art or artists artistiek kunstzinnig

arugula /əˈɹuɡələ/ n
herb rucola raketsla

as /æz/ /əz/ adv
to such an extent or degree zo

as /æz/ /əz/ conjunction
as
at the same instant that toen
at the same time that terwijl
considering that, because omdat aangezien want
in the same way that zoals
varying through time to the same proportion that naarmate

as /æz/ /əz/ preposition
In the role of in de rol van als as
Introducing a basis of comparison als as

as a matter of fact
actually eigenlijk in werkelijkheid

as a result conjunction
consequently als gevolg van

as far as one knows adv
to the best of my knowledge voor zo ver ik weet

as follows adv
in the manner described hereafter zo

as good as adv
almost completely zo goed als

as if conjunction
as though alsof
in mimicry of alsof

as if interjection
interjection als of

as it were adv
to indicate a word or statement is not exact als het ware

as long as conjunction
if, assuming mits zolang
while zolang

as much adv
in a similar manner desgelijks evenzo

as regards preposition
regarding betreffende met betrekking tot

as soon as conjunction
immediately after zodra

as soon as possible adv
as soon as is possible zo snel mogelijk

as the crow flies adv
in a straight line hemelsbreed

as though /əzˈðəʊ/ conjunction
as to suggest that alsof

as to preposition
according to naar volgens
with reference or regard to over wat betreft

as usual adv
as is usually the case zoals gewoonlijk

as well adv
in addition, also ook
to the same effect net zo goed

as well as conjunction
and in addition alsmede evenals

as well as preposition
in addition to naast

as yet adv
up to the present nog steeds tot nu toe

asafoetida /ˌæsəˈfɛtɪdə/ n
resinous gum from wild fennel duivelsdrek

asbestos /æs.ˈbɛs.tɒs/ n
any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate asbest asbest-

ascend v
to fly, to soar stijgen opgaan opvaren
to go up opstijgen

ascendancy n
supremacy; superiority; dominant control overhand overwicht

ascension n
the act of ascending hemelvaart

ascent /əˈsɛnt/ n
act of ascending; motion upwards stijging
degree of elevation of an object, or the angle it makes with a horizontal line stijging

ascertain /æsəˈteɪn/ /æsɚˈteɪn/ v
find out; discover or establish vaststellen constateren

asceticism /əˈsɛt.əˌsɪz.əm/ n
the principles and practices of an ascetic ascetisme ascese

ascribe /əˈskɹaɪb/ v
attribute a book, etc toeschrijven
attribute a cause or characteristic toeschrijven wijten

ascription n
act of ascribing a quality to someone or something toewijzing

asexual /eɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
having no distinct sex asexueel geslachtloos

asexuality n
state of not experiencing sexual attraction aseksualiteit

ash /ˈæʃ/ n
solid remains of a fire as asse
wood essenhout es

ash tree n
Fraxinus tree es

ashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/ adj
feeling shame or guilt beschaamd

ashcan n
container for ashes asbak vuilnisemmer

ashlar /ˈæʃlə/ n
masonry making use of such blocks parement blok natuursteen

ashtray /ˈæʃtɹeɪ/ n
receptacle for ashes asbak

asinine /ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/ adj
failing to exercise intelligence or judgment achterlijk oerdom
of or relating to a donkey ezelachtig

ask /eəsk/ /ˈask/ /ˈæks/ /ˈæsk/ /ˈɑːsk/ v
request an answer vragen
make a request vragen

ask for it v
provoke an unwanted action erom vragen

askance /əˈskæns/ adv
of look: with disapproval misprijzend

askew /əˈskjuː/ adj
turned or twisted to one side scheef

asking price n
list or sticker price of an item vraagprijs

asleep adj
in a state of sleep slapend

asparagus /əˈspæɹ.ə.ɡəs/ /əˈspɛɹ.ə.ɡəs/ n
asparagus plant asperge
asparagus shoots (food) asperge

aspartame /əˈspɑːteɪm/ /ˈæspəɹteɪm/ n
the artificial sweetener aspartaam

aspect ratio n
the ratio of an object's longest dimension to its next-longest dimension aspectverhouding
the ratio of width to height in a flat surface or 2-dimensional abstract construction aspectverhouding

aspen /ˈæspən/ n
tree of genus Populus sect. Populus ratelpopulier esp

asperity /əˈspɛɹɪti/ /əˈspɛɹɪɾi/ n
harshness, as of temper hardvochtigheid
roughness as of stone ruwheid
something that is harsh and hard to endure ondraaglijkheid

aspersion n
a sprinkling of holy water besprenkeling
an attack on somebody's reputation or good name belediging beschimping

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ n
asphalt concrete asfalt

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ v
to pave with asphalt asfalteren

asphyxia n
condition with extreme decrease of oxygen and increase of carbon dioxide asfyxie

asphyxiation n
Death due to lack of oxygen verstikking

aspirate /ˈæs.pə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.eɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.ət/ n
linguistics: puff of air aspiratie

aspire /əˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /əˈspaɪɚ/ v
to hope or dream ambiëren nastreven

aspirin /ˈæspɹɪn/ n
analgesic drug aspirine
tablet containing acetylsalicylic acid aspirientje

asplenia n
absence of normal spleen function asplenie

ass /æs/ n
ezel
buttocks kont reet

assailant /əˈseɪlənt/ n
an attacker; someone who attacks another violently, or criminally aanrander

assassin /əˈsæsɪn/ n
any ruthless killer moordenaar
one who, motivated by political reasons, intentionally kills a particular person moordenaar
member of the historical Ismaili Muslim militant group Assassijn

assassinate /əˈsasɪneɪt/ v
to murder by sudden or obscure attack vermoorden

assassination /əˌsæs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
murder for political reasons or personal gain moord

assault /əˈsɔːlt/ n
a violent onset or attack aanranding

assault /əˈsɔːlt/ v
to attack, threaten or harass aanranden vergrijpen

assault rifle n
a rifle aanvalsgeweer

assemble /əˈsɛmbl̩/ v
to gather as a group samenkomen zich verzamelen
to put together in elkaar zetten

assembly line n
system of workers and machinery in a series lopende band

assert /əˈsɜɹt/ /əˈsɜːt/ v
To affirm bevestigen
To maintain or defend, as a cause or a claim, by words or measures behouden verdedigen

assertion /əˈsɜɹʃən/ /əˈsɜːʃən/ n
affirmation; statement asserted bevestiging

assertive /əˈsɝtɪv/ adj
boldly self-assured assertief mondig

assess /əˈsɛs/ v
to determine the value of evalueren beoordelen
to give or charge with belasten
to impose or subject to opleggen

assessment n
act of assessing a tax schatting
appraisal afweging beoordeling taxatie waardering

asset /ˈæsɛt/ /ˈæsɪt/ n
something or someone of any value activa activum

asset-backed adj
having assets as collateral door activa gedekt op onderpand van activa

assets /ˈæsets/ n
any property or object of value that one possesses activa

asshole /ˈæsˌhoʊl/ n
anus kontgat reet
mean or rude person hufter klootzak lul

assiduous /əˈsɪd.jʊ.əs/ /əˈsɪdʒuəs/ adj
hard-working, diligent ijverig vlijtig betrouwbaar

assiduously adv
in an assiduous manner ijverig vlijtig volhardend

assign /əˈsaɪn/ v
to allot or give something as a task toewijzen

assignee n
law: one to whom rights or property is being transferred cessionaris

assignment n
Typically a task given to students huiswerk opdracht taak
act of assigning; allocation of tasks toekenning toewijzing
document that effects this transfer akte van cessie
position benoeming
task opdracht taak
transfer cessie

assignor n
maker of an assignment cedent

assimilate /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/ v
to absorb a group of people into a community assimileren integreren
to compare something to another similar one vergelijken

assist /əˈsɪst/ v
help assisteren bijstaan
to make a pass in a sport een [[voorzet]] [[geven]] voorzetten

assistance /əˈsɪs.təns/ n
aid; help; the act or result of assisting hulp assistentie

assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ n
person who assists assistent

assistant referee n
official at a football match assistent-scheidsrechter

associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsoʊʃieɪt/ /əˈsəʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/ v
to connect in the mind or imagination associëren
to spend time socially omgaan

association /əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ n
group of persons associated for a common purpose vereniging
state of being associated; connection to or an affiliation with something associatie verbinding

association football n
soccer voetbal

assortment /əˈsɔːtmənt/ n
collection of varying but related items assortiment

assuage /əˈsweɪdʒ/ v
mitigate, relieve troosten verzachten

assume /əˈsjuːm/ /əˈsuːm/ /əˈʃuːm/ v
adopt an idea aannemen
take on a position aannemen innemen
to suppose to be true veronderstellen aannemen

assumption /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/ n
festival in honor of the ascent of the Virgin Mary into heaven Mariahemelvaart hemelvaart
supposition veronderstelling aanname
thing supposed veronderstelling aanname
taking of a person up into heaven hemelvaart
the act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself op zich nemen

assure /əˈʃʊə/ /əˈʃʊɹ/ v
to give someone confidence in the trustworthiness of something verzekeren
to make sure and secure afzekeren beveiligen verzekeren
to reassure geruststellen verzekeren

astatine /ˈastətiːn/ n
the chemical element astaat astatium

asterisk /ˈæstəɹɪsk/ n
symbol used to highlight words or sentences asterisk sterretje

asteroid /ˈæstəɹoɪd/ n
astronomy asteroïde planetoïde

asthma /ˈæsmə/ /ˈæzmə/ n
chronic respiratory disease astma

astonish /əˈstɑːnɪʃ/ /əˈstɒnɪʃ/ v
to surprise, astound, flabbergast verbazen

astonished adj
amazed verbaasd

astound v
to astonish, bewilder or dazzle verbluffen

astounding adj
that astounds indrukwekkend verbijsterend

astride adv
with one’s legs on either side schrijlings wijdbeens

astringent /əˈstɹɪn.dʒənt/ adj
having the effect of drawing tissue together samentrekkend
sharp, caustic, severe bijtend scherp streng

astringent /əˈstɹɪn.dʒənt/ n
substance which draws tissue together samentrekkend middel

astrolabe /ˈæs.tɹəˌleɪb/ n
astronomical and navigational instrument astrolabium

astrologer n
one who studies astrology astroloog sterrenwichelaar

astrological sign n
sign that is used as the basis of astrology sterrenbeeld

astrology /əˈstɹɒlədʒi/ n
star divination astrologie sterrenwichelarij

astronaut /ˈæstɹəˌnɒt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔːt/ n
member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft, or someone trained for that purpose|cosmonaut astronaut ruimtevaarder

astronomer /ə.ˈstɹɑ.nə.mɚ/ /ə.ˈstɹɒ.nə.mə/ /ə.ˈstɹɒ.nə.mɚ/ n
one who studies astronomy sterrenkundige astronoom

astronomical /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪk.əl/ /ˌæstɹəˈnɑːmɪkəl/ adj
of or relating to astronomy astronomisch
very large astronomisch

astronomical twilight n
period of partial darkness astronomische schemering

astronomically adv
in the extreme astronomisch
relating to astronomy astronomisch

astronomy /əˈstɹɑnəˌmi/ n
study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere astronomie sterrenkunde

astrophysics n
interdisciplinary branch of astronomy and physics astrofysica

astute /əsˈtjuːt/ adj
Quick at seeing how to gain advantage scherpzinnig

asunder /əˈsʌndə/ /əˈsʌndɚ/ adv
into separate parts uit elkaar uiteen

asylum /əˈsaɪləm/ n
mental asylum psychiatrische instelling
place of safety asiel

asylum seeker n
one who seeks asylum asielzoeker

asymmetric adj
not symmetric asymmetrisch

asymmetrical adj
not symmetrical asymmetrisch

asymmetry /eɪˈsɪmɪtɹi/ n
lack of symmetry or proportion symmetrie

asymptomatic adj
not exhibiting any symptoms of disease asymptomatisch

asymptote n
a straight line which a curve approaches arbitrarily closely asymptoot

at /æt/ /ət/ preposition
denoting a price aan
in or very near a particular place bij op
in the direction of op
indicating time om

at a time
in a continuous period tegelijk

at all [ætˈɔːɫ] [æˈɾɔɫ]
at all helemaal niet

at all costs
sparing no effort koste wat kost tegen elke prijs

at any rate
in any case in ieder geval

at bay
cornered in het nauw
unable to come closer op afstand

at first blush
upon first impression or consideration op het eerste gezicht

at first glance
after only a superficial examination or review op het eerste gezicht

at gunpoint
under coercion by someone with a firearm onder bedreiging van een vuurwapen onder schot

at home
In one's place of residence thuis

at it /ˈat ɪt/ /ˈæt ɪt/
in the middle of a given activity bezig

at large
in general in het algemeen

at last
after a long time; eventually uiteindelijk
in the end; finally; ultimately eindelijk

at latter Lammas
never met sint-juttemis

at least
at a lower limit althans minstens tenminste op z'n minst

at length
for a long time ellelang lang

at most
at the most; at a maximum or upper limit hoogstens maximaal

at night adv
during the night 's nachts in de nacht

at once /ət ˈwʌns/ adv
at the same time ineens tegelijk tegelijkertijd
immediately meteen dadelijk direct ineens

at sign n
name of the symbol @ apenstaartje

at stake
at issue, at risk op het spel

at that
in addition nog ... ook nog wel ook

at the end of the day
in summary; ultimately aan het einde van de rit uiteindelijk

at the expense of preposition
by taking away from ten koste van

at the hands of preposition
by the actions of door toedoen van

at the latest
not later than uiterlijk

at the moment
right now momenteel

at the same time
simultaneously tegelijk tegelijkertijd tezelfdertijd

at the time
at the time referred to in the past toen

atavistic /æt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/ adj
biology: of the recurrence of a trait after an absence of generations atavistisch
of a throwback atavistisch
of the return of earlier, more primitive behavior atavistisch

ataxia /eɪˈtæksɪə/ /əˈtæksɪə/ n
lack of coordination ataxie

atheism /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/ n
rejection of belief that any deities exist (with or without a belief that no deities exist) atheïsme
belief that no deities exist (sometimes including rejection of other religious beliefs) atheïsme

atheist /ˈeɪθiɪst/ n
a person who believes that no deities exist atheïst godloochenaar atheïste goddeloze
a person who rejects belief that any deities exist, whether or not that person believes that deities do not exist atheïst atheïste

atherogenic adj
that initiates or accelerates atherogenesis atherogene

athlete /ˈæθ.lit/ /ˈæθ.liːt/ /ˈæθ.ə.liːt/ n
person who actively participates in physical sports atleet atlete

athletics /æθˈlɛtɪks/ n
physical activities atletiek

athwart /əˈθwɔː(ɹ)t/ adv
From side to side, across dwars over van de ene kant naar de andere

athwartships adv
athwartships dwarsscheeps

atlas /ˈætləs/ n
bound collection of maps atlas
(anatomy) The uppermost vertebra of the neck atlas
bound collection of tables, illustrations, etc., on any subject atlas

atmosphere /ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/ n
a unit of measurement for pressure atmosfeer
air in a particular place atmosfeer
gases surrounding the Earth atmosfeer dampkring
mood or feeling sfeer atmosfeer

atmospheric pressure n
pressure caused by weight of the atmosphere luchtdruk

atoll /ˈætɒl/ n
island atol

atom /ˈatəm/ /ˈætəm/ n
chemistry, physics: smallest possible amount of matter retaining its chemical properties atoom
historical: theoretical particle of matter atoom
smallest indivisible constituent atoom

atomic bomb n
nuclear weapon atoombom

atomic clock n
reference clock atoomklok

atomic mass n
mass of an atom atoommassa

atomic nucleus n
nucleus of an atom atoomkern

atomic number n
number of protons atoomnummer

atomizer n
instrument for reducing a liquid to spray flitspuit verstuiver

atonal /eɪˈtoʊnəl/ /eɪˈtəʊnəl/ adj
lacking a tonal center or key (music) atonaal

atonality n
a style of music atonaliteit

atone /əˈtoʊn/ /əˈtəʊn/ v
to make reparation, compensation, or amends, for an offence or a crime compenseren goedmaken

atonement n
amends to restore a damaged relationship herstel
reconciliation of God and mankind boetedoening

atopy /ˈætəpi/ n
hereditary disorder atopie

atrium /ˈeɪ.tɹi.əm/ n
body cavity atrium boezem

atrocious /əˈtɹoʊʃəs/ /əˈtɹəʊʃəs/ adj
frightful, evil, cruel, monstrous afgrijselijk monsterlijk verschrikkelijk vreselijk
offensive, heinous afschuwelijk
very bad afgrijselijk verschrikkelijk weerzinwekkend

atrocity n
extremely cruel act wreedheid

atrophic adj
pertaining to atrophy atrofisch

atrophy /ˈæ.tɹə.fi/ n
reduced functionality atrofie

attach /əˈtætʃ/ v
to fasten, to join to vastmaken

attachment /əˈtætʃmənt/ n
dependence, especially a strong one gehechtheid
file sent along with an email bijlage attachment
legal: taking a person's property to satisfy a debt beslaglegging

attaché /əˈtæʃeɪ/ /ˌætæˈʃeɪ/ n
diplomatic officer attaché

attack /əˈ.tæk/ n
attempt to cause damage or injury aanval
offense of a battle aanval
volleyball: hit other than serve or block that sends the ball over the net aanval
cricket: bowlers of a cricket side aanvalszijde

attack /əˈ.tæk/ v
to apply violent force aanvallen
to aggressively challenge with words aanvallen
soccer: to move forward in an attempt to score point aanvallen

attacker /əˈtækɚ/ n
someone who attacks aanvaller

attacking midfielder n
midfield player aanvallende middenvelder

attain /əˈteɪn/ v
to accomplish; to achieve bereiken realiseren

attainment /əˈteɪnmənt/ n
the act of attaining; the act of arriving at or reaching het verkrijgen van

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ n
attack aanslag
the action of trying at something poging probeersel

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ v
to try proberen pogen

attend /əˈtɛnd/ v
to be present at aanwezig zijn bijwonen volgen

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ interjection
military command geef acht

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ n
mental focus aandacht
romantic interest attenties
state of alertness in the standing position paraatheid

attention whore n
someone craving attention aandachtshoer

attentive /əˈtɛntɪv/ adj
paying attention aandachtig

attentively adv
in an attentive manner oplettend

attenuate /əˈtɛn.juː.eɪt/ v
To weaken verzwakken

attest /əˈtɛst/ v
to affirm to be correct, true, or genuine attesteren

attested /əˈtɛstɪd/ adj
in linguistics: of words or languages, proven to have existed by records getuigd

attic /ˈætɪk/ n
space, often unfinished and with sloped walls, directly below the roof zolder

attitude /ˈætɪtud/ /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ n
disposition or state of mind houding humeur
position of the body or way of carrying oneself attitude houding

atto- prefix
unit of measure atto-

attorney /əˈtɜː(ɹ)ni/ n
lawyer advocaat

attract /əˈtɹækt/ v
arouse interest trekken
pull without touching aantrekken
cause sexual excitement aantrekken

attract attention v
attract attention opvallen

attraction /əˈtɹækʃən/ n
something which attracts attractie trekpleister
tendency to attract aantrekkingskracht
feeling of being attracted aantrekkingskracht

attribute /æˈtɹɪbjut/ /æˈtɹɪbjuːt/ /ˈætɹɪbjut/ /ˈætɹɪbjuːt/ n
characteristic or quality attribuut eigenschap

attribute /æˈtɹɪbjut/ /æˈtɹɪbjuːt/ /ˈætɹɪbjut/ /ˈætɹɪbjuːt/ v
to associate ownership or authorship with toeschrijven

attributive /ə.ˈtɹɪ.bju.tɪv/ adj
having the nature of an attribute attributief
of, or being an attributive attributief

attrition [əˈtɹɪʃən] n
afvloeiingspolitiek
reduction in membership vrijwillig ontslag
wearing by friction slijtage

attune /əˈt(j)un/ /əˈtjuːn/ v
to tune an instrument stemmen

atychiphobia n
the fear of failure faalangst

au contraire /oʊ ˌkɑnˈtɹɛ(ə)ɹ/ /əʊ ˈkɒntɹɛː(ɹ)/ adv
integendeel

au pair /əʊ ˈpɛə/ n
a single girl or boy staying as a guest with a host family au pair

aubade /oʊˈbɑːd/ n
song or poem greeting dawn aubade

auburn /ˈɔ.bɚn/ n
reddish-brown kastanjebruin

auction /ˈɒkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ n
public sales event veiling

auction /ˈɒkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ v
to sell at an auction veilen

audacious /ɔˈdeɪʃəs/ /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/ adj
impudent driest schaamteloos
showing willingness to take bold risks vermetel driest koen onvervaard waaghalzig

audacity /ɔˈdæsɪti/ /ɔːˈdæsɪti/ n
fearless daring moed

audible /ˈɔːdɪbl̩/ adj
able to be heard hoorbaar

audience /ˈɔːdi.əns/ n
following gevolg
formal meeting with a dignitary audientie onderhoud
group of people seeing a performance publiek
readership of a written publication publiek lezers lezerspubliek

audiobook n
audiobook luisterboek

audiology /ɔːdiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
study of hearing and hearing defects audiologie

audit /ɔː.dɪt/ v
to examine and adjust verifiëren

auditorium n
a large room for public meetings or performances gehoorzaal zaal

auditory adj
of or pertaining to hearing auditief

auditory n
an assembly of hearers; an audience publiek
an auditorium gehoorzaal

augment /ɑɡˈmɛnt/ /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈɑɡmənt/ /ˈɔːɡmənt/ n
grammar: prefix indicating past tense of verb augment

augment /ɑɡˈmɛnt/ /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈɑɡmənt/ /ˈɔːɡmənt/ v
to become greater verhogen
to increase an interval by a half step vergroten
to slow the tempo or meter vergroten
to increase, make larger or supplement vergroten aanvullen verhogen

augmentation n
medicine: a surgical procedure to enlarge a body part, as breast augmentation vergroting

augmentative n
a form of word that expresses large size, intensity, or seniority vergrootwoord augmentatief

augur /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə/ n
diviner who foretells events by unusual occurrences waarzegger wichelaar

augur /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə/ v
to foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events voorspellen waarzeggen

auk /ɔːk/ n
seabird of the family Alcidae alk

aunt /ant/ /eɪnt/ /ænt/ /ɑ(ː)nt/ /ɒnt/ /ɔnt/ n
a parent’s sister or sister-in-law tante
affectionate term for an older woman, by means of fictive kin tante

aura /ˈɔːɹə/ n
An invisible force surrounding a living creature. aura

aurochs /ˈaʊɹɒks/ n
Bos primigenius oeros

aurora /əˈɹɔː.ɹə/ n
atmospheric phenomenon poollicht

auscultate v
to practice auscultation ausculteren

auspice /ˈɑspɪs/ /ˈɔspɪs/ /ˈɔːspɪs/ n
omen omen voorteken
patronage patronage

auspices n
patronage or protection auspiciën

auspicious /ɔːˈspɪʃəs/ adj
indicating future success gunstig

austere /ɑˈstiɹ/ /ɒstɪə(ɹ)/ /ɔˈstiɹ/ adj
grim, stern, strict streng droog
not extravagant karig sober

austerity /ɔˈstɛɹɪti/ n
policy of deficit-cutting: reduce spending and/or raise taxes bezuiniging

autarky n
state of personal self-sufficiency autarkie gesloten staatshuishouding

auteur /oʊˈtɝ/ /ɔːˈtɜː/ n
creative artist auteur

authenticate /ɑ.ˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/ /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/ v
To prove authentic authentiseren
To render authentic authentiseren

authentication n
proof of the identity of a user logging on to some network authenticatie

author /ˈɑ.θɚ/ /ˈɔ.θɚ/ /ˈɔː.θə/ n
originator or creator of a work auteur schrijver schrijfster

authority /ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɔɹəti/ n
person accepted as a source of reliable information on a subject autoriteit gezag
persons in command; specifically, government autoriteit gezag autoriteiten
power to enforce rules or give orders gezag bevoegdheid

authorization n
act of authorizing machtiging vergunning volmacht authorisatie
formal sanction, permission or warrant machtiging volmacht
power or right to give orders authorisatie vergunning volmacht

authorize /ˈɑθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔːθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔθəɹaɪz/ v
authoriseren machtigen vergunnen

authorship n
quality or state of being an author schrijverschap

autism /ˈɔːtɪz.əm/ n
neurological disorder autisme

autist /ˈɔː.tɪst/ n
person with autism autist

autistic /ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk/ adj
having or pertaining to autism autistisch

autobiography n
biography of oneself autobiografie

autochthon /ɔˈtɑkθ(ə)n/ /ɔːˈtɒkθ(ə)n/ n
earliest inhabitant autochtoon

autochthonous /ɑˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔːˈtɒkθənəs/ adj
native to the place where found autochtoon

autocracy n
form of government autocratie

autocrat n
ruler with absolute power autocraat

autograph n
signature handtekening

automagical adj
automatic, but with an apparent element of magic automagisch

automate /ˈɔtoʊˌmeɪt/ v
to replace or enhance human labor with machines automatiseren

automated teller machine n
banking flappentap geldautomaat giromaat pinautomaat

automatic /ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/ /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ adj
acting without conscious thought automatisch gedachtenloos mechanisch
capable of operating without external control automatisch
describing a firearm which fires continuously automatisch

automatic /ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/ /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ n
A car with automatic transmission automaat

automatically /ˈɔːtəʊˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ adv
In an automatic manner automatisch

automation n
converting the controlling of a machine to an automatic system automatisering

automaton /ɔːˈtɒmətən/ /əˈtɑməˌtɑn/ n
machine or robot designed to follow a precise sequence of instructions automaat

automobile /ˈɔ.tə.moʊ.ˌbil/ /ˈɔ.tə.mə.biːl/ n
passenger vehicle auto automobiel

automorphic number n
number whose square ends in itself automorf getal

autonomous /ɑˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔːˈtɒnəməs/ adj
self-governing autonoom

autonomy /ɑˈtɑnəmi/ /ɔˈtɑnəmi/ /ɔːˈtɒnəmi/ n
self-government autonomie
capacity for individual decision autonomie

autopsy /ˈɔˌtɑpsi/ /ˈɔːˌtɒpsiː/ n
a dissection performed on a cadaver autopsie lijkschouwing

autumn /ˈɔtəm/ /ˈɔːtəm/ n
season herfst najaar

auxiliary /ɑɡˈzɪljəɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪljəɹi/ /ɔːkˈsɪljəɹi/ adj
held in reserve for exceptional circumstances reserve-
helping; giving assistance or support helpend hulp- ondersteunend
of a ship, having both sails and an engine hulpmotor
relating to an auxiliary verb hulp-
supplementary or subsidiary bijkomend extra hulp- ondersteunend

auxiliary /ɑɡˈzɪljəɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪljəɹi/ /ɔːkˈsɪljəɹi/ n
sailing vessel equipped with an engine hulpmotor

auxiliary verb n
a helping verb hulpwerkwoord

avail /əˈveɪl/ v
to be of service to dienen
to be of use (intransitive) baten
to promote; to assist bevorderen
to turn to the advantage of grijpen profiteren

availability [əˌveɪləˈbɪlɪtɪ] n
that which is available beschikbaarheid
the quality of being available beschikbaarheid voorhanden zijn

available /əˈveɪləb(ə)l/ adj
capable of being used beschikbaar
readily obtainable beschikbaar voorhanden

avalanche /ˈævəlæntʃ/ /ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ n
large sliding mass of snow and ice lawine
fall of earth, rocks, etc. lawine

avant-guard n
advanced body of an army voorhoede
new and (usually) experimental voorhoede

avarice /ˈævəɹəs/ /ˈævəɹɪs/ n
excessive or inordinate desire of gain hebzucht hebberigheid inhaligheid

avaricious /ˌævəˈɹɪʃəs/ adj
actuated by avarice inhalig avaricieus

avatar /ˈæv.ə.tɑɹ/ /ˌæv.əˈtɑ/ n
A digital representation of a person or being avatar ava

avenge v
to take vengeance for wreken wraak nemen

avens /ˈævɪnz/ n
plant of Geum nagelkruid

avenue /ˈæv.əˌnju/ /ˈæv.əˌnu/ n
broad street laan weg
principal approach to a house withdrawn from the road laan

average /ˈævəɹɪd͡ʒ/ adj
constituting or relating to the average gemiddelde

average /ˈævəɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
arithmetic mean gemiddelde

aversion /əˈvɜːʃn/ /əˈvɝʒn/ n
fixed dislike afkeer

avert /əˈvɜːt/ /əˈvɝt/ v
to turn aside ontwijken
to ward off verhinderen voorkomen

aviation /eɪviˈeɪʃən/ n
art or science of flying luchtvaart

avid /ævɪd/ adj
enthusiastic; passionate gretig

avocado /ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ /ɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/ n
fruit avocado
tree avocadoboom avocado

avocation /avə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃən/ /ævoʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
that which calls one away from one's regular employment or vocation afleiding

avocet /ˈævəsɛt/ n
bird kluut

avoid /əˈvɔɪd/ v
to keep away from vermijden

avoidable /əˈvɔɪdəbl̩/ adj
capable of being avoided, shunned, or escaped vermijdbaar voorkoombaar
capable of being vacated; liable to be annulled or made invalid; voidable leegbaar

avoidance n
The act of avoiding or shunning vermijden

avuncular /əˈvʌŋkjʊlə/ /əˈvʌŋkjʊlɚ/ adj
in the manner of an uncle vaderlijk
kind, genial, benevolent or tolerant verdraagzaam vriendelijk welwillend

await /əˈwɛɪt/ v
intransitive, to stay in waiting wachten
to serve bedienen dienen
transitive: to be in store for wachten klaarliggen liggen
transitive: to expect verwachten
transitive: to wait for verwachten afwachten wachten

awake /əˈweɪk/ adj
conscious wakker ontwaakt

awake /əˈweɪk/ v
to cause someone to stop sleeping wekken
to gain consciousness ontwaken

awaken /əˈweɪkən/ v
intransitive: to stop sleeping wakker worden zich opwekken
transitive: to cause to become awake wakker maken wekken

aware /əˈweːɹ/ /əˈwɛə/ /əˈwɛɚ/ adj
having knowledge of something op de hoogte zijn
vigilant, on one's guard op zijn hoede waakzaam

awareness /əˈwɛənəs/ /əˈwɛɹnəs/ n
the state of consciousness besef bewustzijn
the state or quality of being aware of something bewustzijn zich bewust zijn van

awash adj
washed by the waves or tide blank overspoeld

awayday n
meeting away from the office heidag

awesome /ˈɑs.əm/ /ˈɔs.əm/ /ˈɔːsəm/ adj
causing awe or terror angstaanjagend beangstigend
excellent, exciting indrukwekkend

awkward /ˈɑkwɚd/ /ˈɔkwɚd/ /ˈɔːkwəd/ adj
lacking dexterity in the use of the hands onhandig
not easily managed or effected; embarrassing genant ongemakkelijk

awkwardness n
the state or quality of being awkward onbeholpenheid onhandigheid

awl /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ n
pointed instrument els priem

awm n
aam

awning /ˈɑnɪŋ/ /ˈɔnɪŋ/ /ˈɔːnɪŋ/ n
a rooflike cover luifel
that part of the poop deck which is continued forward beyond the bulkhead of the cabin luifel

axe /æks/ n
tool bijl hakbijl
weapon bijl strijdbijl

axilla /ækˈsɪlə/ n
armpit oksel axilla

axiological adj
Of or relating to value theory aangaande de waardentheorie axiologisch

axiom /ˈaks.ɪ.əm/ /ˈæks.i.əm/ n
mathematics: fundamental assumption axioma
philosophy: supposed self‐evident or necessary truth axioma
established principle in art or science axioma

axiom of choice n
axiom of choice keuzeaxioma

axiomatic adj
evident without proof or argument vanzelfsprekend axiomatisch

axis /ˈæksəs/ /ˈæksɪs/ n
basis of space or part of graph as
geometry: imaginary line as
second cervical vertebra draaier

axis of evil n
states sponsoring terrorism and seeking weapons of mass destruction as van het kwaad

axis of symmetry n
a line about which a geometric figure is symmetric symmetrieas

axolotl /ˈak.səˌlɒ.təl/ /ˈæk.səˌlɑ.təl/ n
endangered salamander axolotl

axon n
a nerve fibre axon

ayatollah n
a religious leader ayatollah

aye-aye /ˈʌɪˌʌɪ/ n
nocturnal quadruped vingerdier aye-aye

azalea n
plant azalea

azure /ˈæɪʒə/ /ˈæʒ(j)ʊə/ /ˈæʒɚ/ adj
sky-blue coloured azuurblauw

azure /ˈæɪʒə/ /ˈæʒ(j)ʊə/ /ˈæʒɚ/ n
blue colour on a coat of arms azuur
colour of the sky hemelsblauw azuurblauw

b'ak'tun /ˈbɑkˌtun/ /ˈɓakʼtun/ n
Maya calendar period of 144000 days baktun

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑː] n
bleating of sheep bè

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑː] v
to make the cry of sheep blaten

babble /ˈbæb.l̩/ n
inarticulate speech brabbelen murmelen

babble /ˈbæb.l̩/ v
to make a continuous murmuring noise kabbelen
to talk much babbelen kletsen
to utter words indistinctly brabbelen

babe /beɪb/ n
attractive person stuk

babi panggang n
Indonesian dish babi pangang

babirusa n
a member of the genus Babyrousa babiroessa

baboon /bəˈbuːn/ /ˌbæˈbuːn/ n
primate baviaan

baby /ˈbeɪbi/ adj
of a child baby

baby /ˈbeɪbi/ n
form of address to a man or a woman considered to be attractive liefje schatje stuk
immature or infantile person baby kleuter
lastborn of a family benjamin
pet project kindje
term of endearment liefje lieverd schatje
very young human being baby zuigeling boreling geborene nieuwgeborene pasgeborene
young animal jong kleintje

baby boom n
any increase in the birth rate geboortegolf
post-World War II baby boom (1946 to 1964) Babyboom

baby boomer n
person born after Second World War babyboomer

baby bottle n
bottle with a teat fles

baby buggy n
a wheeled chair for the transport of a baby buggy

baby monitor n
Intercom system babyfoon

babysit /ˈbeɪbiː.sɪt/ v
To watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money babysitten

babysitter /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɚ/ n
baby or child caretaker babyoppas kinderoppas oppas wiegewacht

baccarat /ˈbækəɹæt/ n
card game baccarat

bachelor /ˈbætʃ.ə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbætʃ.ə.lɚ/ n
unmarried man vrijgezel

bachelor party n
party vrijgezellenfeest

back /bæk/ adj
far from the main area achteraf
near the rear achter
not current oud

back /bæk/ adv
in a manner that impedes tegen
to or in a previous condition or place terug

back /bæk/ n
a position behind most players on the team verdediger achterhoedespeler
that which is farthest away from the front achter achterkant
the backrest, the part of a piece of furniture which receives the human back rugleuning
the part of something that goes last achterkant
the rear of body rug
the edge of a book which is bound rug
the reverse side achterkant achter

back /bæk/ v
to support steunen

back door n
achterdeur

back out v
to withdraw from something one has promised to do zich terugtrekken

back seat n
seat achterbank

back street n
small and narrow street achterafstraat achterafstraatje

back to the drawing board adv
back to the beginning terug bij af

back up v
To move a vehicle backwards achteruitrijden
To move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so teruggaan

back-formation n
linguistic process terugvorming

backache /ˈbækeɪk/ n
rugpijn

backbone /ˈbækˌboʊn/ /ˈbækˌbəʊn/ n
series of vertebrae that encloses the spinal cord ruggengraat
any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure ruggengraat

backdrop /ˈbæk.dɹɒp/ n
a decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage decor
background of a historical event achtergrond

backfire /bækˈfaɪə(ɹ)/ v
fail falen

backfisch /ˈbækfɪʃ/ n
teenage girl bakvis

backgammon /ˈbæk.ɡæm.ən/ n
board game backgammon

background /ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/ n
part of picture achtergrond
activity not visible to the user achtergrond
social heritage achtergrond

backhand /ˈbækhænd/ n
handwriting linkshellend handschrift
stroke in tennis backhand

backlash /ˈbækˌlæʃ/ n
jarring motion in badly fitting machinery speling
mechanical: distance of free movement between connected parts speling
sudden backward motion tegenstroom verzet
violent or abrubt reaction tegenstroom verzet

backlight /ˈbæk.laɪt/ n
A spotlight that illuminates a photographic subject from behind tegenlicht

backlog /ˈbæk.lɒɡ/ n
an accumulation or buildup achterstand

backpack /ˈbæk.pæk/ n
worn on a person's back, e.g., for hiking rugzak

backpack /ˈbæk.pæk/ v
to hike and camp overnight in backcountry with one's gear carried in a backpack backpacken

backpacker n
a traveler backpacker rugzakreiziger

backscratcher n
rod for scratching one's own back ruggenkrabber

backslash /ˈbækˌslæʃ/ n
punctuation mark backslash omgekeerde schuine streep schuine streep naar achter schuine streep naar links terugschrap terugstreep

backstabber /ˈbækˌstæbɚ/ n
a traitor or hypocrite NSB'er matennaaier

backstage /bækˈsteɪdʒ/ n
the area behind the stage achterplan

backstroke /ˈbækˌstɹoʊk/ n
a swimming stroke swum on one's back rugslag

backstroker n
swimmer who swims the backstroke rugslagzwemmer

backswimmer n
aquatic insect bootsmannetje

backtalk n
verbal impudence or argument tegenspraak

backtalk v
disputatively or sarcastically respond tegenspreken

backup /ˈbækˌʌp/ adj
intended as backup reserve
standby, reserve or extra reserve

backup /ˈbækˌʌp/ n
copy of file or record backup reservekopie
reserve reserve

backward /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbækwɚd/ adj
of the direction reverse of normal achteruit
of the direction towards the back achteruit

backwards /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)dz/ adv
toward the back achterwaarts

bacon /ˈbeɪ.kən/ n
cut of meat bacon

bacteria /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ə/ /bækˈtɪɹ.i.ə/ n
bacteria bacteriën

bacterial [bækˈtɪəɹɪəɫ] adj
of or caused by bacteria bacterieel

bacteriological adj
of or pertaining to bacteriology bacteriologisch

bacteriology /bækˌtɪəɹ.ɪˈɒlədʒi/ n
scientific study of bacteria bacteriologie

bacterium /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəm/ n
single celled organism with no nucleus or organelles bacterie

baculum /ˈbæk.jə.ləm/ n
bone found in the penis of some mammals penisbeen penisbot

bad /bæd/ /bæːd/ /bɛd/ /bɛʔ/ adj
evil, wicked slecht kwaad
not good slecht
of breath: malodorous slecht
not suitable or fitting ongepast slecht
seemingly non-appropriate, in manners verkeerd ongemanierd ongepast
tricky; stressful; unpleasant naar onaangenaam

bad luck n
misfortune pech ongeluk

bad news n
irritating person slecht nieuws
news of unpleasant, unfortunate or sad events jobstijding onheilsbericht onheilsmare onheilstijding slecht nieuws

bad trip n
psychedelic crisis bad trip

bad-tempered adj
having a bad temper slechtgehumeurd

baddie /ˈbædi/ n
a person of bad character in a work of fiction slechterik

badger /ˈbædʒə/ /ˈbædʒɚ/ n
mammal das

badger /ˈbædʒə/ /ˈbædʒɚ/ v
pester lastigvallen plagen

badmouth /ˈbæd.maʊθ/ v
to criticize or malign, especially unfairly or spitefully kwaadspreken

baffle /ˈbæfl̩/ n
regulating device schot

baffle /ˈbæfl̩/ v
to totally bewilder; confuse or perplex verbluffen

baffled adj
thoroughly confused, puzzled met stomheid geslagen perplex

bag /beɪɡ/ /bæɡ/ /bɛɡ/ n
flexible container tas zak

bag /beɪɡ/ /bæɡ/ /bɛɡ/ v
to put into a bag inpakken stoppen verpakken steken

bag lady n
homeless woman zwerfster

bag of bones n
a skinny person scharminkel

bagatelle /ˌbæɡəˈtɛl/ n
trifle kleinigheid onbenulligheid

bagboy n
person employed to put clients' purchases in bags inpakker

bagel /ˈbeɪɡəl/ n
toroidal bread roll that is boiled and then baked bagel

baggie /ˈbæɡi/ n
a small bag boterhamzakje

bagpipes /ˈbæɡ.pɑɪps/ n
musical wind instrument doedelzak

baguette /bæˈɡɛt/ n
a variety of bread that is long and narrow in shape stokbrood

bail /beɪ̯l/ n
release from imprisonment on payment of such money borgtocht
security borgtocht

bailiff /ˈbeɪlɪf/ n
equivalent officers of the court in foreign contexts gerechtsdeurwaarder amman baljuw drossaard drost meier

bailiwick /ˈbeɪ.lɪ.wɪk/ n
precincts within which a bailiff has jurisdiction meierij

bait /beɪt/ n
substance used in catching fish lokaas aas

bait /beɪt/ v
to attract with bait aantrekken lokken

baize /beɪz/ n
woollen cloth used for covering card tables etc. laken

bake /beɪk/ v
to cook in an oven bakken
to be hot bakken
to become baked bakken
to dry by heat bakken

baker /ˈbeɪ.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈbeɪ.kɚ/ n
person who bakes and sells bread, etc bakker

bakery /ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/ n
a shop in which bread and such is baked and sold bakkerij

baking powder n
dry leavening agent used in baking bakpoeder

baking tray n
oven-proof tray bakplaat

baklava /ˈbæk.lə.və/ n
sweet pastry baklava

bakmi n
type of noodle or dish bami

balaclava /ˌbæl.əˈklɑː.və/ n
headgear bivakmuts

balalaika /bæləˈlaɪkə/ n
Russian instrument balalaika

balance /ˈbæləns/ n
accounting: list of credits and debits balans
awareness of both viewpoints evenwicht
equilibrium balans evenwicht
scales weegschaal

balance beam n
gymnastics: narrow wooden rail evenwichtsbalk

balance bicycle n
loopfiets

balanced adj
even evenwichtig gebalanceerd uitgewogen

balanitis n
inflammation of penis balanitis

balcony /ˈbælkəni/ n
structure extending from a building balkon
structure overlooking a stage balkon

bald /bɔld/ /bɔːld/ adj
(of tyre) whose surface is worn away kaal afgesleten
having no hair kaal

balderdash /ˈbɔːldə.dæʃ/ n
nonsense gebazel

balding adj
becoming bald kalen

baldness n
The state of being bald kaalheid

baleen /ˈbeɪliːn/ n
plates in mouth of baleen whale balein

baleen whale n
whale of the Mysticeti suborder baleinwalvis

baleful /ˈbeɪl.fəl/ adj
ominous miserabel onheilspellend wanhopig

balk /bɑk/ /bɔk/ /bɔːk/ n
beam balk

ball /bɑl/ /bɔːl/ n
ballistics: a solid nonexplosive missile kogel
in plural - mildly vulgar slang - nonsense ballen kloten
in plural — slang — courage [[kloten]] aan z’n lijf
object, generally spherical, used for playing games bal kloot
testicle bal kloot
quantity of string, thread, etc., wound into a spherical shape kluwen bolleke bolletje
solid or hollow sphere bol bal
formal dance bal

ball bearing n
bearing assembly with spherical balls kogellager

ball boy n
A male person responsible for retrieving balls ballenjongen

ball game n
game played with a ball balspel

ball girl n
one who clears balls ballenmeisje

ball lightning n
a short-lived, glowing ball sometimes observed to float in the air bolbliksem

ball up v
to crush into a ball naar de knoppen helpen verpesten

ballast /ˈbæl.əst/ n
heavy material placed in the hold of a vessel ballast
electronics ballast
material laid to form a bed for a road ballastbed bedding

ballet /bæˈleɪ/ /ˈbæl.eɪ/ n
form of dance ballet
theatrical presentation ballet

ballet dancer n
a person who dances in ballets ballerina balletdanser balletdanseres

ballistic missile n
missile ballistische raket

balloon /bəˈluːn/ n
child’s toy ballon
inflatable object ballon
inflatable object to transport people through the air luchtballon

balloonist n
a person who flies in a (hot-air) balloon, balloons ballonvaarder

ballot /ˈbalət/ /ˈbælət/ v
to vote stemmen

ballpoint pen n
pen balpen

balls /bɔːlz/ n
bravery ballen kloten

ballsack n
scrotum balzak

baloney /bəˈloʊni/ /bəˈləʊni/ n
nonsense nonsens onzin

balsam /ˈbɔːlsəm/ n
flowering plant of the genus Impatiens balsemien springzaad
plant or tree yielding such substance balsemboom
soothing ointment balsem
figurative: something soothing balsem
sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from some plants balsem

balustrade /ˈbæl.ə.stɹeɪd/ /ˌbæl.əˈstɹeɪd/ n
row of balusters balustrade

bamboo /bæmˈbu/ n
plant bamboe
wood bamboe

ban /bæn/ n
prohibition verbod

banal /bəˈnæl/ /bəˈnɑːl/ /ˈbeɪnəl/ adj
common banaal

banana /bəˈnænə/ /bəˈnɑːnə/ n
colour bananengeel
fruit banaan
plant bananenplant

banana peel n
outermost layer of the banana bananenschil

banana republic n
country bananenrepubliek

banana split /bə.ˈnæ.nə splɪt/ /bə.ˈnɑː.nə splɪt/ n
A dessert containing a banana cut in half banana split

band /bænd/ [beənd] n
group of energy levels in a solid state material band
part of radio spectrum band
strip along the spine of a book where the pages are attached band
strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together band
group of musicians band
group of people loosely united for a common purpose bende

band /bænd/ [beənd] v
(intransitive) to group together for a common purpose zich verenigen

band-aid /ˈbændeɪd/ n
adhesive bandage pleister

band-aid /ˈbændeɪd/ v
to apply an adhesive bandage pleister plakken

band-tailed antshrike n
bird bandstaart-mierklauwier

bandage /ˈbændɪdʒ/ n
medical binding verband bandage zwachtel

banded mongoose n
Mungos mungo zebramangoest

bandicoot /ˈbændiˌkut/ /ˈbændɪˌkuːt/ n
small Australian marsupial with a long snout neusbuideldas

bandit /ˈbændɪt/ n
one who robs others bandiet

bandleader n
musician who leads a band of musicians bandleider

bandsaw n
a saw whose blade is a continuous band lintzaag

bandwidth /ˈbændwɪdθ/ n
measure of data flow rate in digital networks bandbreedte
width of a frequency band bandbreedte

bandy /ˈbændi/ n
winter sport played on ice bandy

bane /beɪn/ n
source of harm or ruin; affliction verderf

bane /beɪn/ v
to be the bane of ruïneren verderven

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ n
A strike upon an object causing such a noise klap slag
A sudden percussive noise knal klap
An explosion knal explosie klap
The symbol ! uitroepteken
hair that hangs down over the forehead froefroe pony

banger /ˈbæŋ(ɡ)ə(ɹ)/ n
sausage worstje

banister /ˈbænɪstə(ɹ)/ n
the handrail on the side of a staircase baluster leuning

banjo /ˈbæn.dʒoʊ/ /ˈbæn.dʒəʊ/ n
a musical instrument banjo

bank /bæŋk/ n
branch office bank
institution bank
storage for important goods -bank bank
edge of river or lake oever
incline of an aircraft helling

bank /bæŋk/ v
to incline laterally in order to turn doen hellen rollen

bank account n
fund deposited by a customer for safekeeping in a bank bankrekening

bank cheque n
cheque which is payable by a bank bankcheque

bank holiday n
a weekday granted to workers as a national holiday wettelijke feestdag

bank statement n
rekeninguittreksel

banked slalom n
banked slalom

banker /ˈbæŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæŋkɚ/ n
one who conducts the business of banking bankier

banknote n
paper currency bankbiljet biljet

bankroll n
.A roll of banknotes. een rol bankbiljetten
The monetary assets of a person or organization. budget fonds

bankroll v
to fund a project financieren

bankrupt /ˈbæŋ.kɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹəpt/ adj
having been legally declared insolvent failliet bankroet in faling

bankruptcy /ˈbæŋkɹʌptsɪ/ n
legally declared or recognized condition of insolvency bankroet failliet faling surseance van betaling

banner /ˈbænə(ɹ)/ /ˈbænɚ/ n
flag banier dundoek vlag
principal standard of a knight standaard

banneret /ˌbænəɹˈet/ n
nobleman baanderheer

banquet /ˈbæŋkwɪt/ n
a large celebratory meal; a feast banket feestdis feestmaal

banshee /bænˈʃiː/ n
in Irish folklore, a female spirit banshee

bantam n
chicken krielkip

banter /ˈbæntə/ /ˈbæntɚ/ n
good humoured conversation scherts badinage geplaag

banter /ˈbæntə/ /ˈbæntɚ/ v
to engage in banter schertsen
to tease mildly plagen

banya /ˈbɑːnjə/ n
a Russian steam bath banja

baptism /ˈbæptɪzəm/ n
Christian sacrament doop

baptismal font n
a basin used for baptism doopvont

baptismal name n
name given at christening doopnaam

baptize v
Perform the Christian sacrament of baptism dopen

bar /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ n
business licensed to sell intoxicating beverages bar café taveerne kroeg
closet containing alcoholic beverages in a private house or a hotel room bar
collective term for lawyers balie advocatuur
counter of such a premises bar tapkast toog
cuboid piece of any commodity reep blok stuk
long, narrow drawn or printed rectangle, cuboid or cylinder blok
metallurgy: solid object of round, square, hexagonal, octagonal or rectangular section staaf stang baar
nautical: sand formation zandbank
official order prohibiting some activity ban verbod
profession of lawyers advocatuur orde van advocaten
solid object with uniform cross-section staaf stang baar blok
unit of pressure bar

bar /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ v
to lock or bolt with a bar versperren barreren blokkeren vergrendelen
to obstruct the passage of blokkeren versperren
to prohibit verbieden

bar chart n
graph in the form of boxes of different heights staafdiagram

bar line n
vertical line across a staff maatstreep

bar of chocolate n
slab of chocolate chocoladereep

bar stool n
stool used for sitting barkruk

bar-crested antshrike n
a passerine bird of the antbird family streepkuif-mierklauwier

bar-tailed godwit n
bar-tailed godwit rosse grutto

barb /bɑː(ɹ)b/ n
point that stands backward in an arrow, fishhook, etc weerhaak

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
uncivilized barbaars

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ n
a derogatory term for someone from a developing country barbaar primitieveling wilde
a warrior associated with Sword and Sorcery stories barbaar
an uncivilized person barbaar

barbecue /ˈbɑːbɪkjuː/ /ˈbɑːɹbəkjuː/ n
cooking instrument barbecue grill

barbecue /ˈbɑːbɪkjuː/ /ˈbɑːɹbəkjuː/ v
grillen barbecueën braaien

barbecue sauce /ˈbɑːbɪkjuː sɔːs/ /ˈbɑːɹbəkjuː sɑːs/ n
type of sauce barbecuesaus

barbed wire n
twisted strands of steel wire prikkeldraad

barbel /ˈbɑːbəl/ n
fish barbeel

barber /ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ /ˈbɑː.bə/ n
person whose profession is cutting (usually male) customers' hair and beards kapper barbier coiffeur haarkapper

barber /ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ /ˈbɑː.bə/ v
to cut the hair haarknippen

barbershop n
barber's shop kapsalon

barcarole /ˈbɑɹkəˌɹoʊl/ /ˈbɑːkəɹəʊl/ n
Venetian folk song barcarola barcarolle gondellied

barcode /ˈbɑː(ɹ)kəʊd/ n
set of machine-readable parallel bars barcode streepjescode

bard /bɑː(ɹ)d/ [bɑɹd] n
professional poet and singer bard

bardo /ˈbɑɹdoʊ/ /ˈbɑːdəʊ/ n
state of existence between death and subsequent reincarnation bardo

bare /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛɚ/ adj
having no decoration kaal
naked, uncovered bloot

barefoot /ˈbɛəfʊt/ /ˈbɛɹfʊt/ adj
wearing nothing on the feet barrevoets blootsvoets

barefoot /ˈbɛəfʊt/ /ˈbɛɹfʊt/ adv
wearing nothing on the feet barrevoets blootsvoets op blote voeten

barely /ˈbɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈbɛɹ.li/ adv
by a small margin amper nauwelijks kuim

barf /bɑɹf/ /bɑːf/ n
vomit kots

barf /bɑɹf/ /bɑːf/ v
to vomit barfen kotsen

barfly /bɑɹflaɪ/ /bɑːflaɪ/ n
person who spends much time in a bar tooghanger

barge /bɑɹdʒ/ /bɑːdʒ/ n
coastal trading vessel aak
flat-bottomed bulk carrier mainly for inland waters duwbak

baritone /ˈbɛɹ.ɪ.toʊn/ n
male voice bariton
musical range bariton

barium /ˈbæɹɪəm/ n
chemical element barium

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ n
short, loud, explosive utterance geblaf
exterior covering of a tree schors bast
three-masted vessel, foremast and mainmast square-rigged, mizzenmast schooner-rigged bark

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ v
to make a loud noise (dogs) blaffen
to speak sharply blaffen
to abrade or rub off any outer covering from schrapen
to strip the bark from, to peel ontschorsen

barking dogs seldom bite proverb
people who make threats rarely carry them out blaffende honden bijten niet

barley /ˈbɑɹli/ /ˈbɑːli/ n
Hordeum vulgare or its grains gerst

barley sugar n
sweet zuurstok

barn /bɑɹn/ [baːn] [bɐːn] [bɑɹn] [bɑː(ɹ)n] [bɒən] n
building schuur

barn owl /ˈbɑːn ˌaʊl/ n
An owl of the genus Tyto kerkuil

barnacle /ˈbɑɹnəkl̩/ /ˈbɑːnəkl̩/ n
marine crustacean zeepok

barnacle goose n
Branta leucopsis brandgans

barometer /bəɹˈɒmətə(ɹ)/ /bəˈɹɑməɾɚ/ n
an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure barometer drukmeter

baron /ˈbæɹən/ /ˈbɛɹən/ n
male ruler of a barony baron

baroness /ˌbæ.ɹəˈnɛs/ n
female ruler of a barony barones

barony /ˈbæ.ɹə.ni/ n
a dominion ruled by a baron or baroness baronie

baroque organ n
type of pipe organ barokorgel

barotropic adj
barotroop

barque /bɑː(ɹ)k/ n
archaic, any small sailing vessel bark schuit zeilbootje
poetic, any sailing vessel or boat schuit zeilboot
sailing vessel, all masts but sternmost square-rigged bark zeilboot

barquentine n
sailing vessel Barkentijn

barrack n
a building for soldiers kazerne barrak

barrage /bəˈɹɑːʒ/ /ˈbæɹɑːʒ/ n
concentrated discharge of projectile weapons spervuur
heavy curtain of artillery fire spervuur
overwhelming outburst of words spervuur

barre chord n
a guitar chord barré-akkoord

barred antshrike n
a passerine bird gebandeerde mierklauwier

barrel /ˈbæɹəl/ /ˈbɛəɹəl/ n
round vessel made from staves bound with a hoop vat ton

barrel bomb n
vatenbom vatbom

barrel organ n
pipe instrument with air controlled pins in a revolving barrel draaiorgel

barrel vault n
architecture tongewelf

barren /ˈbæɹən/ adj
unable to bear children; sterile steriel onvruchtbaar

barrier /ˈbæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæɹi.əɹ/ /ˈbɛɹi.əɹ/ n
obstacle or impediment barrière
structure that bars passage barrière versperring

barring /ˈbɑːɹɪŋ(ɡ)/ preposition
excepting behoudens

barrister /ˈbæ.ɹɪst.ə(ɹ)/ n
lawyer with the right to speak as an advocate in higher lawcourts advocaat advocate

barrow /ˈbæɹ.əʊ/ /ˈbæɹoʊ/ n
mound of earth and stones raised over a grave grafheuvel grafterp tumulus
small vehicle used to carry a load and pulled or pushed by hand duwkar kar kruiwagen steekkar
castrated boar barg

bartender /ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/ /ˈbɑːˌtɛndə(ɹ)/ n
person who works in a bar kastelein

barter /ˈbɑɹtəɹ/ /ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ n
exchange of goods or services ruilhandel ruil

barter /ˈbɑɹtəɹ/ /ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ v
exchange goods or services without involving money ruilen ruilebuiten

baryon /ˈbæɹɪɒn/ n
heavy subatomic particle baryon

basal layer n
the deepest layer of the epidermis kiemlaag

basalt /bəˈsɑːlt/ /ˈbasɔːlt/ /ˈbæsɒlt/ /ˈbæsəlt/ n
hard rock basalt

bascule bridge n
type of movable bridge basculebrug

base /beɪs/ n
baseball: one of the three places that a runner can stand in safety honk
chemical compound that will neutralize an acid base
geometry: lowest side or face basis
something from which other things extend basis
headquarters basis hoofdkwartier
heraldic charge: lowest third of a shield or escutcheon schildvoet
heraldry: lower part of the field schildvoet
permanent structure for housing military basis kazerne
starting point of thought basis vertrekpunt

base /beɪs/ v
have as its foundation or starting point baseren zich [[baseren op]]

base class n
basisklasse

baseball /ˈbeɪs.bɔl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/ n
ball game honkbal

based /beɪst/ adj
founded on gebaseerd onderbouwd

basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/ n
floor below ground level kelder

bash /bæʃ/ n
an attack neerslagen
gala gala bal

bash /bæʃ/ v
to criticize kritiseren
to strike neerslagen

bashful [ˈbæʃfəɫ] adj
inclined to avoid notice timide verlegen

basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ adj
chemistry: of a base basisch
elementary, simple, merely functional elementair
necessary, essential for life or some process basis elementair

basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ n
elementary building block basis basisonderdeel
necessary commodity basisbehoefte basisonderdeel

basil /ˈbeɪz.əl/ /ˈbæz.əl/ n
herb basilicum basilicumblaadjes
plant basilicum basiliekruid bazielkruid koningskruid

basilica /bəˈsɪlɪkə/ n
Christian church building having a nave basiliek

basilisk /ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/ n
snake-like dragon type basilisk koningshagedis
type of lizard (genus Basiliscus) basilisk boomhagedis

basin /ˈbeɪsɪn/ n
area of land that drains into a common outlet bekken stroomgebied
wide bowl for washing bassin

basis /ˈbeɪsɪs/ n
linearly independent set of vectors basis
starting point for an argument basis
underlying condition basis

basis point n
one hundredth of one percentage point basispunt

basket /ˈbaːskət/ /ˈbæskɪt/ /ˈbɑːskɪt/ n
basketball: act of putting the ball through the basket gescoorde korf
basketball: hoop from which a net is suspended korf ring
container korf mand
notional place to store items before ordering them online mandje

basketball /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ n
the sport basketbal
the ball used in the sport basketbal

bass /beɪs/ n
low spectrum of sound bas
section of musical group bas
singer bas
musical instrument bas basgitaar
perch baars

bass clef /ˈbeɪsklɛf/ n
music symbol bassleutel

bass guitar /ˈbeɪsɡɪˈtɑːɹ/ n
stringed musical instrument bas basgitaar

basset horn n
alto instrument of the clarinet family bassethoorn

bassline /ˈbeɪsˌlaɪn/ n
baslijn

bassoon /bəˈsun/ /bəˈsuːn/ n
musical instrument in the woodwind family fagot

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ adj
of abnormal, irregular or otherwise inferior qualities (size, shape etc.) nep ondermaats

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ interjection
exclamation of dismay smeerlap

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ n
contemptible etc. person klootzak bastaard hoerenjong hufter rotzak
informal: something extremely difficult or unpleasant kreng rotding
intermediate-grade steel file bastaardvijl voorvijl
mongrel mormel straathond
person born to unmarried parents bastaard buitenechtelijk kind onecht kind onwettig kind
informal: child that does not know his father bastaard buitenechtelijk kind onecht kind onwettig kind
variation that is not genuine nep vervalsing

bastard sugar n
light brown sugar basterdsuiker

bastardization n
degradation of a language verbastering

bastille [bæˈstɪəɫ] n
castle tower, or fortified building; small citadel or fortress donjon

bat /bæt/ n
small flying mammal vleermuis
club used for striking the ball in sports knuppel slaghout

bat away v
to knock an object wegslaan

batch /bæt͡ʃ/ n
quantity of anything produced in one operation lot
quantity of baked goods made at one time lot

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ⁓bæθ] [bæθ⁓bɛəθ⁓beəθ] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ] n
act of bathing bad
room badkamer
tub bad badkuip

bath mat n
mat used next to a bathtub badmat

bath-brush n
waterproof type of brush badborstel

bathos /ˈbeɪθɒs/ n
overdone pathos valse pathos

bathroom /ˈbæθ.ɹuːm/ /ˈbæθɹum/ /ˈbɑːθ.ɹuːm/ n
a room with a bathtub badkamer

bathtub /ˈbæθtʌb/ /ˈbɑːθtʌb/ n
large container in which a person may bathe badkuip

bathyscaphe /ˈbæθɪˌskeɪv/ n
self-propelled deep-sea submersible bathyscaaf

baton /bəˈtɑn/ /ˈbætɒn/ n
sports: object transferred by relay runners stokje

batshit /ˈbæt.ʃɪt/ adj
insane knotsgek

batter /ˈbætə(ɹ)/ /ˈbætəɹ/ n
beaten mixture of flour and liquid beslag

battering ram n
type of siege engine used to smash gates and walls stormram

battery /ˈbætəɹi/ n
device storing electricity batterij
coordinated group of artillery batterij
array of similar things batterij
legal: act of unlawful violence fysieke mishandeling
set of cages for hens legbatterij

batting /ˈbætɪŋ/ n
cotton for surgery watten

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ n
general action, fight, or encounter; a combat slag gevecht veldslag
struggle; a contest; as, the battle of life strijd gevecht

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ v
(intransitive) to join in battle; to contend in fight strijden vechten
(transitive) to assail in battle; to fight bestrijden bevechten

battle axe n
ancient military weapon strijdbijl

battle cry n
something the troops yell out when going to war or battle strijdkreet aanvalskreet oorlogskreet wapenkreet

battle of the sexes n
any competition between males and females strijd der geslachten

battlefield n
field of a land battle slagveld

battleship n
guessing game zeeslag
warship slagschip

batty /ˈbæti/ adj
mad, crazy, silly mal

bauble /ˈbɑbəl/ /ˈbɔbəl/ [ˈbɒbəɫ] [ˈbɔːbəɫ] n
cheap showy ornament piece of jewellery prulletje snuisterij
small shiny spherical decoration, commonly put on Christmas trees kerstbal

bauxite /ˈbɔːksaɪt/ n
ore bauxiet

bavarois /ˌbævə(ɹ)ˈwɑː/ /ˌbɑvɚˈwɑ/ n
pudding bavarois

bay /beɪ/ n
body of water baai

bay cat n
Pardofelis badia Borneogoudkat

bay leaf n
herb laurier

bayard adj
reddish brown voskleurig

bayard n
bay horse vos vospaard

bayonet /ˈbeɪə(ʊ)nɨt/ /ˌbeɪəˈnɛt/ n
weapon bajonet

be /bi/ /biː/ v
exist zijn bestaan
occupy a place zijn liggen wezen staan zitten zich bevinden
occur, take place zijn plaatsvinden
used to connect a noun to an adjective that describes it zijn
used to indicate that the subject and object are the same zijn
used to indicate that the subject has the qualities described by a noun or noun phrase zijn
used to indicate that the subject plays the role of the predicate nominal zijn
elliptical form of "be here", or similar zijn
used to indicate weather, air quality, or the like zijn
(archaic) used to form the perfect aspect with certain intransitive verbs zijn
have a certain age zijn
used to indicate that the values on either side of an equation are the same zijn
used to link a subject to a count or measurement zijn
used to form the continuous forms of various tenses [[zijn]] [[aan het]] + zijn
used to form the passive voice worden zijn

be able to v
have ability to kunnen in staat zijn te vermogen

be all ears v
to listen carefully or eagerly; to anticipate eén en al oor zijn

be bored to death v
be completely bored kapot verveeld stierlijk verveeld

be born v
to come into existence through birth [[geboren]] [[worden]] ter wereld komen

be called v
to have a specific name heten

be like v
say zeggen van

be one v
be fit het eens zijn

be prepared phraseologicalUnit
motto weest paraat

be right back phraseologicalUnit
indicate speaker will return in a moment ben zo terug

be silent v
refrain from speaking zwijgen

beach /bit͡ʃ/ /biːt͡ʃ/ n
sandy shore strand

beach /bit͡ʃ/ /biːt͡ʃ/ v
run something aground on a beach stranden

beach chair n
A chair for use on beaches strandstoel

beach volleyball n
sport strandvolleybal beachvolleybal

beacon /ˈbiːkən/ n
high hill or similar baken
signaling or guiding mark erected as guide to mariners baken
signal fire baken bakenvuur

bead /biːd/ n
pierced small round object parel korrel
rosary ball kraal
small drop of liquid druppel

bead tree n
Melia azedarach Indische sering

beadle [ˈbiːdəɫ] n
a parish constable kerkbaljuw

beagle [biːɡəɫ] n
dog beagle
snooping person snuffelaar speurneus

beak /biːk/ n
similar structure in an octopus bek
structure projecting from a bird's face snavel bek

beaker /ˈbiːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːkɚ/ n
drinking vessel without a handle beker
flat-bottomed vessel bekerglas
mug beker mok tas

beam /biːm/ n
connector of notes balk
principal horizontal beam in a building balk
large piece of timber or iron balk biels
pole of a carriage dissel
ray bundel straal

beam /biːm/ v
to smile broadly stralen

bean /biːn/ n
seed boon
slang: head or brain harses knikker kop

bean goose n
Anser fabalis rietgans

bean sprout n
a sprout grown out of a bean sproutje
the vegetarian food taugé

beanbag /ˈbiːnbæɡ/ n
piece of furniture zitzak

beanie /ˈbiː.ni/ n
cap that fits the head closely muts

beanpole n
pole bonenstaak

bear /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛəɹ/ n
large hairy man beer
large mammal of family Ursidae beer berin

bear cub n
young bear berenjong berenwelp

bear in mind v
remember, consider onthouden rekening houden

bear out v
To corroborate, prove, or confirm bevestigen

bear with v
be patient with [[geduld]] [[hebben]] uithouden verdragen

bear witness v
deliver testimony getuigen
prove, demonstrate getuigen

bearable /ˈbɛəɹəbəɫ/ adj
able to be borne draaglijk

beard /bɪəd/ /bɪɹd/ n
facial hair baard

bearded /ˈbɪədɪd/ /ˈbɪɹdəd/ adj
having a beard bebaard

beardedness n
quality of being bearded baardigheid

bearer /ˈbɛəɹə(ɹ)/ n
domestic servant in India koelie
one who bears drager
someone who helps carry the coffin drager
possessor of a cheque, bond, etc. toonder

bearing /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ n
mechanical device lager
nautical sense peiling

beast /biːst/ n
non-human animal beest dier wild dier
violent/antisocial person beest

beast of burden n
animal that carries or pulls heavy loads lastdier

beat /biːt/ adj
exhausted afgemat bekaf uitgeput
fabulous mieters

beat /biːt/ n
interference between two tones of almost equal frequency zweving
patrolled route ronde
rhythm beat puls ritme

beat /biːt/ v
to hit, to knock, to pound, to strike kloppen slaan
to mix food slaan
to strike or pound repeatedly kloppen
to win against overwinnen verslaan

beat around the bush v
to delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant om de hete brei dansen rond de pot draaien
to treat a topic but omit its main points om de hete brei dansen rond de pot draaien

beat it /ˈbiˌdɪt/ v
to go away opdonderen opflikkeren ophoepelen ophoeren oplazeren oprotten

beat to a pulp v
beat up tot moes slaan

beater /ˈbitɚ/ /ˈbiːtə/ n
a kitchen implement for mixing klopper
an automobile in poor operating condition wrak
in a hunting party, the group of men used to drive game towards the shooters drijver
stick to play a percussion instrument trommelstok

beatified adj
declared that a deceased has entered heaven zalig

beatitude /biˈætɪtud/ /biːˈætɪtjuːd/ n
supreme, utmost bliss and happiness gelukzaligheid

beautician /bjuːˈtɪʃən/ n
one who does hair styling, manicures, and other beauty treatments schoonheidsspecialist schoonheidsspecialiste

beautiful /ˈbjut̬ɪfəɫ/ [ˈbjuːtɪfəɫ] adj
of weather: pleasant, clear mooi
possessing charm and attractive mooi schoon

beautifully adv
In a beautiful manner mooi

beauty /ˈbjuɾi/ /ˈbjuːti/ /ˈbuːti/ n
beautiful female schoonheid schone
beautiful male schoonheid beauty schone
quality of pleasing appearance schoonheid
something particularly good or pleasing juweeltje prachtexemplaar

beauty pageant n
competition on attractiveness schoonheidswedstrijd

beaver /ˈbivɚ/ /ˈbiːvə/ n
aquatic rodent bever

because /biˈkɔz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ adv
on account daar omdat dewijl vermits want

because /biˈkɔz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ conjunction
by or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that omdat daar aangezien

because of preposition
on account of, by reason of, for the purpose of vanwege wegens

beck and call n
summons and control, in a position as an attendant or servant iemand op zijn wenken bedienen

beckon /ˈbɛkən/ v
to wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer wenken

become /bəˈkʌm/ /bɪˈkʊm/ /bɪˈkʌm/ v
to begin to be worden

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ /bɛːd/ n
area where a large number of shellfish is found bank
deposit of ore, coal etc. laag ader
flat surface or layer on which something else is to be placed bed bedding bodem onderlaag
garden plot bed bloembed tuinbed
piece of furniture bed sponde
prepared spot to spend the night in bed slaapplaats
the bottom of a lake or other body of water bedding bodem

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ /bɛːd/ v
to go to a sleeping bed gaan naar bed gaan slapen
to have sexual intercourse with naar bed gaan
to put oneself to sleep gaan slapen
to settle zetten zich

bed and breakfast n
guesthouse providing breakfast bed and breakfast logies en ontbijt

bed sheet n
sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen laken

bedbug n
small nocturnal insect bedwants wandluis

bedclothes n
sheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used on a bed beddengoed

bedding /ˈbɛdɪŋ/ n
bedlinen beddengoed

bedfellow n
one with whom one shares a bed bedgenoot

bedlam /ˈbɛdləm/ n
place or situation of chaos gekkenhuis

bedouin /ˈbɛd.wɪn/ n
desert-dweller bedoeïen

bedpan n
chamber pot used while still in bed ondersteek

bedridden /ˈbɛdɹɪdən/ adj
confined to bed bedlegerig

bedroom /ˈbɛdɹuːm/ n
room in a house where a bed is kept for sleeping slaapkamer

bedroom community n
residential urban community of a nearby metropolis slaapstad

bedsheet /bɛdˈʃiːt/ n
a sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen laken

bedtime /ˈbɛdtaɪm/ n
time when one goes to bed to sleep bedtijd kinderbedtijd

bee /biː/ n
insect bij honingbij imme

bee hummingbird n
hummingbird bijkolibrie

bee-eater /ˈbiː iːtəɹ/ n
bird in the family Meropidae bijeneter

beech /biːt͡ʃ/ n
tree of genus Fagus beuk

beech marten n
Martes foina steenmarter

beechen adj
consisting, or made, of wood or bark of the beech beuken

beef /biːf/ n
meat rundvlees bief biefstuk

beehive /ˈbiːhaɪv/ n
home of bees bijenkorf bijenhuif bijennest huif immenhuif immenkorf
man-made structure in which bees are kept for their honey bijenkorf bijenhuif huif immenhuif immenkorf

beekeeper /ˈbiˌkipɚ/ n
someone who keeps bees bijenhouder imker bijenhoudster imkerin

beeline /ˈbiːlaɪn/ n
straight course, ignoring established paths of travel rechte lijn

been there, done that phraseologicalUnit
assertion that the speaker has personal experience or knowledge of a particular place or topic al gezien al gedaan

beer /bɛə/ /bɪə(ɹ)/ /bɪə/ /bɪɹ/ n
alcoholic drink made of malt bier
glass of beer biertje bier

beer and skittles n
fun times rozengeur en maneschijn

beer belly n
protruding abdomen bierbuik

beer bottle n
a bottle designed to contain beer bierfles

beeswarm n
swarm of bees bijendrom bijenzwerm imme

beeswax /ˈbizwæks/ n
wax secreted by bees bijenwas

beet /biːt/ n
Beta vulgaris biet kroot

beetle /ˈbiːtəl/ [ˈbiɾəɫ] n
insect kever

beetroot /ˈbitɹut/ /ˈbiːtɹuːt/ n
a normally deep red coloured cultivar of the beet rode biet

befall /bɪˈfɔl/ /bɪˈfɔːl/ v
happen to overkomen

befit v
be fit for behoren

before /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ adv
at an earlier time eerder voordien voorheen vroeger
in advance op voorhand vooraf

before /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ conjunction
in advance of the time when alvorens voor vooraleer voordat
rather or sooner than eerder dan

before /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ preposition
at a higher or greater position in a subjective ranking vóór
in front of in space vóór
earlier than in time voor voordat
in front of according to an ordering system voor
in store for, in the future of voor
under consideration, judgment, authority of voor

before dark
before night begins to fall voor donker voordat het donker wordt

beforehand /bɪˈfɔɹ.hænd/ adv
at an earlier time bij voorbaat op voorhand van tevoren vooraf

befuddle /bɪˈfʌdl/ v
perplex or confuse verbazen verwarren
stupefy verdoven verdwazen

befuddled adj
confused or perplexed in de war perplex stomverbaasd
drunk dronken verdoofd zat

befuddlement n
characteristic of being befuddled verdoving verdwaasdheid verwardheid verwarring

beg /bɛɡ/ v
to request the help of someone, ask for money bedelen
to supplicate, to plead with someone for help smeken

beget /biˈɡɛt/ v
to cause, to produce veroorzaken
to procreate voortbrengen

begetter n
a procreator verwekker

beggar /ˈbɛɡə/ /ˈbɛɡɚ/ n
person suffering poverty bedelaar armoedzaaier haveloze
person who begs bedelaar bedelaarster bedelares

beggar /ˈbɛɡə/ /ˈbɛɡɚ/ v
to make a beggar of someone ruïneren

beggary /ˈbɛɡəɹi/ n
The fact or action of begging bedelarij

begin /bɪˈɡɪn/ v
to start, to initiate or take the first step into something. beginnen aanvangen

beginner /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ /bɪˈɡɪnə/ n
someone who just recently started beginner
someone who sets something in motion starter

beginning /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/ n
act of doing that which begins anything begin
initial portion of some extended thing begin
that which is begun begin
that which begins or originates something begin aanvang

begird v
bind with a band or girdle omringen omsingelen

begonia /ˈbəɡoʊni.ə/ /ˈbəɡəʊniː.ə/ n
plants of the genus Begonia begonia

beguile /bɪˈɡaɪl/ v
charm, delight verrukken vervoeren
to deceive or delude (using guile) bedriegen misleiden

beguiling adj
that beguiles verleidelijk

beguine /beɪˈɡiːn/ /bə.ˈɡiːn/ n
music beguine

behave /bɪˈheɪv/ v
to act in a polite or proper way zich gedragen
to act in a specific manner zich gedragen

behavior [bɪˈheɪvjə] [bɪˈheɪvjɚ] n
way an animal or human behaves or acts gedrag gedragingen
way matter or systems behave gedrag gedragingen

behead v
to remove the head onthoofden

beheading n
an instance of beheading onthoofding

behest /bɪˈhɛst/ n
command, bidding bevel opdracht

behind /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ n
butt, buttocks achterwerk achterste
rear, back-end achterkant

behind /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ preposition
after, time- or motion-wise na
at the back of achter achteraan
in support of achter
to the back of achteraan

behind bars
in jail or prison achter de tralies

behind closed doors
in private achter gesloten deuren

behind the scenes /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə siːnz/
in secret; out of public view achter de coulissen achter de schermen

behold /bɪˈhoʊld/ /bɪˈhəʊld/ v
to see, to look at aanschouwen

beholden /bɨˈhoʊldən/ /bɪˈhəʊldən/ adj
obligated, bound by moral obligation schatplichtig verplicht

behove /biˈhoʊv/ /bɪˈhəʊv/ v
to befit, to suit betamen pаssen

beige [beɪʒ] n
colour beige

being /ˈbiɪŋ/ /ˈbiːɪŋ/ n
a living creature wezen
the state or fact of existence bestaan

belated adj
later in relation to the proper time laattijdig verlaat

belch /ˈbɛltʃ/ n
sound one makes when belching boer

belch /ˈbɛltʃ/ v
expel gas from the stomach through the mouth boer boeren laten

beleaguer /bɪˈli.ɡɚ/ /bɪˈliː.ɡə/ v
to besiege; to surround with troops belegeren
to vex, harass, or beset belagen

beleaguered /bɪˈliːɡəd/ adj
beset by trouble or difficulty aangeslagen

belfry /ˈbɛlfɹi/ n
tower or steeple specifically for containing bells, especially as part of a church klokkentoren
watchtower containing an alarm-bell belfort

belie /bɪˈlaɪ/ /bɪˈlʌɪ/ v
to contradict or show to be false verloochenen

belief /bɪˈliːf/ n
something believed geloof
the quality or state of believing geloof
religious faith geloof
mental acceptance of a claim as truth geloof
religious or moral convictions geloof

believe /bɪˈliːv/ v
to accept that someone is telling the truth (object: person) geloven
to accept as true geloven
to consider likely geloven denken
to have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth geloven in

believe in v
ascribe existence to geloven in
believe that something is right or desirable geloven in
have confidence in geloven in

believer n
person who believes gelovige

belittle /bɨˈlɪt.əl/ v
to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is kleineren

belittlement n
An act of belittling kleinering

bell /bɛl/ n
informal: telephone call belletje
percussive instrument klok bel
signal at a school bel

bell /bɛl/ v
to bellow balken loeien

bell buoy n
buoy belboei

bell curve n
bell shaped curve typical of the normal distribution gausscurve

bell pepper n
spicy-sweet vegetable paprika

bell ringer n
bell ringer klokkenluider

bell-gable n
an architectural element klokkengevel

belles-lettres /ˌbɛlˈlɛtɹ/ n
light literary compositions valued for their aesthetic properties bellettrie

bellicose /ˈbɛlɪkoʊs/ adj
having the impulse to be combative strijdlustig
warlike in nature vechtlustig

belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/ /bəˈlɪdʒ.ə.ɹənt/ adj
eager to go to war oorlogszuchtig
engaged in warfare belligerent oorlogvoerend
hostile, eager to fight strijdlustig vijandig
of or pertaining to war krijgs- oorlog

belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/ /bəˈlɪdʒ.ə.ɹənt/ n
state or other armed participant in warfare belligerent oorlogvoerend partij

bellow /ˈbɛloʊ/ /ˈbɛləʊ/ v
to make a noise like the deep roar of a large animal brullen
to shout or scream in a deep voice brullen

bellows /ˈbɛl.oʊz/ /ˈbɛl.əʊz/ n
air blower blaasbalg

bellpull n
rope that rings a bell schellekoord

bells and whistles n
extra features added for show rather than function toeters en bellen

bellwether /ˈbɛlwɛðə/ /ˈbɛlwɛðɚ/ n
a stock or bond that is widely believed to be an indicator of the overall market's condition trendsetter
anything that indicates future trends trendsetter
the leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck belhamel haantje de voorste

belly /bɛli/ n
abdomen buik

belly dance n
form of dance buikdans

bellyache /ˈbɛlijeɪk/ n
pain in the belly, stomach, or abdomen buikpijn

bellyache /ˈbɛlijeɪk/ v
To complain or whine, especially needlessly flauw doen zeuren

bellyaching n
Whining and complaining, often contrived to evoke pity or shirk responsibility gejammer gezeur

belong /bɪˈlɒŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋ/ v
be accepted in a group behoren horen thuishoren
be part of a group bij horen thuishoren
be the guardian, spouse or partner of bij horen iemand
be the property of aan iemand toebehoren van zijn
have its proper place horen thuishoren
set theory: be an element of behoren tot

beloved /bə.ˈlʌv.əd/ /bɪ.ˈlʌv.ɪd/ adj
loved bemind geliefd lief welbemind

beloved /bə.ˈlʌv.əd/ /bɪ.ˈlʌv.ɪd/ n
someone who is loved beminde geliefde

belovedness n
state of being beloved geliefdheid

below /bəˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ adv
in a lower place beneden

below /bəˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ preposition
lower in spatial position than onder
lower in value than onder

below the belt
(boxing) of a punch that lands below the opponent's waist onder de gordel
unfair; not according to the rules onder de gordel

belt /bɛlt/ n
band used for safety purposes riem gordel veiligheidsgordel
band used in a machine to help transfer motion or power riem
band worn around the waist riem ceintuur broeksband gordel
geographical region gordel
powerful blow dreun klap oplawaai slag

belt /bɛlt/ v
fasten a belt insnoeren omgorden
scream brullen
surround omgeven omgorden omringen omzomen

beluga /bəˈluː.ɡə/ n
cetacean, Delphinapterus leucas beloega

bemuse /bɪˈmjuːz/ v
to confuse or bewilder in de war brengen verbijsteren verwarren

bemused adj
perplexed and bewildered in de war gebracht verbijsterd verward

bemusement n
state of being bemused bezorgdheid

bename v
to give a name, call benoemen benamen namen vernoemen

bench /bɛntʃ/ n
long seat bank zitbank
sports: where players sit when not playing bank

bench /bɛntʃ/ v
remove a player from play naar de zijlijn verwijzen
lift opdrukken

benchmark n
standard ijkpunt maatstaf

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ n
curve bocht
heraldry: one of the ordinaries schuinbalk
knot verbindingsknoop

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ v
to become curved buigen plooien
to cause to shape into a curve buigen plooien
to change direction afbuigen buigen draaien gaan
to change the pitch buigen corrigeren
to force to submit onderwerpen
to swing the body when rowing buigen
to tie a line bevestigen knopen vastmaken

bend down v
to bend one's legs while upright to get to a lower position bukken

bend over v
to bend one's upper body forward bukken

bend sinister n
diagonal band on coat of arms going from top right to bottom left schuinstreep sinister

bend someone's ear v
talk too long iemand de oren van het hoofd kletsen

bender /ˈbɛndə/ /ˈbɛndɚ/ n
device to help bending buigtang
slang: bout of heavy drinking boemelpartij doorzakfeestje zuippartij
slang: homosexual man nicht poot

beneath /bɪˈniːθ/ adv
below or underneath onder beneden

beneath /bɪˈniːθ/ preposition
below onder
concealed or covered up onder
to a lower position onder

benedictional n
book of benedictions benedictionale

benefactive case n
case used to indicate beneficiary benefactief

beneficial adj
helpful or good to something or someone gunstig

beneficiary /ˌbɛn.ɨˈfɪʃ.ɚ.i/ /ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/ n
one who benefits from the distribution, especially of an estate begunstigde

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ n
advantage, help or aid voordeel nut
payment, subsidy subsidie uitkering
performance given to raise funds benefiet benefietconcert

benefit of the doubt n
a favorable judgement given in the absence of full evidence voordeel van de twijfel

benevolence n
disposition to do good welwillendheid

benevolent adj
altruistic or charitable altruïstisch
having a disposition to do good welwillend
possessing or manifesting love for mankind liefdadig

benign /bɪˈnaɪn/ adj
kind, gentle, mild goedaardig

bent /bɛnt/ adj
Determined or insistent met de zinnen gezet op
folded gebogen

bent /bɛnt/ n
inclination or talent aanleg
predisposition aanleg

benthic /ˈbɛnθɪk/ adj
of the benthos on the seafloor benthonisch

benumbed adj
Lacking interest; dulled versuft
Lacking sensation; numb gevoelloos

benzene /ˈbɛnziːn/ n
aromatic compound C₆H₆ benzeen

bepowder v
sprinkle or cover with powder bepoederen poederen

bequeath /bɪˈkwiːθ/ v
to give or leave by will nalaten legateren overdragen
to give; to offer; to commit aanbieden
to hand down; to transmit doorgeven

bereave /bɪˈɹiːv/ v
To take away someone or something important or close beroven ontnemen

bereavement n
The state of being bereaved; deprivation; especially the loss of a relative by death beroving sterfgeval verlies

beret /bəˈɹeɪ/ /ˈbɛɹ.eɪ/ n
type of brimless cap baret

bergshrund n
a large crack in a glacier gletsjerspleet

beriberi n
pathology: ailment caused by deficiency of vitamin B beriberi rijstziekte

berkelium /bɜːrˈkiːliəm/ n
transuranic chemical element berkelium

berm n
strip of land between a street and sidewalk berm

berry /ˈbɛɹi/ n
small fruit bes
soft fruit developing from a superior ovary and containing seeds not encased in pits bes

berserk /bə(ɹ)ˈzɜː(ɹ)k/ adj
injuriously, maniacally, or furiously violent or out of control doorgedraaid

berserk /bə(ɹ)ˈzɜː(ɹ)k/ n
a crazed Norse warrior who fought in a frenzy berserker

berth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ n
bunk kooi
space to moor ligplaats

berth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ v
to bring a ship into berth aanleggen aanmeren

beryllium /bəˈɹɪli.əm/ n
id=Q569|chemical element beryllium

beseech /bɪˈsiːt͡ʃ/ v
to beg bezweren bidden smeken

beside /biːˈsaɪd/ preposition
next to naast
not relevant to naast

besides /bəˈsaɪdz/ adv
also; in addition bovendien daarbij daarenboven
moreover; furthermore bovendien daarnaast voorts
otherwise; else behalve dat daarbuiten daarnaast

besides /bəˈsaɪdz/ preposition
in addition to naast
other than; except for behalve

besiege v
to assail or ply belagen
to surround with armed forces belegeren

besmirch /bɪˈsmɜːtʃ/ /bɪˈsmɝːtʃ/ v
make dirty besmeuren
tarnish; debase bekladden bezoedelen

bespeak /bɪˈspiːk/ v
(transitive) To speak about; tell of; relate; discuss bespreken

bespectacled adj
wearing spectacles (glasses) bebrild

bespoke /bəˈspoʊk/ /bɪˈspəʊk/ adj
individually or custom made op maat gemaakt

best /ˈbɛst/ adj
superlative of the adjective good best

best /ˈbɛst/ v
to beat overmeesteren overwinnen slaan verslaan

best man n
primary attendant to the groom getuige voor de bruidegom

best regards n
polite closing of a letter met vriendelijke groeten

bestiality /ˈbɛstʃəlˌlɪtɪ/ /ˌbɛstʃiˈælɪti/ n
sexual activity bestialiteit

bestow /bɪˈstoʊ/ /bɪˈstəʊ/ v
to present a thing as a gift or honour toekennen schenken

bestseller n
book or thing sold in large numbers bestseller succesboek

bet /ˈbɛt/ n
A degree of certainty waarschijnlijkheid
a wager weddenschap

bet /ˈbɛt/ v
To be sure of something er op kunnen rekenen er van op aan kunnen
To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event wedden gokken

beta /ˈbeɪtə/ /ˈbiːtə/ n
letter of the Greek alphabet bèta

betony n
Stachys officinalis betonie

betray /bəˈtɹeɪ/ v
to deliver into the hands of an enemy verraden in de steek laten
to prove faithless or treacherous verraden in de steek laten
to violate the confidence of, by disclosing a secret verraden in de steek laten
to disclose or discover onthullen verraden verspreken
to lead astray, as a maiden bedriegen
to show or to indicate verraden

betrayer n
someone who betrays verrader aanbrenger aangever judas klikker klikspaan

betrothal n
mutual promise verloving ondertrouw

betrothed /bɪˈtɹəʊðd/ n
fiancé or fiancée verloofd

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adj
comparative of the adjectives good or well beter

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adv
comparative form of the adverb well beter

better half n
spouse or lover betere helft

better late than never adv
it’s better to do something late, than to never do it at all beter laat dan nooit

between /bəˈtwin/ /bɪˈtwiːn/ preposition
combined by effort or ownership onder
one of, representing a choice tussen
in the position or interval that separates two things tussen
in transit from one to the other tussen
shared in confidence by onder ons gezegd en gezwegen tussen

between a rock and a hard place
having the choice between two unpleasant options tussen pest en cholera

betwixt /bɪˈtwɪkst/ preposition
between, specifically between two things tussen

bevel /ˈbɛvəl/ n
An edge that is canted, one that is not a 90 degree angle kartelen

beverage /ˈbevəɹɪdʒ/ n
drink drank drankje

bevy /ˈbɛvi/ n
large group of birds schare vlucht zwerm
large group or collection hoop schare troep

bewail /bɪˈweɪl/ v
to wail over betreuren

bewilderment /bɪˈwɪldəmənt/ /bɪˈwɪldəɹmənt/ n
state of being bewildered verbijstering

bewitch /bəˈwɪtʃ/ v
to cast a spell betoveren

beyond /biˈjɑnd/ /biˈjɒnd/ preposition
further away than verder weg dan voorbij

beyond the pale
behaviour over de grens

bezel /ˈbɛz.əl/ n
the rim and flange which encompasses and fastens a jewel or other object montuur vatting

bi /baɪ/ adj
bisexual bi

bi- /baɪ-/ prefix
two- bi- dubbel- twee-

bi-curious /bʌɪˈkjʊəɹɪəs/ adj
Curious about one's bisexuality bischierig

biannual /baɪˈænjuəl/ /bʌɪˈanjuːəl/ adj
occurring twice a year; semi-annual halfjaarlijks

bias /ˈbaɪæs/ /ˈbaɪəs/ n
electronics: voltage or current applied to electronic device voormagnetisatie voorspanning
inclination towards something; predisposition, partiality vooringenomenheid vooroordeel neiging

biased /ˈbaɪəst/ adj
exhibiting bias; prejudiced partijdig

biathlon n
winter sport biathlon

bib /bɪb/ n
item of clothing for babies slabbetje
upper part of an apron or overalls borstje, salopette

bibimbap n
Korean dish of white rice topped with vegetables, beef, a whole egg, and gochujang bibimbap

bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ n
comprehensive manual bijbel

biblical /ˈbɪblɪkəl/ adj
Of or relating to the Bible bijbels
in accordance with the teachings of the Bible bijbels
exceeding previous records bijbels

bibliophile n
person who loves books bibliofiel

bicameral /bʌɪˈkaməɹəl/ adj
having two separate legislative chambers bikameraal

biceps /ˈbaɪ.sɛps/ n
any muscle having two heads biceps
the upper arm, especially the muscles armbuigspier biceps elleboogbuiger

biceps brachii n
biceps brachii armbuigspier biceps elleboogbuiger

bicker /ˈbɪkə/ v
to quarrel in a tiresome manner harrewarren

bickering v
present participle of bicker gekrakeel

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/ n
vehicle fiets rijwiel velo

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/ v
to ride a bicycle fietsen

bicycle bridge n
type of bridge fietsbrug

bicycle roundabout n
type of roundabout fietsrotonde

bid /bɪd/ n
offer at an auction bod

bid /bɪd/ v
to invite uitnodigen
to issue a command gebieden gelasten
to utter a greeting or salutation bidden
intransitive: to make an offer bieden
transitive: to offer as a price bieden

bidding price n
a price offered by a buyer/bidder verkoopprijs

bide one's time v
to wait, especially for a suitable opportunity de kans afwachten

bidet [bɨˈdeɪ] [ˈbiːdeɪ] n
low-mounted plumbing fixture for cleaning the genitalia and anus bidet

bidirectional adj
moving in two directions bidirectioneel tweerichtings-
operating in two directions bidirectioneel tweerichtings-

biennial /baɪˈɛnɪəl/ adj
happening every two years tweejaarlijks

bier /biɚ/ /bɪə/ n
litter to transport the corpse of a dead person baar lijkbaar

bifurcation /ˌbaɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌbaɪfɚˈkeɪʃən/ n
act of bifurcating aftakking vertakking
any place where one divides into two bifurcatie tweesprong vertakking
biology: division into two branches splitsing tweedeling vertakking
either of the two resulting forks tak vertakking

big /bɪɡ/ adj
groot omvangrijk
adult volwassen

big screen n
surface grote scherm

big toe n
largest of the toes of the foot of a human grote teen

bigamist /ˈbɪɡəmɪst/ n
someone who practices bigamy bigamist

bigger /ˈbɪɡɚ/ adj
comparative of big groter

bighead carp n
Hypophthalmichthys nobilis grootkopkarper

bighorn sheep n
a North American wild sheep dikhoornschaap

bight /baɪt/ n
curve lus
large bay bocht
bend bocht

bigoted adj
being a bigot onverdraagzaam sectair

bigotry /ˈbɪɡ.ə.tɹi/ n
intolerant prejudice, opinionatedness, or fanaticism; fanatic intolerance bigotterie kwezelarij

bigwig n
A person of importance bobo hoge ome

bijection /baɪ.dʒɛk.ʃən/ n
function that is both a surjection and an injection bijectie

bijective adj
both injective and surjective bijectief

bike /baɪk/ n
bicycle fiets velo
motorcycle brommer motorfiets

bike /baɪk/ v
to ride a bike fietsen wielrijden
to travel by bike toeren

bikini /bɪˈkiːni/ n
bathing suit bikini

bilateral /baɪˈlætəɹəl/ adj
having two sides tweezijdig

bilberry /ˈbɪlb(ə)ɹɪ/ n
the shrub of this plant bosbessenstruik
type of blueberry from the cowberry family bosbes

bile /baɪl/ n
secretion produced by the liver gal

bilge /bɪldʒ/ n
lowest inner part of a ship's hull buik kielruimte lensruimte
rounded portion of a ship's hull pastoor

bilgewater /ˈbɪldʒwɔtɚ/ n
nautical: water which collects in the bilges of a ship kielwater ruimwater
slang: nonsense flauwe kul onzin

bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
speaking two languages tweetalig
written in two languages tweetalig

bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ n
a person who is bilingual tweetalige

bilingualism n
condition of being bilingual tweetaligheid

bilirubinuria n
medicine bilirubinurie

bill /bɪl/ n
bird's beak snavel bek
draft of a law wetsontwerp

bill /bɪl/ v
to charge or enter in a bill factureren in rekening brengen rekenen

billet /ˈbɪlɪt/ v
to lodge soldiers, or guests, in a private house inkwartieren

billeting n
The lodging of soldiers inkwartieren

billhook n
agricultural implement snoeimes

billiards /ˈbɪl.jɚdz/ /ˈbɪlɪədz/ n
a cue sport biljart

billion /ˈbɪljən/ numeral
a million million; 1,000,000,000,000 biljoen
a thousand million; 1,000,000,000; a milliard miljard

billionaire n
wealth exceeding one billion (10⁹) miljardair

billow /ˈbɪloʊ/ /ˈbɪləʊ/ v
to surge in billows deinen
to swell or bulge doen bol staan zwellen

billy goat n
male goat bok

bilocation /baɪləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
paranormal ability bilocatie

bin /bɪn/ n
container for rubbish vuilnisbak afvalbak

bin /bɪn/ v
informal: dispose of in a bin or as if in a bin dumpen weggooien

binary adj
having two parts tweevoudig tweevoudige
logic states binair binaire
using binary number system binair binaire tweetallig tweetallige

binary operator n
operator taking two operands binaire operator

binary star n
stellar system in which two stars orbit their center of mass dubbelster

bind /baɪnd/ v
transitive connect binden koppelen verbinden
transitive to tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc. binden

binder /ˈbaɪndə/ /ˈbaɪndɚ/ n
a bookbinder boekbinder
chemical etc. that causes other substances to form into one bindmiddel
cover or holder for unbound papers, pages etc. boekband
dossier map dossier folder
down payment on a piece of real property voorschot
machine used in harvesting that ties cut stalks of grain into a bundle schovenbinder
something that is used to bind things together bindsel snoer

binding /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ adj
assigning something that one will be held to bindend

bindle n
tramp's or itinerant's bundle knapzak

bindweed /ˈbaɪndwiːd/ n
Convolvulaceae winde

bine /baɪn/ n
climbing plant growing in a helix slingerplant

binge n
a short period of excessive consumption, especially of excessive alcohol consumption zuippartij
regarding bulimia nervosa, rapid and excessive consumption of food vreetbui

binge drinking n
consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol comazuipen piekdrinken

binge eating disorder n
medical disorder eetbuistoornis

binge watching n
The viewing of numerous episodes of a TV show comakijken

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ interjection
to claim a win in bingo bingo
when finding something bingo

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ n
game of chance bingo

binoculars /ˈbɪnˌɒk.jʊ.lə(ɹ)z/ n
hand-held device for looking at a distance verrekijker

binomial /baɪˈnoʊmi.əl/ adj
consisting of two parts tweeterm

binomial nomenclature n
The scientific system of naming each species of organism with a Latinized name in two parts binomiale nomenclatuur

bio- prefix
life bio-

bioaccumulation n
the process by which substances accumulate in the tissues of living organisms bioaccumulatie

biochemical adj
of or relating to biochemistry biochemisch

biochemist n
A chemist whose speciality is biochemistry biochemicus

biochemistry n
the chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism biochemie

biodegradable /baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/ adj
capable of being decomposed by biological activity afbreekbaar biologisch

biodiversity /ˌbaɪ.əʊˌdaɪˈvɜː(ɹ).sɪ.ti/ /ˌbaɪoʊdɑɪˈvɚsəti/ n
diversity of flora and fauna biodiversiteit

bioethics n
branch of ethics bio-ethiek

biographer n
the writer of a biography biograaf

biographical adj
relating to an account of a person's life biografisch

biography /baɪˈɑːɡɹəfi/ /baɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
personal life story biografie

biohazard n
biological risk biologisch gevaar

biological /ˌbaɪə(ʊ)ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ /ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ n
consanguine biologisch biologische
of biology biologisch biologische

biologist n
student of biology bioloog biologe

biology /baɪˈɑlədʒi/ /baɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ n
study of living matter biologie

biome /ˈbaɪoʊm/ n
biological community bioom

biometric adj
of, pertaining to or using biometrics biometrisch

biomolecule n
molecules biomolecuul

bionic /ˈbɪˌɒn.ɪk/ adj
related to bionics bionisch

biophysics n
science biofysica

biosphere n
part of Earth capable of supporting life biosfeer

biotite /ˈbaɪəˌtaɪt/ n
dark brown mica biotiet

biotope n
geographical area biotoop

biped /ˈbaɪpɛd/ n
a two-footed (or two-legged) animal tweevoeter

biplane n
airplane that has two pairs of wings dubbeldekker

bipod n
two-legged stand tweevoet

bipolar disorder n
psychiatric diagnostic category bipolaire stoornis

birch /bɜːtʃ/ /bɝtʃ/ n
tree berk

birch sap n
the sap extracted from a birch tree birkesaft

birchen adj
made of birch berken

bird /bɜd/ /bɜːd/ /bɝd/ /bʌɹd/ [bɜɪd] n
animal vogel
woman griet

bird of prey n
carnivorous bird roofvogel

birdie /ˈbɜːdi/ /ˈbɝdi/ n
bird, birdling vogeltje

birdlike adv
in the manner of a bird vogelachtig

birds of a feather flock together proverb
people of similar character, etc. tend to associate soort zoekt soort

birdsong n
musical sound made by a bird vogelzang

birdwatcher /ˈbɜː(ɹ)dˌwɒtʃ.ɘ(ɹ)/ n
a person who observes or identifies wild birds in their natural environment vogelaar

birth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ n
circumstances of one's background afkomst
instance of childbirth bevalling
process of childbearing; beginning of life geboorte
beginning or start; a point of origin geboorte

birth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ v
to give birth (to) baren

birth certificate n
official document certifying the details of a person's birth geboorteakte geboortebewijs

birth defect n
any of several medical disorders that are present at birth aangeboren afwijking

birthday /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ n
anniversary verjaardag
date of birth geboortedag geboortedatum

birthday boy n
a male whose birthday it is jarige

birthday cake n
a cake made to celebrate a birthday verjaardagstaart verjaarstaart

birthday card n
greeting card verjaardagskaart

birthday party n
a party held to celebrate a birthday verjaardagsfeest verjaarsfeest

birthday suit n
nakedness adamskostuum

birthmark n
a mark on the skin formed before birth moedervlek

birthplace /ˈbɝθˌpleɪs/ n
location geboorteplaats

biscuit /ˈbɪskɪt/ n
koekje biscuit

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ adj
botany: having both male and female organs tweeslachtig
sexually attracted to both men and women biseksueel

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ n
bisexual person biseksueel

bisexuality n
psychology biseksualiteit

bishop /ˈbɪʃəp/ n
chess piece loper
church official, supervisor of priests and congregations bisschop

bishop's pawn n
in chess loperpion

bishopric /ˈbɪʃ.ə.pɹɪk/ n
diocese bisdom diocees diocese
function of being bishop episcopaat

bismuth /ˈbɪz.məθ/ n
chemical element bismut bismuth

bismuthiferous adj
Containig or producing bismuth bismuthoudend

bison /ˈbaɪ̯sən/ n
A wild ox, Bison bonasus Europese bizon wisent

bisphenol A n
4,4'-dihydroxy-2,2-diphenylpropane bisfenol A

bistratified adj
composed of two layers tweelagig

bistro /ˈbiːstɹoʊ/ /ˈbiːstɹəʊ/ n
small restaurant bistro eetcafé

bit /bɪt/ adv
to a small extent beetje

bit /bɪt/ n
metal in horse's mouth bit
portion stuk
rotary cutting tool bit boortje
small amount of something beetje hapje
math: binary digit bit
computing smallest unit of storage bit
datum that may take on one of exactly two values bit

bit by bit adv
small amount at a time beetje bij beetje

bitch /bɪt͡s/ /bɪt͡ʃ/ n
disagreeable, aggressive person, usually female slet bitch kankerwijf kreng kutwijf poot
female canine teef wijfjesvos wolvin
submissive person bitch

bitch /bɪt͡s/ /bɪt͡ʃ/ v
complain (about something) spitefully kankeren

bite /baɪt/ /bʌɪt/ n
act of biting bijten
mouthful hap
wound left behind after having been bitten beet
swelling of one's skin caused by an insect's mouthparts or sting beet

bite /baɪt/ /bʌɪt/ v
to cut off a piece by clamping the teeth bijten
to attack with the teeth bijten
to bite a baited hook or other lure bijten
to sting bijten

bite off more than one can chew v
To try to do too much te veel hooi op de vork nemen

bite the bullet v
endure punishment with dignity or accept a negative aspect of a situation door de zure appel (heen) bijten

bite the dust v
to die in het zand bijten

bitter /ˈbɪtə/ /ˈbɪtəɹ/ adj
cynical and resentful verbitterd
harsh, piercing or stinging scherp
having an acrid taste bitter
hateful or hostile bitter

bitter orange n
fruit bittersinaasappel pomerans zure sinaasappel

bittern /ˈbɪtən/ /ˈbɪtəɹn/ n
bird of the subfamily Botaurinae roerdomp

bitterroot n
Lewisia rediviva bitterkruid

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ adj
both bitter and sweet bitterzoet
expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure bitterzoet

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ n
the bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara bitterzoet

bitumen /bɪˈtumən/ /ˈbɪt.jʊ.mɪn/ n
Mineral pitch bitumen aardpek

bivouac /ˈbɪv.u.æk/ n
encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering bivak

bivouac /ˈbɪv.u.æk/ v
to set up camp bivakkeren

biweekly /baɪˈwiːkli/ adj
occurring every two weeks [[om]] [[de]] [[week]]
occurring twice a week [[tweemaal]] [[per]] [[week]]

bizarre /bɪˈzɑɹ/ /bɪˈzɑː(ɹ)/ adj
strangely unconventional bizar

bizbabble n
verbiage of business executives bedrijfslingo

black /blæk/ adj
absorbing all light zwart
off coffee or tea, without milk or other whitener zwart
illegitimate, illegal or disgraced zwart
chess, checkers etc.: color opposing "white" zwart
bad; evil zwart
relating to people with dark skin negerin neger zwart
without light donker

black /blæk/ n
colour/color zwart
dye, pigment zwart
pen, pencil, etc. with black pigment zwart
dark-skinned person negerin zwarte

black alder n
Alnus glutinosa tree zwarte els

black and blue adj
covered in bruises bont en blauw

black antshrike n
bird zwarte mierklauwier

black box n
recorders in an aircraft zwarte doos

black cat n
black-furred cat zwarte kat

black eye n
bruised eye blauw oog

black grouse /ˈblæk ɡɹɑʊs/ n
Lyrurus tetrix korhoen

black hellebore n
Helleborus niger kerstroos

black hole n
celestial body zwart gat

black ice n
invisible film of ice ijzel

black market n
trade that is in violation of restrictions, rationing or price controls zwarte markt

black mulberry n
fruit moerbei moerbes
tree zwarte moerbei

black pepper n
spice zwarte peper

black rhinoceros n
Diceros bicornis zwarte neushoorn

black salsify n
Scorzonera hispanica grote schorseneer

black sheep n
nonconformist zwart schaap

black vulture n
Coragyps atratus monniksgier

black widow n
a murderous woman zwarte weduwe
species of venomous spider zwarte weduwe

black woodpecker /ˈblækˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
Dryocopus martius zwarte specht

black-arched moth n
species of moth nonvlinder

black-crested antshrike n
bird Zwartkuif-mierklauwier

black-footed cat n
Felis nigripes zwartvoetkat

black-headed gull n
Chroicocephalus ridibundus kokmeeuw

black-hooded antshrike n
passerine bird zwartkap-mierklauwier

black-throated antshrike n
passerine bird zwartkeel-mierklauwier

blackamoor n
person with dark skin (degrading) nikker

blackberry /ˈblækbeɹi/ /ˈblækbəɹi/ n
fruit braam braambes
shrub braamstruik

blackberry winter n
period of cold weather around March, April or May ijsheiligen

blackbird /ˈblakbəːd/ /ˈblækˌbɚd/ n
Turdus merula: blackbird merel

blackboard /ˈblækbɔɹd/ /ˈblækbɔːd/ n
a surface that can be written upon with chalk schoolbord bord

blacken v
defame, sully zwartmaken

blackhead n
skin blemish mee-eter

blackish-gray antshrike n
passerine bird zwartgrijze mierklauwier

blackjack /ˈblækdʒæk/ n
card game eenentwintigen
flag piratenvlag

blacklist /ˈblæklɪst/ n
list or set of people or entities to be shunned or banned zwarte lijst

blackmail n
extortion of money by threats of public accusation, exposure, or censure afpersing

blackmail v
to extort money chanteren

blackout /ˈblækaʊt/ n
A large-scale power failure stroomstoring
The mandatory blinding of all light verduistering

blackout curtain n
A current which blocks light verduisterend gordijn

blackshirt n
uniformed Italian fascist, member of a paramilitary wing of the party zwarthemd

blacksmith /ˈblæk.smɪθ/ n
smid
farrier (colloquial) hoefsmid

blackthorn n
Prunus spinosa sleedoorn

blackwater n
contaminated waste water zwart water zwartwater

bladder /ˈblædə(ɹ)/ n
flexible sac in zoology blaas
inflatable bag inside a ball blaas
hollow inflatable organ in botany blaas

bladder cancer n
disease in which abnormal cells multiply without control in the bladder blaaskanker

blade /bleɪd/ n
sharp-edged or pointed working end of a tool or utensil blad
the flat part of a leaf or petal blad
part of a propeller blad
thin plate, foil folie plaat

blade of grass n
a single instance of a plant described by the mass noun grass grashalm

blag v
to beg bietsen

blah blah blah interjection
a stand-in for trivial, obvious, or boring content blablabla

blame /bleɪm/ n
state of having caused a bad event schuld

blame /bleɪm/ v
place blame upon verwijten beschuldigen wijten

blameworthy /ˈbleɪmˌwɚ.ði/ /ˈbleɪmˌwɜː(ɹ).ði/ adj
deserving blame of censure afkeurenswaardig

blanch v
to cook by dipping briefly into boiling water, then directly into cold water blancheren
to grow or become white verbleken
to make white bleken witten

bland /blænd/ adj
Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating mild zacht
Mild; dull; soft; gentle; smooth in manner; suave mild zacht
Lacking in taste or vigor flauw smaakloos

blandish /ˈblændɪʃ/ v
to persuade someone by using flattery; to cajole vleien
to praise someone dishonestly; to flatter or butter up vleien

blank /blæŋk/ n
simulation cartridge losse flodder
space character spatie

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ n
fabric deken

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ v
to cover bedekken

blaspheme /ˈblæs.fim/ /ˌblæsˈfiːm/ v
to speak against God or religious doctrine God lasteren

blasphemer n
One who commits blasphemy godslasteraar heiligschenner

blasphemy /ˈblæs.fə.mi/ n
Irreverence toward something sacred godslastering blasfemie

blast /blæst/ /blɑːst/ n
explosion ontploffing
violent gust of wind rukwind windstoot

blastoderm /ˈblæstəˌdɚm/ n
point from which the embryo develops blastoderm

blatant /ˈbleɪtənt/ adj
bellowing, as a calf; bawling; brawling; clamoring; disagreeably clamorous klinkklaar openlijk schaamteloos

blaze /bleɪz/ n
fast-burning fire vlam vlammenzee vuur

blazer /ˈbleɪzə/ /ˈbleɪzɚ/ n
a jacket blazer

blazon /ˈbleɪzən/ n
a description of a coat of arms blazoen

bleach n
chemical Javel bleek bleekwater

bleach v
to treat with bleach bleken

bleachers n
tiered, exposed spectator seating niet overdekte tribuneplaats

bleak /bliːk/ adj
cheerless vreugdeloos
desolate and exposed desolaat guur
without color kleurloos bleek

bleak /bliːk/ n
small European river fish bliek alver

bleat n
cry of a sheep or a goat geblaat

bleat v
to make the cry of a sheep or goat blaten blèren

bleed /ˈbliːd/ n
edge around layout afloop
incident of bleeding bloeding

bleed /ˈbliːd/ v
lose blood bloeden

bleed out v
die due to excess bloodloss doodbloeden

bleeding /ˈbliːdɪŋ/ n
the flow or loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel bloeding

bleep censor n
software module piepsignaal censor

blepharitis /blɛfəɹˈaɪtɪs/ n
inflammation of the eyelid blefaritis

bless /blɛs/ v
confer blessing on zegenen

bless you interjection
said to somebody who has sneezed gezondheid proost

blessed /blɛst/ /ˈblɛsɪd/ adj
In Catholicism, a title indicating the beatification of a person zalig
having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing gezegend

blessing /ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/ n
(paganism) modern pagan ceremony zegening
act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor zegenen
divine or supernatural aid or reward zegen zegening
thing one is glad of zegen zegening
good fortune zegen
pronouncement invoking divine aid (in)zegening

blimey /ˈblaɪmi/ interjection
expressing surprise, etc. amai verdraaid

blimp /blɪmp/ n
airship blimp zeppelin

blimp /blɪmp/ v
become fat opblazen verdikken

blind /blaɪnd/ adj
unable to see blind
failing to see blind

blind /blaɪnd/ n
covering for a window blind

blind /blaɪnd/ v
make temporarily or permanently blind verblinden blenden

blind man's buff n
game where someone is blindfolded and tries to touch the others blindemannetje

blind spot n
part of the road that cannot be seen blinde vlek

blind tiger n
drug joint drugtent

blindfold n
a covering, usually a bandage, for the eyes blinddoek

blindness n
condition of being blind blindheid

blink v
to close and reopen both eyes quickly knipperen
to flash headlights flitsen

blinker n
eye shield oogklep

blinkered adj
having tunnel vision (figurative) kortzichtig met oogkleppen

bliss /blɪs/ n
perfect happiness gelukzaligheid verrukking

blister /ˈblɪstɚ/ n
bubble on the skin blaar blaasje blein blister

blister /ˈblɪstɚ/ v
cause blisters to form blaartrekkend

blithe /blaɪð/ adj
happy, cheerful blij

blithely /ˈblaɪðli/ adv
without care, concern, or consideration zorgeloos

blitz chess n
form of chess snelschaak

blizzard /ˈblɪ.zəd/ /ˈblɪ.zɚd/ n
severe snowstorm sneeuwjacht

bloat /bloʊt/ /bləʊt/ v
to cause to become distended zwellen uitdeinen
to fill soft substance with gas, water, etc opblazen volpompen
to preserve by slightly salting and lightly smoking pekelen

bloated /ˈbloʊtɪd/ adj
excessively or extremely large or wealthy gigantisch zeer vermogend
slightly salted and lightly smoked gerookt
swollen with fluid or gas opgeblazen

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ n
slang:human head kop
something that prevents passing verstopping
substantial often approximately cuboid piece blok
chopping block; cuboid base for cutting or beheading blok
set of paper sheets blok
distance from one street to another blok
group of buildings demarcated by streets blok

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ v
to fill, making it impossible to pass verstoppen
to impede opponent verhinderen tegenhouden
to prevent an action verhinderen tegenhouden
to prevent passing blokkeren versperren

blockade /blɑˈkeɪd/ /blɒˈkeɪd/ n
the isolation of something blokkade

blockbuster n
film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales kaskraker

blockhead n
stupid person domkop stomkop

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ n
a personal or corporate website blog

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ adj
having blonde hair or complexion blond
of a pale golden colour blond

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ n
a pale yellowish color blond
fair-haired person blond blondine

blood /blʌd/ n
vital liquid flowing in animal bodies bloed
family relationship due to birth, e.g. between siblings bloed

blood /blʌd/ v
to cause to be covered with blood bloeden

blood bank n
place where human blood or blood plasma is typed and stored bloedbank

blood blister n
blister filled with blood bloedblaar

blood cell n
any of the cells normally found in the blood bloedcel

blood clot n
trombose

blood count n
type of blood test bloedbeeld

blood diamond n
a diamond that has been mined in a war zone and sold in order to finance the conflict bloeddiamant conflictdiamant

blood donor n
person who donates blood bloeddonor

blood libel n
accusation that Jews murder children bloedlaster bloedsprookje

blood money n
blood money bloedgeld bloedprijs

blood orange n
type of orange bloedappelsien bloedsinaasappel

blood poisoning n
presence of micro-organisms in bloodstream bloedvergiftiging

blood pressure n
pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries and veins bloeddruk

blood red adj
of a deep vivid red colour bloedrood

blood sausage n
type of sausage bloedworst

blood type n
blood classification bloedgroep

blood vessel n
component of the circulatory system that carries blood bloedvat ader

bloodbath /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/ n
indiscriminate killing or slaughter bloedbad

bloodhound /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/ n
dog bloedhond

bloodletting n
ancient medical practice aderlating

bloodlust /ˈblʌdˌlʌst/ n
the desire for bloodshed bloedlust

bloodshed /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/ n
carnage, destruction of life, slaughter bloedbad bloedvergieten slachting
shedding of one's own blood; specifically, the death of Christ bloedoffer
shedding or spilling of blood bloedbad bloedvergieten

bloodsucker n
animal that drinks the blood of others bloedzuiger bloeddrinker
one who attempts to take as much from others as possible bloeddrinker vampier

bloodthirsty adj
eager to resort to violence bloeddorstig bloeddorstige

bloody /ˈblʌ.di/ adj
covered in blood bloederig bloederige
characterised by great bloodshed bloederig bloederige
intensifier stomme

bloody /ˈblʌ.di/ adv
intensifier verdomd

bloody hell interjection
expression of dismay allemachtig

bloody mary n
cocktail made from vodka and tomato juice bloody mary

blooming /ˈbluː.mɪŋ/ adj
opening in blossoms bloeiend bloeiende
thriving in health, beauty and vigor/vigour bloeiend bloeiende

blossom /ˈblɑ.səm/ /ˈblɒ.səm/ n
flowers on trees bloesem
state or season for such flowers bloei bloeitijd bloesemtijd

blot /blɑt/ /blɒt/ n
blemish, spot or stain vlek
stain on someone's reputation or character schandvlek

blotting paper n
absorbent paper used to dry ink vloeipapier

blouse /blaʊs/ n
an outer garment, usually loose, that is similar to a shirt bloes blouse

bloviate v
to speak or discourse at length in a pompous or boastful manner oreren

blow /bloʊ/ /bləʊ/ n
act of striking or hitting slag
damaging occurrence slag tegenslag

blow /bloʊ/ /bləʊ/ v
(of a cetacean) exhale visibly through the spout the seawater spuiten blazen
to create or shape by blowing blazen
to propel by an air current blazen
to blow a musical instrument to make it give a sound blazen
to explode ontploffen springen
to fellate pijpen
to produce an air current blazen waaien
to squander doorjagen

blow off steam v
to vent to relieve stress stoom afblazen

blow one's nose v
to expel mucus from nose neus snuiten

blowfish n
any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe kogelvis

blowfly n
flies of the family Calliphoridae aasvlieg bromvlieg

blowgun n
weapon blaaspijp blaasroer

blowhole n
unintended cavity filled with air in a casting product gietblaas gietgal

blowjob /ˈbloʊdʒɑb/ /ˈbləʊdʒɒb/ n
the act of fellatio pijpbeurt

blowtorch /ˈbloʊˌtɔɹtʃ/ /ˈbləʊˌtɔːtʃ/ n
tool soldeerlamp

bludgeon /blʌdʒ.ən/ n
short heavy club knuppel

bludgeon /blʌdʒ.ən/ v
to club, hit with a bludgeon neerknuppelen
to force upon afdwingen

blue /blu/ /bluː/ adj
blauw
depressed depressief teneergeslagen

blue /blu/ /bluː/ n
colour blauw

blue blood n
noble or aristocratic ancestry adellijk blauw bloed

blue green adj
colour/color appelblauwzeegroen

blue jay n
species of North American jay blauwe gaai

blue screen of death n
screen indicating a system error blauw scherm des dood

blue tit n
bird pimpelmees

blue whale n
a whale, Balaenoptera musculus blauwe vinvis

blue wildebeest n
Connochaetes taurinus blauwe gnoe

blue-eyed adj
having blue eyes blauwogig

blue-green alga n
member of cyanobacteria blauwalg

blue-winged kookaburra n
Dacelo leachii blauwvleugelkookaburra

bluebell n
flowering plants of the genus Hyacinthoides wilde hyacint
harebell grasklokje

blueberry /ˈblu.ˌbɛ.ɹi/ /ˈbluːbəɹi/ n
fruit blauwe bosbes

blueprint /ˈbluːˌpɹɪnt/ n
any detailed plan of action plan
any detailed technical drawing plan
cyanotype reproduction process cyanotypie
print produced by this process blauwdruk

blueshift n
change in wavelength blauwverschuiving

bluetongue n
disease of ruminants blauwtongvirus

bluff /blʌf/ n
act of bluffing bluffen
high, steep bank klip

bluff /blʌf/ v
to make a bluff bluffen

bluish /ˈbluːɪʃ/ adj
somewhat blue in color blauwig blauwachtig

blunder /ˈblʌn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈblʌn.dɚ/ n
mistake blunder flater

blunder /ˈblʌn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈblʌn.dɚ/ v
To make a stupid mistake blunderen een bok schieten een flater slaan miskleunen

blunderbuss /ˈblʌndəbʌs/ /ˈblʌndəɹbʌs/ n
old style of firearm with a distinctive large opening at the muzzle donderbus

blunt /blʌnt/ adj
having a thick edge or point, not sharp bot stomp

blur /blɜ(ɹ)/ n
A smear, smudge or blot smet veeg vlekje
Something that appears hazy or indistinct nevelig beeld onduidelijke plek

blur /blɜ(ɹ)/ v
become indistinct vervagen
make indistinct or hazy, to obscure or dim vervagen
smear, stain or smudge bekladden bevlekken bezoedelen

blurb /blɝ(ː)b/ n
a short description of a book, film, or other work flaptekst

blurry /ˈblɜːɹi/ adj
not clear, crisp, or focused wazig

blurt /ˈblɜːt/ /ˈblɝɹt/ v
to speak suddenly and unadvisedly uitflappen

blush /blʌʃ/ v
to redden in the face from shame, excitement or embarrassment blozen

bluster /ˈblʌs.tə/ /ˈblʌs.tɚ/ n
fitful noise and violence bulder gebulder
pompous, officious talk gebral

blustery adj
blowing in loud and abrupt bursts luidruchtig rumoerig

blutwurst n
blood sausage bloedworst pens

boar /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ n
male pig beer [[mannetjesvarken]] [[everzwijn]]

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔːd/ /bɔːɹd/ n
amount paid for meals and lodging logement
blackboard, whiteboard, etc. bord
committee raad
device containing electrical switches bord controlebord paneel
piece of wood or other material plank

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔːd/ /bɔːɹd/ v
nautical: to capture an enemy ship enteren
to provide someone with meals and lodging logies verschaffen
to receive meals and lodging in exchange for money logeren
to step or climb aan boord gaan instappen opstappen

board and lodging n
place of lodging with daily meals kost en inwoning

board game n
game played on a board bordspel

board member n
person on the board of directors of an association or company bestuurslid bestuurder

board of directors n
group of people elected by stockholders raad van bestuur

board up v
to block doors or windows with boards dichttimmeren

boarder /ˈbo(ː)ɹdɚ/ /ˈboədə/ /ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔɹdɚ/ /ˈbɔːdə/ n
pupil who lives at school during term kostleerling
someone who pays for meals and lodging kostganger

boarding house n
private house for paying guests pension

boarding pass /ˈbɔɹdɪŋ ˌpæs/ n
a document to board a plane, ship, etc. boarding pass instapkaart

boarhound n
large dog bred to hunt boars velter

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ n
brag opscheppen

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ v
to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself bogen

boat /boʊt/ /bəʊt/ n
water craft boot schip

boat /boʊt/ /bəʊt/ v
travel by boat varen

boat trip n
trip made by boat or ship bootreis

boatswain /ˈboʊ.sən/ /ˈbəʊsn̩/ n
the officer (or warrant officer) in charge of sails, rigging, anchors, cables etc. and all work on deck of a sailing ship bootsman

bob /bɑb/ /bɒb/ v
move vertically at surface of water deinen golven wiegen

bobbin n
small spool in a sewing machine klos spoel bobijn
spool around which wire is coiled spoel bobijn

bobbins n
crap brol

bock beer n
strong, dark lager of German origin bockbier bokbier

bode /boʊd/ /bəʊd/ v
to foreshow something; to augur voorspellen

bodice /ˈbɑːdɪs/ /ˈbɒdɪs/ n
kind of under waist stiffened with whalebone keurslijf lijfje
sleeveless garment covering body from neck to waist kledingstuk

bodily adj
relating to the body fysiek lichamelijk somatisch

bodily adv
in or by the body fysiek lichamelijk

bodily fluid n
biofluid humor lichaamssap lichaamsvloeistof

body /ˈbɑdi/ /ˈbɒdi/ n
any physical object or material thing lichaam deel deeltje
collection of knowledge corpus massa verzameling
corpse lijk lichaam
group having a common purpose or opinion massa menigte
largest or most important part of anything (e.g. car bodywork) carrosserie hoofddeel
organisation, company or other authoritative group orgaan organisatie
physical structure of a human or animal lichaam
fleshly or corporeal nature of a human lichaam
substance, material presence lijf
section of a dress lijf
torso corpus lijf

body bag n
lijkzak

body fluid n
lichaamsvocht

body heat n
heat produced from within the body lichaamswarmte

body odour n
unpleasant smell on a perons's body lichaamsgeur

body part n
anatomy: part of organism lichaamsdeel
vehicle: part of body component onderdeel

bodybuilder /ˈbɑː.diˌbɪl.dɚ/ /ˈbɒ.diˌbɪl.də/ n
a person who uses diet and exercise to build an aesthetically muscular physique bodybuilder

bodybuilding /ˈbɑːdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ /ˈbɒdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ n
sport of muscle development bodybuilding

bodyguard /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːɹd/ /ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/ n
person responsible for protecting an individual lijfwacht bodyguard lijfgarde persoonsbeveiliger

boffin /ˈbɒfɪn/ n
scientist or engineer techneut

bog /bɑɡ/ /bɒɡ/ /bɔɡ/ n
expanse of marshland moer moeras zomp

bog iron ore n
deposit ijzeroer oer

bogey /boʊɡi/ /bəʊɡi/ n
structure with axles and wheels under a locomotive, railcar, or semi draaistel

boggle /ˈbɑ.ɡəl/ /ˈbɒɡ.əl/ v
to be bewildered, dumbfounded, or confused in de war zijn verbijsterd zijn
to confuse or mystify; overwhelm overdonderen verwarren

bogus /ˈboʊ.ɡəs/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡəs/ adj
counterfeit or fake; not genuine vervalst

bohrium /ˈbɔːriəm/ n
chemical element bohrium

boil /bɔɪl/ n
accumulation of pus etterbuil
point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour kook kookpunt

boil /bɔɪl/ v
colloquial: of a person, to be uncomfortably hot stikken
cook in boiling water koken
begin to turn into a gas koken
heat (a liquid) until it begins to turn into a gas koken zieden aan de kook brengen zooien

boil over v
boil so as to overflow overkoken

boiled egg n
boiled egg (generic) gekookte ei

boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ adj
of a thing: extremely hot kokend

boiling point n
temperature at which a liquid boils kookpunt

boisterous /ˈbɔɪstəɹəs/ adj
characterized by violence and agitation; wild; stormy stormachtig
full of energy; noisy driest

bokeh /ˈboʊˈkɛ/ n
subjective aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas of an image bokeh

bold /boʊld/ /bəʊld/ adj
courageous, daring moedig
having thicker strokes than the ordinary form of the typeface vet vetgedrukt

bollard /ˈbɒlɑːd/ /ˈbɒləɹd/ n
post preventing vehicles from entering pedestrian area poller verkeerspaal
post to secure mooring lines bolder aanlegpaal meerpaal

bollock /ˈbɒlək/ n
(vulgar, slang) testicle bal kloot

bollock /ˈbɒlək/ v
(vulgar, slang) to reprimand grossly uitkafferen

bolster /ˈbəʊlstə/ v
to brace, reinforce, secure, or support ondersteunen veilig stellen versterken

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ n
bar to prevent a door from being forced open grendel
sliding pin or bar in a lock grendel
large roll of material rol
lightning spark schicht
metal fastener bout
short, stout, blunt-headed arrow bout pijl

bolt cutter n
large pair of pliers to cut bolts betonschaar

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ n
car in poor condition wrak
device filled with explosives bom
unpopular commercial product flop
very attractive woman vlam

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ v
attack with bombs bombarderen
fail spectacularly afgaan

bombard /ˈbɑmˌbɑɹd/ /ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/ /ˌbɑmˈbɑɹd/ /ˌbɒmˈbɑːd/ n
medieval primitive cannon bombarde

bombard /ˈbɑmˌbɑɹd/ /ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/ /ˌbɑmˈbɑɹd/ /ˌbɒmˈbɑːd/ v
to attack something or someone by directing objects at them bekogelen
to attack something with bombs, artillery shells, or other missiles bombarderen
to direct at a substance an intense stream of high-energy particles, usually sub-atomic or made of at most a few atoms bombarderen

bombardment n
act of bombing, esp towns or cities bombardement

bomber /ˈbɑməɹ/ n
aircraft bommenwerper

bon appétit /ˌboʊn æpəˈti(t)/ /ˌbɒn apəˈtiː/ interjection
used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat eet smakelijk smakelijk eten smakelijk

bon vivant /ˌbɑn viˈvɑnt/ /ˌbɒ̃ viːˈvɒ̃/ n
person who enjoys the good things in life, especially good food and drink levensgenieter pallieter

bon voyage interjection
wish of good journey goede reis

bona fide /ˈboʊnə.faɪd/ /ˌbəʊ.nəˈfaɪ.di/ adj
done in good faith oprecht
genuine echt

bonanza n
rich mine or vein of silver or gold goudader
something that is a mine of wealth or yields a large income or return goudmijn

bond /bɑnd/ /bɒnd/ n
in chemistry, a link or force between neighbouring atoms in a molecule binding
that which binds, a band band

bondsman /ˈbɑːndzmən/ /ˈbɒndzmən/ n
Someone who signs a bond that states that they have taken responsibility for someone else's obligations borg

bone /boʊn/ [boʊn] [bɐʉn] [bəʉn] [bəʊn] n
component of a skeleton bot been knekel
corset part balein
fishbone graat
material been bot

bone china n
type of porcelain beenderporselein

bone marrow n
bone marrow beenmerg merg

bone meal n
ground bones used as a slow-release fertilizer beendermeel

bone of contention /ˈboʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/ /ˈbəʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/ n
Something that continues to be disputed twistpunt

bone structure n
exact anatomy of an individual at the level of his bones beenderstructuur

bonefish n
game fish gratenvis

boner /ˈboʊ.nɚ/ /ˈbəʊ.nə(ɹ)/ n
erect penis stijve
who bones ontbener

bonfire /ˈbɑnfaɪɚ/ /ˈbɒnfaɪə/ n
fire to burn unwanted items or people brandstapel
large, outdoor controlled fire vreugdevuur

bongo n
mammal bongo

bonhomie /boʊnəˈmiː/ n
geniality hartelijkheid jovialiteit

bonkers adj
mad, crazy gek zot

bonnet /ˈbɑn.ɪt/ /ˈbɒn.ɪt/ n
cover over the engine of a motor car kap motorkap

bonobo /bəˈnoʊ̯ˌboʊ̯/ /bəˈnəʊ̯ˌbəʊ̯/ /ˈbɒ.nəˌboʊ̯/ n
pygmy chimpanzee bonobo

bonus /ˈboʊ.nəs/ /ˈbəʊ.nəs/ n
extra amount of money given as a premium bonus premie
something extra that is good bonus extraatje

bonze n
Buddhist monk or priest in East Asia bonze

boo /buː/ interjection
exclamation used by a member of an audience boe
loud exclamation intended to scare someone boe

boob /ˈbuːb/ n
breast (colloquial) tiet

booby /ˈbuːbi/ n
bird jan-van-gent
woman’s breast tieten

booby prize n
a prize awarded for poor performance poedelprijs

booby trap n
antipersonnel device deliberately hidden or disguised as a harmless object boobytrap

book /bʊk/ n
collection of sheets of paper bound together containing printed or written material boek
major division of a published work, larger than a chapter boek
convenient collection of small paper items, such as stamps album boek
usually in plural: records of the accounts of a business boeken

book /bʊk/ v
slang: to travel very fast boeken
to reserve boeken
to write down, register, record te boek stellen

book lung n
A lamellate respiratory organ found in arachnids boeklong

bookbindery n
boekbinderij

bookcase [ˈbʊkːeɪs] n
furniture displaying books boekenkast

bookend n
object designed to keep books upright boekensteun

booking /ˈbʊkɪŋ/ n
engagement of a performer boeking
writing something in (a) book(s) boeking
reservation for a service boeking reservatie
sports: issuing of a caution boeken

bookish /ˈbʊk.ɪʃ/ adj
characterized by a method of expression generally found in books eigengereid formalistisch litterair pedant schools
given to reading; fond of study boekenworm

booklet /bʊk.lət/ n
small book boekje pamflet

bookmark /ˈbʊkmɑɹk/ n
record of the address of a file or page bladwijzer
strip used to mark a place in a book bladwijzer

bookshelf /ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/ n
shelf for storing books boekenkast

bookshop n
shop that sells books boekhandel boekwinkel

bookworm /ˈbʊk.wɜːm/ n
avid reader boekenwurm

boom /bum/ /buːm/ interjection
sound of explosion boem kaboem

boom /bum/ /buːm/ n
abrupt, low-pitched sound boem
spar extending the foot of a sail giek
period of prosperity hausse hoogconjunctuur

boom /bum/ /buːm/ v
to make a loud, resonant sound donderen dreunen
to speak with low pitch dreunen
to be prosperous bloeien floreren

boomerang /ˈbuməɹæŋ/ n
flat curved airfoil boemerang

boomslang lang=en n
Dispholidus typus boomslang

boon /buːn/ adj
gay; merry; jovial; convivial minzaam vrolijk
kind; bountiful; benign goedaardig lief

boon /buːn/ n
A blessing or benefit voordeel zegen
a gift; a benefaction; a grant; a present geschenk gift
a prayer or petition gebed verzoek

boondock n
rural area buiten platteland

boondock v
stay in recreational vehicle wildkamperen

boor /bʊə(ɹ)/ /bʊɹ/ n
a peasant boer

boost n
push from behind duwtje duwtje in de rug zetje

boost v
to steal jatten ontvreemden stelen

boot /buːt/ n
flexible cover of rubber, plastic or similar to protect a shaft, lever, switch etc beschermhuls huls
heavy shoe that covers part of the leg laars bot schoen hoge
parking enforcement device wielklem
bootleg recording bootleg

boot /buːt/ v
apply corporal punishment afranselen straffen
computing: disconnect, to be involuntarily removed from an online conversation buitengooien eruitgooien eruittrappen
forcibly eject buitengooien eruitgooien eruittrappen
kick schieten schoppen trappen
vomit braken kotsen

booth /buːð/ /buːθ/ n
A small stall for the display and sale of goods stand
An enclosure just big enough to accommodate one standing person cabinet

bootstrap /ˈbuːtˌstɹæp/ n
a loop at the top of a boot to help in pulling it on laarzenstrop laarzentrekker
a means of advancing oneself or accomplishing something springplank trampoline
the process by which the operating system of a computer is loaded into its memory opstart

bootstrap /ˈbuːtˌstɹæp/ v
to load the operating system opstarten

booty /ˈbuːti/ n
plunder buit

booze /buːz/ n
any alcoholic beverage drank

boozer /ˈbuː.zə(ɹ)/ n
drunkard drankorgel zatlap zuipschuit

border /bɔədə/ /bɔɹdəɹ/ /bɔːdə/ n
a strip of ground in which ornamental plants are grown border
the line or frontier area separating regions grens
the outer edge of something rand

border /bɔədə/ /bɔɹdəɹ/ /bɔːdə/ v
(transitive) to lie on, or adjacent to a border grenzen aan
(transitive) to put a border on something begrenzen

border on v
To be almost like some other thing grenzen aan

borderline adj
not clearly on one side or other of a boundary dubieus grens

borderline n
boundary demarcatie demarcatielijn grens grenslijn scheidingslijn

bordure n
contrasting border round a shield schildzoom

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ n
A hole drilled or milled through something boring

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ v
to inspire boredom vervelen
to make a hole boren

bored /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔːd/ /bɔːɹd/ adj
suffering from boredom verveeld

boredom /ˈbɔɹ.dəm/ /ˈbɔː.dəm/ n
state of being bored verveling

boring /ˈbɔːɹɪŋ/ adj
inciting boredom saai

born /ˈbɔɹn/ /ˈbɔːn/ adj
given birth to geboren

born-again adj
renewed commitment to Jesus Christ wedergeboren

borne /bo(ː)ɹn/ /boən/ /bɔɹn/ /bɔːn/ adj
carried, supported gedragen ondersteund

boron /ˈbɔːɹɒn/ n
id=Q618|chemical element boor borium

borough /ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹə/ n
administrative district burcht deelraad
municipal borough burcht

borrow /ˈbɑɹoʊ/ /ˈbɒɹəʊ/ /ˈbɔɹoʊ/ v
receive temporarily lenen ontlenen

borscht /bɔɹʃt/ /bɔːʃt/ n
beetroot soup borsjt borscht borsjtsj

bosom /ˈbʊz(ə)m/ n
chest, breast boezem

bosom friend n
very close friend boezem vriend getrouwe

boson /ˈboʊzɒn/ /ˈbəʊzɒn/ n
particle boson

boss /bɑs/ /bɒs/ /bɔs/ n
enemy in video game baas eindbaas
person in charge chef baas bazin
supervisor baas opzichter

bossy /ˈbɑsi/ /ˈbɒsi/ /ˈbɔsi/ adj
tending to give orders to others bazig

bot /bɑt/ /bɒt/ n
a piece of software for doing repetitive tasks bot

bota bag n
wineskin bag lapzak

botanical adj
Of or pertaining to botany botanisch

botanical garden n
a place where a variety of plants are grown for scientific reasons botanische tuin

botanist /ˈbɒt.ən.ɪst/ n
a person engaged in botany botanicus

botany /ˈbɒtənɪ/ n
scientific study of plants botanie plantkunde botanica

botch /bɑt͡ʃ/ /bɒt͡ʃ/ v
to perform (a task) in an unacceptable or incompetent manner verprutsen

botcher n
clumsy or incompetent worker; a bungler prutser

botfly n
insect horzel

both /boʊθ/ /bəʊθ/ conjunction
both...and... [[zowel]] ... [[als]] ...

both /boʊθ/ /bəʊθ/ determiner
each of two; one and the other beide allebei allebeide alletwee

bother /ˈbɒðəɹ/ [ˈbɑðɚ] [ˈbɒðə(ɹ)] [ˈbɔðə(ɹ)] n
trouble, inconvenience moeite

bother /ˈbɒðəɹ/ [ˈbɑðɚ] [ˈbɒðə(ɹ)] [ˈbɔðə(ɹ)] v
make or take trouble moeite doen
to annoy, disturb storen

bottle /ˈbɑt.əl/ /ˈbɒt.əl/ n
container fles
contents of such a container fles

bottle /ˈbɑt.əl/ /ˈbɒt.əl/ v
feed (an infant) baby formula de fles geven
seal (a liquid) into a bottle for later consumption bottelen

bottle bank n
container glasbak

bottle cap n
closure used to seal bottles kroonkurk

bottle opener n
device to open bottles flessenopener flesopener

bottle shop n
liquor store, bottle shop slijterij

bottleneck n
neck of a bottle flessenhals

bottom /ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈbɒtəm/ n
euphemistic: buttocks or anus bil
gay sexual slang: penetrated partner in sex bottom
lowest part bodem onderkant
lowest part of a container bodem

bottom the house v
clean a house extremely thoroughly grote schoonmaak houden

bottomless /ˈbaɾm̩lɨs/ /ˈbɒtm̩.ləs/ adj
extremely deep bodemloos bodemloze

bougainvillea /ˌbu.ɡənˈvɪl.jə/ /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.ɪ.ə/ n
flower bougainvillea

bough /baʊ/ n
tree branch tak

bouillon /ˈbuː.jɑn/ /ˈbuː.jɒn/ n
a clear seasoned broth bouillon

boulder /ˈboʊldəɹ/ /ˈbəʊl.də(ɹ)/ n
large mass of stone kei rotsblok

boulevard /ˈbuː.ləˌvɑːd/ /ˈbʊləvɑɹd/ n
broad, landscaped thoroughfare boulevard hoofdweg

bounce /baʊns/ n
change of direction of motion after hitting an obstacle afketsen stuiteren
movement up and down bons stuit terugsprong
sack, licensing bons

bounce /baʊns/ v
to cause to move quickly up and down stuiteren
to move quickly up and down stuiteren
to change direction of motion after hitting an obstacle ketsen stuiteren

bouncer /ˈbaʊnsə(ɹ)/ /ˈbaʊnsə˞/ n
member of security personnel buitenwipper portier uitsmijter

bouncing castle n
inflatable structure on which children jump and play luchtkussen springkasteel springkussen

bouncy ball n
small rubber ball stuiterbal

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ adj
obliged to gehouden
very likely to geacht
ready to start or go (to); moving in the direction (of) bestemd
ready, prepared bereid

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ n
boundary, border of territory grens limiet
mathematics: value greater (or smaller) than a given set limiet
sizeable jump sprong

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ v
to surround a territory begrenzen omringen
to leap springen

boundary /ˈbaʊndəɹi/ /ˈbaʊndɹi/ n
dividing line or location between two areas grens

bounded /ˈbaʊndɪd/ adj
type of set begrensd

boundless adj
without bounds, unbounded grenzeloos onbegrensd

bounty hunter n
person who catches criminals in return for a reward premiejager

bouquet /boʊˈkeɪ/ n
bunch of flowers ruiker bos bouquet

bourgeois /bu(ɹ)ʒ.ˈwɑː/ /ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/ n
9-point type borgis bourgeois burgeois

bovine /ˈboʊvaɪn/ /ˈbəʊ.vaɪn/ adj
of, relating to or resembling cattle runds

bovine /ˈboʊvaɪn/ /ˈbəʊ.vaɪn/ n
animal like cattle, buffalo, bison rund

bovine spongiform encephalopathy n
bovine spongiform encephalopathy boviene spongiforme encefalopathie dollekoeienziekte gekkekoeienziekte

bovver n
bovver last

bovver boots n
bovver boots marsheerbotten

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ n
bend in a rod or planar surface boog
rod used for playing stringed instruments strijkstok boog
type of knot with two loops strik
weapon used for shooting arrows boog strijkstok
gesture made by bending forward at the waist buiging
front of a boat or ship boeg

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ v
to become bent buigen
to bend a thing buigen
to play music on using a bow strijken

bow and arrow /bəʊ(.)ən(d.)æɹəʊ/ n
weapon pijl en boog

bowdlerize /ˈbaʊd.lə.ˌɹaɪz/ v
to remove or alter parts of a text considered offensive censureren kuisen

bowel /ˈbaʊ.əl/ n
intestines, entrails ingewande

bowl /boʊl/ /bəʊl/ n
container kom schaal

bowl /boʊl/ /bəʊl/ v
roll or throw (a ball) bowlen

bowleg n
leg that curves outward from the knee o-benen

bowls n
precision sport bowls koersbal

bowsprit /ˈbəʊspɹɪt/ n
spar projecting over the prow of a sailing vessel boegspriet

bowtie /boʊˈtaɪ/ /bəʊˈtaɪ/ n
necktie shaped like a bow vlinderdas strikje

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ n
computing: computer bak
cuboid container doos
coarse slang: the vagina doos
as much as fills a box doos
driver’s seat on a coach bok
rectangular border around a section of text kader
slang: with "the": television buis
any of various evergreen shrubs or trees buksboom buks buxus
blow with the fist vuistslag

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ v
place inside a box inpakken verpakken
fight against (a person) in a boxing match boksen

box jellyfish n
box jellyfish kubuskwal

box-office bomb n
a motion picture that generates relatively low revenue at the box office bespreekbureaumislukking niet succesvolle film

boxer /ˈbɑːksɚ/ /ˈbɒksə/ n
breed of dog boxer
participant in a boxing match bokser pugilist vuistvechter

boxing /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ/ n
the sport of boxing boksen

boxing glove n
padded mitten worn in boxing bokshandschoen

boxwood n
Buxus sempervirens buxus buksboom
the hard, close-grained wood of this tree buxushout palmhout

boy /bɔɪ/ /bɔːə/ interjection
surprise or pleasure jongens tsjongejonge

boy /bɔɪ/ /bɔːə/ n
adult male found attractive kerel knaap
historical: non-white male servant boy
male friend boys jongens kerels mannen
male of any age, used as a friendly diminutive jongens kerel
male servant boy huisboy
non-white male nikker
young male jongen knaap

boy's name n
name given to a male jongensnaam

boyar /ˈbɔɪɑː/ n
rank of aristocracy bojaar

boycott /ˈbɔɪkɑt/ /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ n
the act of boycotting boycot

boycott /ˈbɔɪkɑt/ /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ v
to abstain from dealing with a person or organisation as a protest boycot

boyfriend /ˈbɔɪ.ˌfɹɛnd/ n
male partner in a romantic relationship vriend lief

boyish adj
like a boy jongensachtig

boyswear n
Clothing designed to be worn by boys jongenskleding

bra /bɹɑː/ n
brassiere bustehouder beha

brace /bɹeɪs/ n
measure of length representing a person's outstretched arms el

bracelet /ˈbɹeɪslət/ n
a band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry or an ornament armband

braces /ˈbɹeɪsɪz/ n
device for straightening teeth beugel

bracken n
any of several coarse ferns adelaarsvaren

bracket /ˈbɹækɪt/ n
haakje

brackish /ˈbɹækɪʃ/ adj
slightly salty brak

brag /bɹæɡ/ v
to boast opscheppen

braggart /ˈbɹæɡɑːt/ /ˈbɹæɡɚt/ n
one who constantly brags or boasts snoever aansteller pocher

braid /bɹeɪd/ n
weave of three or more strands vlecht

braid /bɹeɪd/ v
to intertwine vlechten

brain /bɹeɪn/ n
brains: intellect intellect verstand
intelligent person brein
organ hersenen brein hersens
person providing intelligence brein hersenen

brain cell n
cell in brain hersencel

brain drain n
emigration of educated people braindrain kennisvlucht hersenvlucht

brain stem n
part of the brain that connects the spinal cord to the forebrain and cerebrum hersenstam

brain-washing n
form of indoctrination hersenspoeling

brainchild /ˈbɹeɪn.tʃaɪld/ n
creation geesteskind hersenkind idee

brainstorming n
method of problem solving brainstorm

brainwash /ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/ n
effect upon one's memory, belief or ideas hersenspoeling

brainwash /ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/ v
to affect one's mind hersenspoelen

braise /bɹeɪz/ v
To cook in a small amount of liquid smoren

brake /bɹeɪk/ n
device used to slow or stop a vehicle rem remmen remmer
something that slows or stops an action rem remming

brake /bɹeɪk/ v
to bruise and crush braken
to be stopped or slowed (as if) by braking afremmen remmen

bran /ˈbɹæn/ n
outside layer of a grain zemel

branch /bɹæntʃ/ /bɹɑːntʃ/ n
area in business or of knowledge, research bedrijfstak branch vakgebied
location of an organization with several locations filiaal
woody part of a tree arising from the trunk tak
part that divides like the branch of a tree tak

branch /bɹæntʃ/ /bɹɑːntʃ/ v
to arise from the trunk or a larger branch of a tree aftakken

branch off v
to diverge into two or more separate paths afbuigen

brand /bɹand/ /bɹænd/ n
a specific product, service, or provider so distinguished merk
name, symbol, logo merk
mark made by burning brandmerk

brand /bɹand/ /bɹænd/ v
mark with proof of ownership brandmerken

brand new adj
utterly new splinternieuw gloednieuw spiksplinternieuw

brandy /ˈbɹændi/ n
liquor brandewijn

brass /bɹæs/ /bɹɑːs/ adj
of colour of brass bronzen

brass /bɹæs/ /bɹɑːs/ n
alloy of copper and zinc messing geelkoper
class of wind instruments koperblazers
colour of brass brons
informal: a brave or foolhardy attitude lef
made of brass (attributive use) geelkoperen messing

brass knuckles n
weapon which reinforces the fist boksbeugel

bratwurst n
A small pork sausage braadworst

brave /bɹeɪv/ adj
strong in the face of fear moedig

bravery /ˈbɹeɪvəɹi/ n
being brave moed dapperheid

brawl /bɹɑl/ /bɹɔl/ /bɹɔːl/ v
fight or quarrel knokpartij

brawn /bɹɔːn/ n
strong muscles spieren spierkracht
terrine zult

brawny adj
characterized by brawn gespierd

bray /bɹeɪ/ n
the cry of a donkey gebalk

bray /bɹeɪ/ v
to make the cry of a donkey balken

brazen /ˈbɹeɪzən/ adj
extremely strong keihard ondoordringbaar
impudent, immodest, or shameless brutaal grof schaamteloos
pertaining to, made of, or resembling brass koperachtig
sounding harsh and loud schel

brazen bull n
ancient torture device consisting of a hollow brass bull where victims were imprisoned and burned to death messingen stier

brazier /ˈbɹeɪ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈbɹeɪʒəɹ/ n
A worker in brass koperslager
An upright standing or hanging metal bowl used for holding burning coal kolenbekken komfoor stoof vuurbekken

brazil nut n
nut paranoot
tree paranoot

breach [bɹiːtʃ] n
break of a law or obligation schending inbreuk
breaking of waves branding breken
breaking up of amicable relations breuk
figuratively: the act of breaking breuk breken
gap bres gat

bread /bɹɛd/ n
baked dough made from cereals brood
countable: any variety of bread brood
food, sustenance, support of life, in general brood
slang: money poen

bread /bɹɛd/ v
to bread paneren

bread and circuses n
food and entertainment provided by the state brood en spelen

bread knife n
knife designed to cut bread broodmes

bread maker n
household appliance which makes bread broodbakmachine broodmachine

breadbasket /ˈbɹɛdbɑːskɨt/ /ˈbɹɛdˌbæskɪ̈t/ n
basket for storing or carrying bread broodmand

breadstick n
slender loaf of crisp bread broodstengel soepstengel

breadwinner /ˈbɹɛdˌwɪnɚ/ n
primary income-earner in a household broodwinner kostwinner

break /bɹeɪk/ v
intransitive: to stop functioning properly or altogether kapotgaan stukgaan
of a voice, to alter in type muteren
to divide (money) into smaller units verdelen
to interrupt or cease one's work or occupation temporarily pauzeren
transitive: to cause to stop functioning kapotmaken stukmaken
transitive: to do that which is forbidden by (something) breken overtreden
transitive: to separate into (to cause to end up in) two or more pieces breken
intransitive, of a bone: to crack breken
intransitive: to separate into (to end up in) two or more pieces breken
transitive: to cause (a bone) to crack breken

break a lance v
to take a stand een lans breken

break a law v
violate a law een wet overtreden

break a leg interjection
expression of best wishes to a performer toi toi toi!

break a sweat v
to put effort into something er flink voor werken

break bad /bɹeɪk bæd/ v
to go wrong, to turn toward immorality or crime van het juiste pad afwijken

break down v
to cease to function falen kapotgaan stukgaan
to decay ontbinden

break in v
to enter by force or illicitly inbreken
to make something new function well through use inlopen

break on the wheel v
to execute by beating radbraken

break one's fast v
archaic: to eat breakfast ontbijten

break someone's heart v
to cause a person to feel grief or sadness iemand zijn/haar hart breken

break the ice /ˈbɹeɪk ði ˈaɪs/ v
to start to get to know people, by avoiding awkwardness het ijs breken

break wind v
to fart [[een]] [[scheet]] [[laten]] [[een]] [[wind]] [[laten]]

break-even point n
The point where total costs equal total sales revenue rentabiliteitsdrempel

break-in n
the act of entering with the intent to steal inbraak

break-off n
first shot in a cue game afstoot

breakdown n
breaking of chemical bonds within a compound afbraak openbreking
failure, particularly mechanical panne defect mankement stilstand
lapse of mental stability ineenstorting instorting inzakking zenuwinstorting
listing or categorization in great detail opdeling opsplitsing uitsplitsing

breakfast /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ n
first meal of the day ontbijt

breakfast /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ v
to eat the morning meal ontbijten

breakfast cereal n
food made from processed grains ontbijtgranen

breakthrough /ˈbɹeɪkθɹuː/ n
major progress doorbraak
military advance doorbraak

breakwater /bɹeɪkwɔːtə/ n
construction in or around a harbour breekwater golfbreker
low bulkhead across the forecastle deck of a ship breekwater
the beach barrier golfbreker

bream /bɹiːm/ n
Abramis brama brasem
fish of the genus Abramis brasem

breast /bɹɛst/ n
animal's thorax borst
chest borst
milk-producing organ borst
section of clothing covering the breast area borst
choice cut of meat from poultry or other animals borst borststuk
seat of emotions hart borst

breast milk n
milk produced by humans borstmelk borstvoeding moedermelk

breastbone n
the central narrow bone in the front of the chest borstbeen

breastfeed v
feed a baby milk via the breasts zogen de borst geven borstvoeding geven

breastplate n
armor borststuk

breaststroke n
swimming stroke schoolslag

breastwork n
fortification consisting of a breast-high bulwark borstwering

breath /bɹɛθ/ n
act or process of breathing ademhaling
air expelled from the lungs adem asem
single act of breathing in and out adem asem
rest or pause adempauze pauze

breathe /bɹiːð/ v
to draw air in and out ademen ademhalen asemen asemhalen
to draw into lungs inademen
to whisper quietly ademen
to exchange gases in similar way ademen

breathe down someone's neck v
to follow or supervise too closely iemand in zijn/haar nek hijgen

breathing /ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/ n
act of respiration ademhaling

breathtaking /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ adj
stunningly beautiful adembenemend

breeches /ˈbɹiːtʃɪz/ /ˈbɹɪtʃɪz/ n
a garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs kniebroek

breed /bɹiːd/ n
all animals or plants of the same species or subspecies variëteit
race or lineage broedsel gebroed

breed /bɹiːd/ v
to keep animals and have them reproduce fokken
to sexually produce offspring broeden

breeze /bɹiːz/ n
a light, gentle wind bries
activity that is easy eitje kinderspel

brethren /ˈbɹɛðɹən/ n
broeders

breve /bɹiːv/ n
double whole note brevis
semicircular diacritical mark breve

breviary /ˈbɹiː.və.ɹi/ /ˈbɹɛv.i.ɛɹ.i/ /ˈbɹɛv.ɪ.əɹ.i/ n
a book containing prayers and hymns brevier

brevier n
brevier galjard petit

brew /bɹuː/ n
something brewed brouwsel

brew /bɹuː/ v
brouwen

brewer /ˈbɹuː.ə(ɹ)/ n
someone who brews brouwer

brewery n
building where beer is produced brouwerij

brewmaster n
person in charge of beer production at a brewery brouwmeester

bribe /bɹaɪb/ n
inducement to dishonesty smeergeld steekpenning

bribe /bɹaɪb/ v
to give a bribe omkopen

bribery /ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/ n
making of illegal payment to persons in official positions as a means of influencing their decisions omkoperij

brick /bɹɪk/ adj
made of brick(s) bakstenen

brick /bɹɪk/ n
hardened block used for building baksteen
a building material baksteen
term for a helpful, reliable person beschermengel kanjer toeverlaat

brick /bɹɪk/ v
make into brick bakken bakstenen tot

bricklayer n
craftsman metselaar

bride /bɹaɪd/ n
bride bruid

bridegroom /ˈbɹaɪdˌɡɹuːm/ n
bridegroom, groom bruidegom

bridge /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
construction or natural feature that spans a divide brug
replacement for teeth brug
nautical brug
communications brug
piece on string instruments kam
card game bridge brug

bridgetender n
someone who maintains and/or operates a bridge brugwachter

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ n
headgear for horse hoofdstel

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ v
to check, restrain in bedwang houden intomen
to put a bridle on. breidelen
to show hostility gepikeerd reageren zich vijandig opstellen

brie /bɹiː/ n
mild French cheese brie

brief /bɹiːf/ adj
concise bondig kort samengevat
of short duration kort kortstondig

briefcase /ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/ n
case used for carrying documents aktetas

briefs /bɹiːfs/ n
male underwear slip

brig n
naval military jail or guardhouse [[leger]][[gevangenis]] [[militaire]] [[gevangenis]] cachot scheepsgevangenis
two-masted vessel brigantijn brik

brigand /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənd/ n
bandit bandiet rover

brigantine n
square-rigged foremast with main mast rigged fore-and-aft, sailing vessel brigantijn

bright /bɹaɪt/ adj
happy opgeruimd vrolijk
intelligent intelligent slim
visually dazzling, luminous, radiant helder fel
vivid bont levendig monter

brightness n
the quality of being bright glans helderheid

brill /bɹɪl/ n
Scophthalmus rhombus griet

brilliant /ˈbɹɪljənt/ adj
highly intelligent briljant geniaal
magnificent or wonderful (primarily UK usage) briljant schitterend
of surpassing excellence briljant meesterlijk virtuoos
shining brightly stralend

brilliant /ˈbɹɪljənt/ n
4-point type diamant halve petit robijn
cut gemstone briljant

brim /bɹɪm/ n
a projecting rim, especially of a hat rand
the topmost rim or lip of a container rand
an edge or border (originally specifically of the sea or a body of water) rand boord

brim /bɹɪm/ v
to be full to overflowing overlopen
to fill to the brim, upper edge, or top tot de rand toe vullen

brimstone /ˈbɹɪmˌstoʊn/ /ˈbɹɪmˌstəʊn/ n
butterfly species citroenvlinder

brine /bɹaɪn/ n
salt water pekel

bring /ˈbɹɪŋ/ v
to transport toward somebody/somewhere brengen

bring about v
To accomplish bewerkstelligen verwezenlijken
To cause to take place teweegbrengen veroorzaken

bring forth v
to create, bring into existence genereren maken scheppen voortbrengen
to produce, bear as fruit dragen produceren voortbrengen

bring forward v
make happen earlier vervroegen

bring up v
to raise children opvoeden

brink /bɹɪŋk/ n
edge rand steile rand

brioche n
type of bun brioche

briquet /bɹɪˈkɛt/ n
small brick briket

brise soleil /ˌbɹiːz.soʊˈleɪ/ n
structural sunshade zonnewering

brisk /bɹɪsk/ adj
full of liveliness and activity levendig
full of spirit of life opgewekt
stimulating or invigorating opwekkend

brisket n
a cut of meat from an animal chest klapstuk

briskly /ˈbɹɪskli/ adv
fast, quickly, swiftly gezwind

bristle /ˈbrʌs.l̩/ /ˈbɹɪs.l̩/ n
hair or straw of a brush, broom etc. borstelhaar
stiff or coarse hair stoppelhaar

bristle /ˈbrʌs.l̩/ /ˈbɹɪs.l̩/ v
to be on one's guard recht overeind staan stekelig reageren

brittle /ˈbɹɪtl̩/ adj
able to break or snap easily under stress or pressure broos bros
apt to break or crumble when bending breekbaar bros
emotionally fragile, easily offended afstandelijk koel kribbig

broach /bɹoʊtʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ v
begin discussion about aankaarten aanspreken ter sprake brengen
make a hole in aantappen (van een vat) doorboren
cause to turn sideways to oncoming waves kapseizen
turn sideways to oncoming waves kapseizen

broad /bɹɑd/ /bɹɔd/ /bɹɔːd/ adj
having a specified width breed

broad bean n
edible bean that has broad seeds tuinboon

broad-winged hawk n
Buteo platypterus breedvleugelbuizerd

broadband n
high-capacity internet connection breedband

broadcast /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ adj
cast or scattered widely wijdverspreid

broadcast /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ n
act of scattering seed zaaien
programme transmitted uitzending
transmission of a radio or television programme uitzenden uitzending transmissie

broadcast /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ v
to appear as a performer, presenter, or speaker in a broadcast programme omroepen
to sow seeds over a wide area uitzaaien
to transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means omroepen uitzenden

broaden v
to make broad verbreden verruimen

brocade /bɹəˈkeɪd/ n
fabric brokaat

broccoli /ˈbɹɑ.kə.li/ /ˈbɹɒ.kə.li/ n
plant Brassica oleracea var. italica broccoli

brochure /bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊ.ʃə(ɹ)/ n
booklet of printed informational matter brochure

broiler /ˈbɹɔɪlə/ /ˈbɹɔɪlɚ/ n
chicken suitable for broiling vleeskuiken
device used to broil food grill

broke /bɹoʊk/ /bɹəʊk/ adj
lacking money; bankrupt blut

brokeback adj
Of or pertaining to homosexuality homo-erotisch

broken /ˈbɹəʊkən/ adj
completely defeated and dispirited gebroken gekraakt
disconnected afgebroken verbroken
fragmented gebroken geknakt
having no money blut gepluimd
having the bone in pieces, fractured gebroken verbijzeld
not working properly kapot defect
of skin: split or ruptured gebroken opengereten
of software: badly designed or implemented kaduuk
poorly spoken gebroken

broken heart n
feeling of grief or loss gebroken hart

broker /ˈbɹoʊkɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊkə/ n
mediator between a buyer and seller makelaar tussenpersoon

bromance n
close but non-sexual relationship between men broederliefde

bromine /ˈbɹoʊmin/ /ˈbɹəʊmɪn/ n
id=Q879|nonmetallic chemical element broom

bronchitis /bɹɒŋˈkʌɪtɪs/ n
inflammation of the lungs bronchitis

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ adj
having a bronze colour bronskleurig
made of bronze bronzen

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ n
alloy brons
colour bronskleur brons

brooch /bɹoʊtʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ n
jewellery with pin broche speldje

brood /bɹuːd/ n
the children in one family maagschap nageslacht sibbe
the young of any egg-laying creature broedsel
the young of certain animals gebroed legsel nageslacht nest

brood /bɹuːd/ v
to dwell upon moodily and at length broeden piekeren
to keep an egg warm broeden uitbroeden
to protect behoeden

brood mare n
mare used for breeding fokmerrie

brook /bɹʊk/ n
a small stream beek broek

broom /bɹuːm/ n
Fabaceae shrub brem
domestic utensil bezem

broomrape n
plant of the genus Orobanche bremraap

broomstick /ˈbɹum.stɪk/ n
the handle of a broom bezemsteel

broth /bɹɑθ/ /bɹɒθ/ /bɹɔθ/ n
soup made from broth bouillonsoep consommé
water in which food (meat or vegetable etc) has been boiled bouillon

brothel /ˈbɹɑθəl/ /ˈbɹɒθəl/ /ˈbɹɔθəl/ n
house of prostitution bordeel hoerenhuis hoerhuis

brothel-keeper n
person who keeps a brothel bordeelhouder bordeelhoudster hoerenwaard hoerenwaardin

brother /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/ n
male fellow member of a religious community broeder broer
peer broeder broer
male having parents in common broer broeder
male sibling broer broeder

brother-in-law /ˈbɹʌðəɹ ɪn ˌlɔː/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɑ/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/ n
one's husband's brother zwager schoonbroer
one's sister's husband zwager schoonbroer
one's wife's brother zwager schoonbroer
one's husband's sister's husband zwager schoonbroer
one's wife's sister's husband zwager schoonbroer

brotherhood /ˈbɹʌðɚhʊd/ n
an association of any purpose, a fraternity broederschap
state of being brothers or a brother broederschap

brothers /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)z/ n
male siblings gebroeders broeders broers

browbeat /ˈbɹaʊ.biːt/ v
to bully in an intimidating way intimideren bruuskeren inschuchteren

brown /bɹaʊn/ adj
having a brown colour bruin

brown /bɹaʊn/ n
colour bruin

brown /bɹaʊn/ v
to become brown bruin worden
to cook until brown bruinbakken

brown bear n
Ursus arctos bruine beer

brown dwarf n
starlike object Bruine Dwerg

brown noser n
one who brownnoses kontkusser

brown rat n
Rattus norvegicus bruine rat

brownish /ˈbɹaʊnɪʃ/ adj
of a colour which resembles brown; somewhat brown bruinachtig bruinig

browse /bɹaʊz/ v
scan, casually look through doorbladeren

brr /ʙ̩ː/ interjection
expression to show shivering brr

bruise /bɹuːz/ n
mark on fruit beurze plek rotte plek
medical: mark on the skin [[blauwe]] [[plek]]

bruise /bɹuːz/ v
strike (a person), giving them a bruise slaan

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ adj
Of a woman having brown or black hair brunette

brush /bɹʌʃ/ n
implement borstel
electrical contact borstel
wild vegetation struikgewas

brush /bɹʌʃ/ v
to apply aanbrengen
to clean (with a brush) tandenpoetsen
to remove afborstelen
to untangle/arrange borstelen

brush up v
to improve a rusty or underdeveloped skill afstoffen bijspijkeren

brusque /bɹuːsk/ /bɹʌsk/ adj
rudely abrupt, unfriendly bruusk

brutal /ˈbɹuːtəl/ adj
savagely violent bruut

brutality n
a state of being brutal wreedheid

bubble /ˈbʌb.əl/ n
period of intense speculation in a market bel
spherically contained volume of air or other gas bel
anything resembling a hollow sphere bel
small spherical cavity in a solid bel

bubonic plague n
disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis builenpest

buccaneer n
a group of seamen kaper
pirate boekanier piraat

buck /bʌk/ n
male deer, goat, etc. bok

buck /bʌk/ v
of a horse: to leap upward arching its back, kicking out hind legs bokken

bucket /ˈbʌkɪt/ n
container emmer
amount held in this container emmer
old car rammelkar

bucket /ˈbʌkɪt/ v
rain heavily plenzen
travel very quickly vlammen

bucket list n
a list of things to accomplish before one's death loodjeslijst

buckle /ˈbʌk(ə)l/ n
belt clasp gesp

buckler /ˈbʌk.lə/ n
small shield beukelaar

buckling /ˈbʌk.lɪŋ/ n
smoked herring bokking

buckshot n
lead shot used in shotgun cartridges hagel

buckwheat /ˈbʌkwiːt/ n
fruit of this plant as cereal boekweit beuktarwe

bucolic /bjuˈkɑlɪk/ /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/ adj
pertaining to herdsmen or peasants pastoraal
rustic, pastoral, country-styled bucolisch landelijk rustiek

bud /bʌd/ n
newly formed leaf or flower that has not yet unfolded knop

bud /bʌd/ v
to form buds ontluiken

buddleia /ˈbʌdlɪə/ n
tree of shrub of the genus Buddleja vlinderstruik

buddy /bʌd.i/ n
friend or casual acquaintance maat maatje
informal address to a stranger maat kerel vriend

budge /bʌdʒ/ v
intransitive: to move bewegen
transitive: to move bewegen
to yield in opinion meegaan toegeven

budgerigar n
species of parakeet grasparkiet

budget /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/ adj
appropriate to a restricted budget goedkoop low-cost
of, or relating to a budget budgettair

budget /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/ n
amount of money or resources begroting budget
itemized summary of intended expenditure begroting budget

budget /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/ v
allow for in a budget budgetteren begroten
plan for the use of in a budget budgetteren begroten
construct or draw up a budget opmaken opstellen

buff /bʌf/ n
a person who is very interested in a particular subject liefhebber

buffalo /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/ /ˈbʌf.əl.əʊ/ n
North American bison buffel bizon
Old World mammals buffel karbouw kafferbuffel waterbuffel

buffer /ˈbafə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfɚ/ n
portion of memory in computing buffer

buffer solution n
buffer solution bufferoplossing

bufflehead /ˈbʌfl.hɛd/ n
a duck in the goldeneye genus, Bucephala albeola buffelkopeend

buffoon n
one who acts in a silly or ridiculous fashion clown

bug /bʌɡ/ n
a colloquial name for insect insect beestje
an insect of the order Hemiptera insect
problem that needs fixing (especially in computing) bug

bugbear /ˈbʌɡ.bɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌɡ.bɛɚ/ n
imaginary creature spookbeeld
ongoing problem bête noire
source of dread, resentment or irritation boeman schrikbeeld

bugger /ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/ n
dated slang: a damn sodemieter
someone who commits buggery sodemieter

bugger /ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/ v
to ruin verneuken

bughouse chess n
variant of chess doorgeefschaak

bugle n
music: simple brass instrument bugel flügelhorn

build /bɪld/ n
physique bouw

build /bɪld/ v
(transitive) to form by combining materials or parts bouwen
(transitive) to increase or strengthen by adding gradually to opbouwen

build castles in the air v
to have an idea unlikely to be realized luchtkastelen bouwen

build up v
to accumulate opstapelen
to strengthen versterken

builder /ˈbɪl.də/ /ˈbɪl.dɚ/ n
a person who builds or constructs things bouwer bouwster

building /ˈbɪldɪŋ/ n
act or process of building bouw bouwen
closed structure with walls and a roof gebouw

built /ˈbɪlt/ v
past participle of build gebouwd
simple past of build bouwde

bulb /bʌlb/ n
rounded solid object bol

bulge n
Something sticking out bult

bulky /ˈbʌlki/ adj
large in size, mass, or volume dik lijvig omvangrijk

bull /ˈbʊl/ adj
male mannetjes- stieren-

bull /ˈbʊl/ n
adult male animal stier
large, strong man beer kolos
slang: policeman flik
uncastrated adult male bovine stier bul
document bul
seal zegel
nonsense klinkklare onzin nonsens onzin

bull run n
event in which people run with bulls in the streets stierenrennen

bull shark n
Carcharhinus leucas stierhaai

bulldog /ˈbʊldɑɡ/ /ˈbʊldɒɡ/ /ˈbʊldɔɡ/ n
breed of dog buldog

bulldozer /ˈbʊldoʊzɚ/ n
tractor laadschop bulldozer

bullet /bʊl.ɪt/ n
projectile kogel

bullet hole n
wound kogelgat

bulletin board system n
computer system to exchange messages and data bulletin board system

bulletproof /bʊl.ɪtpɹuːf/ adj
capable of withstanding a bullet kogelvrij

bullfighter n
a toreador or matador torero

bullfighting n
spectacle of manipulating and killing a bull stierenvechten

bullfinch n
Pyrrhula pyrrhula goudvink

bullhorn n
portable device which electronically amplifies a person’s natural voice megafoon

bullion /ˈbʊl.jən/ n
bulk quantity of precious metal goudstaaf staaf zilverstaaf

bullpen n
open seating arrangement in an office kantoortuin

bullseye /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ n
centre of a target roos
shot which hits the centre of a target voltreffer

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ interjection
expression of disbelief onzin

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ n
deceitful statements, etc bullshit lulkoek onzin

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ v
to have casual conversation with no real point lullen ouwehoeren

bully /ˈbʊli/ n
person who is cruel to others pestkop treiteraar wreedaard

bully /ˈbʊli/ v
to intimidate pesten jennen treiteren

bulwark /ˈbʊl.wək/ /ˈbʊl.wɝk/ n
(nautical) the planking or plating along the sides of a nautical vessel above her gunwale verschansing
a breakwater golfbreker
a defense or safeguard schans verschansing
a defensive wall or rampart bolwerk

bum /bʌm/ n
anus specifically anus
informal: butt(ocks) specifically billen bips
informal: buttocks or anus kont achterste achterwerk gat poep reet
hobo landloper zwerver dakloze vagebond

bum /bʌm/ v
to beg for something aftroggelen bietsen

bumblebee /ˈbʌmbl̩bi/ n
genus of bee hommel

bump /bʌmp/ n
a light blow or jolting collision botsing
a protuberance on a level surface bult
a swelling on the skin caused by illness or injury buil bult

bumper /ˈbʌmpə(ɹ)/ adj
colloquial: large groot immens vol

bumper /ˈbʌmpə(ɹ)/ n
impact absorber on a vehicle bumper
mechanical device to absorb impact stootblok stootkussen stootrand
short ditty or jingle used to separate a show from the advertisements aankondigingsjingle jingle
side wall of a pool table boord kant
someone or something that bumps botser

bumper car n
vehicle botsauto

bumptious /ˈbʌmpʃəs/ adj
obtrusively pushy hanerig zelfgenoegzaam

bun /bʌn/ n
A small bread roll, often sweetened or spiced bol bolletje broodje
A tight roll of hair worn at the back of the head knot

bunch /ˈbʌntʃ/ n
a group of similar things bos tros

bunch /ˈbʌntʃ/ v
to form a bunch ophopen
to gather into a bunch bundelen

bundle /ˈbʌnd(ə)l/ n
biology: cluster of closely bound muscle or nerve fibres spierbundel
colloquial: large amount, especially of money bundel hoop
group of objects held together by wrapping or tying bundel
package wrapped or tied up for carrying bundel

bundle /ˈbʌnd(ə)l/ v
intransitive: to dress warmly induffelen
to dress someone warmly induffelen
intransitive: to hurry drummen snellen
to hustle, dispatch quickly buitenwerken wegwerken
to tie or wrap together aaneenbinden bundelen samenbinden

bundt cake n
ring-shaped cake tulbandcake

bungler n
one who makes mistakes stumper

bungling n
incompetence incompetent onbekwaam

bunion /ˈbʌnjən/ n
bump on the big toe hallux valgus

bunk bed n
two or more beds fixed on top of one another stapelbed

bunker /ˈbʌŋkɚ/ n
hardened shelter bunker

bunny /ˈbʌ.ni/ n
young rabbit konijn

buoy /bɔɪ/ /ˈbu.i/ n
nautical: a moored float boei

buoy /bɔɪ/ /ˈbu.i/ v
To keep afloat or aloft. drijvend houden vlottend houden
To mark with a buoy. afbakenen markeren
To support or maintain at a high level. hoog houden stutten

buoyancy /ˈbɔɪ.ən.si/ n
ability to stay afloat drijfvermogen
physics: upward force on an immersed body drijfvermogen opwaartse kracht
resilience or cheerfulness hilariteit vrolijkheid

buoyant /ˈbɔɪ.ənt/ adj
able to float drijvend

buprestid n
any species of Buprestidae prachtkever

burble /ˈbɜɹ.bəl/ v
to bubble, to gurgle murmelen

burbot n
a freshwater fish: Lota lota kwabaal

burden /ˈbɜːdn/ /ˈbɝdn/ n
heavy load last

burden /ˈbɜːdn/ /ˈbɝdn/ v
encumber bezwaren opgeschept zitten met

burden of proof n
duty of a party in a legal proceeding bewijslast last

burdock /ˈbɜːdɒk/ /ˈbɝːdɑːk/ n
any of the species of biennial thistles in the genus Arctium klit

bureau /ˈbjʊɹ.oʊ/ /ˈbjʊɹ.ə/ /ˈbjʊɹ.əʊ/ n
bureau kantoor agentschap
chest of drawers for clothes kast kledingkast
desk bureau bureel

bureau de change /ˈbjʊəɹ.əʊ.dəˌʃɒ̃ʒ/ n
a place where foreign currency can be exchanged wisselkantoor

bureaucracy /bjʊəˈɹɒkɹəsi/ /bjʊˈɹɑːkɹəsi/ n
system of administration bureaucratie

bureaucrat /ˈbjʊəɹəkɹæt/ /ˈbjʊɹəkɹæt/ n
An official in a bureaucracy bureaucraat

burgeon /ˈbɜː.d͡ʒən/ /ˈbɝː.d͡ʒən/ v
of plants, to bloom, bud bloeien
to grow or expand opbloeien uitgroeien

burgess /ˈbɜːdʒɪs/ n
inhabitant of a borough with full rights burger poorter

burglar /ˈbɜːɡlə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɝɡlɚ/ n
thief who steals from premises inbreker inbreekster

burglary n
the crime of breaking into inbraak

burgomaster /ˈbɜɹɡəmæstəɹ/ n
the mayor of a town in certain countries burgemeester

burgrave /ˈbɜɹɡɹeɪv/ /ˈbɜːɡɹeɪv/ n
governor burchtgraaf

burial /ˈbɛəɹɪəl/ /ˈbɛɹɪəl/ n
interment begrafenis

burka n
female garment that covers the whole body boerka

burlap /ˈbɹ̩ˌlæp/ n
strong cloth jute

burly /ˈbɜːli/ adj
well-built forsgebouwd gespierd

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ n
act of burning something afbranden verbranding
intense non-physical sting pijn
physical injury brandwond verbranding
physical sensation in the muscles branden branderigheid
stream beek sloot stroom

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ v
be consumed by fire branden verbranden verteren
become overheated verbranden aanbranden
betray in de steek laten verraden
cause to be consumed by fire verbranden
injure (a person or animal) with heat or caustic chemicals verbranden
feel hot branden gloeien
overheat verbranden aanbranden laten
slang: insult or defeat beledigen kwetsen liggen hebben
waste (time) doden verliezen
write data branden

burn down v
cause a structure to burn to nothing afbranden platbranden
completely burn so that nothing remains afbranden platbranden

burned /ˈbɜː(ɹ)nd/ v
past participle of to burn verbrand
simple past of to burn verbrandde

burner /ˈbɜːnə/ /ˈbɝnɚ/ n
computing: device that allows data or music to be stored on a CD brander

burnoose /bɜːˈnuːs/ /bɝˈnus/ n
a thick hooded cloak boernoes

burnout n
experience of long-term exhaustion burn-out

burnt /ˈbɜɹnt/ /ˈbɜːnt/ adj
carbonized verbrand

buro n
chest of drawers for clothes kast kledingkast
desk bureau bureel
office agentschap bureau kantoor

burocracy /bjʊəˈɹɒkɹəsi/ /bjʊˈɹɑːkɹəsi/ n
structure and regulations in place to control activity bureaucratie

burp /bɝp/ n
a softer belch boer oprisping

burp /bɝp/ v
to emit a burp boeren

burr /bɝ/ n
sliver or splinter splinter

burr /bɝ/ v
to pronounce "r" brouwen

burrow /ˈbɜroʊ/ /ˈbʌroʊ/ /ˈbʌrəʊ/ n
A tunnel or hole hol burcht

burrow /ˈbɜroʊ/ /ˈbʌroʊ/ /ˈbʌrəʊ/ v
to dig a hole wroeten

burst /bɜːst/ /bɝst/ v
to break from internal pressure barsten

burst out laughing v
suddenly start laughing intensely in lachen uitbarsten

bury /ˈbɛ.ɹi/ /ˈbʌ.ɹi/ v
inter a corpse in a grave or tomb begraven
hide or conceal as if by covering with earth begraven
place in the ground begraven
to put an end to; to abandon begraven opgeven

bury one's head in the sand v
to deliberately ignore the reality of a situation de kop in het zand steken

bury the hatchet v
to stop fighting or arguing de strijdbijl begraven

bus /bʌs/ n
vehicle bus autobus stadsbus

bus /bʌs/ v
clear meal remains from afruimen
work as a table clearer afruimen
transport students to school bus de met vervoeren
transport via a motor bus bus de met vervoeren
travel by bus bus de met reizen

bus driver n
driver of a bus busbestuurder buschauffeur

bus lane n
lane for bus rijvak voorbehouden aan bussen

bus shelter n
A building or other structure constructed at a bus stop bushok bushokje

bus station n
major bus stop, one that serves as a transfer point between a large number of routes busstation

bus stop n
a stop for public transport buses bushalte

bus trap n
device placed on a road bussluis

busbar n
electrical conductor busbar

busboy n
assistant waiter; one who clears plates from and cleans tables bordenwasser

busby /ˈbʌz.bi/ n
fur hat, usually with a plume kolbak

bush /bʊʃ/ n
category of woody plant struik heester
pubic hair bosje schaamhaar
Remote undeveloped and uncultivated rural area bush

bush dog n
a wild canine animal boshond

bushed /bʊʃt/ adj
very tired; exhausted doodmoe uitgeput

bushel /ˈbʊʃəl/ n
dry measure schepel
vessel of capacity of a bushel buisstuk

business /ˈbɪz.nəs/ /ˈbɪz.nɪs/ n
business class businessclass
commercial enterprise or establishment bedrijf onderneming zaak
commercial, industrial or professional activity vak
occupation, work or trade of a person zaken zakenleven
patronage klandizie
something involving one personally zaken
volume or amount of commercial trade zaken

business card n
small card visitekaartje

business plan n
a summary of how a business owner, manager, or entrepreneur intends to organize an entrepreneurial endeavor ondernemingsplan

business trip n
business trip zakenreis

businessman /ˈbɪznəsmæn/ /ˈbɪznəsmən/ n
a man in business, one who works at a commercial institution zakenman

businesswoman n
woman of business zakenvrouw

busker n
street performer straatartiest straatmuzikant

bust /ˈbʌst/ n
breasts and upper thorax of a woman boezem buste
sculptural portrayal of a person's head and shoulders buste borstbeeld
(slang) act of arresting someone for a crime, or raiding a suspected criminal operation arrestatie razzia
(slang) failed enterprise fiasco flop

bust /ˈbʌst/ v
(slang) to arrest for a crime bij de lurven pakken oppakken vatten
(slang) to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong, socially and morally inappropriate, or illegal betrappen
alteration of burst barsten breken
to break something breken

bustard /ˈbʌs.təd/ n
any of several birds of the family Otididae trap

busted /ˈbʌstəd/ adj
caught in the act betrapt erbij zijn gepakt zijn
having no money platzak

buster n
guy, friend vriend

bustle n
frame worn underneath a woman's skirt cul de Paris

busty /ˈbʌsti/ adj
having large breasts rondborstig

busy /ˈbɪzi/ adj
complicated druk
crowded with business or activities druk
doing a great deal bezig
engaged bezig

busybody n
someone who interferes with others bemoeial

but /bət/ /bʌt/ conjunction
although maar
except behalve
rather maar echter

butch /bʊtʃ/ adj
of a man macho mannelijk

butch /bʊtʃ/ n
masculine lesbian pot

butcher /ˈbʊtʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ n
a brutal or indiscriminate killer slachter
a person who prepares and sells meat slager beenhouwer

butcher /ˈbʊtʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ v
To slaughter animals and prepare meat for market slachten
to kill brutally slachten

butcher's /ˈbʊtʃə(ɹ)z/ n
butcher’s shop slagerij

butchershop n
a butcher's shop slagerij

butt /bʌt/ n
buttocks kont achterste achterwerk reet
remnant of a smoked cigarette or cigar peuk

butt in v
join conversation when not welcome zich inmengen moeien onderbreken

butter /ˈbʊ.tə/ /ˈbʌ.tə/ /ˈbʌ.təɹ/ /ˈbʌ.tɚ/ n
soft foodstuff made from milk boter
other foodstuffs like butter boter

butter /ˈbʊ.tə/ /ˈbʌ.tə/ /ˈbʌ.təɹ/ /ˈbʌ.tɚ/ v
beboteren inboteren met boter besmeren

butter one's bread on both sides v
profit from two things at the same time van twee walletjes eten

butter up v
to flatter vleien

buttercup /ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/ /ˈbʌt.ɚ.kʌp/ n
herb of the genus Ranunculus boterbloem

butterfly /ˈbʌtə(ɹ)flaɪ/ [ˈbʌtəflaɪ] [ˈbʌɾɚflaɪ] n
id=Q11946202|insect vlinder kapel boterschijte botervlieg fladderaar pennenvogel

butterfly net n
net used to collect butterflies vlindernet

butterfly stroke n
id=Q245249|swimming stroke vlinderslag

buttermilk n
cultured buttermilk botermelk
traditional buttermilk karnemelk botermelk

buttock /ˈbʌtək/ n
each of the two large fleshy halves of the posterior part of the body bil

button /ˈbʌtn̩/ n
a badge worn on clothes badge
a mechanical device meant to be pressed with a finger knop toets
in computer software, an on-screen control that can be selected knop knoop
botany: a bud knop knoop
knob or small disc serving as a fastener knoop
poker: dealer's button knoop

button /ˈbʌtn̩/ v
to fasten with a button dichtknopen

button accordion n
type of accordion trekzak

button mushroom n
Agaricus bisporus champignon

buttonhole n
flower worn in the buttonhole for decoration boutonnière
hole for a button knoopsgat

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ n
anything that serves to support something steun stut
brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it beer steun steunbeer stut

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ v
support something or someone by supplying evidence onderbouwen ondersteunen
support something physically with, or as if with, a buttress ondersteunen stutten

buxom /ˈbʌksəm/ adj
having a full, voluptuous figure rondborstig

buy /baɪ/ v
to obtain something with money kopen aanschaffen

buy cheap, buy twice proverb
buying a cheap product is a false economy goedkoop is duurkoop

buy off v
pay off afkopen omkopen

buy time v
purposefully cause a delay, in order to achieve something else tijd winnen

buyer /ˈbaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
person who makes purchases koper inkoper klant aankoper

buzz /bʌz/ n
feeling of energy or excitement opwinding roes
humming noise zoem
telephone call belletje

buzz /bʌz/ v
to make a low, humming or sibilant sound zoemen

buzzard /ˈbʌzəɹd/ n
bird of the genus Buteo buizerd

buzzer /ˈbʌzə/ /ˈbʌzəɹ/ n
device zoemer

buzzword n
word drawn from or imitative of technical jargon buzzwoord

by /baɪ/ adv
along a path langs

by /baɪ/ preposition
indicates a means door op per
indicates creator of a work door vanwege
indicating amount of progression met
indication of passive voice door
near, or next to bij
not later than tegen
steady progression per

by and large adv
mostly, generally; with few exceptions over het geheel genomen

by chance
unexpected(ly); accidental(ly) toevallig

by far
to a large extent lang verreweg

by hand
manually met de hand

by heart /baɪ ˈhɑɹt/ /baɪ ˈhɑːt/
knowing completely van buiten uit het hoofd

by means of preposition
By using aan de hand van door middel van

by no means
certainly not in geen geval zeker niet

by now
now onderhand

by rights
properly, in justice rechtens

by the Grace of God
By divine right bij de Gratie Gods

by the by
by the way terloops gezegd

by the way
incidentally trouwens nu dat ik eraan denk overigens tussen haakjes

by-product n
secondary product bijproduct nevenproduct
side effect bijverschijnsel neveneffect

bye /baɪ/ interjection
short for goodbye tot ziens tot kijk adieu aju ajuus ciao

bye-bye /baɪˈbaɪ/ n
goodbye dag doei doei

byform n
tangential or subordinate form bijvorm nevenvorm

bygone /ˈbaɪɡɑn/ /ˈbaɪɡɒn/ adj
in the far past vervlogen

bygone /ˈbaɪɡɑn/ /ˈbaɪɡɒn/ n
A person or occurrence that took place in the past de dingen die voorbij zijn het verleden

byhove /bɪˈhəʊv/ v
to suit, to befit betamen pаssen

bylaw /ˈbaɪ.lɑ/ /ˈbaɪ.lɔ/ /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/ n
law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization huishoudelijk reglement
local custom or law verordening

bypass n
circumvention omweg rondweg
electrical shunt parallelschakeling shunt
road rondweg sluipweg wegomleiding
section of pipe omleiding

bypass v
to ignore the usual channels or procedures omzeilen

byproduct n
secondary or additional product bijproduct

byre n
a barn, especially one used for keeping cattle koestal

bystander n
a person who, although present at some event, does not take part in it; an observer or spectator omstander

byword /ˈbaɪ.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbaɪ.wɚd/ n
a proverb spreekwoord
someone who stands for something else spotnaam

béarnaise sauce n
sauce béarnaise béarnaisesaus

béchamel sauce n
white sauce made with butter, flour and milk bechamelsaus

cDNA n
complementary DNA cDNA

ca. adv
abbreviation of circa ca.

cabaret n
live entertainment held in a restaurant or nightclub cabaret

cabbage /ˈkæbɪdʒ/ n
leaves of this plant eaten as a vegetable kool
plant kool
person with severely reduced mental capacities due to brain damage plant

cabin boy n
a boy serving on a ship scheepsjongen

cabinet /ˈkæ.bə.nət/ /ˈkæ.bɪ.nɪt/ n
group of advisors kabinet

cable /keɪbl/ n
assembly of wires for electricity kabel
large wire, rope kabel
communications system with coaxial or fiber optic kabel kabelnetwerk
heavy rope or chain as used for mooring kabel tros
nautical unit of length kabellengte
telegram telegram kabeltelegram

cable /keɪbl/ v
communicate by cable(s) kabelen
fasten (as if) with cable(s) kabelen
provide with cable(s) bekabelen cableren

cable car n
cable car, a hanging carriage kabelbaan

cable internet n
internet connectivity received through coaxial cables kabelinternet

cable television n
television received through coaxial cables kabeltelevisie

caboose /kəˈbuːs/ n
babytalk: buttocks achterste poep

cabotage /ˈkæbətɪdʒ/ n
shipping in the same country cabotage
the legal right cabotage

cabriolet /kæ.bɹi.əˈleɪ/ n
a light two wheeled carriage with a folding top pulled by a single horse cabrio cabriolet
an automobile with a retractable top cabrio cabriolet

cacao /kəˈkaʊ̯/ /kəˈkɑːəʊ̯/ n
cacao tree cacaoboom
cocoa bean cacaoboon cacaoboom

cackle n
cry of a hen or goose, especially when laying an egg gegaggel gekakel gesnater
laugh resembling the cry of a hen or goose gegaggel gekakel kakellach snaterlach

cackle v
to laugh with a sound similar to a hen's cry gaggelen kakelen kakellachen snateren snaterlachen
to make a sharp, broken noise or cry, as a hen or goose does gaggelen kakelen snateren

cacomixl n
Bassariscus astutus noord-Amerikaanse katfret

cacophony /kəˈkɒfəni/ n
mix of discordant sounds; dissonance kakofonie

cactus /ˈkæktəs/ n
member of the Cactaceae cactus

cad /kæd/ n
mean fellow vlerk
person who stands at door controleur kaartjesknipper kaartjesverkoper

cadaver /kəˈdæv.ə(ɹ)/ /kəˈdævɚ/ n
a dead body kadaver kreng karkas

cadmium /ˈkædmiəm/ n
chemical element cadmium

cadre /ˈkæd.ɹi/ /ˈkɑː.də/ n
core of managing group kader
frame or framework kader

caesium /ˈsiːzi.əm/ n
a metallic chemical element cesium

caesura /sɪˈzjʊəɹə/ /sɪˈʒʊɹə/ n
a pause or interruption cesuur

cafeteria n
dining area cafetaria
restaurant cafetaria kantine

caffeine /ˈkæfiːn/ n
alkaloid found naturally in tea and coffee plants cafeïne

café /ˈkæfeɪ/ /ˌkæˈfeɪ/ n
coffee shop café koffiehuis

café au lait n
coffee with milk koffie verkeerd

cage /keɪdʒ/ n
enclosure kooi
lift compartment kooi liftkooi

cage /keɪdʒ/ v
to put into a cage kooien opsluiten in een kooi

cage fighter n
person kooivechter

caiman /ˈkeɪ.mən/ n
alligator relative kaaiman

cake /keɪk/ n
a block of solid material blok stuk
a sweet dessert taart koek gebak cake

cake /keɪk/ v
to coat with a crust bedekken vastkoeken

cake tin n
the tin in which a cake is baked cakevorm

calabash n
that fruit kalebas
a vine grown for its fruit kalebas
utensil made from it kalebas

calamity /kəˈlæməti/ n
event resulting in great loss calamiteit

calcite /ˈkæl.saɪt/ n
calcium carbonate mineral calciet

calcium /ˈkælsi.əm/ n
id=Q706|chemical element of atomic number 20 calcium

calcium hydroxide n
chemical compound calciumhydroxide gebluste kalk

calcium oxide n
white powderous substance calciumoxide ongebluste kalk

calculate /ˈkælkjʊleɪt/ v
(intransitive) determine values or solutions rekenen uitwerken
(intransitive) plan plannen uitwerken
(transitive) to determine value berekenen uitwerken

calculator /ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
dated: a person who performs mathematical calculations berekenaar
electronic device that performs mathematical calculations zakrekenmachine calculator rekenmachine rekentoestel
mechanical device that performs mathematical calculations calculator rekenmachine
person who calculates (in the sense of scheming) planner

calendar /ˈkæl.ən.də/ /ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/ n
list of planned events kalender agenda schema
means to determine the date kalender
system by which time is divided kalender
kalender

calendar /ˈkæl.ən.də/ /ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/ v
to set a date for a proceeding in court vastleggen

calender /ˈkæləndə/ /ˈkæləndɚ/ n
machine kalender kalendermachine stofglanzer

calf /kæf/ /kɑːf/ n
young cow or bull kalf
young elephant, seal or whale (also used of some other animals) kalf jong
anatomy: back of the leg below the knee kuit
muscle in the back of the leg below the knee kuit kuitspier

calf bone n
smaller lower-leg bone fibula kuitbeen

calibre /ˈkæl.ɪb.ə(ɹ)/ n
Diameter of the bore of a firearm kaliber

calico n
cat calicokat lapjeskat
kind of cloth calicot

californium /ˌkælɪˈfɔːrniəm/ n
chemical element californium

caliginosity n
darkness, obscurity duisternis obscuriteit

calipers /ˈkæl.ɨ.pɚz/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.pəz/ n
device used to measure thickness between two surfaces passer

caliph /ˈkeɪ̪lɨf/ n
political leader of the Muslim world kalief

caliphate /ˈkælɪfeɪt/ n
Islamic government kalifaat

call /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ n
cry or shout roep
social visit bezoek
telephone conversation oproep telefoongesprek

call /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ v
to contact by telephone opbellen
to cry or shout schreeuwen
to jump to another part of a program aanroepen
to match or equal the amount of poker chips in the pot as the player that bet meegaan
to name or refer to noemen
to pay a social visit bezoeken
to request, summon, or beckon roepen
to require, demand vragen

call a spade a spade v
to speak the truth de dingen bij hun naam noemen een kat een kat noemen man en paard noemen zeggen zoals het is

call an ambulance phraseologicalUnit
request to call an ambulance bel een ambulance

call center n
business location for calls callcenter

call it a day v
to cease activity for the day morgen is er nog een dag
to retire op rente gaan

call names v
to insult somebody childishly schelden

call on the carpet v
reprimand op het matje roepen

call sign n
broadcasting roepletters

call the police phraseologicalUnit
call the police bel de politie

call tree n
tree of people in which each person forwards a message to the next person telefoonboom

caller /ˈkɑlɚ/ /ˈkɔlɚ/ /ˈkɔːlə/ n
the person who makes a telephone call beller

calligraphy /kəˈlɪɡɹəfi/ n
art of writing with decorative strokes kalligrafie

calling name n
name by which a person is identified in conversation roepnaam

callipygous /kalɪˈpɪdʒəs/ /ˌkæl.ɪˈpɪ.dʒəs/ adj
having beautiful buttocks met prachtige billen

callous /ˈkæləs/ adj
emotionally hardened afgestompt bot gevoelloos hard harteloos ongevoelig
having calluses eeltig

callow [ˈkæloʊ] adj
Immature, lacking in life experience groen onervaren onrijp
Unfledged ongevederd

callus /ˈkæləs/ n
hardened part of the skin eelt

calm /kɑ(l)m/ /kɑːm/ adj
free from anger and anxiety kalm vredig
free of noise and disturbance kalm rustig

calm /kɑ(l)m/ /kɑːm/ n
condition of being unworried and free from anger sereniteit
period without wind windstilte
the state with absence of noise and disturbance rust

calm /kɑ(l)m/ /kɑːm/ v
to become calm kalmeren afkoelen
to make calm kalmeren gerust stellen

calm before the storm n
peace before a disturbance or crisis stilte voor de storm

calm down v
To become less excited bedaren

calmness /ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/ n
the state of being calm; tranquillity; silence kalmte

calorie /ˈkæləɹi/ n
amount of heat to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C calorie

calque /kælk/ n
word formed by word-for-word translation of a word in another language leenvertaling letterlijke vertaling woordelijke vertaling

caltrop /ˈkæltɹəp/ /ˈkɔːltɹəp/ n
starthistle kalketrip
weaponry kraaienpoot voetangel

calve /kæv/ /kɑːv/ v
to give birth to a calf kalven
to shed a large piece afkalven

calyx n
the sepals of a flower kelk

cam [kæm] n
mechanical part nok

camaraderie /ˌkæməˈɹɑːdəɹi/ /ˌkɑməˈɹɑdəɹi/ n
close friendship in a group of friends kameraadschap

camel /ˈkæməl/ n
beast of burden kameel

cameleer n
camel rider kameeldrijver kameelrijder

cameltoe n
clear visible presence of a woman's vulva lipleesbroek

cameo /ˈkæm.iː.əu/ n
relief work camee

camera /ˈkæm.ɹə/ n
movie camera camera fototoestel
still camera fototoestel fotoapparaat camera

camomile /ˈkæ.məˌmaɪl/ n
plant kamille
tea kamillethee

camomile tea n
beverage kamillethee

camouflage /ˈkæ.mə.ˌflɑːʒ/ v
hide, disguise camoufleren

camp /kæmp/ n
outdoor place kamp

camp /kæmp/ v
to live in a tent kamperen

campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ n
series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal veldtocht campagne

campfire n
fire at a campground kampvuur

camphor /ˈkæmfə/ /ˈkæmfɚ/ n
white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone kamfer

campsite n
a place where a tent may be or is pitched camping kampeerterrein

campus /ˈkæmpəs/ n
grounds or property of a school, etc campus

can /kæn/ /kən/ n
pot
a container used to carry and dispense water for plants gieter
a more or less cylindrical vessel for liquids kan
a tin-plate canister conservenblik blik blikje

can /kæn/ /kən/ v
may mogen kunnen
to be able kunnen vermogen
to discard afvoeren
to preserve conserveren inblikken
to shut up stil houden

can opener n
device used to open tin cans blikopener

can you help me phraseologicalUnit
can you help me? kan U mij helpen? kan je mij helpen?

canal /kəˈnæl/ /kəˈnɛl/ n
a tubular channel within the body kanaal
artificial waterway kanaal gracht vaart

canard /kəˈnɑɹd/ /kəˈnɑːd/ n
false or misleading report or story canard

canary /kəˈnɛɹi/ n
bird from the Canary Islands kanarie kanarievogel
colour kanariegeel

cancel /ˈkænsl/ v
cross out doorhalen
invalidate, annul annuleren
remove a common factor schrappen

cancellation n
act of cancelling afgelasting intrekken

cancelled adj
No longer planned or scheduled geannuleerd

cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ /ˈkæːnsə/ n
disease of uncontrolled cellular proliferation kanker

candela /kænˈdēlə/ /kænˈdɛlə/ n
unit of luminous intensity candela

candelabrum /kændɪˈleɪbɹəm/ /kændɪˈlɑːbɹəm/ /ˌkæn.dl̩ˈɑ.brəm/ n
candle holder kaarsenstandaard kaarshouder kandelaar

candid /ˈkæn.dɪd/ adj
impartial and free from prejudice neutraal objectief
not posed or rehearsed spontaan
straightforward, open and sincere eerlijk spontaan

candidacy n
state or act of being a candidate kandidatuur

candidate /ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/ /ˈkæn.dɪdət/ /ˈkæn.ɪ.dɪt/ n
person running in an election kandidaat kandidate

candidature n
the condition of becoming a candidate kandidatuur

candied /ˈkæn.diːd/ adj
coated or encrusted with sugar gesuikerd
preserved in sugar or syrup gekonfijt

candle /ˈkændəl/ n
a light source kaars

candle snuffer n
device made to extinguish a candle kaarsendover

candle wax n
any material used to make the body of candles kaarsvet

candleflame n
flame kaarsvlam

candlelight /ˈkændllaɪt/ n
the light of a candle kaarslicht

candlepower n
former measurement of brightness of a light source normaalkaars

candler n
one who makes candles kaarsenmaker

candor /ˈkæn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈkæn.dɚ/ n
impartiality onpartijdigheid openheid
sincere and open in speech, honesty in expression openhartigheid openheid eerlijkheid onbevangenheid oprechtheid

candy /ˈkændi/ n
piece of candy snoep

candy bar n
type of candy snoepreep

candy cane n
candy in the shape of a cane zuurstok

candy floss n
sweet suikerspin

cane [kʰeɪn] n
a short wooden or bamboo rod or stick used for corporal punishment stok roe
long collapsible rod used by vision impaired people blindenstok
plant itself riet
slender flexible stem of plants such as bamboo riet rietstok

cane [kʰeɪn] v
to beat with a cane [[stokslagen]] [[geven]] afranselen

canid /ˈkeɪnəd/ n
member of Canidae hondachtige

canine /ˈkeɪ.naɪn/ adj
dog-like hondachtig
pertaining to dogs honds

canine tooth n
tooth hoektand

caning /ˈkeɪnɪŋ/ n
a beating with a cane bastonnade stokhaver

canker /ˈkæŋkə/ /ˈkæŋkɚ/ n
avian disease caused by T. gallinae geel steen

cannabis /ˈkænəbɪs/ n
plant hennep

cannibal /ˈkænɪbl/ n
an organism which eats others of its own species kannibaal

cannibalism n
act of eating another of one's own species kannibalisme

cannon /ˈkæn.ən/ n
artillery piece kanon

cannon fodder n
military forces considered to be expendable kanonnenvlees kanonnenvoer

cannonball n
spherical projectile fired from a smoothbore cannon bommetje kanonskogel

cannot /kəˈnɑt/ /ˈkæ(n.)nɑt/ /ˈkænɒt/ v
niet kunnen

canny /ˈkæni/ adj
very, much heel

canoe /kəˈnuː/ n
small long and narrow boat kano

canon /ˈkæn.ən/ n
member of cathedral chapter kanunnik
piece of music canon
eucharistic prayer canon
group of literary works accepted as representative canon
religious law canon
works of a writer that have been accepted as authentic oeuvre

canopy bed n
a bed equipped with a canopy hemelbed

cant /kænt/ n
heraldry: blazon that makes a pun, canting arms sprekend wapen
hypocritical talk huicheltaal
jargon of a particular class or subgroup jargon vaktaal
secret language Bargoens boeventaal
whining speech, such as that used by beggars. bedelaarsgekerm
angle at which something is set helling

cant /kænt/ v
set something at an angle kantelen neigen

cantaloupe /ˈkæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈkæn.tə.luːp/ n
melon kantaloep

cantankerous /kænˈtæŋkəɹəs/ adj
ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby dwars korzelig

canteen /kænˈtiːn/ n
small cafeteria or snack bar kantine
water bottle veldfles

canter /ˈkæntə(ɹ)/ n
gait galop

canting arms n
sprekend wapen

canton /ˈkæntn̩/ /ˈkæntɒn/ n
heraldry; one of the ordinaries vrijkwartier
state of Switzerland kanton
subdivision of Bosnia and Herzegovina kanton
subdivision of Luxembourg kanton
subdivision of Serbia kanton
subdivision of an arrondissement kanton

canvas /ˈkæn.vəs/ n
a piece of canvas cloth on which one may paint linnen canvas doek schilderslinnen
a type of coarse cloth canvas

canvass v
to solicit voters soliciteren stemmen werven

canyon /ˈkænjən/ n
a valley cut in rock by a river kloof

cap /kæp/ n
head covering pet
protective cover or seal dop

capable /ˈkeɪpəbl̩/ adj
able and efficient bekwaam

capacious /kəˈpeɪʃəs/ adj
having a lot of space inside ruim

capacitance n
property of an element of an electrical circuit elektrische capaciteit

capacitor n
electronic component condensator

capacity /kəˈpæsɪti/ n
capability; the ability to perform some task capaciteit inhoud
the ability to hold, receive or absorb capaciteit capaciteiten
the position in which one functions hoedanigheid

cape /keɪp/ n
headland kaap
garment mantel

cape gooseberry n
fruit goudbes
plant goudbes lampionplant

caper /ˈkeɪpə/ /ˈkeɪpɚ/ n
playful leap kapriool
pickled bud of Capparis spinosa kappertje

caper /ˈkeɪpə/ /ˈkeɪpɚ/ v
to jump about playfully bokkesprong maken opspringen

capercaillie /kæpəˈkeɪli/ n
Tetrao urogallus auerhoen

capillary /kəˈpɪ.lə.ɹi/ /ˈkæpɪˌlɛɹi/ n
any of small blood vessels that connect arteries to veins capillair hartvat

capisce /kəˈpiʃ/ /kəˈpiːʃ/ interjection
“understood?” begrepen?

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ adj
excellent excellent uitstekend
involving punishment by death dood(straf)
of prime importance hoofd- kapitaal
uppercase [[hoofd]](letter)

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ n
money and wealth kapitaal
uppermost part of a column kapiteel

capital city n
city designated as seat of government hoofdstad

capital letter n
letters A B C hoofdletter

capital punishment n
punishment by death doodstraf

capitalism /ˈkæpɪt(ə)lɪz(ə)m/ /ˈkæpɪ̈tl̩ˌɪzm̩/ n
socio-economic system based on private property rights kapitalisme

capitalist adj
supporting or endorsing capitalism kapitalistisch

capitalist n
owner of capital kapitalist
supporter of capitalism kapitalist kapitaliste

capitalistic adj
of or pertaining to capitalism or to capitalists kapitalistisch

capitulation n
surrender to an enemy capitulatie

capoeira /kɑpəˈwɛɹə/ /kɑːpəˈweəɹə/ n
the martial art developed in Brazil capoeira

capon /ˈkeɪpən/ n
a cockerel which has been gelded and fattened for the table kapoen

caponize v
to castrate a cockerel een haan lubben kapoeneren

caprice /kəˈpɹis/ n
impulsive, seemingly unmotivated notion or action capriolen capriool

capricious adj
Impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim grillig wispelturig

capsicum /ˈkæpsɪkəm/ n
fruit of these plants Spaanse peper
plant of the genus Capsicum (only terms covering capsicum in general apply, NOT species-specific) capsicum

capsize /kæpˈsaɪz/ v
(intransitive) to overturn kapseizen

capstone n
a crowning achievement bekroning

captain /ˈkæp.tən/ /ˈkæp.tɪn/ /ˈkæp.ən/ n
An army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major kapitein
A naval officer with a rank between commander and commodore or rear admiral kapitein
One of the athletes on a sports team designated to make decisions aanvoerder kapitein
The person lawfully in command of a sea-going vessel kapitein gezagvoerder
The person lawfully in command of an airliner gezagvoerder kapitein

caption /ˈkæp.ʃn/ n
descriptive title or heading of (part of) a document hoofd hoofding kop opschrift titel
piece of text appearing on screen as part of a film or broadcast legende ondertitel
section of an official paper certificaat certificatie
title or brief explanation attached to an illustration or cartoon bijschrift legende onderschrift opschrift

caption /ˈkæp.ʃn/ v
to add captions to a film or broadcast ondertitelen
to add captions to a text or illustration betitelen titelen

captious /ˈkæpʃəs/ adj
having a disposition to find fault unreasonably or to raise petty objections vitziek

captivate /ˈkæptɪveɪt/ v
to attract and hold interest and attention of bekoren boeien fascineren

captive adj
held prisoner gevangen

captive n
a person held prisoner gevangene
a person who has been captured gevangene

capybara /kapɪˈbɑːɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɛɹə/ n
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris capibara

car /kɑɹ/ /kɑː/ n
automobile, a vehicle steered by a driver auto wagen automobiel
passenger-carrying unit in a subway or elevated train, whether powered or not wagon

car bomb n
automobile made a bomb bomauto autobom
explosive device installed in an automobile autobom

car seat n
seat in a motor car autostoel

caracal /ˈkaɹəkal/ /ˈkɛɹəkæl/ n
Caracal caracal caracal

carafe /kəˈɹæf/ n
bottle for serving wine, water, or beverages karaf

caramel /ˈkæɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkɑɹ.məl/ /ˈkɛɹ.ə.məl/ n
confection karamel

carapace /ˈkeɹ.əˌpeɪs/ n
hard protective covering carapax schild

carat /ˈkæ.ɹət/ n
measure of the purity of gold karaat
weight karaat

caravan /ˈkæɹəvæn/ n
convoy or procession karavaan
vehicle caravan

caravanserai /kaɹəˈvansəɹʌɪ/ n
an inn having a central courtyard where caravans can rest karavanserai

caravel n
light lateen-rigged sailing vessel karveel

caraway /ˈkæɹəˌweɪ/ n
plant karwij
seed/fruit karwij karwijzaad

carbine /ˈkɑɹbiːn/ n
weapon similar to a rifle but much shorter in length karabijn

carbohydrate /kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ /kɑːɹboʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ n
organic compounds; sugar, starch or cellulose koolhydraat

carbon /ˈkɑɹbən/ n
ecology: carbon dioxide, in the context of global warming koolstofdioxide
id=Q623|chemical element koolstof
impure carbon (e.g., coal, charcoal) kool koolstof
informal: carbon copy doorslag

carbon copy n
a copy doorslag

carbon cycle n
cycle of carbon koolstofkringloop

carbon dating n
radiocarbon dating koolstofdatering

carbon dioxide n
CO₂ kooldioxide

carbon monoxide n
chemical of the formula CO koolstofmonoxide

carbon paper n
paper used to make carbon copies carbonpapier doorslagpapier

carbonated /ˈkɑɹ.bəˌneɪ.təd/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)bɒneɪtəd/ adj
containing dissolved carbon dioxide gas (under pressure) bruisend

carbonic acid n
A weak unstable acid, H₂CO₃ koolzuur diwaterstofcarbonaat

carboxylic adj
of, or relating to the carboxyl functional group carbon-

carboxylic acid n
organic compound containing a carboxyl functional group carbonzuur

carbuncle /ˈkɑːbʌŋkəl/ /ˈkɑːɹbʌŋkəl/ n
abscess karbonkel

carburetor lang=en n
a device in an internal combustion engine carburator carburateur

carcass /ˈkɑɹkəs/ /ˈkɑːkəs/ n
body of a dead animal karkas kreng aas kadaver

carcinogenic adj
causing or tending to cause cancer kankerverwekkend

card /kaːd/ /kɐːd/ /kɑɹd/ /kɑːd/ n
flat, normally rectangular piece of stiff paper, plastic etc. kaart
list of scheduled events agenda plan schema
resource or an argument, used to a achieve a purpose kaart troef
hand-held tool for preparing materials for spinning kaardplank
machine for disentagling the fibres of wool prior to spinning kaardrol

card /kaːd/ /kɐːd/ /kɑɹd/ /kɑːd/ v
to check IDs controleren
to use carding device kaarden

card game n
any of very many games played with playing cards kaartspel

cardamom n
spice kardemom
plant kardemom

cardboard /ˈkɑɹdbɔɹd/ /ˈkɑːdbɔːd/ n
material resembling heavy paper karton

cardiac arrest n
cessation of the heartbeat resulting in the loss of effective circulation of the blood hartstilstand

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ n
colour kardinaalrood
number indicating quantity hoofdtelwoord
official of the Catholic Church kardinaal
any bird in family Cardinalidae kardinaal
bird of the genus Cardinalis kardinaal

cardinal numeral /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl ˈnumɜɹəl/ /ˈkɑːdɪnəl ˈnjuːməɹəl/ n
grammar: word used to represent a cardinal number hoofdtelwoord

cardinal sin n
cardinal sin hoofdzonde

cardinalate n
the dignity and ecclestiastic office of Roman Catholic cardinal kardinaalschap

cardinality n
in set theory kardinaliteit

cardio- prefix
pertaining to the heart cardio-

cardiological adj
of or pertaining to cardiology cardiologisch

cardiologist n
physician cardioloog

cardiology n
study of the structure of the heart cardiologie

cardiomyopathy n
deterioration of the myocardium cardiomyopathie

cardoon n
perennial plant kardoen

care /ke(ə)ɹ/ /kɛə/ n
close attention, concern or responsibility zorg

care /ke(ə)ɹ/ /kɛə/ v
to be concerned about zorgen bemoederen

care of preposition
for distribution by (the named intermediary) per adres

career /kəˈɹɪə/ /kəˈɹɪɹ/ n
one's calling in life; a person's occupation carrière loopbaan

carefree /ˈkɛɘfɹiː/ adj
worry free, light hearted, etc. onbekommerd onverschillig

careful /ˈkɛːfəl/ adj
cautious voorzichtig behoedzaam omzichtig prudent
meticulous zorgvuldig doortastend grondig

carefully /ˈkɛːfəli/ adv
in a careful manner voorzichtig

careless /ˈkɛəlɘs/ adj
not giving sufficient attention or thought achteloos nalatig onachtzaam onbedachtzaam onvoorzichtig

carelessness n
lack of care onoplettendheid achteloosheid onvoorzichtigheid

carer /ˈkɛəɹə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛəɹɚ/ n
someone who regularly looks after another person verzorger

caress /kəˈɹɛs/ v
touch or kiss lovingly liefkozen

caretaker /ˈkɛə.ˌteɪ.kə/ /ˈkɛɹ.ˌteɪ.kɚ/ n
One who takes care of a person. voogd

caretaking n
act of taking care of someone or something verzorging

cargo n
freight carried by a ship vracht

cargo hold n
ship's hold ruim scheepsruim

cargo ship n
ship that carries cargo vrachtschip

caricature /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊɚ/ n
grotesque misrepresentation karikatuur
pictorial representation of someone for comic effect karikatuur

caricature /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊɚ/ v
represent in exaggerated manner karikaturiseren vertekenen

caries /ˈkɛ.ɹiz/ /ˈkɛə.ɹiːz/ n
progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay cariës gaatjes tandbederf

carillon /ˈkɛɹɪˌlɑn/ n
a set of bells, often in a bell tower, originating from the Low Countries beiaard carillon klokkenspel

caring /ˈkɛə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈkɛɹ.ɪŋ/ adj
kind, sensitive, empathetic zorgzaam

carmine adj
of the purplish red colour shade carmine karmijnen karmijnrood karmozijnen karmozijnrood

carmine n
purplish-red colour karmijn karmijnrood karmozijnrood
purplish-red pigment karmijn

carnage /ˈkɑɹ.nɪdʒ/ /ˈkɑː.nɪdʒ/ n
death and destruction bloedbad

carnation /kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ adj
colour carnatie vleeskleurig

carnation /kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
flower anjelier anjer
plant anjelier anjer genoffel
rosy pink colour carnatie vleeskleur

carnauba n
wax carnaubawas

carnival /ˈkæɹnɪvəl/ n
festive occasion marked by parades carnaval

carnivore /ˈkɑːnɪvɔː/ /ˈkɑːɹ.nɪ.vɔɹ/ n
meat-eating animal vleeseter carnivoor

carnivorous /kɑɹˈnɪv.əɹ.əs/ adj
Predatory or flesh-eating carnivoor vleesetend

carob n
fruit johannesbrood
tree johannesbroodboom

carotid /kəˈɹɒ.tɪd/ /kəˈɹɒt.ɪd/ n
major artery halsslagader

carousel /ˈkæɹəsɛl/ n
revolving device to deliver items bagageband

carp /ˈkɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːp/ n
Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae karper

carp bream n
Abramis brama brasem

carpal tunnel n
passageway on the palmar side of the wrist Carpaletunnel

carpal tunnel syndrome n
repetitive stress injury Carpaletunnelsyndroom

carpe diem /ˌkɑɹ.peɪ ˈdi.əm/ /ˌkɑː.peɪ ˈdiː.əm/ proverb
seize the day pluk de dag

carpenter /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/ /ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ n
carpentry person timmerman timmeraar timmervrouw

carpet /ˈkɑɹpɪt/ /ˈkɑːpɪt/ n
a fabric used as a floor covering tapijt vloerkleed
any surface or cover resembling a carpet or fulfulling its function tapijt

carpet /ˈkɑɹpɪt/ /ˈkɑːpɪt/ v
to cover like a carpet bedekken tapijt
to lay carpet leggen tapijt vloerkleed

carpet shark n
shark of the order Orectolobiformes bakerhaai

carriage /ˈkæɹɪdʒ/ n
railroad car wagon
wheeled vehicle, generally drawn by horse power koets

carriage return n
The action on a typewriter or printer that returns it to the beginning of the line wagenterugloop

carriageway n
part of a road that carries traffic rijbaan

carrier n
company in the business of shipping freight vervoerder
homing pigeon, racing pigeon, racing homer, homer postduif
person or object that carries someone or something else drager
person or organism that has inherited a trait or disease but displays no symptoms drager

carrier wave n
electromagnetic wave draaggolf

carrion /ˈkæ.ɹi.ən/ n
dead flesh; carcasses kreng kadaver aas karkas

carrion crow n
Corvus corone zwarte kraai

carrot /ˈkæɹ.ət/ n
Daucus carota ssp. sativus wortel peen

carry /ˈkæ.ɹi/ n
a manner of transporting or lifting something greep
bit or digit carried in an addition overdracht

carry /ˈkæ.ɹi/ v
in an addition onthouden overdragen
to adopt; take over or stand in overnemen
to stock or supply beschikbaar hebben ter beschikking hebben
to transmit or travel dragen te horen zijn
to transport by lifting dragen

carry coals to Newcastle v
do something unneeded or redundant uilen naar Athene dragen water naar de zee dragen

carsick adj
feeling nauseated due to riding in a vehicle wagenziek

carsickness /ˈkɑː(ɹ)ˌsɪk.nəs/ n
motion sickness due to riding in a vehicle wagenziekte

cart /kɑɹt/ /kɑːt/ n
wagen kar

cartel /kɑɹˈtɛl/ /kɑːˈtɛl/ n
group of businesses or nations that collude to fix prices kartel
combination of political groups kartel

cartilage /ˈkɑɹtəlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
dense connective tissue kraakbeen

cartographer n
one who makes maps or charts cartograaf

carton /ˈkɑɹtn̩/ /ˈkɑːtən/ n
A carton of cigarette packs slof
a box-like container made of paper designed to hold things for a limited time karton

cartoon /kɑɹˈtuːn/ /kɑːˈtuːn/ n
animated cartoon tekenfilm

cartoonist n
creator of cartoons or strip cartoons striptekenaar striptekenares

cartridge /ˈkɑɹtɹɪdʒ/ /ˈkɑːtɹɪdʒ/ n
firearms package patroon
vessel which contains the ink for a computer printer patroon inktpatroon

cartwheel n
gymnastic maneuver radslag
wheel of a cart wagenwiel

cascade /kæsˈkeɪd/ n
waterfall waterval

case /keɪs/ n
actual event, situation, or fact geval zaak
instance or event as a topic of study geval zaak
grammar: set of grammatical cases or their meanings naamval
legal proceeding proces rechtszaak
box containing a number of identical items of manufacture kist
outer covering or framework of a piece of apparatus omhulsel
piece of furniture, constructed partially of transparent glass or plastic uitstalraam vitrine
piece of luggage that can be used to transport an apparatus tas
suitcase valies
typography: the nature of a piece of alphabetic type kast

case law n
law developed through court decisions jurisprudentie rechtersrecht rechtspraak

case sensitive adj
hoofdlettergevoelig

cash /kæʃ/ n
money in the form of notes/bills and coins cash contanten geld baar

cash /kæʃ/ v
to exchange (a check/cheque) for money innen

cash cow n
something that generates free cash flow melkkoe

cash crop n
crop grown for sale exportgewas handelsgewas uitvoergewas

cash desk n
place with a cash register kassa

cashbox n
a box for holding cash kluisje

cashew /ˈkæʃuː/ n
tree cashew cachou

cashew nut n
the seed of the cashew tree cashewnoot

cashier /kəˈʃɪə/ n
one who works at a till or receiving payments kassier

cask /kæsk/ /kɑːsk/ n
a large barrel for the storage of liquid ton vat

cassation /kæˈseɪʃən/ n
the abrogation of a law by a higher authority; annulment cassatie

cassava /kəˈsɑːvə/ n
manioc, the source of tapioca cassave

casserole /ˈkæs.əɹˌoʊl/ /ˈkæs.əˌɹoʊl/ n
glass or earthenware dish ovenschotel

cassette /kəˈsɛt/ n
set of sprockets on a bicycle cassette

cassette player n
a device capable of playing prerecorded cassette tapes cassettespeler

cassette tape n
a magnetic tape in a cassette cassetteband

cassock /ˈkasək/ /ˈkæsək/ n
item of clerical clothing kazuifel

cassowary /ˈkæs.ə.ˌwɛɹ.i/ n
a large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius kasuaris

cast /kæst/ /kɑːst/ n
casting procedure casten casting rolverdeling
group of actors performing together rolbezetting rolverdeling bezetting cast
medicine: supportive and immobilising device gips spalk
mould used to make cast objects mal vorm
object made in a mould afgietsel
squint blik zijwaartse
visual appearance schijn

cast /kæst/ /kɑːst/ v
computing: to change the type of a variable casten omzetten
to assign a role in a play or performance een geven rol toewijzen
to heave a lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water peilen
to make by pouring into a mould gieten
to throw a fishing line or net into the water uitgooien
to throw down or aside afweren afwerpen neergooien werpen
to throw forcefully gooien werpen smijten

cast aspersions v
make damaging or spiteful remarks met modder gooien naar

cast in concrete adj
solidly established in beton gegoten

cast off v
finish the last row of knitted stitches and remove them from the needle afkanten

cast out nines v
verification of an arithmetic operation negenproef

cast pearls before swine v
cast pearls before swine parels voor de zwijnen paarlen voor de zwijnen werpen

cast the first stone v
act self-righteously werpe de eerste steen

castanet /ˌkæs.tə.ˈnɛt/ n
a single handheld percussion instrument castagnet castagnetten

castaway /ˈkæ.stə.weɪ/ n
nautical: shipwrecked sailor schipbreukeling
someone cast out of a group or society uitgestotene

caste /kæst/ /kɑːst/ n
hereditary social class kaste

casting n
manufacturing process using a mold gieting

castle /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ n
fortified building kasteel slot burcht fort

castle /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ v
chess rokeren

castle in the air n
idea that is unlikely to be ever realized luchtkasteel

castling /ˈkæstlɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːstlɪŋ/ n
move in chess rokade

castrate /ˈka.stɹeɪt/ v
remove the testicles of castreren

castration /kæˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
act of removing the testicles castratie

castrato /kæsˈtɹɑː.təʊ/ adj
adjective: castrated gecastreerd

castrato /kæsˈtɹɑː.təʊ/ n
male soprano or alto voice; the singer castraat castraatzanger castrato
male who has been castrated castraat gecastreerde

casual /ˈkæʒuəl/ adj
careless achteloos

casualty /ˈkaʒ(ʊ)əlti/ n
person slachtoffer

cat burglar /kæt ˈbɜːɡlə/ /ˈkæt ˌbɝɡlɚ/ n
Burglar geveltoerist

cat flap n
small hinged panel cut into a door where a cat can come in kattenluikje kattengat

cat food n
type of food formulated for the feeding of cats kattenvoer

cat got someone's tongue phraseologicalUnit
why are you not saying anything? ben je je tong verloren?

cat's eye n
retroreflective device placed on a road surface kattenoog

cat-o'-nine-tails n
whip kat met negen staarten

cat/translations n
domestic species kat kater poes

cataclysmic adj
of or pertaining to a cataclysm cataclystisch

catacomb /ˈkatəˌkəʊm/ /ˈkætakoʊm/ n
underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves catacombe

catalogue /ˈkæt.ə.lɒɡ/ /ˈkætəlɑɡ/ /ˈkætəlɔɡ/ n
a complete list of items catalogus cataloog inventaris
a list of all the publications in a library bibliotheekcatalogus
a systematic list of names, books, pictures etc. catalogus cataloog

catalogue /ˈkæt.ə.lɒɡ/ /ˈkætəlɑɡ/ /ˈkætəlɔɡ/ v
to add to an existing catalogue catalogiseren
to make a catalogue of catalogiseren
to put into a catalogue catalogiseren

catalyst /ˈkæt.ə.lɪst/ /ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/ n
substance which increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process katalysator

catalyze v
to bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction katalyseren

catapult /ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/ n
device for launching large objects katapult

cataract /ˈkætəɹækt/ n
downpour, flood stortvloed
opacity of the lens in the eye cataract grijze staar
waterfall cataract waterval

catarrh /kəˈtɑɹ/ n
inflammation of the mucous membranes catarre slijmvliesontsteking

catastrophe /kəˈtæstɹəfi/ n
any large and disastrous event of great significance catastrofe ramp

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ n
a clasp which stops something from opening haak
a find, in particular a boyfriend/girlfriend vangst
that which is captured or caught vangst
a hidden difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation struikelblok valstrik
the act of catching a ball opvangen vangen

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ v
to intercept an object in the air etc. vangen
to perceive and understand begrijpen snappen
to reach in time to leave halen
to seize an opportunity grijpen

catch a cold v
contract a cold kou vatten verkouden worden

catcher /ˈkætʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkætʃ.ɚ/ n
baseball player who receives pitches achtervanger catcher
that which catches vanger

catchment basin n
region stroomgebied rivierbekken stroombekken

catchphrase n
a group of words catchphrase

catchy /ˈkætʃi/ adj
instantly appealing and memorable aanstekelijk pakkend

catechumen /ˌkæt.əˈkju.mən/ /ˌkæt.ɪˈkjuː.mɛn/ n
convert the Christianity prior to baptism catechumeen

categorization n
the process of sorting or arranging things into categories or classes categoriseren

category /ˈkætəˌɡɔɹi/ /ˈkætɪɡ(ə)ɹi/ n
collection in math categorie
group categorie

catenary /kəˈtiːnəɹi/ /ˈkætəˌnɛɹi/ n
curve of a flexible chain kettinglijn

catenate /ˈkæt.ən.eɪt/ v
connect aaneenrijgen rijgen

caterpillar /ˈkætəpɪlə(ɹ)/ n
larva of a butterfly rups

caterpillar track n
continuous track in the form of steel or rubber belt rupsband

catfish n
type of fish meerval

cathartic adj
purgative; inducing catharsis lbevrijdend louterend

cathedral /kəˈθiːdɹəl/ n
principal church of a bishop's diocese kathedraal

catheter /ˈkæθɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæθɪt̬ɚ/ n
small tube inserted into a body cavity katheter

cathetus /ˈkæ.θɪ.təs/ n
either of the sides of a right triangle other than its hypotenuse rechthoekszijde

cathode /ˈkæθ.oʊd/ n
electrode through which current flows outward kathode

cathode ray n
ray consisting of a stream of electrons kathodestraal

cathode ray tube n
vacuum tube that displays images beeldbuis kathodestraalbuis

cation /ˈkætˌaɪ.ɒn/ /ˈkætˌaɪ.ən/ n
a positively charged ion kation

catkin n
botany: a type of inflorescence katje

catnip n
plants of the genus Nepeta, family Lamiaceae Nepeta kattenkruid
specific species which causes intoxication among cats kattenkruid wild kattenkruid

catslaughter n
killing of cats katmoord

cattail /ˈkæt.teɪl/ n
any of several perennial herbs of the genus Typha lisdodde kodde

cattish adj
catlike katachtig
sly and spiteful kattig

cattle /ˈkæt(ə)l/ n
certain other livestock vee
domesticated bovine animals rundvee
pejorative: people who resemble cattle in behavior or destiny beesten vee

catty /ˈkæti/ adj
spiteful kattig

catwalk n
narrow elevated stage on which models parade platform podium

caucus /ˈkɑ(ː).kəs/ /ˈkɔ(ː).kəs/ /ˈkɔː.kəs/ n
a grouping from the same party fractie
a meeting, especially a preliminary meeting, of persons belonging to a party verkiezingsbijeenkomst

caul /kɔːl/ n
part of the amniotic sac which sometimes shrouds a baby’s head at birth helm

cauldron /ˈkɔːl.dɹən/ n
large bowl-shaped pot ketel

cauliflower /ˈkɒl.i.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɔl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ n
Edible head of a cauliflower plant bloemkool
Vegetable bloemkool

caulk /kælk/ /kɑk/ /kɔːk/ n
substance for filling and/or sealing kit

caulk /kælk/ /kɑk/ /kɔːk/ v
to seal joints with caulk breeuwen kalefateren kitten

causality n
agency of cause causaliteit oorzakelijkheid

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ n
goal, aim, principle doel
source or reason of an event or action oorzaak aanleiding reden

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ v
to set off an event or action veroorzaken
to produce as a result veroorzaken

cause célèbre /koz se.lɛbʁ/ /kɔz sɛˈlɛb/ /kɔːz sɛˈlɛbɹ(ə)/ n
issue or incident arousing heated public debate cause célèbre

caustic /ˈkɔːstɪk/ adj
capable of destroying organic tissue bijtend corrosief
severe; satirical; sharp schamper scherp streng

cauterize /ˈkɔːtəɹaɪz/ [ˈkʰɒɾəɹaɪz] v
burn tissue dichtbranden dichtvriezen toebranden toevriezen

caution /ˈkɑʃn/ /ˈkɑːʃn/ /ˈkɔːʃn/ n
careful attention, prudence omzichtigheid terughoudendheid voorzichtigheid voorzorg
precept or warning against evil or danger waarschuwing
security; guaranty; bail borg borgsom garantie waarborg

caution /ˈkɑʃn/ /ˈkɑːʃn/ /ˈkɔːʃn/ v
to warn waarschuwen manen

cautious /ˈkɔːʃəs/ adj
careful voorzichtig

cautiously adv
in a cautious manner behoedzaam omzichtig

cavalcade /ˈkævəlˌkeɪd/ n
parade ridderstoet

cavalier /ˌkævəˈlɪəɹ/ adj
high-spirited laatdunkend
not caring enough about something important afstandelijk onverschillig
supercilious, haughty, disdainful hooghartig misprijzend

cavalry /ˈkævəlɹi/ n
military service that fights with riding horses cavalerie

cave /keɪv/ interjection
beware! opgepast

cave /keɪv/ n
large, naturally occurring cavity formed underground grot hol

cave /keɪv/ v
undermine ondermijnen

cave bear n
Ursus spelaeus holenbeer grottenbeer

cave in v
to collapse inward or downward afkalven

caveat /ˈkæviɑt/ /ˈkævɪæt/ n
qualification or exemption uitzondering voorbehoud
warning waarschuwing

caveman n
early humans or related species holbewoner

cavern /ˈkæ.və(ɹ)n/ n
large cave grot hol krocht

caviar [kæviːɑɹ] [kæviːɑː] n
roe of the sturgeon or other large fish (black caviar) kaviaar

cavil /ˈkæv.əl/ v
to criticise for petty or frivolous reasons chicaneren

cavort /kəˈvɔɹt/ /kəˈvɔːt/ v
move/play boisterously dartelen ronddollen
prance steigeren

caw /kɔː/ n
cry of a crow gekras

cease /siːs/ v
transitive ophouden

cease and desist v
stop and not resume an action houd op en doe van afstand

ceasefire n
in warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose staakt-het-vuren

cedar /ˈsi.dɚ/ /ˈsiː.də/ n
aromatic wood ceder cederhout
coniferous tree in genus Cedrus ceder

cede /siːd/ v
give up aftreden opgeven uit de weg gaan

cedilla /səˈdɪlə/ n
mark placed under the letter c cedille

ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ n
upper limit of room plafond zoldering

ceiling fan n
fan fixture on a ceiling plafondventilator

celebrate /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
honour by rites, ceremonies, etc. vieren
extol or honour in a solemn manner vieren
perform or participate in vieren
to engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event vieren

celebrated /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪ.tɪd/ adj
famous or widely praised gevierd gevierde

celebration n
act or process of showing gratitude, appreciation or remembrance gedachtenis herdenking viering
formal performance of a solemn rite viering
social gathering for entertainment and fun viering feest festiviteit fuif

celebrity /sɪˈlɛbɹɪti/ n
famous person beroemdheid

celeriac n
form of celery knolselderij

celery /ˈsɛl.ə.ɹi/ n
herb selderij selder selderie

celestial /səˈlɛstiəl/ /səˈlɛst͡ʃəl/ adj
relating to heaven (religious) hemels
relating to sky hemels

celestial sphere n
abstract sphere of infinite radius hemelbol

celibate /ˈsɛləbət/ adj
unmarried ongehuwd celibatair

cell /sɛl/ n
basic unit of a living organism cel
small group of people forming part of a larger organization cel
room in a monastery for sleeping one person cel
room in a prison for containing inmates cel
biological cavity cel
component of an electrical battery batterij cel
mobieltje

cell division n
a process by which a cell divides into two cells celdeling

cell membrane n
semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell celmembraan plasmamembraan

cell wall /sɛl wɔːl/ n
thick layer around cells of plants, fungi, and algae celwand

cellar /ˈsɛlə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ n
underground space kelder
wine collection wijnkelder

cellar door n
door leading to a cellar kelderdeur

cellist n
person who plays the cello cellist violoncellist

cello /ˈtʃɛloʊ/ /ˈtʃɛləʊ/ n
musical instrument cello

celluloid /ˈsɛljəˌlɔɪd/ n
variety of thermoplastics celluloid

cellulose n
the polysaccharide cellulose cellulose

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsimɛnt/ n
a powdered substance cement
the paste-like substance cement

cenotaph /ˈsɛn.ə.tæf/ /ˈsɛn.əʊ.tæf/ n
monument to honor the dead whose bodies lie elsewhere cenotaaf

censor /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ n
Roman magistrate censor
official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content censor

censor /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ v
to remove objectionable content censureren
to review in order to remove objectionable content censureren

censorship /ˈsɛnsəˌʃɪp/ /ˈsɛnsɚˌʃɪp/ n
use of state or group power to control freedom of expression censuur

census /ˈsɛnsəs/ n
official count of members of a population volkstelling

census /ˈsɛnsəs/ v
collect a census tellen volk

cent /sɛnt/ n
subunit of currency in US and elsewhere cent

centaur /ˈsɛntɑɹ/ /ˈsɛntɔː(ɹ)/ n
mythical half-man, half-horse centaur paardmens kentaur

centenarian /ˌsɛn.tɪˈnɛəɹ.i.ən/ n
one who is at least 100 years old honderdjarige

centenary adj
of, or pertaining to, or completing a period of 100 years honderdjarig

centennial /sɛnˈtɛnɪəl/ n
100th anniversary eeuwfeest

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] adj
of, at or related to center centraal

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] n
place where a function or activity occurs centrum
point in the interior of figure with mean coordinates centrum
point equidistant from all points on the perimeter of a circle centrum middelpunt
point equidistant from all points on the surface of a sphere centrum middelpunt
point on a line midway between the ends centrum midden
topic of particular importance middelpunt

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] v
cause to occupy the center centreren
concentrate on concentreren

centerfold /ˈsɛntəfəʊld/ /ˈsɛntɚfoʊld/ n
large photograph printed on this sheet pin-up
person in such a photograph pin-up
sexually attractive person pin-up vamp
single sheet of paper that forms the middle two pages of a magazine middenblad

centi- prefix
10-2 centi-

centimetre n
one-hundredth of a metre centimeter

centipede /ˈsɛnt.ɪ.pid/ n
a segmented arthropod of class Chilopoda duizendpoot

central /ˈsɛntɹəl/ adj
being in the centre centraal
having or containing the centre of something centraal

central heating n
heating system centrale verwarming

central processing unit n
part of a computer centrale verwerkingseenheid

centralization /ˌsɛntɹəlˌaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌsɛntɹəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
the act or process of centralizing centralisatie

centralize v
to move power to a single, central authority centraliseren
to move things physically towards the centre; to consolidate or concentrate centraliseren

centre forward n
most central of the strikers spits

centrifugal /sɛnˈtɹɪf(j)əɡəl/ adj
tending, or causing, to recede from the center centrifugaal middelpuntvliedend

centrifuge /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjʊdʒ/ v
to rotate something in a centrifuge in order to separate its constituents centrifugeren

centurion /sɛnˈtjʊɹ.i.ən/ n
commander of a century of soldiers centurio centurion honderdman

century /ˈsɛn.t͡ʃə.ɹiː/ n
100 years eeuw
Roman army type unit centurie
political division of Rome centurie

ceramic /səˈɹæmɪk/ n
material keramiek

cerebellum /ˌseɹəˈbeləm/ n
part of the hindbrain in vertebrates kleine hersenen

cerebral /ˈsɛɹ.ə.bɹəl/ adj
of, or relating to the brain cerebraal

cerebral palsy n
group of non-contagious conditions cerebrale parese diplegia spastica infantilis hersenverlamming

cerebrum /ˈsɛ.ɹɪ.bɹəm/ n
upper part of the brain telencephalon

ceremonial adj
of, relating to, or used in a ceremony ceremonieel

ceremony /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/ /ˈsɛɹɪməni/ n
ritual with religious significance ceremonie plechtigheid
official gathering to celebrate ceremonie plechtigheid

cerium /ˈsɪəriəm/ n
chemical element cerium

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ adj
sure, positive, not doubting zeker

certainly /ˈsɜːtn̩li/ /ˈsɝ(ʔ)n̩li/ adv
emphatic affirmative answer zeker beslist en of voorzeker
without doubt, surely zeker beslist voorzeker waarlijk

certainty /ˈsɜːtn̩ti/ /ˈsɝtn̩ti/ n
state of being certain zekerheid

certificate /səɹˈtɪfɪkɪt/ /səɹˈtɪfɪˌkeɪt/ n
a document containing a certified statement certificaat attest

certification /ˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌsɝtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
act of certifying attestering

cervical cancer n
cancer of the cervix baarmoederhalskanker

cervical cap n
contraceptive device pessarium

cervical smear n
gynaecology: screening test uitstrijkje

cervical vertebra n
any of the seven vertebrae of the neck nekwervels

cervix /ˈsɜː.vɪks/ /ˈsɝ.vɪks/ n
lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina baarmoederhals cervix

cessation /sɛˈseɪʃən/ n
a ceasing or discontinuance beëindiging

cesspool /ˈsɛsˌpuːl/ n
place for sewage beerput

cetacean /sɪˈteɪʃən/ n
an animal belonging to the order Cetacea walvisachtige

cetology n
study of cetaceans walviskunde

cf. v
compare cf. verg. vgl.

chador n
a loose robe worn by Muslim women chador

chafe /tʃeɪf/ n
heat excited by friction opgewarmd door wrijving
injury or wear caused by friction pijnlijke ruwe plek schaafwonde
vexation; irritation of mind; rage ergernis woede

chafe /tʃeɪf/ v
to be vexed; to fret; to be irritated irriteren vervelen
to be worn by rubbing verslijten
to excite passion or anger in ergeren opwinden
to fret and wear by rubbing afslijten
to rub; to come together so as to wear by rubbing; to wear by friction schuren

chaff /tʃæf/ n
excess or unwanted material kaf
inedible parts of grain plant kaf

chaff /tʃæf/ v
to make fun of plagen

chaffinch /ˈt͡ʃæfɪnt͡ʃ/ n
bird vink boekvink

chagrin /ʃəˈɡɹɪn/ /ˈʃæɡ.ɹɪn/ n
distress from failure; vexation or mortification verdriet chagrijn irritatie ongenoegen

chagrin /ʃəˈɡɹɪn/ /ˈʃæɡ.ɹɪn/ v
bother or vex; to mortify storen vervelen

chain /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ n
series of interconnected rings or links keten ketting aaneenrijging
series of interconnected things aaneenschakeling opeenvolging
series of stores or businesses with the same brand name keten ketting
number of atoms in a series, which combine to form a molecule keten ketting

chain drive n
transmission system kettingaandrijving

chain letter n
a letter that is mailed successively to different recipients kettingbrief

chain mail n
a flexible defensive armor maliënkolder

chain reaction n
type of nuclear reaction kettingreactie

chain shot n
projectile consisting of two cannon balls linked by a chain kettingkogel

chainplate n
plate on the side of a sailing ship putting

chainsaw /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔː/ n
saw with a power-driven chain kettingzaag

chair /t͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɛəɹ/ n
distinguished professorship leerstoel
furniture stoel zetel

chairman /ˈtʃɛːmən/ n
person presiding over a meeting voorzitter

chairperson n
a person who presides over a meeting, a board voorzitter

chairwoman n
female chairperson voorzitster

chaise longue /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɒŋɡ/ /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɔŋ/ n
reclining chair with a long seat ligstoel chaise longue

chakra lang=en n
spiritual energy nexuses chakra

chalaza /kəˈleɪzə/ n
zoology: spiral band hagelsnoer

chalice /ˈtʃæl.ɪs/ n
large drinking cup kelk

chalk /t͡ʃɑk/ /t͡ʃɔk/ /t͡ʃɔːk/ n
a piece of chalk used for drawing and on a blackboard krijt krijtje
a soft, white, powdery limestone krijt krijtgesteente

chalk and cheese n
superficially alike but different het verschil van dag en nacht

challenge /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ n
difficult task uitdaging
that which encourages someone to do something they otherwise would not uitdaging

challenge /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ v
to dare someone uitdagen
to dispute something bekritiseren betwisten
to invite someone to take part in a competition tarten uitdagen
to make a formal objection to a juror wraken

challenger n
one who challenges uitdager

chamber /ˈtʃeɪmbə(ɹ)/ n
bedroom slaapkamer kamer
enclosed space similar to a room kamer
legislative body kamer
part of a firearm holding the round before firing kamer

chamber ensemble n
a musical ensemble of modest size, to play chamber music kamerorkest

chamber music n
chamber music kamermuziek

chamber of commerce n
community business association Kamer van Koophandel Kamers van Koophandel

chamber orchestra n
orchestra to play chamber music kamerorkest

chamber pot n
po

chamberlain /t͡ʃæmbɚlɪn/ n
an officer in charge of managing the household of a sovereign kamerheer

chameleon /kəˈmiːlɪən/ n
reptile kameleon
person with inconstant behavior kameleon

chamfer /ˈtʃæm.fɚ/ /ˈʃæm.fə/ n
an angled relief or cut at an edge afschuining

chamfer /ˈtʃæm.fɚ/ /ˈʃæm.fə/ v
to cut a groove in something groeven
to cut off the edge or corner of something; to bevel afschuinen

chamois /ˈʃæmi/ /ˈʃæmiz/ /ˈʃæmwɑː/ /ˈʃæmwɑːz/ n
goat gems

champagne socialist n
false socialist salonsocialist

champignon lang=en n
Agaricus bisporus champignon

champion /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən/ adj
something very positive eerste klasse meesterlijk

champion /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən/ n
defender of a cause voorvechter
someone who has been winner in a contest kampioen

champion /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən/ v
to advocate voorvechten

championship /ˈtʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/ n
competition to determine a champion kampioenschap
position of champion, or winner kampioenschap

chance /tʃæns/ /tʃɑːns/ [tʃʰæns~tʃʰans] [tʃʰɐːns] [tʃʰɑːns] [tʃʰɛəns~tʃʰeəns] n
an opportunity or possibility kans gelegenheid mogelijkheid
probability of something happening kans
random occurrence toeval

chance /tʃæns/ /tʃɑːns/ [tʃʰæns~tʃʰans] [tʃʰɐːns] [tʃʰɑːns] [tʃʰɛəns~tʃʰeəns] v
to try or risk wagen

chancel /ˈtʃænsəl/ /ˈtʃɑːnsəl/ n
space around the altar in a church hoogkoor priesterkoor

chancellor /ˈtʃænsəlɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːnsələ/ n
head of parliamentary government in some German speaking countries kanselier
important notary; person in charge of some area of government kanselier

chandelier /ʃændəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ n
branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling kroonluchter luster

change /t͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ n
a replacement andere kleren verandering
small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination wisselgeld
money given back wisselgeld
the process of becoming different verandering aanpassing

change /t͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ/ v
to become something different veranderen zich aanpassen
to make something into something different veranderen aanpassen
to replace vervangen verwisselen
to replace one's own clothing zich omkleden
to transfer to another vehicle overstappen

change one's mind v
to decide differently than one had decided before van gedachten veranderen

changeover n
conversion or transition bekering conversie ombouw verwerking

changeroom n
changing room kleedlokaal

changing room n
room in gym etc. kleedkamer
room in shop kleedhokje

channel /ˈtʃænəl/ n
broadcasting: specific radio frequency or band of frequencies kanaal zender
broadcasting: specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television kanaal zender
communication: path for conveying electrical or electromagnetic signals kanaal
communication: single path provided by a transmission medium via physical separation kanaal
communication: single path provided by a transmission via spectral or protocol separation kanaal
narrow body of water between two land masses kanaal zee-engte zeestraat
natural or man-made deeper course through shallow body of water kanaal vaargeul
navigable part of a river kanaal vaargeul
physical confine of a river or slough kanaal bedding

channel /ˈtʃænəl/ v
assume personality of other person imiteren nadoen
direct the flow kanaliseren leiden omleiden

channel surf v
quickly change channel zappen

chant /tʃænt/ /tʃɑːnt/ v
sing monophonically without instruments zingen chanten

chanterelle /ˈtʃæntəɹɛl/ n
Cantharellus cibarius cantharel hanenkam

chaos /ˈkeɪ.ɑs/ /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ n
in classical cosmogony baaierd chaos
state of disorder chaos wanorde

chaos theory n
chaos theory chaostheorie

chaotic /keɪˈɑt.ɪk/ /keɪˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
Extremely disorganized or in disarray chaotisch wanordelijk onordelijk verward warrig
Filled with chaos chaotisch

chapel /ˈtʃæ.pəl/ /ˈtʃɑː.pəl/ n
place of worship kapel

chaplain /tʃæp.lɪn/ n
member of a religious body kapelaan

chapter /ˈt͡ʃæptə/ /ˈt͡ʃæptɚ/ n
section in a book hoofdstuk kapittel

character /ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkɛɹəktɚ/ n
being in a story personage
distinguishing feature karakter persoonlijkheid
moral strength karakter
symbol for a sound or a word karakter
(computing) basic element in a text string karakter
notable or eccentric person persoonlijkheid

characteristic [ˌkʰæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk] adj
being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing karakteristiek kenmerkend idiosyncratisch

characteristic [ˌkʰæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk] n
distinguishing feature karakteristiek trekje

charcoal /ˈtʃɑɹ.koʊl/ /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ adj
colour antraciet

charcoal /ˈtʃɑɹ.koʊl/ /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ n
substance houtskool
stick used for drawing houtskool

chard /tʃɑɹd/ /tʃɑːd/ n
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla snijbiet

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ n
electric charge lading
load or burden last

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ v
to assign a duty to opdragen
to formally accuse of a crime aanklagen
to place a burden upon, to assign a duty belasten

chargeback n
terugvordering

charger /ˈtʃɑɹdʒɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːdʒə/ n
a device that charges or recharges oplader

chariness n
caution terughoudendheid voorzichtigheid

chariot n
vehicle used in warfare strijdwagen

charioteer n
person who drives a chariot wagenmenner

charismatic adj
of, related to, or having charisma charismatisch

charitable adj
kind, generous weldadig

charity /ˈtʃɛɹəti/ n
Christian love naastenliefde
attitude naastenliefde
goods or money given liefdadigheid
providing of goods or money liefdadigheid
organization goed doel liefdadigheidsinstelling

charivari /ʃɑːɹɪˈvɑːɹi/ n
mock serenade ketelmuziek

charlatan /ˈʃɑɹlətən/ n
malicious trickster charlatan

charm /tʃɑɹm/ /tʃɑːm/ n
a small trinket on a bracelet or chain bedeltje
quality of inspiring delight or admiration charme
something with magic power ban betovering bezwering

charm /tʃɑɹm/ /tʃɑːm/ v
seduce, entrance or fascinate betoveren bezweren
use a magical charm betoveren beheksen bezweren

charming /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/ adj
pleasant, charismatic charmant

charred adj
burnt verbrand verschroeid

charter /ˈtʃɑɹɾɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːtə/ n
document conferring rights and privileges on a person, corporation etc handvest oorkonde

charwoman n
awoman employed to do housework poetsvrouw schoonmaakster

chary /ˈtʃɛəɹi/ /ˈtʃɛɹi/ adj
cautious, wary, shy, ungenerous karig preuts schuw voorzichtig
sad, grievous bedroefd droevig triest

chase /tʃeɪs/ n
action of the verb "to chase" jacht achtervolging
country estate jachtdomein jachtgebied

chase /tʃeɪs/ v
to pursue, to follow at speed achtervolgen achternajagen achternazitten

chaser /ˈtʃeɪsə/ /ˈtʃeɪsɚ/ n
a person or thing (ship, plane, car, etc.) who chases jager

chasm /ˈkaz(ə)m/ /ˈkæz(ə)m/ n
difference of opinion kloof meningsverschil
gap afgrond kloof

chaste /tʃeɪst/ adj
abstaining from sexual intercourse kuis

chastity /ˈtʃæstɪti/ n
abstaining from sexual activity kuisheid zedigheid

chastity belt n
belt-like garment kuisheidsgordel

chasuble /ˈt͡ʃæzjʊbəl/ n
liturgical vestment kazuifel

chat /tʃæt/ n
bird in the subfamily Saxicolini tapuit
conversation to stop an argument or settle situations babbel gesprek
exchange of text or voice messages in real time chat
informal conversation gebabbel geklets kletspraat

chat /tʃæt/ v
be engaged in informal conversation babbelen kletsen
talk more than a few words babbelen kletsen
exchange messages in real time chatten

chateaubriand /ʃæˌtoʊbɹiˈɑ̃/ /ˌʃatəʊˈbɹiːɒ̃/ n
steak cut from a beef tenderloin [[biefstuk]] [[van]] [[de]] [[haas]] [[biefstuk]] [[van]] [[ossenhaas]] chateaubriand

chattel /ˈtʃæt.əl/ n
tangible, movable property bezit eigendom goed have

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈtʃætɚ/ n
sound of a magpie gekwetter
sound of talking geroezemoes
talk, especially meaningless or unimportant talk geklets

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈtʃætɚ/ v
talk idly kletsen kwebbelen

chauvinism /ˈʃoʊ.vɪˌnɪzm̩/ /ˈʃəʊ.və.nɪ.zəm/ /ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/ n
excessive patriotism chauvinisme

chauvinist n
chauvinist person chauvinist

cheap /tʃiːp/ adj
low in price goedkoop betaalbaar onduur
of little worth goedkoop schamel waardeloos
of poor quality goedkoop laagwaardig ordinair
reduced in price goedkoop afgeprijsd in aanbieding

cheapskate n
someone who avoids spending money gierigaard
someone who doesn't give freely gierigaard wrek

cheat /tʃiːt/ n
card game liegen
someone who is dishonest or cheats bedrieger

cheat /tʃiːt/ v
being unfaithful vreemdgaan
violate rules to gain advantage bedriegen vals spelen

cheat sheet n
sheet of paper used to assist on a test spiekbriefje

cheating /ˈtʃiːtɪŋ/ n
act of deception, fraud, trickery, imposture, or imposition valsspelen

check /t͡ʃɛk/ n
a bill, particularly at a restaurant rekening
a mark like a v or sometimes x used as an indicator kruisje vinkje
an inspection or examination controle
chess: when the king is directly threatened by an enemy piece schaak

check /t͡ʃɛk/ v
to inspect, examine checken controleren inspecteren
to mark with a checkmark aankruisen aanvinken afvinken
to verify or compare with a source of information controleren verifiëren

check in v
to record one's arrival inchecken

checkbox /ˈtʃɛkbɑks/ /ˈtʃɛkbɒks/ n
(graphical user interface): a feature on a webpage that can be marked or not selectievakje

checkered adj
changeable bont
divided into squares dambordachtig schaakbordachtig

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ interjection
said when making the conclusive move in chess schaakmat mat

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ n
conclusive victory in a game of chess schaakmat mat

checkout divider n
plastic bar to separate groceries beurtbalk

checkpoint n
point along a road or on a frontier doorlaatpost

checksum n
number serving to detect error controlecijfer

cheek /tʃiːk/ n
colloquial: buttock bil
part of face wang kaak

cheekbone n
bone jukbeen

cheeky /ˈtʃiːki/ adj
impudent; impertinent brutaal

cheerful /ˈtʃɪəfəl/ /ˈtʃɪɹfəl/ adj
happy blijmoedig tevreden

cheerio /ˈtʃɪəɹ.i.oʊ/ /ˈtʃɪəɹ.i.əʊ/ interjection
exclamation used when greeting as well as when parting doei hoi

cheers /tʃɪəz/ /tʃɪɹz/ interjection
informal: goodbye ciao doeg doei hoi ik zie je later
informal: thank you bedankt dank je dank je wel dankjewel jo joe
toast when drinking proost gezondheid cheers daar ga je prut santé

cheese /t͡ʃiz/ /t͡ʃiːz/ n
dairy product kaas
countable: any particular variety of cheese kaas

cheese slicer n
instrument for slicing cheese kaasschaaf

cheeseburger n
hamburger with cheese kaasburger

cheesecake n
dessert food kaastaart kwarktaart

cheesemaker n
person skilled in making cheese kaasmaakster kaasmaker

cheetah /ˈtʃiːtə/ n
Acinonyx jubatus jachtluipaard cheeta

chef /ʃɛf/ n
head cook of an establishment such as a restaurant chef-kok

chelicera /kəˈlɪ.sə.ɹə/ n
chelicera cheliceer

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ adj
relating to chemistry chemisch scheikundig

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ n
an addictive drug verslavend middel
any specific element or chemical compound chemicalie

chemical element n
any one of the simplest chemical substances that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction chemisch element scheikundig element

chemicals n
chemical industry chemicaliënindustrie chemische industrie

chemist /ˈkɛmɪst/ n
person working in chemistry chemicus scheikundige

chemistry /ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/ n
as modifier: relating to or using chemistry chemie- chemo- scheikundig
branch of natural science chemie scheikunde
application of chemical theory and method to a particular substance chemie scheikunde
mutual attraction between two people chemie scheikunde

chemotherapy n
chemical treatment to kill or halt cancer chemotherapie chemokuur
therapeutic chemical treatment chemotherapie chemokuur

chempedak n
fruit tjampadak

cheque /tʃɛk/ n
a note promising to pay money to a named person or entity cheque

chequy adj
heraldry; chequered geschakeerd

cherish v
to hold dear, foster, promote koesteren
to nurture with care koesteren

cherry /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ adj
colour kers
flavour kers kersensmaak

cherry /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ n
fruit kers kriek
tree kerselaar kriekenboom
wood kers kersenhout

cherry blossom n
blossom of the cherry tree kersenbloesem

cherry red adj
Of a red color kersenrood kersrood

cherry red n
Red color kersenrood kersrood

cherry tree n
tree of subgenus Cerasus kersenboom

cherry-pick v
to select only the best from a range of options de krenten uit de pap halen alleen de rozijnen uitpikken

cherub /ˈtʃɛɹəb/ n
winged creature represented in the Bible as attending on God cherub cherubijn

chervil /ˈtʃɜː(ɹ)vɪl/ n
spice kervel

chervonets n
former Russian currency, usually ten roubles tsjervonets

chess /tʃɛs/ n
two-player board game schaak schaakspel schaken

chess piece n
any of the 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess schaakstuk

chess player n
a person who plays chess schaakster schaker

chessboard n
square board used in the game of chess schaakbord

chest /t͡ʃɛst/ n
strong box kist
thorax borst romp thorax torso

chest of drawers n
furniture for the storage of clothes komode

chest pass n
chest pass borstpass

chestnut /ˈtʃɛs.nʌt/ adj
of a deep reddish-brown colour kastanjebruin kastanjebruine

chestnut /ˈtʃɛs.nʌt/ n
nut of the chestnut tree kastanje tamme kastanje
reddish-brown colour kastanjebruin

chestnut tree n
tree that bears chestnuts kastanje kastanjeboom

chevron /ˈʃɛvɹən/ n
heraldry: wide inverted V keper

chew /t͡ʃuː/ v
to crush food with teeth prior to swallowing kauwen

chewing gum n
flavoured preparation for chewing kauwgom

chewy /ˈtʃuː.i/ adj
having a pliable or springy texture when chewed rubberig taai

chi /kaɪ/ n
Greek letter chi

chiaroscuro /kɪˌɑːɹəˈskʊəɹəʊ/ /ˌkjɑɹəˈsk(j)ʊɹoʊ/ n
artistic technique using exaggerated light contrasts clair-obscur

chicanery /ʃɪˈkeɪn(ə)ɹi/ n
A slick performance by a lawyer vals argument
deception by use of trickery chikane drogreden sofisme

chick /t͡ʃɪk/ n
young chicken kuiken
young bird kuiken
young woman fien griet stoot

chickadee /ˈt͡ʃɪ.kə.ˌdi/ n
songbird mees

chicken /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/ n
bird kip hen hoen
coward lafaard angsthaas lafbek wezel
meat kip kippenvlees

chicken hawk n
hawk species kiekendief

chicken pox n
childhood disease waterpokken

chicken soup n
soup with chicken as main ingredient kippensoep

chicken-or-egg question n
a question to decide which of two interdependent things happened first kip-en-eiprobleem

chickpea /ˈtʃɪkˌpiː/ n
plant kikkererwt
seed kikkererwt Spaanse erwt keker kekererwt kreukerwt

chickweed n
herb hoornbloem muur

chicory n
Cichorium intybus cichorei lof suikerij witlof witloof
coffee substitute bitterwortel chicorei suikerij

chief /tʃiːf/ n
heraldic term schildhoofd

chiefly /ˈtʃiːf.li/ adv
mainly voornamelijk

chieftain /ˈtʃiːf.tən/ n
A leader of a clan or tribe opperhoofd stamhoofd
A leader of a group, e.g. a robbers' chieftain bendeleider

chiffchaff /ˈt͡ʃɪf.t͡ʃæf/ n
Phylloscopus collybita tjiftjaf

child /t͡ʃaɪld/ n
a minor kind
a female or male child, a daughter or son kind
(computing) object which has a subservient or derivative role relative to another object kind

child abuse /ˈtʃaɪldəbjuːs/ n
mistreatment of a child kindermisbruik kindermishandeling

child benefit n
payment for each child kinderbijslag kindergeld

child language n
the language spoken by a child kindertaal

child pornography n
pornographic materials depicting minors kinderporno kinderpornografie

child prodigy n
talented young person wonderknaap

child's play n
something particularly simple or easy kinderspel

childcare n
supervising young children kinderopvang

childhood /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/ n
time when one is a child kinderjaren kindertijd

childish /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/ adj
behaving immaturely infantiel kinderachtig
suitable for a child infantiel kinderachtig

childlessness n
the state of being childless kinderloosheid

childminder n
person who looks after other people's children babysitter kinderoppas oppas

children's hospital n
hospital for children and adolescents kinderziekenhuis

childrenswear n
clothing for children kinderkleding

chili /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ /ˈt͡ʃɪliː/ n
spicy fresh or dried fruit of capsicum chilipeper chili

chili oil n
condiment chiliolie

chili pepper n
fruit chilipeper

chill /tʃɪl/ v
to relax, lie back chillen

chilly /ˈtʃɪli/ adj
cold enough to cause shivering, or suddenly cold kil
distant and cool; unfriendly koel

chime /ˈtʃaɪm/ n
musical instrument klok

chime /ˈtʃaɪm/ v
to agree, correspond overeenstemmen stroken
to make the sound of a chime luiden

chimney /tʃɪmni/ n
UK: smokestack of a steam locomotive schoorsteen
glass flue surrounding the flame of an oil lamp lampenkap
narrow cleft in a rock face spleet
vertical tube or hollow column; a flue schoorsteen schouw

chimney sweep n
occupation schoorsteenveger

chimpanzee /tʃɪmˈpæn.zi/ n
ape chimpansee

chin /tʃɪn/ n
bottom of a face kin

chinchilla /tʃɪnˈtʃɪlə/ n
fur chinchilla
rodent chinchilla

chintz /tʃɪnts/ n
fabric sits

chip /tʃɪp/ n
fried strip of potato, french fry patat frietjes
thin, crisp, fried piece of potato or vegetable chips
token used in gambling fiche

chip shop n
UK: a fast food outlet which sells fish and chips frituur friettent friture

chipmunk n
squirrel-like rodent wangzakeekhoorn chipmunk

chipolata n
type of sausage chipolata

chipper /ˈtʃɪpə/ /ˈtʃɪpɚ/ adj
exhibiting a lively optimism goedgemutst

chipper /ˈtʃɪpə/ /ˈtʃɪpɚ/ n
cheap fast food outlet friettent snackbar
deep frier friteuse frituur
machine that reduces organic matter to compost hakselaar

chirality /kaɪˈɹælɪti/ n
handedness in chemistry, physic and mathematics chiraliteit

chirp /tʃɜː(ɹ)p/ v
birds tjilpen tjirpen
insects tjirpen

chisel n
tool consisting of a slim oblong block of metal beitel

chivalry /ˈʃɪvalɹi/ n
Courteous behavior, especially that of men towards women galanterie hoofsheid ridderlijkheid
ethical code ridderschap

chive /tʃaɪv/ n
chives: herb bieslook
plant bieslook

chlorine /ˈklɔɹiːn/ n
id=Q688|chemical element chloor

chlorofluorocarbon n
an organic compound with halogens in place of hydrogen chloorfluorkoolwaterstof

chlorophyll /ˈklɔɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔː.ɹə.fɪl/ n
green pigment bladgroen chlorofyl

chlorophyte n
green alga groenwier

chloroplast n
photosynthetic organelle bladgroenkorrel

chock full adj
containing the maximum amount boordevol tjokvol

chocolate /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ adj
colour chocoladekleurig chocolade
made of or containing chocolate chocolade- chocolade

chocolate /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ n
colour chocoladekleur chocolade
food made from ground roasted cocoa beans chocolade
small piece of confectionery made from chocolate bonbon chocolaatje chocoladebonbon praline

chocolate cake n
cake containing chocolate chocoladetaart

chocolate chip n
small piece of chocolate chocoladevlok

chocolate milk n
A milk drink flavored with chocolate chocolademelk

choice /tʃɔɪs/ adj
especially good or preferred uitgelezen

choice /tʃɔɪs/ n
option or decision keuze keuzemogelijkeheid
selection or preference keuze

choir /kwaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /kwaɪɚ/ n
singing group koor
part of a church for choir assembly koor

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ n
control on a carburetor choke
type of hold in wrestling etc. macht

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ v
be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe verstikken stikken
prevent someone from breathing by strangling them wurgen

choker /ˈtʃoʊkɚ/ /ˈtʃəʊkə/ n
one who chokes another wurger

choler n
anger wrok

cholera /ˈkɒləɹə/ n
infectious disease cholera

choleric /ˈkɑlɝɪk/ adj
easily becoming angry cholerisch kwaad

chondroblast n
A cell which originates from a mesenchymal stem cell and forms chondrocytes chondroblast

chondrocyte n
A cell that makes up the tussue of cartilage chondrocyt

choose /t͡ʃuːz/ v
to decide to act in a certain way kiezen
to elect kiezen verkiezen
to pick kiezen uitkiezen

choosy adj
taking care when choosing that what is chosen best suits one's tastes, desires or requirements kieskeurig

chop /tʃɒp/ n
cut of meat karbonade

chop suey n
Cantonese dish tjap tjoi

chop-chop interjection
hurry up vlug een beetje

chopping board n
a sturdy board, upon which one chops and prepares food snijplank

chopstick n
single eating utensil eetstokje

chord /kɔɹd/ /kɔː(ɹ)d/ n
combination of three or more notes akkoord
straight line koorde

chordophone n
chordofoon

chore /tʃo(ː)ɹ/ /tʃoə/ /tʃɔɹ/ /tʃɔː/ n
a difficult, unpleasant, or routine task taak

chorizo /tʃɒˈɹiː.zəʊ/ /tʃəˈɹi.zoʊ/ n
type of sausage chorizo

chortle n
joyful, somewhat muffled laugh luidruchtig grinnikken, verkneukelen

chorus /ˈkɔːɹəs/ n
group of people in a play or performance who recite together koor
group of singers and dancers in the religious festivals of ancient Greece koor
singing group who perform together koor
repeated part of a song refrein
setting or feature in electronic music refrein

choux pastry /ʃuː ˈpeɪstɹi/ n
light pastry sous

chow /tʃaʊ/ n
Food, especially snacks eten

christen /ˈkɹɪsən/ v
to perform the religious act of baptism dopen

chromatic aberration /kɹoʊˈmæ.tɪk ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
optical aberration chromatische aberratie

chromatid /ˈkɹəʊmətɪd/ n
Either of the two strands of a chromosome that separate during mitosis chromatide

chrome /kɹoʊm/ /kɹəʊm/ v
to plate with chrome verchromen

chromium /ˈkɹoʊmi.əm/ n
id=Q725|chemical element chroom

chromosomal adj
of, or relating to chromosomes chromosomaal

chromosome /ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/ n
structure in the cell nucleus chromosoom

chronic /ˈkɹɒnɪk/ adj
that continues over an extended period of time chronisch
medical: prolonged or slow to heal chronisch
inveterate or habitual chronisch
suffering from an affliction that is prolonged or slow to heal chronisch

chronicle /ˈkɹɒnɪkəl/ n
a written account kroniek

chronological adj
in order of time from the earliest to the latest chronologisch

chronology /kɹəˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
arrangement into chronological order chronologie tijdrekenkunde tijdrekening tijdsorde
determining the order of events chronologie

chrysalis /ˈkɹɪsəlɪs/ n
the pupa of a butterfly or moth pop

chub /tʃʌb/ n
Leuciscus cephalus kopvoorn
chubby person dikkerd

chubby /ˈtʃʌbi/ adj
of a body part, containing a moderate amount of fat mollig
of a person, somewhat fat mollig volslank

chubby /ˈtʃʌbi/ n
chubby person dikkerdje

chuchotage /ʃu.ʃoʊˈtɑʒ/ /ʃu.ʃəʊˈtɑːʒ/ n
interpretation of a speech in a whisper fluistertolken

chuck /tʃʌk/ v
to discard weggooien

chuckle /ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/ n
a quiet laugh gegrinnik

chuckle /ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/ v
to laugh quietly or inwardly grinniken
to make the sound of chicken kakelen

chuffed /ˈtʃʌft/ adj
very pleased or satisfied zeer tevreden

chukar /ˈtʃʌk.ɚ/ n
partridge Aziatische steenpatrijs

chunk /t͡ʃʌŋk/ n
a part of something stuk brok klomp

church /t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/ /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/ n
house of worship kerk
a religious organization kerk
a group of people who follow the same Christian religious beliefs kerk
worship service kerkdienst kerk

church service n
communal worship kerkdienst

churchgoer n
one who goes to church kerkbezoeker kerkganger

churchwarden n
lay officer who handles secular affairs of the parish kerkmeester kerkmeesteres kerkvoogd

churlish /ˈtʃɜːlɪʃ/ /ˈtʃɝːlɪʃ/ adj
of or pertaining to a serf slaafs
rude or surly grof onvriendelijk
stingy or grudging grommend weerbarstig

churn /tʃɚn/ /tʃɜː(ɹ)n/ n
people ready to switch carrier overstapkandidaten
time when customer switches provider overstap
vessel for churning karn botervat

churn /tʃɚn/ /tʃɜː(ɹ)n/ v
agitate rapidly karnen agiteren klutsen
figuratively: produce excessive motion schudden woelen
tumble schudden woelen

chutzpah /ˈhʊts.pɑ/ /ˈhʊts.pə/ /ˈxʊts.pɑ/ /ˈxʊts.pə/ n
nearly arrogant courage gotspe

cicada /sɪˈkeɪ.də/ n
any of several insects of the order Hemiptera cicade

cicely n
Myrrhis odorata roomse kervel

cicero n
12-point type Augustijn cicero mediaan

cider /ˈsaɪ.də/ /ˈsaɪ.dɚ/ /ˈsʌɪ.də(ɹ)/ n
alcoholic beverage cider appelwijn appelcider

cigar n
tobacco product sigaar

cigarette /ˈsɪ.ɡə.ɹɛt/ n
cigarette sigaret saffiaantje

ciliate n
protozoan of the class Ciliata trilhaardiertje

cinch /sɪntʃ/ n
something that is very easy to do kinderspel makkie peuleschil

cinder n
partially or mostly burnt material as
slag from a metal furnace slak

cinder block n
lightweight building block betonblok snelbouwsteen

cinema /ˈsɪn.ə.mə/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mə/ n
a film/movie theatre cinema bioscoop
the film and movie industry filmindustrie

cinnabar /ˈsɪnəbɑɹ/ [ˈsɪ.nə.baː(ɹ)] [ˈsɪ.nə.bɑɹ] [ˈsɪ.nə.bɑː(ɹ)] n
mineral vermiljoen

cinnamic acid n
C₆H₅-CH=CH-COOH kaneelzuur

cinnamon /ˈsɪ.mɪn/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ adj
colour kaneelkleurig
flavour kaneelachtig met kaneelsmaak

cinnamon /ˈsɪ.mɪn/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ n
Cinnamomum verum kaneelboom kaneel
colour kaneelkleur
spice kaneel

cipher /ˈsaɪfə/ /ˈsaɪfɚ/ n
numeric character cijfer

circa /ˈsɜːkə/ /ˈsɝkə/ preposition
approximately, about circa

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] n
bagginess of skin under eyes wallen
curve approximating part or all of a circle kring cirkel
geometry: set of points that are equally distant from a center cirkel kring
geometry: set of all points in a plane within a radius cirkel kring
specific group of persons kring groep

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] v
place or mark a circle around omcirkelen
surround omcirkelen
travel around along a curved path omcirkelen
travel in circles cirkelen

circuit breaker n
electrical switch zekering

circuitous /sɚˈkjuːətəs/ /sɜːˈkjuːɪtəs/ adj
not direct or to the point omslachtig

circular /ˈsɜː(ɹ)k.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
in the shape of, or moving in a circle rond

circular argument n
a type of argument cirkelredenering

circular saw n
a power saw with a circular cutting blade cirkelzaag

circulation /ˌsɜː(ɹ).kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɝkjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
Currency; circulating coin; notes, bills, etc. oplage
The act of passing from place to place or person to person omloop

circulatory system n
parts of an animal body bloedvatenstelsel

circumcise v
to remove the foreskin from the penis besnijden

circumcised adj
of a man besneden

circumciser n
one who performs circumcision besnijder besnijderes

circumcision n
removal of foreskin from penis besnijdenis

circumference /sɜːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɝːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ n
line that bounds a circle or other two-dimensional object omtrek
length of such line omtrek

circumfix /səːkəmˈfɪks/ /sɚkəmˈfɪks/ /ˈsəːkəmfɪks/ /ˈsɚkəmfɪks/ n
affix with both a pre- and sufixing part circumfuse

circumfix /səːkəmˈfɪks/ /sɚkəmˈfɪks/ /ˈsəːkəmfɪks/ /ˈsɚkəmfɪks/ v
add a circumfix circumfigeren

circumflex /ˈsɜːkəmˌflɛks/ /ˈsɝkəmˌflɛks/ n
circumflex accent circonflexe accent circonflexe circumflex dakje

circumstance /ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)ns/ /ˈsɝkəmstæns/ n
that which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event omstandigheid
event; fact; particular incident omstandigheid

circumvent v
to avoid or get around something omzeilen

circus /ˈsɜːkəs/ /ˈsɝkəs/ n
company that travels circus

cirrus /ˈsɪɹəs/ n
cloud cirrus vederwolk windveer

cistern /ˈsɪs.tən/ /ˈsɪs.tɚn/ n
flush toilet's container stortbak
reservoir for holding water waterreservoir cisterne

cisterna n
membrane section comprising organelles cisterne

citadel /ˈsɪtədəl/ n
a strong fortress that sits high above a city citadel
a stronghold or fortified place citadel

citation /saɪˈteɪʃən/ n
an official summons dagvaarding

citizen /ˈsɪtɪzən/ n
civilian burger particulier
legal member of a state burger staatsburger
legal resident of a city burger poorter stadsburger
resident of any particular place burger inwoner

citizen journalism n
reporting by amateurs on the scene of an event burgerjournalistiek

citizenship n
state of being a citizen burgerschap staatsburgerschap

citric acid cycle /ˈsɪtɹɪk ˌæsɪd ˈsaɪkəl/ n
the Krebs cycle citroenzuurcyclus

citrus fruit n
fruit of genus Citrus citrusvrucht

city /sɪtɪ/ /ˈsɪti/ /ˈsɪt̬i/ n
large settlement stad

city hall n
building stadhuis

civet /ˈsɪ.vɪt/ n
cat-like animal civetkat

civic /ˈsɪvɪk/ adj
Having to do with a city or the people who live there stedelijk

civics /ˈsɪvɪks/ n
study of good citizenship and proper membership in a community maatschappijleer

civil /ˈsɪv.əl/ adj
Related to people and government office as opposed to military or religion civiel burgerlijk
behaving in a reasonable or polite manner beschaafd geciviliseerd

civil disobedience n
active and non-violent refusal to obey burgerlijke ongehoorzaamheid

civil engineer n
engineer specialised in civil engineering burgerlijk ingenieur

civil engineering n
technical design and construction of public works and/or equivalent private ones burgerlijke bouwkunde

civil law n
body of law dealing with private relations burgerlijk recht civiel recht
legal system contrasting with common law Romaans-Germaans recht continentaal recht

civil rights n
rights deserved by all people under all circumstances burgerrechten

civil servant n
government employee ambtenaar ambtenares

civil society n
institutions, voluntary organizations and corporate bodies maatschappelijk middenveld

civil twilight n
period in which the sun is less than 6° below the horizon burgerlijke schemering

civil war n
war between factions within a single country burgeroorlog

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ adj
not related to the military armed forces burger-

civilian /sɪˈvɪljən/ n
non-military person burger

civilise v
to educate to a perceived higher standard of behaviour beschaven civiliseren

civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] n
act or process of civilizing or becoming civilized civilisatie
human society bewoonde wereld
organized culture beschaving

civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] pn
people of the world considered to have a high standard of behavior beschaving

clad /klæd/ v
to clothe kleden

claim /kleɪm/ n
demand of ownership aanspraak
demand of ownership for previously unowned land aanspraak
new statement of truth made about something bewering

claim /kleɪm/ v
to demand ownership of something opeisen claimen
to demand ownership or right to use for land aanspraak maken op opeisen
to state a new fact beweren

clairvoyance /klɛəˈvɔɪəns/ /klɛɹˈvɔɪəns/ n
the power to perceive objects that are not accessible to the senses helderziendheid

clairvoyant /ˌklɛəˈvɔɪ.ənt/ /ˌklɛɹˈvɔɪ.ənt/ adj
able to foresee the future helderziende paragnost
able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses helderziende paragnost

clam /klæm/ [kleəm] n
mossel

clam up v
become silent [[zijn]] [[mond]] [[houden]] zwijgen

clamor /ˈklæm.ə/ /ˈklæm.ɚ/ n
continued public expression, often of dissatisfaction; popular outcry boegeroep gekrijt gemor protest
great outcry or vociferation gegil gejoel gekrijs geroep geschreeuw
loud and continued noise gedruis lawaai

clan /klæn/ n
group having common ancestor clan sibbe stam

clandestine /klænˈdɛstɪn/ adj
done or kept in secret clandestien heimelijk geheim

clandestinely /klænˈdɛs.tɪn.li/ adv
in a secret, covert manner clandestien heimelijk stiekem
in an illicit way clandestien ongeoorloofd onwettig

clangour /ˈklæŋəɹ/ n
a loud, repeating clanging sound; a loud racket; a din galmen geschal

clap /klæp/ n
gonorrhea druiper

clap /klæp/ v
To applaud by clapping the hands applaudisseren klappen
To strike the palms of the hands together klappen

clapper n
the tongue of a bell klepel

clapperboard n
device used in film klapbord

claptrap /ˈklæp.tɹæp/ n
empty verbiage or nonsense Bombast Holle frasen

clarification /ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
clarification of ideas, meaning, etc opheldering verduidelijking

clarify /ˈklæɹɪfaɪ/ v
to make clear verduidelijken

clarinet /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt/ n
woodwind musical instrument klarinet

clarinetist n
musician klarinettist

clarithromycin /kləˌɹɪθɹəʊˈmaɪsɪn/ n
A macrolide antibiotic clarithromycine

clarity /ˈklæɹɪti/ n
the state or measure of being clear helderheid klaarheid

clasp /klæsp/ /klɑːsp/ n
fastener or holder slot gesp greep haak handdruk knip

clasp /klæsp/ /klɑːsp/ v
take hold of; grab tightly omklemmen

class /klæs/ /klɑːs/ n
(programming, object-oriented) set of objects possibly differing in state but not behavior klasse
group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes klasse
group of students in a regularly scheduled meeting with a teacher klas
social grouping, based on job, wealth, etc. klasse laag

class action n
lawsuit groepsvordering groepszaak

classical guitar n
guitar used primarily for classical music klassieke gitaar

classification /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
act of forming into classes classificatie

classify /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/ v
identify or divide into classes classificeren rangschikken

classism /ˈklæsɪzm̩/ n
discrimination based on social class klassisme

classmate n
student who is in the same class at school klasgenoot

classroom /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ n
room in a school klaslokaal

classy /ˈklæs.i/ adj
elegant and fashionable elegant elegante

clastic adj
made up of parts that are easily removable klastisch

clause /klɔːz/ n
grammar: group of words which include a subject and any necessary predicate bijzin
grammar: verb along with a subject and modifiers bijzin nevenschikking
legal: separate part of a contract clausule

claustrophobia n
fear of closed, tight places claustrofobie engtevrees

clavicle n
collar bone sleutelbeen

clavicytherium /ˌklæv.ə.saɪˈθɪə.ɹi.əm/ /ˌklæv.ə.saɪˈθɪə.ɹɪ.əm/ n
harpsichord in which the soundboard and strings are mounted vertically facing the player clavicytherium

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ n
curved horny nail klauw

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ v
scratch or tear at klauwen

claw hammer n
hammer with 2 prongs klauwhamer

clay /kleɪ/ n
mineral substance klei

claystone n
sedimentary rock composed of fine, clay particles kleisteen

clean /kliːn/ adj
in an unmarked condition blanco schoon
not dirty schoon proper
pure, especially morally or religiously leeg
slang: cool or neat prachtig
smooth, exact, and performed well mooie schoon

clean /kliːn/ v
(intransitive) to make things clean schoonmaken poetsen
(transitive) to remove dirt from a place or object schoonmaken kuisen poetsen reinigen wassen
(transitive) to tidy up opruimen

cleanse /klɛnz/ v
clean, purify reinigen schoonmaken

clear /klɪə(ɹ)/ /klɪɹ/ adj
bright, not obscured helder klaar
free of ambiguity or doubt duidelijk
free of guilt or suspicion zuiver
free of obstacles vrij
transparent in colour klaar doorschijnend doorzichtig
without clouds helder onbewolkt wolkenloos

clear /klɪə(ɹ)/ /klɪɹ/ adv
all the way helemaal
not near or touching something weg van

clear /klɪə(ɹ)/ /klɪɹ/ v
to become clear opklaren
to eliminate ambiguity or doubt; to clarify verduidelijken verklaren
to go through as payment verrekenen
to remove from suspicion ontheven vrijspreken
to remove obstructions or impediments ontruimen ruimen vrijmaken

clearing n
area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees laar loo tra

clearly /ˈkliːɹli/ /ˈklɪəli/ /ˈklɪɹli/ adv
in a clear manner duidelijk

cleavable adj
capable of being cleaved splitsbare

cleavage /ˈklivɪdʒ/ /ˈkliːvɪdʒ/ n
biology: cell division celdeling deling
separation between breasts decolleté
the act of cleaving or the state of being cleft splijten splijting

cleaver /ˈklivɚ/ n
a squarish knife used for hacking mes hakmes

clef n
musical symbol sleutel

clematis /ˈklɛmətɪs/ n
any plant of the genus Clematis clematis

clemency /ˈklɛ.mən.si/ n
leniency, mercy clementie genade mildheid

clench v
to squeeze ballen samenballen vastknijpen

clergyman n
ordained (male) Christian minister, male member of the clergy geestelijke

cleric /klɛɹɪk/ n
clergy member geestelijke

clerihew /ˈklɛɹɨˌhjuː/ /ˈklɛɹɪ̈ˌhju/ n
rhyme of four lines, usually regarding a person clerihew

clerk /klɐːk/ /klɑːk/ /klɝk/ n
one working with records etc. bediende klerk

clever /ˈklɛvɚ/ adj
mentally quick or sharp slim kloek scherpzinnig

clevis pin n
part of a fastener gaffelpen

cliché /kliːˈʃeɪ/ /ˈkliːʃeɪ/ n
overused phrase or expression cliché platitude gemeenplaats

click /ˈklɪk/ n
act of pressing a button on a computer mouse klikken

clicking knife n
knife klikmes

client /ˈklaɪ.ənt/ /ˈklʌɪənt/ n
a customer or receiver of services klant cliënt
person who receives help or advice from a professional person klant cliënt
computing: the role of a computer application or system client

cliff /klɪf/ n
a (near) vertical rock face klip klif

climacterium n
climacterium

climate /ˈklaɪmɪt/ n
long-term atmospheric conditions klimaat
context in general of a particular political, moral etc. situation klimaat

climate change n
changes in the Earth's climate klimaatsverandering

climatological adj
of or pertaining to climatology klimatologisch

climatologist n
scholar of climatology klimatoloog

climatology n
science klimatologie

climax /ˈklaɪmæks/ n
point of greatest intensity or force hoogtepunt

climb /klaɪm/ v
to ascend, to go up klimmen
to mount, to move upwards on beklimmen

climber /ˈklai.mɚ/ /ˈklaɪm.ə(ɹ)/ n
one who climbs beklimmer klimmer
plant that climbs klimplant slingerplant

cling /ˈklɪŋ/ v
hold tightly klampen

cling film /ˈklɪŋˌfɪlm/ n
plastic film that clings huishoudfolie

clinic /ˈklɪnɪk/ n
medical facility kliniek

clinical /ˈklɪnɪkəl/ adj
of or pertaining to a medical clinic or facility klinisch

clinical psychology n
branch of psychology klinische psychologie

clinker /klɪŋkə/ n
very hard brick for paving klinker
slag or ash klinker

clip art n
images that may be copy and pasted clipart

clipboard n
in computing: buffer for temporary storage klembord
physical object klembord

clipper n
fast sailing ship klipper

clipping /ˈklɪpɪŋ/ n
article clipped from a newspaper krantenknipsel

clique /kliːk/ /ˈklɪk/ n
small, exclusive group kliek

clitic /ˈklɪ.tɪk/ n
morpheme attached to another word cliticum

clitoral hood n
fold of skin clitorishoed clitoriskap

clitoris /ˈklɪtəɹɪs/ n
elongated erectile organ clitoris kittelaar

cloak /ˈkloʊk/ n
cape mantel

clock /klɑk/ /klɒk/ n
instrument to measure or keep track of time klok uurwerk
odometer kilometerteller teller

clock /klɑk/ /klɒk/ v
measure the duration of klokken

clock face n
the surface of a clock that contains the dial and hands wijzerplaat

clock gable n
facade with a decorative bell shape klokgevel

clock radio n
alarm clock that includes a radio wekkerradio

clockmaker n
person who makes clocks klokkenmaker

clockwise /ˈklɒkwaɪz/ adv
in a circular fashion in the same direction as the hands of an analogue clock in wijzerzin met de klok mee rechtsom

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ n
a blockage verstopping
a type of shoe with an inflexible, often wooden sole and an open heel klomp

cloister /ˈklɔɪstə/ /ˈklɔɪstɚ/ n
covered walk with an open colonnade kloostergang kruisgang
monastic life kloosterleven
place devoted to religious seclusion klooster

cloister vault n
structure created by intersection of vaults kloostergewelf

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ n
living organism (originally a plant) kloon
copy of something already existing kloon
group of identical cells derived from a single cell kloon

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ v
create a clone klonen

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ adj
at a little distance dichtbij nabije
hot and humid or muggy drukkend zwoel

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ v
move (a door) sluiten dichtdoen
obstruct (an opening) sluiten dichten
put an end to sluiten beëindigen
to make smaller verkleinen

close in v
to enclose, lock up inside something insluiten

close, but no cigar phraseologicalUnit
that's almost correct, but not quite bijna telt niet het is net niks

close-knit adj
closely linked or connected, as by a common identity, culture, or bond hecht

closed /kloʊzd/ /kləʊzd/ adj
not open afgesloten dicht gesloten toe
not public gesloten

closed syllable n
Translations gesloten lettergreep

closely /ˈkləʊsliː/ adv
in a close manner dichtbij

closemouthed adj
reticent, secretive or uncommunicative gesloten

closet /ˈklɑzɪt/ /ˈklɒzɪt/ n
furniture kast

closure /ˈkloʊ.ʒɝ/ /ˈkləʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ n
event signifying an ending afsluiting beëindiging sluiting

clot /klɒt/ n
a silly person idioot stommeling
blood clot klonter

clot /klɒt/ v
to form into a clot klonteren stollen

cloth /klɑθ/ /klɒθ/ /klɔθ/ n
piece of cloth vod
woven fabric doek kleed

clothe /ˈkloʊð/ /ˈkləʊð/ v
adorn with clothing kleden

clothes /kloʊ(ð)z/ /kləʊ(ð)z/ n
apparel kleren

clothes dryer n
appliance wasdroger

clothes peg n
an object used to attach wet laundry to a clothesline wasknijper wasspeld

clothes shop n
type of shop boutique kledingzaak

clothes-brush n
a brush for brushing clothes kleerborstel

clothesline /ˈkloʊðzlaɪn/ /ˈkləʊðzlaɪn/ n
rope or cord for drying clothes waslijn wasdraad

clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ n
clothes kleding kledij

clotted cream n
thick cream strijkroom

cloud /klaʊd/ n
visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air wolk
mass of dust, steam or smoke wolk
group of objects suspended above the ground or flying wolk
anything which makes things foggy or gloomy wolk
the Internet wolk

cloud nine /ˈklaʊd ˈnaɪn/ n
state of bliss zevende hemel

cloudberry n
fruit kruipbraam gele bosbraam

cloudburst /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːst/ /ˈklaʊdˌbɝst/ n
sudden heavy rainstorm wolkbreuk

clouded leopard n
medium sized arboreal cat nevelpanter

cloudy /ˈklaʊdi/ /ˈklaʊːdɪ/ /ˈkɫaʊdi/ adj
covered with or characterised by clouds bewolkt

clout /klaʊt/ /klʌʊt/ n
archery: center of the butt doelwit
influence, effectiveness invloed
informal: blow with the hand klap oorvijg slag
iron plate on an axletree or other wood to keep it from wearing ring rondel
piece of cloth doek lap vod
piece, fragment brok fragment stuk
swaddling cloth luier wikkel

clout /klaʊt/ /klʌʊt/ v
hit, especially with the fist oorvijgen slaan

clove /kloʊv/ /kləʊv/ n
spice kruidnagel
constitutive bulb of garlic teen

clown /klaʊn/ n
performance artist working in a circus clown

cloy /klɔɪ/ v
fill to loathing oververzadigen volstoppen
fill up opvullen volstoppen vullen
satiate vervullen verzadigen

cloying /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
excessively sweet stroperig zeemzout
unpleasantly excessive buitenissig excessief

club /klʌb/ n
association of members club
playing card symbol, ♣ klaveren
weapon knuppel

club /klʌb/ v
to hit with a club slaan neerknuppelen

clubfoot n
foot malformation klompvoet horrelvoet

clubs /klʌbz/ n
one of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♣ klaveren

cluck n
sound made by hen gekakel
tongue click to urge on a horse klakken

cluck v
to produce cluck sound kakelen klakken

clue /kluː/ n
information that may lead one to a certain point or conclusion aanwijzing spoor

clue /kluː/ v
to provide with a clue een tip geven
to provide with information informeren inlichten

clumsy /ˈklʌmzi/ adj
awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous onhandig stuntelig
not elegant or well-planned onhandig

clung /ˈklʌŋ/ v
past participle geklampt
simple past klampte

clutch /klʌt͡ʃ/ n
A device to interrupt power transmission koppeling klauw
The pedal in a car that disengages power transmission ontkoppelingspedaal

clutter /ˈklʌtə(ɹ)/ /ˈklʌtɚ/ n
a confused disordered jumble of things rommel rotzooi

co- prefix
together, mutually, jointly mede-

co-counselling n
form of self-help counselling cocounselen

coach /koʊtʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ n
long distance bus reisbus
trainer trainer coach
wheeled vehicle drawn by horse power koets

coach /koʊtʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ v
instruct opleiden
sports: train coachen trainen

coagulate /koʊˈæɡ.jə.leɪt/ /kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.leɪt/ n
mass formed by means of coagulation coagulaat

coagulate /koʊˈæɡ.jə.leɪt/ /kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.leɪt/ v
become congealed stollen coaguleren
cause to congeal coaguleren stollen

coagulation n
process of forming clots from blood bloedstolling stolling
similar solidification stolling

coal /koʊl/ /kəʊl/ n
countable: carbon rock kool steenkool
smouldering material kool
uncountable: carbon rock steenkool kool

coal mine n
a mine from which coal is mined kolenmijn

coalesce /koʊ.əˈlɛs/ /kəʊ.əˈlɛs/ v
to join into a single mass samensmelten versmelten

coalescence n
act of coalescing samengroeien

coalition /koʊəˈlɪʃən/ n
group of organizations coalitie

coaming /ˈkəʊ.mɪŋ/ n
on a boat, the vertical side of the hatch luikhoofd zetboord

coarse /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /kɔːs/ /kɔːɹs/ adj
of inferior quality grof ruw

coast /koʊst/ /kəʊst/ n
edge of land meeting ocean, sea, gulf, bay kust kustlijn zeekust zeekant

coaster /kəʊ.stə(ɹ)/ n
piece of material used to protect the surface of a table bierviltje

coastguard n
enforcer of maritime law kustwacht

coastline n
the shape of a coast kustlijn

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ n
covering of material, such as paint laag
outer garment covering the upper torso and arms jas mantel

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ v
to cover with a coat of some material bekleden coaten

coat hanger n
device used to hang up coats, shirts, etc kleerhanger

coat of arms n
hereditary design depicted on an escutcheon wapen wapenschild rijkswapen staatswapen

coat stand n
pole with pegs kapstok

coati /koʊˈɑdi/ /kəʊˈɑːti/ n
any of several animals of the genus Nasua neusbeer

coax /koʊks/ /kəʊks/ n
coaxial cable coaxiale kabel coaxkabel

coax /koʊks/ /kəʊks/ v
manipulate carefully into position verleiden
persuade gradually overhalen

cobalt /ˈkəʊ.bɒlt/ n
id=Q740|chemical element kobalt

cobbler n
person who repairs shoes schoenmaker schoenlapper

cobra /ˈkoʊbɹə/ /ˈkəʊbɹə/ n
venomous snake brilslang cobra

coca /ˈkoʊkə/ /ˈkəʊkə/ n
the dried leaf of a South American shrub (Erythroxylon coca) coca

cocaine /koʊˈkeɪn/ n
the narcotic cocaïne coke sos

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ n
any male bird mannetje
hammer of a firearm trigger mechanism haan
male pigeon doffer
slang: stupid person kip zonder kop
small pile opper

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ v
to copulate (with) neuken
to form into small piles opperen

cock pigeon n
male pigeon doffer duif

cock-a-doodle-doo /ˌkɑkəˌdudəlˈdu/ /ˌkɒkəˌduːdəlˈduː/ interjection
cry of the rooster kukeleku

cock-and-bull story n
a far-fetched and fanciful story or tale of highly dubious validity onzinverhaal

cockade /kɑˈkeɪd/ /kɒkˈeɪd/ n
a rosette worn in a hat as an office or party badge kokarde

cockalorum /ˈkɒkəˌlɔːɹəm/ n
menial, yet self-important person snoeshaan

cockatoo n
a bird kaketoe

cockatrice n
legendary creature slangdraak

cockchafer n
beetle of genus Melolontha meikever

cockerel n
young male chicken haantje

cockle /ˈkɒkl̩/ n
any of various edible European bivalve mollusks hartschelp kokhaan kokkel
one’s innermost feelings zieleroerselen
the shell of the cockle hartschelp kokkel
any of several weeds, such as the corn cockle hartschelp kokhaan kokkelboon

cockpit n
space for pilot and crew in an aircraft cockpit

cockpit voice recorder n
part of a flight recorder cockpitvoicerecorder

cockroach n
type of insect kakkerlak sissende kakkerlak

cockscomb n
fleshy red crest of a rooster hanenkam

cocksucker n
a fellator lulzuiger pikzuiger
an objectionable person kankerlijer

cocktail n
alcoholic beverage cocktail

coco-de-mer /ˌkəʊkəʊdəˈmɛː/ n
tree coco de mer

cocoa /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ /ˈkəʊ.kəʊ/ n
hot drink cacao
partially fermented seeds of cacao tree cacao

cocoa bean n
seed of the cocoa plant cacaoboon

cocoa butter n
fat from cocoa bean cacaoboter

cocoa powder n
powder from cocoa solids cacaopoeder cacao

cocona n
the fruit orinoco-appel
the plant orinoco

coconut /ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt/ /ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/ n
edible flesh of coconut fruit kokos
fruit of coco palm kokosnoot

coconut milk n
the liquid from inside the seed of the coconut kokosmelk klappermelk santen

coconut oil n
type of cooking oil extracted from coconuts kokosolie

cod /kɑd/ /kɒd/ n
marine fish of the family Gadidae kabeljauw

cod liver oil n
nutritional supplement levertraan

coddle /ˈkɒdəl/ v
to cook slowly in hot water zachtjes koken
to treat gently or with great care vertroetelen verwennen

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ n
body of law wetboek
cryptographic system code
set of rules for converting information code
very short abbreviation code
system of principles, rules or regulations code

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ v
cryptography: to encode coderen
encode a protein coderen
write software programs programmeren

code name n
name used to clandestinely identify something codenaam

code-switch v
to alternate between languages taalschakelen

codger /ˈkɑdʒɚ/ /ˈkɒdʒə/ n
an amusingly eccentric or grumpy and usually elderly man brompot vreemde oude vent

codicil /ˈkəʊdɪsɪl/ n
addition made to a will aanhangsel bijvoegsel codicil

codpiece /ˈkɒdˌpiːs/ n
part of male dress to cover genitals gulp braguette kulzak schaambuidel
protection for the male genitals in suit of armor braguette schaambuidel

coefficient /ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃn̩t/ adj
cooperating behulpzaam

coefficient /ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃn̩t/ n
algebraic constant coëfficiënt
measure of some property or characteristic coëfficiënt

coefficient of friction n
ratio wrijvingscoëfficiënt

coeliac disease n
auto-immune disease characterised by sensitivity of the lining of the small intestine to gluten coeliakie

coenzyme n
small molecule that is necessary for the functioning of an enzyme co-enzym

coerce /koʊˈɝs/ /kəʊˈɜːs/ v
to force an attribute, normally of a data type, to take on the attribute of another data type forceren
to restrain by force, especially by law or authority; to repress; to curb onderdrukken
to use force, threat, or intimidation in attempt to compel one to act against his will forceren afdwingen dwingen

coercion /koʊˈɝʒən/ n
actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person dwang

coexist v
Exist contemporaneously coëxisteren

coffee /ˈkɑ.fi/ /ˈkɒ.fi/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ adj
of a pale brown colour koffiebruin mokka

coffee /ˈkɑ.fi/ /ˈkɒ.fi/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ n
beans koffie koffieboon
beverage koffie
colour koffiebruin mokka
plant koffie koffieplant

coffee break n
a rest period during the business day providing the opportunity to drink coffee koffiepauze

coffee pot n
pot for coffee koffiekan koffiepot

coffeemaker n
kitchen apparatus used to brew and filter coffee koffiezetapparaat koffiezetmachine

coffin /ˈkɑfɪn/ /ˈkɒfɪn/ /ˈkɔfɪn/ n
box in which a dead person is buried doodskist kist

cofounder /kəʊˈfaʊndə(ɹ)/ /ˈkoʊˈfaʊndɚ/ n
one who founds something with someone else mede-oprichter

cog /kɑɡ/ /kɒɡ/ n
gear; a cogwheel tandrad tandwiel
tooth on a gear tand tandwieltand
unimportant individual radertje
type of ship kogge
trick or deception spel vals

cog /kɑɡ/ /kɒɡ/ v
cheat at dice bedriegen valsspelen

cogent /ˈko͡ʊd͡ʒn̩t/ /ˈkə͡ʊd͡ʒn̩t/ adj
appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning overtuigend
forcefully persuasive overtuigend
reasonable and convincing; based on evidence overtuigend

cognac /ˈkɒn.jæk/ n
type of brandy cognac

cognate /ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ adj
derived from the same roots verwant
descended from the same attested source lexeme of an ancestor language verwant

cognate /ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ n
word derived from the same roots as a given word cognaat

cognate accusative /ˈkɑɡˌneɪt əˈkjuzətɪv/ /ˈkɒɡneɪt əˈkjuːzətɪv/ n
object of kindred sense or derivation cognaat object

cognitive /ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv/ adj
relating to mental functions cognitief

cognitive psychology n
branch of psychology cognitieve psychologie

cognizance /ˈkaɡnɨzəns/ n
awareness bewustzijn
emblem of noble house embleem kenteken

cognoscente /kɒnjəˈʃɛnteɪ/ /ˌkɑɡ.nəˈʃɛn.ti/ n
Someone possessing superior or specialized knowledge in a particular field; a connoisseur expert kenner

cohabit v
live together as if married cohabiteren samenleven

coherent /koʊˈhɛɹənt/ /koːˈhiɹənt/ /kəʊˈhɪəɹənt/ adj
orderly, logical and consistent coherent samenhangend
sticking together samenhangend coherent

coherer n
a detector of radio waves used in very early radio receivers coherer

cohesion /koʊˈhiʒən/ n
the state of cohering, or of sticking together cohesie samenhang

coil /kɔɪl/ n
electrical spoel
intra-uterine contraceptive device spiraal
something wound spiraal veer
noise rumoer

coil /kɔɪl/ v
wind into loops oprollen opwinden
wind into regular rings oprollen opwinden

coin /kɔɪn/ n
(currency) a piece of currency munt geldstuk muntstuk

coin /kɔɪn/ v
to create coins munten aanmunten munt slaan
to make up or invent, and establish bedenken opperen smeden verzinnen

coin-op /ˈkɔɪnˌɒp/ adj
operated by coins munt munten op

coin-op /ˈkɔɪnˌɒp/ n
operated by coins muntapparaat munttoestel

coincide /ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/ v
to occur at the same time samenvallen coïncideren
to correspond samenvallen coïncideren
to occupy exactly the same space samenvallen coïncideren

coincidental /ˈkəʊ.ɪn.sɪˌdɛn.tl̩/ adj
happening or existing at the same time samenvallend
occurring as or resulting from coincidence toevallig

coinsurance n
joint assumption of risk between insurer and insured eigen risico

coitus /ˈkɔɪ.təs/ /ˈkəʊ.ɪ.təs/ n
coïtus

cola /ˈkoʊlə/ /ˈkəʊ.lə/ n
drink cola

colander /ˈkʌləndəɹ/ n
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta vergiet verzijp

colchicine n
alkaloid colchicine

cold /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ adj
having a low temperature koud fris koel
unfriendly koud afstandelijk koel
unprepared onvoorbereid

cold /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ n
illness verkoudheid
low temperature kou koude

cold abscess /koʊld ˈæbˌsɛs/ n
chronic abscess koud abces

cold day in Hell n
an event that will never happen als pasen en pinksteren op één dag vallen met Sint Juttemis

cold fusion n
hypothetical form of nuclear fusion koude kernfusie

cold sore /ˈkoʊld ˌsɔɹ/ n
small bump on the lips koortslip

cold turkey adv
abruptly ineens

cold turkey n
sudden and complete withdrawal abrupte ontwenning
symptoms of withdrawal ontwenningsverschijnselen

cold war n
a period of hostile relations koude oorlog

cold wave n
considerable fall in temperature koudegolf

cold-blooded /ˈkoʊldˈblʌd.ɪd/ adj
lacking emotion or compunction kil koudbloedig

collaborate /kəˈlabəɹeɪt/ /kəˈlæbəɹeɪt/ v
to cooperate treasonably collaboreren
to work together on a piece of work samenwerken

collaboration /kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
act of collaborating samenwerking samenwerken
treasonous cooperation collaboratie

collage /kɒˈlɑːʒ/ /kəˈlɑʒ/ n
picture made by sticking other pictures onto a surface collage

collagen /ˈkɒlədʒən/ n
glycoprotein that forms elongated fibers collageen

collapse /kəˈlæps/ n
act of collapsing ineenstorting instorten

collapse /kəˈlæps/ v
to fall down suddenly; to cave in instorten

collapsible adj
that can be collapsed opklapbaar plooibaar

collar /ˈkɑ.lɚ/ /ˈkɒl.ə/ n
any encircling device or structure boord gordel rand ring
anything around the neck halsband
chain worn around the neck halsketen halsketting
device for restraining animal halsband nekriem
fabric garment part fitting around throat boord halsboord kraag
part of harness gareel

collar /ˈkɑ.lɚ/ /ˈkɒl.ə/ v
to seize, capture or detain grijpen vatten

collared antshrike n
passerine bird withals-mierklauwier

collared dove n
collared dove turkse tortel

collared peccary n
mammal halsbandpekari

collate /kɒˈleɪt/ /ˈkoʊ.leɪt/ v
assemble something in a logical sequence sorteren
sort multiple copies of printed documents into sequences of individual page order sorteren

collateral /kəˈlætəɹəl/ adj
aside from the main subject, target bijkomstig subsidiair zijdelings
corresponding, accompanying begeleidend collateraal
parallel, along the same vein collateraal zijdelings

collateral /kəˈlætəɹəl/ n
branch of a bodily part vertakking
collateral relative nevenverwant
security or guarantee onderpand pand zekerheid
thinner blood vessel collateraal

collateral damage n
collateral damage nevenschade randschade

collateral form n
coexisting form of a word nevenvorm

colleague /ˈkɑliːɡ/ n
fellow member of a profession collega

collect /kəˈlɛkt/ v
to gather together verzamelen opstapelen

collected /kəˈlɛktɪd/ adj
Cool-headed, emotionally stable, in focus bedaard kalm rustig

collection /kəˈlɛkʃən/ n
activity of collecting verzamelen
gathering of money for charitable or other purposes inzameling
set of items collectie

collective /kəˈlɛktɪv/ adj
in grammar collectief

collective /kəˈlɛktɪv/ n
in grammar verzamelnaam

collective noun n
noun referring to a group of similar things verzamelnaam collectivum

collective unconscious n
experience of human species collectief onbewuste

collectivism n
An system in which the means are owned and controlled by people collectively collectivisme

collectivization n
the act of collectivizing collectivisatie

collector /kəˈlɛktə(ɹ)/ /kəˈlɛktɚ/ n
person or thing that collects verzamelaar

college /ˈkɑlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/ n
specialized division of a university faculteit

collide /kəˈlɑɪd/ v
to impact directly, especially if violent botsen

collier /ˈkɑliɚ/ /ˈkɒlɪə(ɹ)/ n
person koempel mijnwerker
vessel kolenschip koolschip

colliery /ˈkɑl.jɚ.ɪ/ /ˈkɒl.jə.ɹi/ n
underground coal mine kolenmijn

collision /kəˈlɪʒən/ n
instance of colliding botsing

collocate v
arrange side by side bijeenzetten samenzetten
occur side by side bijeenstaan samenstaan

collocation /ˌkɒləˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌkɔloʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
grouping of words that commonly occur together collocatie

colloquial /kəˈloʊ.kwi.əl/ /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/ adj
of oral communication language gemeenzaam idiomatisch informeel

collusion /kəˈluːʒən/ n
conspiracy collusie samenspanning samenzwering

colon /ˈkoʊlən/ /ˈkəʊlən/ n
punctuation mark dubbelpunt
the last part of the digestive system karteldarm

colonel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ n
commissioned office in the armed services kolonel

colonialism n
colonial domination policy kolonialisme

colonise v
to begin a new colony koloniseren

colonization n
process of establishing a colony kolonisatie

colony /ˈkɑləniː/ /ˈkɒl.əni/ n
region or governmental unit kolonie

colophon /ˈkɒləfən/ n
end note about author and manuscript colofon

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ n
spectral composition of visible light kleur
particular set of the visible spectrum kleur
hue as opposed to achromatic colors kleur
any of the standard dark tinctures used in a coat of arms kleur
human skin tone, especially as an indicator of race or ethnicity kleur
interest, especially in a selective area kleur
standard or banner (colors) kleur

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ v
affect without completely changing kleuren
draw using crayons kleuren
become red through increased blood flow blozen kleuren kleur
give something color kleuren inkleuren

color blindness n
condition in which the ability to see colors is impaired kleurenblindheid
indifference to a person's skin color or race kleurenblindheid

colorectal adj
medicine: of or pertaining to the colorectum colorectaal

colorful /ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/ adj
possessing prominent and varied colors kleurrijk

coloring book n
a type of book kleurboek

colossal /kəˈlɒsəl/ adj
extremely large kolossaal

colossus n
any creature or thing of gigantic size kolos

colostrum /kəˈlɒstɹəm/ n
a form of milk biest

colour television n
a colour television set kleurentelevisietoestel
television in colour kleurentelevisie

colourless /ˈkʌlə(ɹ).ləs/ adj
having no colour kleurloos

colt /koʊlt/ /kɒlt/ /kəʊlt/ n
young male horse hengstveulen

columbarium n
a building for housing a large colony of pigeons or doves columbarium duivenhuis
a place for the respectful and usually public storage of cinerary urns columbarium

columbine /ˈkɒləmbʌɪn/ n
any plant of the genus Aquilegia akelei

column /ˈkɑləm/ /ˈkɒləm/ n
column of troops colonne
upright supporting member kolom

colza n
cabbage variety koolzaad

coma /ˈkoʊmə/ /ˈkəʊmə/ n
Deep sleep coma
Cloud surrounding a comet nucleus coma

comatose /ˈkoʊmətoʊs/ adj
resembling a coma comateus

comb /koʊm/ /kəʊm/ n
toothed implement for grooming the hair kam
fleshy growth on the top of the head of some birds and reptiles kam

comb /koʊm/ /kəʊm/ v
to groom the hair with a toothed implement kammen
to search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb uitkammen

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ n
a battle; a fight; a struggle for victory gevecht kamp slag strijd treffen veldslag

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ v
to fight; to struggle for victory vechten

combat boot n
boot designed for combat legerkist legerlaars soldatenkist

combative /kəmˈbæ.tɪv/ /ˈkɒm.bə.tɪv/ adj
given to fighting strijdbaar

combination /kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ n
act of combining combinatie verbinding
association vereniging
one or more elements selected without regard of the order combinatie
sequence of numbers or letters for a combination lock combinatie

combine /kəmˈbaɪn/ /ˈkɑm.baɪn/ /ˈkɒm.baɪn/ v
bring two or more things or activities together combineren
have two or more things or properties that function together verenigen

combine harvester /ˈkɑmˌbaɪn ˈhɑɹvəstəɹ/ n
combine maaidorser

combustion /kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/ n
process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen verbranding
the act or process of burning verbranding
similar process where two chemicals are combined verbranding
violent agitation, commotion commotie

combustion engine n
engine that uses the combustion of fuel to create work verbrandingsmotor

combustor n
chamber acting as the furnace in a jet or turbine engine verbrandingskamer

come /kʌm/ v
to move nearer komen
to have a relative position in a sequence komen
to orgasm klaarkomen komen

come about v
nautical overstag gaan wenden
to change van mening veranderen
to come about gebeuren tot stand komen

come back v
(intransitive) To return to a place terugkomen

come hell or high water adv
regardless of the hardships wat er zich ook voordoet

come on /ˈkʌm ˌɔn/ /ˈkʌm ˌɔːn/ interjection
expression of disbelief kom aan kom op
expression of encouragement kom kom aan kom op
hurry up kom aan kom op vlug een beetje!

come on /ˈkʌm ˌɔn/ /ˈkʌm ˌɔːn/ v
to get one's period haar regels krijgen
to meet tegenkomen
to progress, to develop goed groeien
to show sexual or relational interest flirten

come out v
to be published, be issued uitkomen

come out of the closet v
to tell others about a secret belief or preference uit de kast komen

come to someone's aid v
to assist and rescue someone te hulp komen

come up with v
to invent, create bedenken verzinnen

come what may adv
idiomatic wat er ook gebeurt

comedian /kəˈmiːdi.ən/ n
entertainer komiek komediant

comedy /ˈkɑm.ə.di/ n
a light, amusing play with a happy ending blijspel komedie
dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone komedie blijspel

comely /ˈkʌmli/ adj
pleasing or attractive to the eye bevallig

comestible /kəˈmɛstəbl̩/ /kəˈmɛstɪbl̩/ adj
suitable to be eaten; edible eetwaren

comet /ˈkɒmət/ n
a celestial body, generally with a tail komeet staartster

comfort /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ n
cause of relief or satisfaction troost gemak
consolation troost
contentment, ease comfort gemak

comfort /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fɚt/ v
to make comfortable comfort
to provide comfort troosten

comfortable /ˈkʌmft.əb.əl/ adj
providing physical comfort and ease comfortabel gemakkelijk
in a state of comfort comfortabel gemakkelijk

comforting adj
giving comfort geruststellend geruststellende troostend troostende

comic /ˈkɑmɪk/ /ˈkɒmɪk/ adj
being funny grappig komisch
related to comedy komisch

comic /ˈkɑmɪk/ /ˈkɒmɪk/ n
cartoon story strip stripboek stripverhaal
children's newspaper jeugdkrant kinderkrant
comedian humorist komiek

comic relief /ˈkɑmɪk ɹɪˈliːf/ /ˈkɒmɪk/ n
inclusion of a humorous character or scene vrolijke noot

comic strip n
series of illustrations stripboek

comical /ˈkɑmɪkəl/ /ˈkɒmɪkəl/ adj
being funny, whimsically amusing amusant grappig komisch
being laughable, ridiculous hilarisch komisch lachwekkend

coming and going n
plural sense: activities of a person or group doen en laten

comitative /ˈkɑmətətɪv/ /ˈkɒmətətɪv/ adj
indicating accompaniment comitatief

comitative /ˈkɑmətətɪv/ /ˈkɒmətətɪv/ n
comitative case comitatief

comitative case n
case used to denote companionship comitatief

comitology /ˌkɑm.ɪˈtɑl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌkɒm.ɪˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
art of resolving issues by committees comitologie

comma /ˈkɑm.ə/ /ˈkɒm.ə/ n
punctuation mark ',' komma

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ n
computing: directive to a computer program opdracht
order bevel opdracht

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ v
to order bevelen commanderen

command line n
text prompt commandoregel opdrachtregel

commander /kəˈmændɚ/ /kəˈmɑːndə/ n
One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization commandant
One who exercises control and direction over a group of persons aanvoerder gezagvoerder

commander in chief n
Supreme commander of the armed forces of an entire country opperbevelhebber

commando /kəˈmændoʊ/ /kəˈmɑːn.dəʊ/ n
small fighting force commando

commemoration n
act of commemorating herdenking gedachtenis

commence /kəˈmɛns/ v
To begin, start aanvangen

commencement n
an act of commencing or beginning aanvang
graduation ceremony afsluitceremonie

commend v
to praise prijzen

commendable adj
worthy of commendation lofwaardig lovenswaardig prijzenswaardig

commensurately adv
In a commensurate manner. evenredig
With equal measure or extent. overeenstemmend samenvallend

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒmɛnt/ n
spoken remark commentaar
programming: remark not affecting behavior commentaar

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒmɛnt/ v
programming: to insert comments becommentariëren
to remark becommentariëren commentariëren

commerce /ˈkɑm.ɚs/ /ˈkɒm.əs/ n
large scale trade handel commercie

commercial /kəˈmɜːʃəl/ /kəˈmɝʃəl/ adj
of or pertaining to commerce commercieel

commercial /kəˈmɜːʃəl/ /kəˈmɝʃəl/ n
advertisement in a common media format reclamespot

commiserate /kəˈmɪzəɹət/ v
to feel or express compassion or sympathy zich identificeren met

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ n
body of officials commissie
fee charged commissie afsluitpremie afsluitprovisie

commissioner n
member of a commission commissaris
someone commissioned to perform certain duties gevolmachtigde

commit /kəˈmɪt/ v
to entrust; to consign toevertrouwen toewijzen

commit suicide v
to kill oneself zelfmoord plegen

commitment n
being bound emotionally/intellectually verbintenis
promise or agreement to do something in the future verbintenis verplichting
state of being pledged or engaged engagement

committed /kəˈmɪtɪd/ adj
obligated by a pledge to some course of action toegewijd

committee [kɑmɪˈtiː] [kɒmɪˈtiː] [kəˈmɪt.i] n
group of persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose comité

commodity fetishism n
commodity fetishism warenfetisjisme

common /ˈkɑmən/ /ˈkɒmən/ adj
found in large numbers or in a large quantity veelvoorkomend
grammar: of the gender resulting from the coalescence of the masculine and feminine genders commuun
mutual gemeen gemene gewone gewoon
usual gemeen gemene gewone gewoon
ordinary gewoon

common /ˈkɑmən/ /ˈkɒmən/ n
mutual good gemeengoed
tract of land meent

common ash n
Fraxinus excelsior gewone es

common eland n
antelope Kaapse elandantilope

common fraction n
fraction with two integers breuk

common gull /ˈkɑːmən ˌɡʌl/ /ˈkɒmən ˌɡʌl/ n
Larus canus stormmeeuw

common hepatica n
Hepatica nobilis leverbloempje

common kestrel n
Falco tinnunculus torenvalk

common ling n
Molva molva leng

common noun n
noun that denotes any member or all members of a class soortnaam

common sense n
ordinary understanding gezond verstand

common shrew n
Sorex araneus bosspitsmuis

common swift n
Apus apus gierzwaluw

common whitefish n
Coregonus lavaretus grote marene

commonplace n
platitude or cliché gemeenplaats

commons /ˈkɑmənz/ /ˈkɒmənz/ n
a central section of an older town volksplaats
the mutual good of all algemeen goed gemeengoed gemene

commonwealth /ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɒm.ənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwɪlθ/ /ˈkɔmənˌwɛlθ/ n
form of government gemenebest

communicate /kəˈmjunəkeɪt/ /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ v
to express or convey ideas, either through verbal or nonverbal means communiceren
to impart information or knowledge of; to make known, to tell mededelen meedelen communiceren

communication /kʌˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
concept of exchanging information communicatie
a message communicatie
instance of data transfer communicatie
act or fact of communicating anything communicatie

communism /ˈkɒm.juˌnɪzm̩/ n
philosophy communisme
society communisme

communist /ˈkɒmjənɪst/ adj
of or relating to communism communistisch communist

communist /ˈkɒmjənɪst/ n
person who follows a communist philosophy communist communiste

community /k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/ n
group sharing a common understanding gemeenschap
(ecology) group of interdependent organisms gemeenschap
condition of having certain attitudes and interests in common gemeenschap
residential or religious collective commune gemeenschap

commutative adj
mathematics: such that order of operands does not affect result commutatief

commute /kəˈmjuːt/ v
to regularly travel to and from work, school etc. pendelen

commuter n
a person who regularly travels to work pendelaar forens

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ adj
topological sense compact
closely packed compact
having all necessary features fitting neatly into a small space compact

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ v
make more dense compactificeren samenpersen

compact disc n
optical disc used to store data cd

compactness n
state of being compact compactheid

companion /kəmˈpænjən/ n
someone with whom one spends time or keeps company metgezel

companion animal n
pet gezelschapsdier

company /ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/ n
companionship gezelschap compagnie
group of individuals with a common purpose gezelschap compagnie
in legal context, a corporation gezelschap firma bedrijf compagnie zaak
military unit compagnie
social visitors bezoek bezoekers

comparable /kəmˈpɛɹəbl̩/ /ˈkɑmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈkɒmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ adj
able to be compared vergelijkbaar

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ n
grammatical construction vergrotende trap vergelijkende trap

comparatively /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪvli/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪvli/ adv
in a comparative manner betrekkelijk relatief

compare /kəmˈpɛə/ /kəmˈpɛɚ/ v
to assess the similarities between two things or between one thing and another vergelijken
to be similar overeenstemmen

comparison /kəmˈpæɹɪsən/ /kəmˈpɛɹɪsən/ n
ability of adjectives and adverbs to form three degrees trappen van vergelijking
act of comparing or the state of being compared vergelijking
evaluation of the similarities and differences of two (or more) things vergelijking
state of being similar or alike gelijkenis vergelijking

compartment /kəmˈpɑː(ɹ)tmənt/ n
mound beneath the shield in a coat of arms on which the supporters stand ondergrond

compass /ˈkʌm.pəs/ n
area bereik omvang
instrument to determine cardinal directions kompas

compass /ˈkʌm.pəs/ v
accomplish bereiken
go about or round entirely doorkruisen omzwerven
plot [[samenzweren]] ([[tegen]])
surround beslaan omvatten

compass point n
any of the horizontal directions indicated on a compass windstreek windrichting

compass rose n
a circle indicating directions windroos

compassion /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/ n
deep awareness of the suffering of another medelijden deernis

compatibility /kəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪti/ n
the capability to exist without mutual interference compatibiliteit overeenstemming

compatible /kəmˈpætəbəl/ adj
able to get along well verenigbaar
capable of easy interaction verenigbaar

compatriot n
somebody from one's own country landgenote landgenoot

compel /kəmˈpɛl/ v
drive together, round up bijeendrijven samendrijven
exact by force afdwingen
force, constrain or coerce dwingen
overpower bedwingen

compellation n
a designation, identifying name or title benaming
the act of directing oneself directly to another aanspreking

compensate /ˈkɒmpənseɪt/ v
to make up for; to do something in place of something else; to correct or fill compenseren

compensation /ˌkɒmpɛnˈseɪʃən/ n
act or principle of compensating compensatie
extinction of debts of which two persons are reciprocally debtors compensatie
that which constitutes, or is regarded as, an equivalent compensatie
equivalent stipulated for in contracts for the sale of real estate Compensatie
recompense or reward for some loss or service compensatie smartengeld

compensatory lengthening n
lengthening of a vowel which occurs when a following consonant is lost compensatierekking

compersion /kəmˈpɜːʒən/ /kəmˈpɝʒən/ n
taking joy in seeing a loved one love another jaliefgevoel compersie

compete /kəm.ˈpiːt/ v
to contend wedijveren

competence /ˈkɒmpətəns/ n
the quality or state of being competent for a general role. competentie bekwaamheid
the quality or state of being competent for a particular task. competentie bevoegdheid

competency /ˈkɒmpətənsi/ n
ability to perform some task bekwaamheid competentie
law: meeting specified qualifications to perform bevoegdheid

competent /ˈkɒmpətənt/ adj
skilled competent bekwaam bevoegd capabel

competition /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ n
action of competing concurrentie
contest for a prize or award competitie toernooi

competitor n
person against whom one is competing concurrent concurent

compilate /ˈkʌmpaɪleɪt/ v
assemble from a collection compileren samenstellen
produce executable compileren

compile /kəmpʌɪl/ /kəmˈpaɪl/ v
assemble from a collection samenstellen
produce executable compileren

complacency n
feeling zelfgenoegzaamheid zelftevredenheid

complacent adj
uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements makkelijk zelfgenoegzaam zelfingenomen zelftevreden

complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ v
to express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment klagen
to make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge klacht klagen

complaint /kʌmˈpleɪnt/ n
bodily disorder or disease; the symptom of such a disorder klacht
criminal law: preliminary charge or accusation made by one person against another proces-verbaal
grievance, problem, difficulty, or concern; the act of complaining klacht beklag grieven

complaisant /kəmˈpleɪsənt/ adj
compliant aan passend voldoend
polite respectvol tegemoetkomend vriendelijk
willing to do what pleases others tegemoetkomend welwillend willig

complement /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmpləmənt/ v
to complete aanvullen volmaken
to provide what the partner lacks and lack what the partner provides aanvullen

completable adj
That can be completed. voltooibaar

complete /kəmˈpliːt/ adj
with everything included compleet volledig algeheel

complete /kəmˈpliːt/ v
to finish voltooien
to make whole or entire aanvullen

complete graph n
graph volledige graaf

completely /kəmˈpliːtli/ adv
in a complete manner volledig compleet volkomen
to the fullest extent or degree helemaal

completion /kəmˈpliːʃən/ n
making complete; conclusion afronding afwerking vervollediging voltooiing
mathematics: act of making a metric space complete by adding points vervollediging
mathematics: space resulting from such an act vervollediging

complex /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ adj
in mathematics complex
intricate complex ingewikkeld
not simple or straightforward ingewikkeld complex

complex /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ n
collection of buildings complex

complex number n
number of the form a + bi complex getal

complexion /kəmˈplɛkʃən/ n
appearance of the skin on the face tint huidskleur kleur

complexity /kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/ n
That which is complex; intricacy; complication complexiteit gecompliceerdheid verwikkeling
The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement ingewikkeldheid complexiteit

compliant /kəmˈplaɪənt/ /kəmˈplʌɪənt/ adj
compatible with or following guidelines voldoen
willing to comply buigzaam medewerkend onderdanig

complicate v
to combine intricately compliceren

complicated /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ adj
difficult or convoluted ingewikkeld gecompliceerd

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ n
expression of praise, congratulation or encouragement compliment

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ v
to pay a compliment; to express a favorable opinion [[een]] [[compliment]] [[geven]] complimenteren

complimentary /kɑmpləˈmɛɾ̃əɹi/ /kɒmplɨˈmɛntəɹi/ adj
in the nature of a compliment vleiend

comply /kəmˈplaɪ/ v
to accomplish, fulfil voldoen

component /kʌmˈpoʊnənt/ n
smaller, self-contained part of larger entity component onderdeel

compos mentis /ˈkɒmpɒs ˈmɛntɪs/ adj
criminally responsible toerekenbaar toerekeningsvatbaar

compose /kəmˈpoʊz/ /kəmˈpəʊz/ v
to arrange the elements of a picture composeren
to calm oneself down bedaren
to comprise omvatten
to construct by mental labor; to think up componeren redigeren
to make something by merging parts samenstellen
to make up the whole; to constitute vormen

composer n
one who composes music componist componiste toondichter toondichteres
one who composes; an author auteur maker opsteller
one who, or that which, quiets or calms bedarer

composition /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ n
general makeup of something compositie samenstelling
mixture or compound samenstelling
proportion of different parts to make a whole combinatie
work of music, literature or art compositie

compost /ˈkɑmpoʊst/ /ˈkɒmpɒst/ n
decayed remains of organic matter compost

compost /ˈkɑmpoʊst/ /ˈkɒmpɒst/ v
to produce compost composteren

compost heap n
pile of garden waste messing

composure n
calmness of mind or matter, self-possession kalmte zelfbeheersing

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ adj
composed of elements samengesteld

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ n
group of buildings for the same purpose complex
chemistry: substance made by chemical combination of elements verbinding

compound bow n
compoundboog

compound eye n
a visual organ found in arthropods such as insects and crustaceans facetoog

compound word n
word composed of others samenstelling

comprehend /kɑmpɹəˈhɛnd/ /kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ v
to understand begrijpen bevatten

comprehensible adj
able to be comprehended begrijpelijk

comprehension /kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ /kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ n
thorough understanding begrijpen begrip

comprehensive /ˌkɑːm.prəˈhen.sɪv/ /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv/ adj
broadly or completely covering alomvattend diepgaand omvattend uitgebreid

comprehensive school n
normal secondary school, accepting pupils of all abilities middenschool

comprehensively adv
in a comprehensive manner uit-en-te-na

compress /kəmˈpɹɛs/ n
cloth used to dress or apply pressure to wounds kompres

compress /kəmˈpɹɛs/ v
to be pressed together comprimeren krimpen
to condense comprimeren samenvatten verdichten
to encode digital information into less bits comprimeren
to press together into a smaller space comprimeren samendrukken verdichten

compression /kɒm.pɹɛʃ.ən/ n
comprimering
(computing) the process by which data is compressed comprimering compressie
the act of compressing compressie comprimering
the cycle of an internal combustion engine during which the fuel and air mixture is compressed compressie
(music) the electronic process by which any sound's gain is automatically controlled compressie

comprise /kəmˈpɹaɪz/ v
be made up of bevatten omvatten
compose uitmaken vormen
include bevatten

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ n
settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions compromis

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ v
to cause impairment of compromitteren

compulsion /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/ n
irrational need to perform some action drang dwang

compulsive /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/ adj
uncontrolled or reactive and unconscious dwangmatig

compulsorily adv
in a compulsory manner verplicht

compulsory adj
mandatory verplicht

compulsory purchase n
government's right to expropriate private land onteigening

compunction /kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/ n
a pricking of conscience compunctie gewetensbeet wroeging

computational adj
of or relating to computation computationeel

computational linguistics n
interdisciplinary field computationele taalkunde

compute /kəmˈpjuːt/ v
reckon or calculate berekenen uitrekenen

computer /kəmˈpjutɚ/ /kəmˈpjuːtə/ n
device computer rekenaar

computer game n
electronic game computerspel

computer program n
software computerprogramma

computer science n
study of computers and their architecture informatica computerwetenschap computerwetenschappen

computer scientist n
one who studies or practises computer science informaticus

computerization /kʌmˌpjuːtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
the act of computerizing computerisatie

computing /kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/ n
action of using a computer computeren computergebruik
the study, field of computers and computer programming informatica

comrade /ˈkɑmɹæd/ /ˈkɒmɹeɪd/ n
companion in battle, fellow soldier kameraad maat strijdmakker
fellow socialist or communist kameraad
title used in leftist circles kameraad
mate, companion, or associate maat makker

con /kɑn/ /kɒn/ n
disadvantage of something nadeel voor- en nadelen
a convicted criminal, a convict een veroordeelde een veroordeelde crimineel
a fraud fraude fraudeur

con /kɑn/ /kɒn/ v
to trick or defraud, usually for personal gain bedriegen

conative /ˈkoʊn.ə.tɪv/ /ˈkəʊn.ə.tɪv/ adj
of a striving action conatief proberend trachtend

concatenate /kənˈkætəneɪt/ v
computing: to join two strings together aaneenschakelen
link together aaneenschakelen aaneenrijgen

concatenation /kɑn.ˌkæt.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
series of links united aaneenschakeling

concave adj
curved inward hol

conceal /kənˈsiːl/ v
to hide something verbergen verstoppen

concealer n
cosmetic concealer
that which conceals verberger

concede /kənˈsiːd/ v
to admit to be true toegeven

conceit /kənˈsiːt/ n
overly high self-esteem hoogmoed ijdelheid verwaandheid

conceited adj
vain and egotistic verwaand

conceivable /kənˈsiːvəbl̩/ adj
capable of being conceived or imagined; possible; credible; thinkable denkbaar

conceive /kənˈsiːv/ v
to become pregnant zwanger worden

concentrate /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ v
approach or meet in a common center concentreren
bring to, or direct toward, a common center concentreren
focus one's thought or attention concentreren
increase the strength and diminish the bulk of, as of a liquid or an ore concentreren

concentration n
The act or process of concentrating concentratie
The act or process of reducing the volume of a liquid concentratie
The amount of solute present in a solution concentratie
proportion of substance in a mixture concentratie

concentration camp n
camp where large numbers of persons are detained concentratiekamp

concept /ˈkɒn.sɛpt/ n
something understood and retained in the mind concept begrip opvatting

conception /kənˈsɛpʃən/ n
an image, idea, or notion formed in the mind concept
initiation of an embryonic animal life bevruchting ontvangenis

conceptual /kənˈsɛptjʊəl/ /kənˈsɛptʃuəl/ adj
of, or relating to concepts or mental conception; existing in the imagination conceptueel

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ n
The expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person zorg
business, firm or enterprise; a company onderneming zaak
that which affects one’s welfare or happiness zorg belangstelling

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ v
to be of importance to belang hechten inlaten
to make somebody worried ongerust verontrusten

concerned /kənˈsɜːnd/ /kənˈsɝnd/ adj
showing concern bezorgd

concerning /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/ preposition
Regarding aangaande betreffende met betrekking tot omtrent

concert /kənˈsɜːt/ /kənˈsɝt/ /ˈkɑnsɚt/ /ˈkɒnsət/ n
musical accordance or harmony concert
a musical entertainment in which several voices or instruments take part concert

concert hall n
building concertgebouw concertzaal

concertina /ˌkɑnsɚˈtinə/ /ˌkɒnsəˈtiːnə/ n
the musical instrument concertina

concierge /ˌkɑn.siˈɛɹʒ/ /ˌkɒn.siˈɛə̯ʒ/ n
one who attends to the maintenance of a building and provides services to its tenants and guests conciërge
one who attends to the slightest desire of hotel guests buttler

concise /kənˈsaɪs/ adj
brief and precise beknopt bondig

conclude /kən.ˈkluːd/ v
to end besluiten concluderen

conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/ n
decision, judgment besluit conclusie
outcome besluit conclusie
end, final part conclusie einde
of a syllogism conclusie

conclusive /kənˈklusɪv/ adj
decisive doorslaggevend
pertaining to a conclusion sluitend

conclusively adv
in a conclusive manner afdoend beslissend doorslaggevend

concoct /kəŋˈkɒkt/ v
bij elkaar flansen samenstellen

concoction /kənˈkɑkʃɪn/ /kənˈkɒkʃən/ n
mixture so prepared mengsel
preparing of substance from many ingredients brouwsel
something made up preparaat

concord /ˈkɒn.kɔɹd/ n
A state of agreement; harmony; union eendracht

concourse n
a large group of people; a crowd drom menigte
a large open space in a building where people can gather ruimte wachtzaal
the running or flowing together of things; the meeting of things samenkomst toevloed

concrete /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ adj
made of concrete betonnen beton
not abstract concreet
particular, perceivable, real concreet

concrete /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ n
building material beton

concrete /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ v
cover with concrete betonneren
solidify, become concrete (actual, real) aannemen concreet concretiseren vorm worden

concrete noun n
noun that denotes a tangible thing concreet substantief concretum

concubinage n
the state of cohabitating while not married buitenechtelijk samenwonen

concupiscence /kənˈkjuːpɪsəns/ n
Ardent desire begeerte

concurrent adj
happening at the same time; simultaneous simultaan

concuss /kənˈkʌs/ v
injure the brain door elkaar hersenschudding schudden veroorzaken

condemn /kənˈdɛm/ v
to confer eternal divine punishment upon veroordelen
to pronounce guilty veroordelen

condensation n
the act or process condensatie

condense v
to be transformed into a liquid condenseren neerslaan
to transform something into a liquid condenseren neerslaan
to decrease size or volume verdichten

condensed milk n
milk that has been reduced to syrup gecondenseerde melk

condescend /ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛnd/ /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/ v
treat a person as though inferior bevoogden neerbuigend behandelen

condescending /ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/ adj
assuming a tone of superiority or a patronizing attitude aanmatigend neerbuigend

condiment /ˈkɒn.dɪ.mənt/ n
something used to enhance flavor kruid smaakmaker smaakversterker

condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ n
health status of a patient conditie
clause in a contract or agreement conditie
logical clause or phrase conditie
requirement, term or requisite voorwaarde
state of an object toestand

conditional /kənˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
limited by a condition voorwaardelijk

conditional /kənˈdɪʃənəl/ n
grammar: mode/mood voorwaardelijke wijs

conditioning /kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/ n
process of modifying a person's behaviour conditionering

condolence /kənˈdoʊləns/ n
sympathy when someone has died innige deelneming

condolences /kənˈdoʊlənsəz/ n
sympathy innige deelneming

condom /ˈkɑn.dəm/ /ˈkɒn.dɒm/ n
flexible sleeve worn on the penis condoom capotje regenjasje

condominium /kɒndəˈmɪnɪəm/ n
building in which each unit is owned by an individual, but the grounds is owned jointly building waarbij iedere flat individuele eigendom is maar de gronden gemeenschappelijk
joint sovereignty over a territory gemeenschappelijk bestuurd gebied of eigendom
the system of ownership by which such condominiums operate appartementsrecht
unit or apartment in such a complex flatgebouw met koopflats

condone /kənˈdoʊn/ /kənˈdəʊn/ v
to allow toelaten
to forgive vergeven
to forgive marital infidelity vergeven

conduce /kənˈdjuːs/ v
contribute bijdragen

conducive adj
tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result bevorderend

conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/ /ˈkɒndʌkt/ v
act as a conductor (of heat, electricity, etc.) geleiden
lead or guide leiden
direct or manage leiden
music: to direct dirigeren
reflexively: behave zich gedragen

conductivity n
ability to conduct geleiding

conductor /kənˈdʌktɚ/ n
person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble dirigent
person who takes tickets on public transportation conducteur
something which can transmit electricity, heat, light or sound geleider

conduit /ˈkɑnd(j)ʊɪt/ /ˈkɒndjʊɪt/ n
A means by which something is transmitted kanaal
duct or tube into which electrical cables may be pulled pijp
pipe or channel for conveying water buis leiding

cone n
surface of revolution kegel

cone cell n
any of the cylindrical photoreceptor cells in the retina kegeltje

confection /kənˈfɛkʃən/ n
food item suikergoed

confectioner's cream n
cream used by confectioners banketbakkersroom

confectionery n
sweet foodstuffs, collectively snoep

confederation n
union or alliance of states confederatie statenbond

confer /kənˈfɜː/ /kənˈfɝ/ v
bestow toekennen schenken
collect verzamelen
conduce bijdragen
discuss, consult consulteren overleggen

conference /ˈkɑːnfəɹəns/ /ˈkɒnfəɹəns/ /ˈkɒnfɹəns/ n
a meeting of people conferentie

confess /kənˈfɛs/ v
to admit to the truth bekennen

confession /kənˈfɛʃən/ n
disclosure of one's sins to a priest biecht bekentenis
open admittance bekentenis

confessional n
a small room where confession is performed biechtstoel

confessional chair n
chair in a church or chapel biechtstoel

confessor /kənˈfɛsə/ /kənˈfɛsɚ/ n
one who confesses faith in Christianity belijder
priest who hears confession biechtvader

confetti /kənˈfɛti/ n
small pieces of colored paper generally thrown about at festive occasions confetti

confidant /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dɑnt/ /ˌkɒn.fɪˈdænt/ n
person in whom one can confide vertrouweling vertrouwelinge

confide /kənˈfaɪd/ v
intransitive: to take (someone) into one's confidence toevertrouwen
to trust, have faith in vertrouwen

confidence /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ n
quality of trusting vertrouwen
self-assurance zelfvertrouwen

confidence interval n
a particular kind of interval estimate of a population parameter betrouwbaarheidsinterval

confidential /ˌkɑːnfɪˈdenʃl/ adj
meant to be kept secret within a certain circle vertrouwelijk

confine /kənˈfaɪn/ /ˈkɑnfaɪn/ /ˈkɒnfaɪn/ n
limit limiet

confine /kənˈfaɪn/ /ˈkɑnfaɪn/ /ˈkɒnfaɪn/ v
to restrict; to keep within bounds beperken begrenzen inperken

confirm /kənˈfɜːm/ /kənˈfɝm/ v
to assure bevestigen beamen

confirmation /kɑnfɚˈmeɪʃən/ /kɒnfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
Christian ceremony or sacrament vormsel
verification bevestiging

confirmed /kənˈfɜːmd/ /kənˈfɝmd/ adj
verified or ratified bevestigd

confiscate v
take possession of by authority confisqueren

conflagration /ˌkɒnfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
a large, ferocious, and destructive fire vuurzee conflagratie vlammenzee wereldbrand

conflate /kənˈfleɪt/ v
fuse into a single entity samenvoegen verbinden

conflict /kənˈflɪkt/ /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ n
clash or disagreement conflict geschil strijd
incompatibility conflict onverenigbaarheid tegenstrijdigheid

conflict /kənˈflɪkt/ /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ v
be at odds (with) met conflicteren confligeren strijdig zijn
overlap with, as in a schedule overlappen

conform /kənˈfɔɹm/ /kənˈfɔːm/ v
to act in accordance with expectations; behave in the manner of others conform

conformity n
state of things being similar, or identical conformiteit

confound /kənˈfaʊnd/ v
to confuse verwarren
to defeat verslaan

confront /kʌnˈfɹʌnt/ v
to put a thing facing to; to set in contrast to tegenover stellen
to set a thing side by side with; to compare tegenover stellen vergelijken
to stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance confronteren
to come up against; to encounter confronteren
to deal with confronteren
to engage in confrontation confronteren
to something bring face to face with confronteren

confrontation /ˌkɒnfɹənˈteɪʃən/ n
A conflict between armed forces confrontatie
The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face-to-face confrontatie

confuse /kənˈfjuːz/ v
to mistake one thing for another verwarren dooreenhalen in de war brengen
to mix thoroughly dooreenhalen in de war brengen verwarren
to mix up; to puzzle; to bewilder verbijsteren

confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ adj
chaotic, jumbled or muddled in de war verward

confusing /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ adj
difficult to understand chaotisch niet duidelijk verwarrend

confusion /kənˈfjuːʒən/ n
lack of clarity or order verwarring

congeal /kənˈdʒiːl/ v
to become congealed, solidify coaguleren stollen
to change from a liquid to solid state stollen
to coagulate, make curdled or semi-solid as gel or jelly stollen stremmen

congenial /kənˈd͡ʒiːniəl/ adj
friendly sympathiek vriendelijk
have the same nature aanverwant gelijkgezind
suitable to one’s needs geschikt passend

congenital adj
present since birth aangeboren

congestion /kənˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/ /kʊnˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ n
accumulation, buildup verstopping
excess of traffic opstopping

conglomerate /kənˈɡlɑm(ə)ɹət/ /kənˈɡlɑməɹeɪt/ /kənˈɡlɒm(ə)ɹət/ /kənˈɡlɒməɹeɪt/ n
cluster of heterogeneous things conglomeraat

congratulate /kənˈɡɹæd͡ʒʊˌleɪt/ v
to express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for feliciteren gelukwensen

congratulation /kənˌɡɹætjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
act of congratulating felicitatie gelukwens

congratulations /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ interjection
expressing approbation gefeliciteerd proficiat van harte

congregation /ˌkɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
large gathering of people bijeenkomst congregatie menigte samenscholing vergadering
religious gathering of people in a place of worship congregatie kudde

congress /kənˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈkɑŋɡɹɨs/ /ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs/ n
conference congres conferentie

conic section n
Any of the four distinct shapes that are the intersections of a cone with a plane kegelsnede

conical /ˈkɑnɪkəl/ /ˈkɒnɪkəl/ adj
cone-shaped conisch
of or relating to a cone conisch

conifer n
plant naaldboom conifeer

conjectural adj
in the nature of a conjecture conjecturaal gegist verondersteld

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ n
statement likely to be true based on available evidence, but which has not been formally proven vermoeden hypothese
supposition based upon incomplete evidence; a hypothesis vermoeden conjectuur hypothese
unproven statement; guess gissing conjectuur giswerk

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ v
to guess veronderstellen gissen vermoeden

conjugal /ˈkɑndʒəɡəl/ /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/ adj
of, or relating to marriage, or the relationship of spouses echtelijk

conjugate /ˈkɒndʒəɡeɪt/ v
to inflect (a verb) for each person vervoegen

conjugation /kɒnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
act of conjugating a verb vervoeging

conjunction /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ n
grammar: word used to join words or phrases voegwoord
astronomy: alignment of two bodies in the solar system such that they have the same longitude when seen from Earth voegwoord
logic: proposition resulting from the combination of two or more propositions using the and operator voegwoord

conjuncture n
A combination of events or circumstances conjunctuur

conjure /ˈkʌnd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ v
To evoke oproepen
To imagine or picture in the mind zich inbeelden
To make an urgent request to; to appeal een dringend verzoek indienen
To perform magic tricks goochelen
To practice black magic zwarte magie beoefenen
To summon up using supernatural power ontbieden oproepen

connect /kəˈnɛkt/ v
to join an electrical or telephone line verbinden aansluiten
to join two or more pieces verbinden

connectedness n
state or quality of being connected samenhang samenhangendheid

connection /kəˈnɛkʃən/ n
established communications or transportation link verbinding
point at which two or more things are joined verbinding connectie
act of connecting verbinding connectie

connective tissue n
type of tissue bindweefsel

connector n
mating pair of devices connector verbindingsstuk

conniption /kəˈnɪp.ʃən/ n
fit of anger or panic woedeuitbarsting
fit of laughing slappe lach

connoisseur /ˌkɒnəˈsɜɹ/ n
specialist whose opinion is valued kenner deskundige

connotation /ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/ n
suggested or implied meaning bijbetekenis bijklank connotatie associatie gevoelswaarde

conquer /ˈkɑŋkɚ/ /ˈkɒŋkə/ v
defeat in combat veroveren

conqueror n
someone who conquers veroveraar overwinnaar

conquest /ˈkɑnkwɛst/ /ˈkɒŋkwɛst/ n
victory gained through combat; the subjugation of an enemy verovering

consanguineous /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪni.əs/ adj
related by birth bloedverwant consanguin

consanguinity /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/ n
a blood relationship bloedverwantschap

conscience /kɒnʃəns/ n
moral sense geweten

conscientious /ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ /ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ adj
thorough, careful, or vigilant gewetensvol consciëntieus plichtsbewust zorgvuldig

conscious /ˈkɑn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/ adj
alert, awake alert wakker
aware bewust

consciousness /ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ /ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/ n
awareness bewustzijn

conscript /kənˈskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/ adj
drafted dienstplichtig

conscript /kənˈskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/ n
Draftee dienstplichtige

conscription n
involuntary labor, especially military service dienstplicht

consecutio temporum n
sequence of tenses consecutio temporum

consecutive /kɒnsɛkjʊtɪv/ adj
following, in succession, without interruption opeenvolgend achtereenvolgend
having some logical sequence sequentieel

consensual /kənˈsɛnʃuəl/ adj
With consensus consensueel

consensus n
general agreement consensus eensgezindheid overeenstemming

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ n
voluntary agreement instemming toestemming

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ v
to express willingness toestemmen instemmen

consequence /ˈkɑnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ n
a result of actions gevolg consequentie
that which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause consequentie gevolg

consequent /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwənt/ adj
as a result met als gevolg
of or pertaining to consequences hiermee gepaard gaande

consequent /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwənt/ n
following event resulterend gevolg

consequently /ˈkɑːnsɪˌkwɛntli/ /ˈkɒnsɪˌkwɛntli/ adv
as a result or consequence bijgevolg

conservation /ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/ n
A wise use of natural resources natuurbescherming
The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting bewaren conserveren

conservatoire n
school or educational institution that teaches music conservatorium

conservator n
one who conserves, preserves or protects something bewaarder conservator
professional who works on the conservation and restoration of objects restaurateur

conservatory n
school of music or drama conservatorium

consider /kənˈsɪdə/ /kənˈsɪdɚ/ v
assign some quality to vinden beschouwen
debate or dispose of a motion beschouwen
look at attentively observeren beschouwen
take up as an example aannemen beschouwen nemen
think about seriously bedenken overwegen in acht nemen
think of doing overwegen

considerable /kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/ adj
large in amount aanzienlijk
worth considering aanzienlijk aanmerkelijk beduidend geruim

considerably /kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/ adv
significantly aanzienlijk

considerate /kənˈsɪdəɹət/ adj
thoughtful voorkomend zorgzaam

consideration /kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
process of considering beraad overleg
recompense for something done vergoeding tegemoetkoming
something considered as a reason or ground for a decision overweging considerans
tendency to consider others voorkomendheid

consist /kənˈsɪst/ n
sequence of railroad carriages or cars that form a unit samenstelling

consist /kənˈsɪst/ v
to be composed (of) bestaan

consistence /kənˈsɪst(ə)ns/ /kənˈsɪstəns/ n
consistentie

consistency /kənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/ /kənˈsɪstənsi/ n
degree of viscosity of something consistentie
logic: state of a system of axioms samenhang

consistent /kənˈsɪst(ə)nt/ /kənˈsɪstənt/ adj
not logically contradictory consequent consistent
of a regularly occurring, dependable nature consequent veel voorkomend

consociational adj
Having major internal divisions, with none of the divisions large enough to form a majority group, yet nonetheless stable due to consultation among the elites pacificatiepolitiek

consociationalism n
political consociation zuilenstelsel

consolation /ˌkɑːn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
act of consoling vertroosting
prize for the loser troost

consolation prize n
award given to persons or groups of people who do not win troostprijs

console /ˈkɑːn.soʊl/ /ˈkɒn.səʊl/ v
to comfort troosten vertroosten

consoler n
one who gives consolation trooster

consommé n
a clear broth made from reduced meat or vegetable stock consommé

consonant /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ n
letter medeklinker
sound medeklinker consonant

consonant gradation n
type of apophony found in Finnic and Sami languages medeklinkergradatie

consortium /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ʃəm/ n
association or combination of businesses consortium

conspicuous /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ adj
noticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive afzichtelijk
obvious or easy to notice opvallend

conspiracy /kənˈspɪɹəsi/ n
act of working in secret to obtain some goal samenzwering complot

conspiracy theorist /kɘnˈspɘɹɘsiː θiəɹɘst/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θi.əɹəst/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θɪəɹɪst/ /kənˈspɪɹəsiː θɪəɹəst/ n
one who believes in a conspiracy theory aluhoedje complotdenker complottheoreticus samenzweringstheoreticus

conspiracy theory /kɘnˈspɘɹɘsiː θiəɹiː/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θi.əɹi/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θɪəɹi/ /kənˈspɪɹəsiː θɪəɹiː/ n
hypothetical speculation complottheorie samenzweringstheorie

conspirator /kənˈspɪɹətə/ /kənˈspɪɹətɚ/ n
person who is part of a conspiracy samenzweerder

conspiratorial /kənˌspɪɹəˈtɔːɹɪəl/ adj
pertaining to conspiracy or conspirators conspirationeel

conspire v
to secretly plot samenzweren

constabulary /kənˈstæbjʊləɹi/ n
police force politiemacht

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ adj
unchanged through time constant

constellation /ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
astrology: configuration of planets constellatie gesternte sterrenhemel
formation of stars perceived as figure constellatie sterrenbeeld gesternte
image associated with a group of stars constellatie sterrenbeeld gesternte
modern astronomy: any of 88 officially recognized regions constellatie sterrenbeeld
wide, seemingly unlimited assortment constellatie gamma plejade sterrenhemel

constipation n
state of bowels constipatie

constituency n
district represented by one or more elected officials|electoral district kiesdistrict

constituent adj
being a part, or component of a whole bestanddeel

constitution /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ n
formal or informal system of primary principles and laws regulating a government or other institutions grondwet
legal document describing such a formal system grondwet

constitutional /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl/ adj
conforming to the constitution constitutioneel grondwettelijk
relating to the constitution constitutioneel grondwettelijk

constitutional monarchy n
monarchy limited by laws and a constitution constitutionele monarchie

constraint /kənˈstɹeɪnt/ n
mathematics: condition to a solution beperking randvoorwaarde
something that constrains begrenzing beperking inperking

constructed language n
an artificially created language kunsttaal

construction worker n
employee working at a construction site bouwvakker bouwvakster

constructivism n
movement in modern art constructivisme

constructivist adj
of or relating to constructivism constructivistisch

construe /kənˈstɹuː/ v
to interpret or explain the meaning of something begrijpen uitleggen

consul /ˈkɑn.səl/ /ˈkɒn.səl/ n
official who protects the interests of citizens consul

consulate lang=en n
the residency of a consul consulaat

consult /kənˈsʌlt/ /ˈkɑnsʌlt/ /ˈkɒnsʌlt/ v
transitive, to ask advice of; to seek the opinion of raadplegen
ask advice raadplegen

consultation /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən/ n
act of consulting consultatie samenspraak

consume /kənˈsjuːm/ /kənˈsuːm/ v
to destroy completely consumeren verteren
to eat consumeren
to occupy bezighouden verteren
to use consumeren verbruiken

consumer /kənˈsjuːmə/ /kənˈsumɚ/ n
person purchasing goods consument verbruiker

consumer price index n
statistical estimate of the level of prices consumentenprijsindex

consummate /ˈkɑnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmət/ /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəmət/ adj
complete, perfect, absolute volslagen volstrekt
highly skilled and experienced volleerd volwaardig

consummate /ˈkɑnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmət/ /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəmət/ v
to bring something to completion volbrengen voltooien
to make a marriage complete by engaging in first sexual intercourse consummeren

consumption /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/ n
the act of consuming something verbruik consumptie
the amount consumed verbruik consumptie
wasting-away of the human body through disease wegteren

consumptive adj
relating to pulmonary tuberculosis tuberculeus

consumptive n
person with pulmonary tuberculosis teringlijder

contact /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ n
an act of touching physically contact aanraking
an establishment of communication contact

contact /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ v
establish communication with contacteren
touch physically aanraken

contact details n
information on how to contact a person contactgegevens

contact lens n
thin lens placed directly on the eye contactlens

contagion n
transmission of a contagious disease besmetting

contagious /kənˈteɪdʒəs/ adj
capable of spreading a disease besmettelijk
of a disease, easily transmitted to others aanstekelijk besmettelijk
of a fashion, laughter, etc, easily passed on to others aanstekelijk besmettelijk

contagiousness n
state or condition of being contagious besmettelijkheid

contain /kənˈteɪn/ v
To hold inside bevatten inhouden

container-deposit n
deposit on beverage or other containers statiegeld

contaminant n
that which contaminates smetstof

contamination /kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
The act or process of contaminating verontreiniging

contemplate /ˈkɑn.təm.ˌpleɪt/ v
think about something in a concentrated manner beschouwen overwegen contempleren

contemplation /ˌkɒntɛmˈpleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
The act of the mind in considering with attention; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject; meditation; musing; study beschouwing bespiegeling overweging

contemporary adj
from the same time period contemporain eigentijds gelijktijdig
modern hedendaags eigentijds

contemporary n
someone living at the same time tijdgenoot tijdgenote

contempt /kənˈtɛmpt/ n
a feeling or attitude verachting minachting
law: open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority minachting

contemptuous /kənˈtɛmp.tʃu.əs/ adj
showing contempt minachting

contender /kənˈtɛn.dɚ/ n
someone who competes mededinger

content /kənˈtɛnt/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ adj
satisfied tevreden content

content /kənˈtɛnt/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ n
mathematics: space contained by a polytope inhoud
that which is contained inhoud
subject matter inhoud

content /kənˈtɛnt/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ v
satisfy tevredenstellen vergenoegen

contention /kənˈtɛnʃən/ n
contest, strife, struggle ruzie strijd
point maintained in an argument bewering

contentious /kənˈtɛn.ʃəs/ adj
given to struggling strijdlustig agressief provocateur ruziemaker vechtjas
marked by controversy aangevochten omstreden

contents /ˈkɑn.tɛnts/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnts/ n
that which is contained inhoud

contents insurance n
insurance that pays for damage or loss of possessions in the home inboedelverzekering

contest /kənˈtɛst/ /ˈkɑn.tɛst/ /ˈkɒn.tɛst/ n
wedstrijd

contestant /kənˈtestənt/ n
participant in a contest deelnemer

context /ˈkɑːntɛkst/ /ˈkɒntɛkst/ n
text in which a word appears context
circumstances or settings context

contiguous /kənˈtɪɡjuəs/ adj
adjacent, neighboring aangrenzend
connected, touching, abutting verbonden
connecting without a break samenhangend

continence n
moderation or self-restraint, especially in sexual activity; abstinence ingetogenheid onthouding
voluntary control of urination and defecation continentie

continent /ˈkɒntɪnənt/ n
each of main land-masses on earth's surface continent werelddeel

continental drift n
continental drift continentverschuiving

continental shelf n
the area of sea around a land mass continentaal plat

continental slope n
fringe separating the coastal zone from the deep ocean continentale helling

contingency /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/ n
possibility; something which may or may not happen contingentie
quality of being contingent; unpredictability contingentie onvoorspelbaarheid

contingent /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/ adj
dependent on something that may or may not occur contingent
possible, liable, incidental, casual contingent

continuance n
Postponement of a legal proceeding verdaging

continuation /kəntɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
act or state of continuing voortzetting hervatting

continue /kənˈtɪnjuː/ v
intransitive: resume verdergaan voortzetten herbeginnen
transitive: proceed verdergaan doorgaan voortzetten

continuity /ˌkɑntɪˈn(j)uːəti/ /ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːəti/ n
lack of interruption continuïteit
notion in mathematics continuïteit

continuous /kənˈtɪnjuəs/ adj
in mathematical analysis continu
without break, cessation, or interruption in space continu ononderbroken
without break, cessation, or interruption in time continu aanhoudend voortdurend ononderbroken onophoudelijk

continuously adv
without pause continu

continuum /kənˈtɪnjuəm/ n
continuous extent continuüm

continuum hypothesis n
hypothesis continuümhypothese

contort v
To twist in a violent manner verwringen
To twist into or as if into a strained shape or expression verwrongen of ontzet raken

contortion n
the act of contorting bochtenwerk kronkeling verrekking verwringing

contortionist n
acrobat contorsionist contorsioniste slangenmens

contract /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /ˈkɒntɹækt/ n
agreement that is legally binding overeenkomst contract
job governed by a specific agreement contract

contract bridge n
card game verklarende woordenlijst

contraction /kənˈtɹæk.ʃən/ /ˈkɒn.tɹæk.ʃən/ n
painful shortening of the uterine muscles wee

contractor /ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ n
A person or company that constructs or improves buildings aannemer
A person or company that performs specific tasks like electrical or plumbing work in construction projects uitvoerder

contradict /kɒntɹəˈdɪkt/ v
deny the truth of (a statement or statements) tegenspreken weerleggen
deny the truth of statements made by (a person) tegenspreken

contradiction /ˌkɑːntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ n
act of contradicting contradictie tegenspraak

contradiction in terms n
expression in which components contradict one another contradictie tegenspraak

contradictorily adv
in a contradictory manner tegensprekend

contradictory /ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/ adj
mutually exclusive onverenigbaar
tending to contradict, contrarious dwars tegendraads
that contradicts something tegenstrijdig contradictoir
that is diametrically opposed to something tegengesteld
that is itself a contradiction contradictoir

contradictory /ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/ n
any of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false tegenstrijdigheid

contraindication /ˌkɒntɹəɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
factor or symptom tegenindicatie

contrarious adj
persons dwars onhandelbaar tegendraads

contribute /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪ.b(j)ət/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪ.bjuːt/ /ˈkɒnt(ʃ)ɹɪˌbjuːt/ v
to give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole bijdragen

contribution /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/ n
an amount of money given toward something bijdrage financiële bijdrage financiële steun
something given or offered that adds to a larger whole bijdrage
the act of contributing bijdrage bijdragen

contributor n
a benefactor; someone who gives to charity or some cause donateur

contrite /kənˈtɹaɪt/ adj
sincerely penitent berouwvol berouw met rouwvol

contrition /kənˈtɹɪʃən/ n
The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse berouw wroeging

contrivance /kənˈtɹaɪ.vəns/ n
something overly artful or artificial vernuft vindingrijkheid

contrive /kənˈtɹaɪv/ v
To form by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise; to plan; to scheme; to plot beramen
To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation ontwerpen

contrived /kənˈtɹʌɪvd/ adj
unnatural, forced bedrieglijk bij de haren getrokken gekunsteld slinks

control /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ n
authority beheersing controle
emotional restraint zelfbeheersing

control /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ v
to exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of controleren beheersen besturen

control panel /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl ˈpæn.l̩/ n
surface with controls bedieningspaneel

control tower n
airport control tower verkeerstoren controletoren

controllable adj
able to be controlled beheersbaar

controversial /kɑn.tɹə.ˈvɝ.ʃəl/ /kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.ʃəl/ adj
arousing controversy omstreden

controversy /kənˈtɹɒvəsi/ /ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/ n
debate, discussion of opposing opinions controverse

contumely /ˈkɒntjuːməli/ n
offensive and abusive language or behaviour belediging grof hoon spot taal

contusion n
wound in which the skin is not broken bloeding

conundrum /kəˈnʌn.dɹəm/ n
difficult choice or decision dilemma
difficult question or riddle hersenbreker raadsel

conurbation /ˌkɑnɚˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈbeɪʃən/ n
an extended collection of urban communities; urban sprawl agglomeratie stedengroep

convalescent adj
recovering one's health and strength after a period of illness recuperen

convene /ˈkɒn.vɪin/ v
to cause to assemble, to call together samenroepen
to come together as in one body or for a public purpose samenkomen
to come together, to meet, to unite samenkomen
to summon judicially to meet or appear dagvaarden

convenience store n
a small retail store buurtwinkel gemakswinkel kruidenier kruidenierszaak superette

convenient /kənˈvinjənt/ /kənˈviːnɪənt/ adj
of or pertaining to convenience; simple; easy; expedient gemakkelijk geschikt gelegen

conveniently adv
in a convenient manner voor het gemak

convention /kənˈvɛn.ʃən/ n
agreement, contract or pact overeenkomst conventie
formal deliberative assembly conventie
treaty conventie
generally accepted principle, method or behaviour conventie praktijk
meeting or a gathering bijeenkomst

converge v
to approach each other samenkomen

conversation /ˌkɑːn.vɚˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ n
expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people gesprek

converse /kənˈvɜːs/ /kənˈvɝs/ n
opposite tegenovergestelde

converse /kənˈvɜːs/ /kənˈvɝs/ v
to engage in conversation converseren

conversely adv
with reversed relationship omgekeerd

conversion /kənˈvɜːʃ(ə)n/ /kənˈvɝʒən/ n
The result of a chemical reaction wherein the molecule changes form omzetting
the act of having converted something or someone bekering

convert /kənˈvɜːt/ /kənˈvɝt/ /ˈkɑn.vɝt/ /ˈkɒn.vɜːt/ v
undergo a conversion of religion, faith or belief bekeren

convertible mark n
currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina convertibele mark

convex /ˈkɑnvɛks/ /ˈkɒnvɛks/ adj
curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl or sphere or circle bol convex

convey /kənˈveɪ/ v
to carry overdragen
to transfer legal rights overdragen
to communicate overbrengen

conveyor belt n
continuous band moved to transport objects loopband

convict /kənˈvɪkt/ /ˈkɑnvɪkt/ /ˈkɒnvɪkt/ n
person convicted of a crime veroordeelde
person deported to a penal colony strafkolonist

convict /kənˈvɪkt/ /ˈkɑnvɪkt/ /ˈkɒnvɪkt/ v
to find guilty veroordelen vonnissen
to find guilty informally, notably morally veroordelen

conviction /kənˈvɪkʃən/ n
firmly held belief overtuiging
judgement of guilt veroordeling

convince /kənˈvɪns/ v
to make someone believe, or feel sure about something overtuigen

convocation n
act of calling or assembling by summons bijeenroeping oproeping
assembly of the clergy convocatie
assembly or meeting bijeenkomst

convulse v
to suffer violent uncontrollable contractions of the muscles stuiptrekken

coo /ku/ /kuː/ n
murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon koeren roekoe

coo /ku/ /kuː/ v
to make a soft murmuring sound koeren roekoeën

cook /kuk/ /kʊk/ n
a person who prepares food for a living kok kokkin

cook /kuk/ /kʊk/ v
colloquial: to be uncomfortably hot bakken
to prepare (food) for eating koken
to become ready for eating koken
to prepare food koken

cookbook /ˈkʊkˌbʊk/ n
book of cooking recipes kookboek

cooked /kʊkt/ adj
of food, that has been prepared by cooking gekookt

cookie /ˈkʊki/ n
koekje

cookie jar n
a vessel for storing food koekjestrommel

cookie-cutter adj
looking or seeming identical doorsnee gietvormig modelvormig standaard

cooking apple n
apple primarily used for making pies, crumbles or sauces stoofappel

cool /kuːl/ adj
allowing or suggesting heat relief koel verkoelend verkwikkend
colloquial: all right, acceptable aanvaardbaar acceptabel in orde okee patabel
colloquial: being considered as "popular" by others cool
colloquial: in fashion blits
colloquial: not upset bedaard beheerst kalm rustig
colloquial: of a person, knowing what to do and how to behave in any situation beheerst koelbloedig zelfzeker
having a slightly low temperature fris koel
not showing emotion, calm kil
unenthusiastic, lukewarm, skeptical kil koel lauw onentoesiast

cool /kuːl/ v
to become less intense, e.g. less amicable afkoelen bekoelen verkoelen
to make colder (literally) koelen verkoelen afkoelen bekoelen
to make less intense, e.g. less amicable afkoelen koelen verkoelen

cool down v
to become cooler (temperature) afkoelen bekoelen koelen verfrissen verkillen

cool off v
to reduce in temperature, activity or temper afkoelen

coolant /ˈkuːlənt/ n
a fluid koelmiddel koelvloeistof

coolie /ˈkuːli/ n
unskilled Asian worker koelie

cooling tower n
tower-shaped building in which warm water is cooled by evaporation koeltoren

cooper /ˈkuːpə(ɹ)/ n
craftsman kuiper

cooperate /koʊˈɒpəɹeɪt/ v
to work together samenwerken

cooperation /kowɑpəˈɹejʃən/ n
act of cooperating or being cooperative samenwerking
active help from a person, organization, et cetera coöperatie
association for mutual benefit coöperatie samenwerkingsverband

cooperative adj
ready to work with another samenwerkend

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ n
(mathematics, cartography) A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure․ coördinaat

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ v
to match doen bijeen passen zorgen dat het bijeenpast
to synchronize coördineren

coordinate system n
method of representing points in a space coördinatenstelsel

coordinating conjunction n
type of conjunction nevenschikkend voegwoord

coot /kuːt/ n
bird koet

cop /kɑp/ /kɒp/ n
police officer diender

cop on /kɒp ɒn/ v
to behave, grow up zich gedragen

cop-out n
a person who cops out iemand die afhaakt
an excuse made in order to avoid performing a task or duty smoes
avoidance or inadequate performance of a task or duty het laten afweten het terugkrabbelen het zich onttrekken

copacetic /kəʊ.pəˈsɛt.ɪk/ /ˌkoʊ.pəˈsɛt.ɪk/ adj
fine, excellent, going just right, swell extra geniaal ok super zeer tevreden

cope /kəʊp/ v
to deal effectively with something difficult mee omgaan

copernicium /koʊpəɹˈnɪsi.əm/ n
chemical element copernicium

copier /ˈkɑpiɚ/ /ˈkɒpɪə/ n
machine kopieerapparaat

copious /ˈkoʊpi.əs/ adj
uitgebreid
great in quantity ampel copieus overvloedig
having an abundant supply bij de vleet

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒp.ə/ /ˈkɔp.ə/ adj
having the colour/color of copper koperkleurig
made of copper koperen

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒp.ə/ /ˈkɔp.ə/ n
colour/color of copper koperbruin koperkleur koperrood
copper coin kopermunt
id=Q753|chemical element koper roodkoper
large pot for hot water ketel
something made of copper koperen
slang: a policeman smeris wout

coppice /ˈkɒpɪs/ n
grove of small growth hakhout

copra n
dried kernel of coconut kopra

coprolalia n
uncontrolled use of obscenity coprolalie

coprophagy n
the eating of feces coprofagie

copse /kɒps/ n
thicket of small trees or shrubs bosschage

copula /ˈkɑpjələ/ /ˈkɒpjʊlə/ n
grammar: linking kind of word koppelwerkwoord

copulation /kɒp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
the coming together of male and female in sexual intercourse copulatie

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ n
imitation of inferior quality kopie nabootsing namaak
journalism: text that is to be typeset kopij
marketing: output of copywriter kopij
text of a newspaper article kopij
printed edition of a book or magazine editie
result of copying; an identical duplication afschrift kopie

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ v
imitate nabootsen nadoen naäpen
produce something identical kopiëren
place a copy in memory kopiëren
radio term ontvangen

copycat n
one who imitates others' work without adding ingenuity na-aper

copyright /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ n
right to publish auteursrecht

copyright /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ v
place under a copyright onder auteursrecht plaatsen

coquettish adj
as a young, flirting girl; flirtatious behaagziek koket flirterig

coquina /kɑˈkinə/ /kɒˈkiːnə/ n
soft form of limestone coquina

cor anglais /ˌkɔɹ ɔŋˈɡleɪ/ /ˌkɔːɹ ˈɒŋɡleɪ/ n
woodwind instrument Engelse hoorn althobo

coral /ˈkɒɹəl/ /ˈkɔɹəl/ adj
having the yellowish pink colour of coral koraalrode koraalrood
made of coral koraal-

coral /ˈkɒɹəl/ /ˈkɔɹəl/ n
colony koraal koraalrif
colour koraalrood
substance koraal

coral snake n
snake koraalslang

cord /kɔɹd/ /kɔːd/ n
length of twisted strands koord touw zeel
wires surrounded by a coating, used to supply electricity kabel

cordially /ˈkɔɹdʒəli/ /ˈkɔːdɪəli/ adv
in a friendly manner hartelijk

cordierite n
a cyclosilicate cordieriet

corduroy /ˈkɔɹdəɹɔɪ/ /ˈkɔːdəɹɔɪ/ n
heavy fabric with vertical ribs ribfluweel

core /ko(ː)ɹ/ /koə/ /kɔɹ/ /kɔː/ n
center or inner part kern
most important part of a thing kern
central part of fruit, containing the kernels or seeds klokhuis
heart of a thing kern binnenste

core competency n
special expertise kerncompetentie

coreopsis n
any of several composite herbs, of genus Coreopsis, typically with bright yellow flowers coreopsis meisjesogen

coriander /ˌkɒɹiˈændə/ n
Coriandrum sativum plant koriander ketoembar wantsenkruid

cork /kɔɹk/ n
bark of the cork oak kurk
bottle stopper kurk stop stopsel

corkscrew /ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/ /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/ n
implement for opening bottles sealed by a cork kurkentrekker

cormorant /ˈkɔɹməɹənt/ /ˈkɔːməɹənt/ n
seabird aalscholver

corn /kɔɹn/ /kɔːn/ n
the fruits of a cereal crop graan koren
type of callus eelt eksteroog

corn on the cob n
cooked ears of corn maiskolf maïskolf

corn salad n
a plant veldsla

corn snake n
a species of rat snake korenslang

corner /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ n
intersection of two streets hoek
space in the angle between converging lines or walls hoek

corner boy n
someone who hangs around on street corners straatjongen

corner kick n
in soccer hoekschop

corner time n
punishment in de hoek staan

cornet /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ n
kornet
musical instrument kornet

cornett /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ n
wind instrument cornetto zink

cornflower /ˈkɔɹnˌflaʊɚ/ n
Centaurea cyanus korenbloem blauwbol bol echte korenbloem

cornice n
horizontal architectural element kroonlijst deklijst

cornucopia /ˌkɔː.nəˈkəʊ.pi.ə/ /ˌkɔːɹ.nəˈkoʊ.pi.ə/ n
mythical horn endlessly overflowing with food and drink hoorn des overvloeds

corny /ˈkɔɹni/ /ˈkɔːni/ adj
excessively sentimental afgezaagd melig oubollig sentimenteel

corolla n
whorl of a flower bloemkroon kroon

corollary /kɒˈɹɒləɹi/ /ˈkɔɹəˌlɛɹi/ n
proposition which follows easily gevolg gevolgtrekking uitvloeisel

coronal /kəˈɹəʊnəl/ /ˈkɔɹənəl/ adj
produced with tip or blade of tongue coronaal

coronal /kəˈɹəʊnəl/ /ˈkɔɹənəl/ n
consonant produced with tip or blade of tongue coronaal

coronation /ˈkɒɹəneɪʃən/ n
the act or solemnity of crowning kroning

coroner /ˈkɒ.ɹə.nə(ɹ)/ n
who presides over an inquest lijkschouwer patholoog-anatoom

corporal /ˈkɔɹ.pɝ.əl/ /ˈkɔː.pɹəl/ n
military rank korporaal

corporal punishment /ˌkɔː.pəɹ.əl ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/ n
form of punishment achieved by inflicting blows to the offender's body lijfstraf

corporate /ˈkɔɹpəɹət/ /ˈkɔːp(ə)ɹət/ adj
of, or relating to a corporation bedrijfs-

corporatespeak n
jargon used within business kantoortaal

corporation /ˈkɔːpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɔɹpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
company bedrijf vennootschap

corpse /ˈkɔː(ɹ)ps/ n
dead body kadaver lijk kreng

corpus /ˈkɔɹpəs/ /ˈkɔːpəs/ n
linguistics: collection of writings corpus

corpus callosum n
Band of nerves connecting hemispheres hersenbalk corpus callosum

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ adj
free from error correct juist
with good manners correct goedgemanierd welgemanierd welopgevoed

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ v
To make something that was not valid become right corrigeren verbeteren

correction /kəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
act of correcting correctie verbetering
substitution for an error or mistake correctie verbetering

correction fluid n
fluid for masking textual errors tipex

correctly adv
in a correct manner correct juist goed

correctness n
freedom from error juistheid correctheid

correlate /ˈkɒɹəleɪt/ /ˈkɒɹələt/ /ˈkɔɹəleɪt/ /ˈkɔɹələt/ v
To be related by a correlation correleren

correlation /kɒɹəˈleɪʃən/ /kɔɹəˈleɪʃən/ n
measure of relationship correlatie

correlation coefficient n
any of the several measures correlatiecoëfficiënt

correspond v
To be equivalent or similar in character, quantity, quality, origin, structure, function etc corresponderen
To exchange messages, especially by postal letter, over a period of time corresponderen

correspondence /ˌkɒɹɪˈspɒndəns/ n
postal or other written communications correspondentie

correspondent /ˌkɒɹɪˈspɒndənt/ /ˌkɔɹɪˈspɑndənt/ adj
conforming overeenkomend overeenstemmend

correspondent /ˌkɒɹɪˈspɒndənt/ /ˌkɔɹɪˈspɑndənt/ n
journalist correspondent
one who corresponds correspondent

corresponding adj
that have a similar relationship overeenkomstig corresponderend

corridor /ˈkɒɹɪˌdɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹəˌdɔɹ/ n
airspace corridor luchtweg
narrow hall or passage gang hal
tract of land corridor

corrigendum /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈdʒɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɨˈdʒɛn.dəm/ n
error that is to be corrected in a printed work erratum

corroborate /kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/ /kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t/ v
To confirm or support with additional evidence onderbouwen

corroboration n
the act of corroborating, strengthening, or confirming bekrachtiging

corrode /kəˈɹoʊd/ /kəˈɹəʊd/ v
to consume corroderen
to have corrosive action corroderen
to eat away aanvreten corroderen inbijten roesten uitbijten uithollen

corrosive adj
destroying texture or substance of a body corrosief

corrugate v
(of the skin) to wrinkle rimpelen
to fold into parallel folds plooien

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ adj
in a depraved state corrupt verdorven

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ v
to change from good to bad verderven verworden

corruption /kəˈɹʌpʃən/ n
corruptie

corsac fox n
Vulpes corsac steppevos

corset /ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/ n
woman's garment korset

corvette n
modern warship korvet

corymb /ˈkɒɹɪmb/ n
cluster of flowers tuil

cosine /ˈkoʊ.saɪn/ /ˈkəʊ.saɪn/ n
trigonometric function cosinus

cosmetologist n
beautician schoonheidsspecialiste

cosmic ray n
cosmic radiation kosmische straling
energetic particle kosmische straling

cosmodrome n
a site for launching spacecraft ruimtehaven

cosmogony /kɒzˈmɒɡəni/ n
the study of the origin of the universe kosmogonie

cosmological adj
of or pertaining to cosmology, or to the overall structure of the universe kosmologisch

cosmology n
study of the physical universe kosmologie ruimtekunde

cosmonaut n
kosmonaut

cosmopolis /kɒzˈmɒ.pɒ.lɪs/ n
An important city, such as a capital city, inhabited by people from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. kosmopolis

cosmopolite /kɑzˈmɑ.pəˌlaɪt/ adj
cosmopolitan person kosmopoliet wereldburger

cosmos /ˈkɑz.moʊs/ /ˈkɒz.mɒs/ n
the universe heelal kosmos

cosset /ˈkɒsɪt/ v
to treat like a pet vertroetelen verwennen

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ n
amount of money, time, etc. kost

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ v
to incur a charge, a price kosten

cost-benefit analysis n
methodology to appraise the case for a project kosten-batenanalyse

costly adj
expensive duur kostbaar prijzig

costume /kɑsˈt(j)uːm/ /ˈkɑs.t(j)uːm/ /ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ n
disguise kostuum vermomming
dress of a particular country, period or people klederdracht kostuum
set of clothes appropriate for a particular occasion klederdracht kostuum

costume /kɑsˈt(j)uːm/ /ˈkɑs.t(j)uːm/ /ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ v
dress with a costume aankleden uitdossen

cosy /ˈkoʊzi/ /ˈkəʊzi/ adj
affording comfort and warmth gezellig gezellige knus knusse

cot /kɑt/ /kɒt/ [kʰat̚] [kʰɑt̚] [kʰɒʔ(t)] [kʰɒːt̚] [kʰɔt] n
bed for children kinderbed ledikantje wieg

cottage cheese n
cheese curd product cottage cheese huttenkaas hüttenkäse

cotter n
peasant keuterboer

cotton /ˈkɑt.n̩/ /ˈkɒt.n̩/ adj
made of cotton katoenen

cotton /ˈkɑt.n̩/ /ˈkɒt.n̩/ n
fiber katoen
fabric katoen
plant katoen katoenplant

cotton swab n
a small wad of cotton wrapped around the end of a small rod wattenstaafje

cotton wool n
absorbent cotton watten katoenwatten
raw fibers of cotton katoenvezels

couch /kaʊtʃ/ n
furniture for seating of more than one person sofa

cougar /ˈkuɡɚ/ /ˈkuːɡə/ n
Puma concolor poema bergleeuw

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ n
condition that causes one to cough hoest
expulsion of air from the lungs hoest kuch

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ v
push air from the lungs hoesten kuchen

could I see the menu, please phraseologicalUnit
said to ask for a menu mag ik het menu, alstublieft

coulomb /ˈku.lɑm/ /ˈkuː.lɒm/ n
unit of electrical charge coulomb

council /ˈkaʊn.səl/ n
committee that leads or governs raad

count /kaʊnt/ n
a countdown aftelling
the act of counting telling
the result of a tally that reveals the number of items in a set telling
ruler of a county (m) graaf

count /kaʊnt/ v
to enumerate or determine number tellen

count noun n
noun used to refer to things that can be counted telbaar substantief telbaar zelfstandig naamwoord

countable /ˈkaʊntəbəl/ [ˈkʰaʊn(ɾ)əbɫ̩] adj
capable of being counted, having a quantity telbaar telbare
grammar: freely used with numbers and the definite article telbaar telbare
math: having a bijection with a subset of the natural numbers aftelbaar

countdown /ˈkaʊntˌdaʊn/ n
a count backward to the time of some event aftellen aftelling
the acts of preparation carried out during this period aftelling

countenance /ˈkaʊn.tɪ.nəns/ n
face gelaatsuitdrukking verschijning

countenance /ˈkaʊn.tɪ.nəns/ v
tolerate, support, sanction dulden gedogen

counter /ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈkaʊntɚ/ n
kitchen surface for food preparation aanrecht
table or board on which business is transacted balie

counter-attack n
an attack made in response to an attack by the opponents tegenaanval

counteract v
to act in opposition to tegengaan

counterculture n
any culture whose values and lifestyles are opposed to those of the established mainstream culture, especially to western culture tegencultuur

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ adj
intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine namaak nep
unauthentic vervalst

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ n
fake vervalsing

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ v
To produce something that appears to be official or valid namaken vervalsen

counterfeiter n
a person who counterfeits valsmunter

counterpart /ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːt/ /ˈkaʊntɚˌpɑɹt/ n
either of two parts that fit together, or complement one another complement pendant tegenhanger
law: duplicate of a legal document duplikaat
one which has corresponding functions or characteristics equivalent evenknie tegenhanger tegenpartij tegenspeler
something that resembles something else equivalent gelijke tegenhanger

countertop n
The top surface of a counter, for preparation of food aanrechtblad

counterweight n
heavy mass reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering of something contragewicht

countess /ˈkaʊntɨs/ n
wife of a count or earl gravin

countless adj
too many to count, innumerable ontelbaar talloos

country /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ adj
of, from or pertaining to the countryside (adjective) boeren- land- plattelands

country /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ n
country music country
nation state land
region of land land
the country, rural area, as opposed to the town or city platteland open veld

country house n
residence landhuis

country of origin n
country of origin land van herkomst

countryman /ˈkʌntɹimən/ n
country dweller landgenoot
somebody from one's own country landgenoot

countryside /ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/ n
a rural area, or the rural part of a larger area platteland
a rural landscape platteland

county /ˈkaʊnti/ n
land ruled by a count or countess graafschap
administrative region of various countries graafschap

coup /kuː/ n
takeover of one group by another coup

coup d'état /ˌkuː.dəˈteɪ/ /ˌkuːdeɪˈtɑː/ n
sudden overthrow of a government staatsgreep

coup de grâce /ku də ɡɹɑs/ /ku də ɡɹɑː/ n
final blow genadeslag

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ n
a small number of koppel paar
two forces that are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction, thus creating the turning effect of a torque or moment koppel
two of the same kind considered together koppel paar tweetal
two partners koppel paar stel duo

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ v
to join together koppelen

courage /ˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ n
ability to do frightening things moed
quality of a confident character moed dapperheid

courgette /kɔːˈʒɛt/ /kʊɹˈʒɛt/ n
a small marrow/squash courgette

course /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /kɔːs/ /kɔːɹs/ /kɜːs/ n
intended passage of voyage koers
itinerary of a race parcours
learning program cursus koers
nautical: direction of movement of a vessel koers cursus
sports: trajectory of a ball etc. baan
stage of a meal gang gerecht

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ n
collective body of persons composing the retinue of a sovereign or person high in authority hofhouding hof
enclosed space; a courtyard hof binnenruimte koer
hall, chamber, or place, where justice is administered rechtbank hof
persons officially assembled under authority of law gerecht
place for playing the game of tennis and some other ball games baan
residence of a sovereign, prince, nobleman, or ether dignitary paleis hof
tribunal established for the administration of justice rechtbank

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ v
to attempt to win over het hof maken vrijen

court jester n
person who amused a medieval court nar hofnar

court martial n
court krijgsgerecht krijgsraad

court of cassation n
the highest court of appeal Hof van Cassatie

court of law n
court presided over by a judge rechtbank gerechtshof

court order n
a written command issued by a judge gerechtelijk bevel rechterlijk bevel

courteous /ˈkɜːti.əs/ /ˈkɝti.əs/ adj
showing regard for others hoffelijk

courtesan /kɔɹtɪˈzæn/ /kɔːtɪˈzæn/ /ˈkɔɹtɪzən/ n
high-status prostitute courtisane

courtesy /ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/ adj
given or done as a polite gesture beleefdheid hoffelijkheid

courtesy /ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/ n
polite behavior hoffelijkheid

courthouse n
public building housing courts of law gerechtsgebouw

courtier /ˈko(ː)ɹtiɚ/ /ˈkoətɪə/ /ˈkɔɹtiɚ/ /ˈkɔːtɪə/ n
attendant at a royal court hoveling

courtroom n
room where a judge presides rechtszaal

courtyard /ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/ /ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/ n
unroofed walled area binnenplaats

couscous /ˈkus.kus/ /ˈkʊs.kʊs/ n
pasta of North African origin couscous

cousin /ˈkʌz.n̩/ /ˈkʌz.ɪn/ [ˈkʰɐz.ən] n
nephew or niece of a parent neef nicht kozijn volle neef volle nicht

cousin-in-law n
cousin of one's husband neef van echtgenoot nicht van echtgenoot
cousin of one's wife neef van echtgenote nicht van echtgenote
husband of one's cousin aangetrouwde neef echtgenoot van neef echtgenoot van nicht
wife of one's cousin aangetrouwde nicht echtgenote van neef echtgenote van nicht

covalent /koʊveɪlənt/ adj
containing or characterized by a covalent bond covalent

covalent bond /koʊveɪlənt bɒnd/ n
bond in which atoms are connected by shared pairs of electrons covalente binding

covariance n
statistical measure covariantie

covariate n
variable possibly predictive of outcome covariabele

cove /koʊv/ /kəʊv/ n
small coastal inlet, especially one having high cliffs protecting vessels from prevailing winds baai
fellow; man kerel
friend; mate maat

coven /ˈkʌ.vən/ n
clique kliek
formal group or assembly of witches heksenkring

covenant /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/ n
binding agreement verbond

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ n
cover charge entree inkom
front and back of a book or a magazine kaft cover omslag
hiding dekking
lid deksel kap
top sheet sprei

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ v
(music) make a cover version coveren
copulate bespringen bestijgen dekken paren
mention behandelen bedekken
protect by shooting dekken bedekken
provide enough money for dekken
to conceal or protect bedekken dekken

cover letter n
letter to introduce a document begeleidbrief begeleiden brief

cover version n
rerecording of a song cover

cover-up n
attempt to conceal or disguise a wrongdoing or a mistake wegmoffelen

coverage /ˈkʌv.əɹ.ɪdʒ/ n
amount by which covered dekking

covet /ˈkʌvɪt/ v
to have or indulge inordinate desire lusten smachten
to long for inordinately or unlawfully begeren lonken
to wish for with eagerness begeren verlangen hunkeren smachten

coveted adj
highly sought-after begeerd felbegeerd

covetousness n
desire for the possession of something begerigheid

cow /kaʊ/ n
any domestic bovine regardless of sex or age rund koe
derogatory: despicable woman domme koe koe
female domesticated ox or other bovine koe
female of various species of mammal koe

cow parsley n
a weedy biennial umbellifer fluitenkruid

cow pat n
digested residue of a cow flats koeienvlaai

cow's milk /ˈkaʊ̯z.ˌmɛlk/ /ˈkaʊ̯z.ˌmɪlk/ [ˈkʰaʊ̯z.ˌmɪɫkʰ] n
white liquid produced by the mammary glands of a cow koemelk

coward /ˈkaʊəd/ /ˈkaʊɚd/ n
a person who lacks courage lafaard slapjanus watje

cowardice /ˈkaʊədɪs/ /ˈkaʊɚdɪs/ n
the lack of courage lafheid

cowardly /ˈkaʊədli/ adj
showing cowardice laf

cowbane n
plant of the genus Cicuta waterscheerling

cowbell /ˈkaʊˌbɛl/ n
bell worn by cows koebel koeienbel
musical instrument koebel

cower /ˈkaʊə/ /ˈkaʊɚ/ v
to crouch in fear in elkaar duiken

cowl /kaʊl/ n
monk's hood or robe kovel pij

coworker n
somebody with whom one works; a companion or workmate collega medewerker medewerkster

cowpat n
droppings of cow dung koeienvlaai mestflat

cowpie n
cow excrement koeienvlaai

cowry /kaʊɹi/ n
Cypraea moneta geldkauri

cowshed n
place for cows koeiestal koestal

coy /kɔɪ/ adj
archaic: quiet, reserved, modest bedeesd bescheiden schuchter timide verlegen
bashful, shy bedeesd timide verlegen
pretending shyness or modesty koket
reluctant to give details about something sensitive bescheiden discreet kuis terughoudend

coyote /kɔɪˈ(j)oʊteɪ/ /kəˈjoʊti/ n
canine coyote

coypu n
Myocastor coypus beverrat

cozen /ˈkʌzən/ v
to cheat, defraud bedriegen

cozy /ˈkoʊzi/ /ˈkəʊzi/ adj
affording comfort and warmth gezellig gezellige knus knusse

crab /kɹæb/ n
crustacean krab

crabs /kɹæbz/ n
slang: pubic lice schaamluis

crack /kɹæk/ n
narrow opening spleet
vulgar: vagina (only terms derived from "crack" and its equivalents) spleet
sharp sound made when solid material breaks gekraak
thin space opened in a previously solid material barst breuk
variety of cocaine crack
vulgar: space between buttocks reet

crack /kɹæk/ v
to break apart under pressure kraken
to become debilitated by psychological pressure kraken
to form cracks kraken

crackdown n
increased enforcement onderdrukking repressie

crackle v
make a fizzing sound kraken

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ n
case for a broken or dislocated limb armsteun houder steun
figuratively: place of origin bakermat wieg
oscillating bed for a baby wieg
figuratively: infancy, or very early life wieg
rest for the receiver of a telephone haak

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ v
to contain in or as if in a cradle omsluiten omvatten
to rock (a baby to sleep) wiegen
to wrap protectively, to hold gently and protectively omhullen omsluiten

craft /kɹæft/ /kɹɑːft/ n
cunning, shrewdness gewiekstheid
skill in one's work vakmanschap
skilled practice of practical occupation vak stiel
vehicle designed for navigation toestel voertuig

craft /kɹæft/ /kɹɑːft/ v
to make by hand handbewerken

craftsman n
male artisan vakman

craic lang=en n
fun plezier

cram v
to press, force, or drive, particularly in filling, or in thrusting one thing into another volproppen
to put hastily through an extensive course of memorizing or study stampen
to swot blokken

cramp /kɹæmp/ n
painful contraction of a muscle kramp

cranberry juice n
the unfermented juice of squeezed cranberries veenbessap

crane /kɹeɪn/ n
bird kraanvogel kraan
machinery hijskraan kraan

cranium /ˈkɹeɪni.əm/ n
braincase hersenpan

crank /kɹeɪŋk/ /kɹæŋk/ n
pseudoscience advocate aluhoedje complotdenker

crank /kɹeɪŋk/ /kɹæŋk/ v
to turn a crank zwengelen
to turn by means of a crank aanzwengelen

cranky /ˈkɹeɪŋki/ /ˈkɹæŋki/ adj
grouchy, irritable; easily upset driftig opvliegend

cranny n
A small, narrow opening, fissure, crevice, or chink scheur spleet

crap /kɹæp/ n
feces poep
husk of grain kaf
something of poor quality rotzooi

crappy /ˈkɹæpi/ adj
covered in, containing feces bekakt

crapshoot n
craps game dobbelspel

crash /kɹæʃ/ n
computer malfunction crash computercrash
loud sound knal
sudden large decline of business beurscrash crash
vehicle accident botsing

crash /kɹæʃ/ v
computing: to terminate unexpectedly vastlopen
slang: to turn up without having been invited binnenvallen
to collide, fall or come down violently neerstorten

crass /kɹæs/ adj
coarse; crude; not refined, insensitive grof insensibel ongevoelig ruw
dense dicht opeengepakt
materialistic materialistisch

crate /kɹeɪt/ n
box or basket krat

crater /ˈkɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɹeɪ.tɚ/ n
astronomy: hemispherical pit krater

crave /kɹeɪv/ n
to want strongly een sterk verlangen hebben

crawl /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ v
to move along the ground kruipen

craye n
vessel kraai

crayfish /ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/ n
freshwater crustacean resembling lobster rivierkreeft

crayon /ˈkɹaʊn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɒn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ən/ /ˈkɹæn/ n
colored chalk or wax kleurpotlood

crazy /ˈkɹeɪzi/ adj
insane, demented gek gestoord zot geschift getikt krankjorum

creak /kɹiːk/ v
to make a prolonged sharp grating or squeaking sound krassen

cream /kɹiːm/ adj
colour crème crèmekleurig crèmewit

cream /kɹiːm/ n
colour crème
oily part of milk room
product to apply to the skin crème zalf
the best part crème de la crème room

cream of the crop n
the best crème de la crème het neusje van de zalm

cream puff n
hollow pastry filled with cream or custard soesje

crease /kɹiːs/ n
mark made by folding kreukel plooi

create /kɹiːˈeɪt/ v
to design, invest with a new form, shape etc. creëren ontwerpen scheppen
to put into existence creëren maken scheppen

creation /kɹiːˈeɪʃən/ [kɹiːˈʲeɪʃɘn] n
(Biblical) all which exists schepping
act of creation creatie schepping
something created such as an invention or artwork creatie uitvinding

creationary adj
of or relating to creation creationair

creationism n
any creationary theory or belief system creationisme scheppingsleer

creationist adj
of or relating to creationism creationistisch

creationistic adj
of or pertaining to creationism creationistisch

creative /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ adj
having the ability to create creatief
original, expressive, and imaginative creatief kunstzinnig

creative /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ n
person directly involved in a creative marketing process creatief

creativity /kɹieɪˈtɪvəti/ /kɹieɪˈtɪvɪti/ n
quality or ability to create or invent something creativiteit

creator /kɹiˈeɪtɚ/ /kɹiːˈeɪtə/ n
one who creates maker schepper
the deity that created the world schepper maker

creature /kɹiːˈeɪtjʊə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃəɹ/ n
living being creatuur schepsel wezen

credence n
acceptance of a belief or claim aanname aanvaarding geloof
credential or supporting material for a person or claim aanbeveling bewijs ondersteuning

credence v
acceptance of a belief or claim aannemen aanvaarden geloven

credibility /kɹɛd.ə.ˈbɪ.ɫɪ.ti/ n
reputation impacting one's ability to be believed geloofwaardigheid

credible /ˈkɹɛdəbl̩/ adj
authentic or convincing geloofwaardig

credit /ˈkɹɛdɪt/ n
accounting: amount added to an account saldo
one's credit rating kredietwaardigheid
privilege of delayed payment krediet betalingsuitstel
recognition and respect lof lofbetuiging

credit /ˈkɹɛdɪt/ v
to acknowledge a contribution toedenken toeschrijven
to add to an account crediteren
to believe geloof hechten aan geloven

credit card n
card connected to a credit account used to buy goods or services creditcard kredietkaart

creed /kɹid/ /kɹiːd/ n
reading or statement of belief that summarizes the faith it represents credo geloofsbelijdenis
that which is believed geloofsovertuiging

creed /kɹid/ /kɹiːd/ v
believe geloven

creek /kɹik/ /kɹiːk/ n
small inlet or bay kreek slenk

creel /kɹiːl/ n
basket leefnet

creep /kɹiːp/ n
informal: annoyingly unpleasant person engerd griezel
movement of something that creeps kruip
pejorative: frightening or disconcerting person engerd

creep /kɹiːp/ v
to change or deviate gradually opschuiven
to grow across a surface rather than upwards kruipen
to move slowly and quietly in a particular direction kruipen

creepy /ˈkɹipi/ /ˈkɹiːpi/ adj
producing a fearful sensation griezelig

cremation n
burning crematie

crematorium /kɹɛməˈtɔːɹɪəm/ n
place where dead bodies are cremated crematorium

crenellation /ˌkɹɛn.əlˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹɛn.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
pattern along the top of a parapet through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot kantelen

creole /ˈkɹi.əʊl/ /ˈkɹioʊl/ n
lect formed from two languages creools

creosote bush n
creosote bush kreosootstruik

creperie n
restaurant that specializes in crêpes crêperie

crescent /ˈkɹɛs.n̩t/ /ˈkɹɛz.n̩t/ n
curved pastry croissant sikkelvormige rij huizen
figure of the moon maansikkel wassenaar

crest /kɹɛst/ n
animal’s or bird’s tuft kuif
heraldic bearing helmteken
plume pluim
ridge or top of a wave kam golfkam golftop
summit bergkam kam

crestfallen /ˈkɹɛstfɑlən/ /ˈkɹɛstfɔlən/ /ˈkɹɛstfɔːlən/ adj
sad because of a recent disappointment beteuterd

cretin /ˈkɹiːtən/ /ˈkɹɛtɪn/ n
pejorative: an idiot idioot
person who fails to develop due to congenital hypothyroidism cretin

cretinous adj
very stupid imbeciel

crevice /ˈkɹɛvɪs/ n
narrow crack spleet

crew /kɹuː/ n
arts: non-actor members of a theatrical stage production technisch theaterpersoneel
group of people operating a large facility or piece of equipment bemanning ploeg
group of people working on common task ploeg team
informal: group of friends or associates gezelschap ploeg team
member of a crew bemanningslid teamlid
non-officer nautical personnel schepeling

crew /kɹuː/ v
to supply workers or sailors for a crew bemannen

crib /kɹɪb/ n
a baby’s bed with high sides wieg
a feeding trough for animals trog voederbak
notes concealed by a student to aid him/her in test or examination spiekbriefje
petty theft or plagiarism plagiaat

crib death n
the unexplained death of a baby usually while sleeping wiegendood

cricket /ˈkɹɪk.ɪt/ n
insect krekel
fair and sportsmanlike act fair-play
game cricket

cricket /ˈkɹɪk.ɪt/ v
play the game of cricket cricketen

crime /kɹaɪm/ n
act violating the law misdaad
practice or habit of committing crimes misdaad misdrijf

crime against humanity n
a large-scale persecution of, or atrocity against a body of people misdaad tegen de menselijkheid misdaad tegen de mensheid

criminal /ˈkɹɪmənəl/ adj
abhorrent or very undesirable crimineel misdadig
guilty of breaking the law crimineel misdadig
of or relating to crime crimineel misdadig
being against the law crimineel misdadig onwettig

criminal /ˈkɹɪmənəl/ n
person guilty of a crime, breaking the law crimineel misdadiger

criminal law n
area of law strafrecht

criminal record n
a record of past crimes strafblad

crimson /ˈkɹɪmzən/ adj
having a deep red colour karmijnrood dieprood helrood

crimson /ˈkɹɪmzən/ n
deep, slightly bluish red karmijnrood dieprood helrood karmozijn

cringe /ˈkɹɪndʒ/ v
To shrink or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment in elkaar krimpen

crippled adj
having a physical impediment verminkt

crisis /ˈkɹaɪsɪs/ n
crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point crisis keerpunt
point in a drama at which a conflict reaches a peak before being resolved breekpunt crisis
unstable situation in political, social, economic or military affairs crisis
sudden change in the course of a disease crisis
traumatic or stressful change in a person's life crisis

crispbread n
Nordic-style flat dry bread knäckebröd

criterion /kɹaɪˈtɪəɹi.ən/ n
standard for comparison and judgment criterium

critic /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk/ n
person who appraises the works of others criticus

critical /ˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ adj
inclined to find fault kritisch
relating to criticism kritisch
likely to go wrong kritiek
of the point where a reaction becomes self-sustaining kritiek
pertaining to or indicating a crisis kritiek
extremely important kritiek

critical mass n
amount of fissile material needed to a nuclear chain reaction kritische massa

critically adv
in a critical manner, with criticism kritiek

criticise /ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/ v
to evaluate beoordelen bekritiseren kritiseren
to find fault afkeuren bekritiseren hekelen kritiseren

criticism /ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/ n
act of criticising kritiek

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ v
of a frog, to make its cry kwaken
slang: to die de pijp uit gaan sneven

crochet /kɹoʊˈʃeɪ/ v
to make needlework using a hooked needle haken

crockery n
plates, dishes and other eating and serving tableware servies

crocodile /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl/ n
reptile krokodil

crocodile tear /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl ˌtɪɹ/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl ˌtɪə/ n
display of tears that is forced or false krokodillentranen

crocus /ˈkɹoʊ.kəs/ /ˈkɹəʊ.kəs/ n
plant of genus Crocus krokus

croissant /kɹəˈsɑnt/ /kɹəˈsɒnt/ /kɹəˈsɔnt/ /ˈkɹwæsɒ̃/ n
a flaky roll or pastry in a form of a crescent croissant

crone /kɹoʊn/ /kɹəʊn/ n
an ugly evil-looking or frightening old woman; a hag heks
obsolete: an old woman besje

cronyism /ˈkɹoʊ.ni.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.ni.ɪ.zəm/ n
favoritism to friends without regard for their qualifications vriendjespolitiek

crook /kɹʊk/ n
a criminal who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things oplichter afzetster afzetter bedrieger bedriegster oplichtster

crooked /kɹʊkt/ adj
figurative: dishonest, illegal corrupt

croon /ˈkɹuːn/ v
To hum or sing softly or in a sentimental manner neuriën

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ n
entire short whip; riding crop rijzweepje
natural production for a specific year oogst opbrengst
part of bird's or animal’s alimentary tract keelzak krop
plant grown for food gewas voedselgewas voedselplant
short haircut bros

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ v
remove outer parts of (a photograph or image) bijknippen bijsnijden
to cut (hair/tail/ears) short brosknippen

crop up v
to occur opduiken verschijnen

croquette /kɹoʊˈkɛt/ n
food kroket

crosier /ˈkɹoʊʒɚ/ /ˈkɹəʊzi.ə/ n
staff of a bishop or abbot bisschopsstaf

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ adj
angry, annoyed geërgerd geërgerde
opposite, opposed to tegenwerkend tegenwerkende

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ n
geometrical figure kruis
wooden post with a perpendicular beam, used for crucifixion kruis
in heraldry kruis
definite: the cross on which Christ was crucified kruis
figuratively: difficult situation kruis
gesture made by Christians kruis kruisteken
hook thrown over opponent's punch cross

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ v
contradict or frustrate the plans of doorkruisen
go from one side of something to the other oversteken
travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that another kruisen

cross out v
to strike out schrappen

cross section n
section formed by a plane cutting through an object doorsnede

cross the Rubicon v
to make an irreversible decision de Rubicon oversteken

cross vault n
structure created by intersection of vaults kruisgewelf kruisgraatgewelf

cross-border adj
taking place across a border grensoverschrijdend

cross-eyed adj
having both eyes oriented inward scheel

cross-pollination n
inspiration kruisbestuiving

crossbar n
top of the goal structure doellat

crossbeam n
a horizontal structural beam; a girder dwarsbalk

crossbow /ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/ n
mechanised weapon based on the bow kruisboog

crosseyed adj
having both eyes oriented inward, especially involuntarily scheel

crosshatch v
to mark or fill with a crosshatch pattern arceren

crossing /ˈkɹɑsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɒsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/ n
intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross kruising
voyage across a body of water oversteek

crosspatch n
grumpy person nijdas

crossroads n
intersection kruispunt kruising

crosstree n
a light timber to spread the shrouds zaling

crosswalk n
place where pedestrians can cross a street zebrapad oversteekplaats

crosswise adv
transversely kruiselings kruislings

crossword n
word puzzle kruiswoordraadsel kruiswoordpuzzel

crotch /kɹɑtʃ/ /kɹɒtʃ/ n
area of a person’s body kruis
area where something forks aftakking vork

crotonaldehyde n
organic compound crotonaldehyde

crotonic acid n
an unsaturated organic acid crotonzuur

croupier n
person who collects bets and pays out winnings at a gambling table croupier spelleider spelleidster

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ n
any bird of the genus Corvus kraai
bar of iron koevoet
cry of the rooster hanengekraai

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ v
to make the sound of a rooster kraaien
to utter a sound of joy kraaien

crow's nest n
open-top shelter atop the foremast for a lookout kraaiennest

crowbar /ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/ n
iron or steel bar used as a lever to manually force things apart breekijzer koevoet

crowd /kɹaʊd/ n
group of people massa menigte schare
group of things hoop massa
the “lower orders” of people gepeupel massa volk

crowd control barrier n
device to manage people dranghek nadar

crowded /ˈkɹaʊdɪd/ adj
containing too many of something overvol

crown /kɹaʊn/ adj
of, related to, or pertaining to a crown kroon- kroons-

crown /kɹaʊn/ n
centre of a road midden
highest part of an arch top
representation of such a headdress kroon
royal headdress kroon
imperial or regal power kroon
dentistry: prosthetic covering for a tooth kroon
anatomy: part of tooth kroon
any currency issued by the crown kroon
splendor, culmination, acme kroon
top of a hat bol
topmost part of of the head kruin
wreath or band for the head krans hoofdband

crown /kɹaʊn/ v
to declare one a winner bekronen
to formally declare one a king or emperor kronen koning kronen
to place a crown on the head of kronen

crown prince n
next emperor troonsopvolger
next king kroonprins troonsopvolger

crown princess n
the heiress apparent to the throne in a monarchy kroonprinses

crucian carp n
Carassius carassius kroeskarper

crucible /ˈkɹuː.sɪ.bəl/ n
difficult and trying experience vuurproef
heat-resistant container in which metals are melted smeltkroes
cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment smeltkroes

crucified adj
that has been subject to crucifixion gekruisigd

crucifix n
object kruisbeeld kruis

crucifixion n
death of Christ on cross kruisiging kruisdood
execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross kruisiging kruisdood

cruciform adj
having the shape of a cross kruisvormig

cruciform n
the shape of a cross kruisvorm

crucify /ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/ v
to execute a person by nailing to a crucifix kruisigen

crud /kɹʌd/ n
contemptible person rotvent smeerlap viezerik
dirt, filth or refuse rotzooi smurrie troep viezigheid
feces schijterij stront
heavy wet snow on which it is difficult to ski smurrie
slang for disease smeerlapperij viezigheid

crude /kɹuːd/ adj
being in a natural state ruw onbewerkt ongeraffineerd
characterized by simplicity onafgewerkt primitief rudimentair
lacking concealing elements naakt
lacking tact or taste grof ruw vulgair smakeloos
statistics: in an unanalyzed form ruw

crude oil n
unrefined oil aardolie ruwe olie

cruel /kɹuːəl/ adj
not nice; mean; heartless wreed gemeen gemene wrede

cruelty /ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/ n
cruel act wreedheid
indifference to suffering gruwzaamheid wreedheid wreedte
positive pleasure in inflicting suffering gruwzaamheid wreedheid wreedte

cruise /kɹuːz/ n
sea voyage cruise

cruise /kɹuːz/ v
to sail about varen
to seek a sexual partner cruisen

cruise ship n
passenger ship cruiseschip

cruiser /ˈkɹuzɚ/ n
class of warships kruiser
passenger ship designed for cruising cruiseschip

crumb /kɹʌm/ n
(figurative) small amount kruimel morzel
small piece of biscuit, cake, etc kruimel
soft internal portion of bread kruim

crumb /kɹʌm/ v
to cover with crumbs paneren

crumble /ˈkɹʌmbəl/ v
to fall apart uit elkaar vallen verbrokkelen verkruimelen
to render into crumbs verkruimelen

crumple zone n
structural feature of an automobile designed to compress during an accident kreukelzone

crusade /kɹuːˈseɪd/ n
grand concerted effort kruistocht
military expedition kruistocht

crusader /kɹuːˈseɪdə/ n
person engaged in a crusade kruisvaarder

crush /kɹʌʃ/ n
crowd control barrier dranghek
love or infatuation or its object (often short-lived or unrequited) bevlieging
violent crowding overrompeling stormloop

crush /kɹʌʃ/ v
to oppress or burden grievously verdrukken
to overcome completely overweldigen verpletteren
to overwhelm by pressure or weight vermorzelen verpletteren
to press or bruise between two hard bodies pletten verpletteren
to reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding vergruizelen vermalen

crushed /kɹʌʃt/ adj
pulverised verpletterd

crushing /ˈkɹʌʃɪŋ/ adj
that crushes verpletterend

crust /kɹʌst/ n
any solid, hard surface layer korst
outer layer of bread korst
outermost layer of a planet korst

crustacean /kɹʌsˈteɪʃən/ n
arthropod of the subphylum Crustacea schaaldier

crusty /ˈkɹʌsti/ adj
grumpy, short-tempered nors

crutch /kɹʌtʃ/ n
device to assist in motion as a cane kruk

crux /kɹʌks/ n
critical or transitional moment kruispunt

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ v
intransitive: to shout, scream, yell schreeuwen gillen krijsen
intransitive: to utter animal sounds roepen
intransitive: to weep huilen wenen janken schreien
transitive: to shout, to scream (words) roepen schreeuwen uitroepen

cry out v
to shout in a loud voice due to pain, fear, or unhappiness schreeuwen

crybaby /ˈkɹaɪˌbeɪbi/ n
baby who cries excessively huilbaby
person whose feelings are easily hurt huilebalk aansteller

cryovolcano n
cryovolcano cryovulkanisme

crypt /kɹɪpt/ n
undergound vault krocht

cryptography [kɹ̥ɪpˈtʰɒɡɹəfiː] n
discipline concerned with communication security cryptografie geheimschrift

cryptozoology /ˌkɹɪptoʊzoʊˈɒlədʒi/ n
study of postulated animals cryptozoölogie

crystal /ˈkɹɪstəl/ n
(used attributively) kristallen
array of atoms kristal
mineral kristal
glassware kristal

crystal ball n
globe used to foretell the future glazen bol

crystal set n
an early kind of radio receiver kristalontvanger

crystallize /ˈkɹɪstəlaɪz/ v
to make something form into crystals kristalliseren

crème brûlée /kɹɛm bɹuˈleɪ/ n
dessert crème brûlée

crème de la crème n
best of the best crème de la crème

cub /kʌb/ n
the young of certain animals welp

cubbyhole n
a small, snug room verdwijnhoekje

cube /kjub/ /kjuːb/ n
arithmetic: number raised to the third power derde macht kubus
geometry: polyhedron having of six identical square faces kubus regelmatig zesvlak

cube /kjub/ /kjuːb/ v
arithmetic: to raise to the third power tot de derde macht verheffen
to cut into cubes in blokjes snijden
to form into the shape of a cube tot een kubus vormen

cubeb /ˈkjuːbɛb/ n
Piper cubeba staartpeper

cubic /ˈkju.bɪk/ /ˈkjuː.bɪk/ adj
Having three equal axes and all angles 90° kubisch
in the name of units of volume kubiek
of a polynomial of third degree derdegraads

cubic centimetre n
a unit of volume kubieke centimeter

cubic metre n
unit of volume kubieke meter

cubism /ˈkjuːb.izəm/ n
An artistic movement characterized by the depiction of natural forms as geometric structures of planes kubisme

cuboid n
rectangular parallelepiped balk

cuckold /ˈkʌk.oʊld/ /ˈkʌk.əʊld/ n
man married to an unfaithful wife hoorndrager

cuckold /ˈkʌk.oʊld/ /ˈkʌk.əʊld/ v
make a cuckold bedriegen de hoorns opzetten onder de kluiten schieten

cuckoo /ˈkuːkuː/ /ˈkʊkuː/ n
the bird koekoek

cuckoo clock n
clock koekoeksklok

cuckoo spit n
frothy mass koekoeksspuug

cucumber /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbəɹ/ n
edible fruit komkommer augurk
plant komkommer augurk

cud /kʌd/ n
a portion of food spijsbal spijsbrok

cuddle /ˈkʌd.l̩/ n
affectionate embrace knuffel

cuddle /ˈkʌd.l̩/ v
embrace, lie together snugly knuffelen
cradle in one's arms knuffelen

cuddly adj
Suitable for cuddling hartelijk minzaam

cudgel /ˈkʌdʒəl/ n
a short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon knuppel

cue /kjuː/ n
straight tapering rod used to impel the balls in games such as billiards, snooker, and pool keu

cue sport n
game played with cue and balls biljartspel

cuff /kʌf/ n
the end of a shirt sleeve that covers the wrist manchet voormouw

cuff on the ear n
smack on the side of the head muilpeer oorvijg

cufflink /ˈkʌflɪŋk/ n
button used to hold a sleeve cuff together manchetknoop

cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/ n
characteristic style of preparing food keuken

culinary /ˈkʌlɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkʌlɪˌnɛɹi/ adj
relating to the practice of cookery or the activity of cooking culinair

culminate v
astronomy: to reach greatest altitude dagen oprijen
to climax besluiten culmineren eindigen
to finalize, form climax of afsluiten besluiten beëindigen finaliseren
to reach the summit, highest point, peak (level) etc. culmineren pieken

culpable adj
blameworthy schuldig verwijtbaar

culpable homicide n
homicide which is culpable but does not rise to the level of murder dood door schuld

culprit /ˈkʌl.pɹɨt/ n
culprit dader schuldige

cult /kʌlt/ n
a sect sekte
devotion to a saint cultus

cultivate /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ v
grow plants, notably crops telen verbouwen
nurture cultiveren verzorgen
turn or stir soil in preparation for planting bewerken

cultivation /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/ n
art or act of cultivating teelt

cultural /ˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹl̩/ adj
pertaining to culture cultureel

cultural studies n
diverse field of study cultuurwetenschappen

cultural wealth n
the collection of arts that help to define the culture of a region culturele rijkdom

culture /ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ n
arts, customs and habits cultuur
the beliefs, values, behavior and material objects that constitute a people's way of life cultuur

culture shock n
state of anxious confusion cultuurschok

culverin /ˈkʌlvəɹɪn/ n
handgun culverin veldslang

culvert n
channel for draining water duiker grondzijl verlaat zinker

cum /kʌm/ n
slang: semen kwakje

cum /kʌm/ v
slang: have an orgasm; ejaculate klaarkomen komen

cumbersome /ˈkʌmbɚsəm/ adj
burdensome or hindering, as a weight or drag; vexatious; cumbrous hinderlijk lastig moeilijk moeizaam zwaar
hard, difficult, demanding to handle moeilijk moeizaam lastig
inert, lumbering, slow in movement lastig log
not easily managed or handled; awkward lastig moeilijk moeizaam onhandig zwaar

cumin /ˈkumɪn/ /ˈkʌmɪn/ n
its seed used as spice komijn komijnzaad kummel
plant Cuminum cyminum komijn kummel

cummingtonite n
mineral magnesium-iron silicate hydroxide cummingtoniet

cumulative adj
incorporating all data up to the present cumulatief

cumulus /ˈkjuːmjələs/ n
white puffy cloud stapelwolk

cuneiform /kjuːˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /kjuːˈniːɪfɔːm/ adj
having the form of a wedge wigvormig
written in the cuneiform writing system spijkerschrift wigschrift

cuneiform /kjuːˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /kjuːˈniːɪfɔːm/ n
ancient writing system spijkerschrift wigschrift

cunnilingus /ˌkʌnɪˈlɪŋɡəs/ n
oral stimulation of female genitals beffen cunnilingus minetten

cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ adj
skillful bedreven handig
sly leep doortrapt geslepen sluw

cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ n
aptitude kundigheid
skill of being sly or deceitful sluwheid

cunt /kʌnt/ n
genitalia kut
unpleasant or objectionable person kut kutwijf

cup /kʌp/ n
contest bekertoernooi
drinking vessel kopje kop beker tas jat mok
trophy beker

cup of tea n
kopje thee

cupbearer /ˈkʌpbɛəɹə/ /ˈkʌpbɛɹɚ/ n
cup carrier schenker

cupboard /ˈkʌbəd/ /ˈkʌbɚd/ n
enclosed storage kast

cupola /ˈkjuːpələ/ n
architecture: dome-shaped ornamental structure koepel
military: small turret koepel

cur [kɜː] [kɝ] n
detestable person hondsvot
inferior dog mormel

curator n
administrator of a collection conservator

curaçao /ˈk(j)ʊəɹ.əˌsaʊ/ /ˈkjuːɹəsaʊ/ n
liqueur curaçao

curb /kɜːb/ /kɝb/ v
beteugelen intomen

curd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ n
part of milk that coagulates wrongel

curdle /ˈkɜː.dəl/ /ˈkɝ.dəl/ v
to coagulate klonteren
to form or cause to form curds stremmen

cure /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ n
method, device or medication that restores good health remedie

cure /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ v
to bring (a disease) to an end genezen helen
to restore to health genezen helen
to prepare for keeping or use conserveren

curette n
spoon-shaped surgical instrument curette

curfew /ˈkəː.fjuː/ /ˈkɚ.fju/ n
a regulation requiring people to be off the streets and in their homes by a certain time avondklok uitgangsverbod
evening bell avondklok
the time when such restriction begins avondklok spertijd

curio /ˈkjuːɹiːˌo͡ʊ/ n
strange and interesting object curiositeit curiosum

curiosity /ˌkjʊəɹɪˈɒsɪti/ n
inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask questions, investigate, or explore nieuwsgierigheid
unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest curiositeit

curious /ˈkjɝi.əs/ /ˈkjʊəɹi.əs/ adj
inquisitive nieuwsgierig
unusual apart

curium /ˈkjʊəriəm/ n
chemical element curium

curl /kəːl/ /kɝl/ n
lock of curling hair krul
mathematics: vector operator rotatie

curlew /ˈkɜːlju/ /ˈkɜːlu/ /ˈkɝlu/ n
migratory wading bird wulp

curly /ˈkɜːli/ /ˈkɝli/ adj
having curls krullerig krullig

curly /ˈkɜːli/ /ˈkɝli/ n
a person or animal with curly hair krullenbol

curly bracket n
character accolade

curmudgeon /kɚˈmʌdʒən/ /kɜː(ɹ)ˈmʌdʒ.ən/ n
an ill-tempered stubborn person iezegrim kankeraar

currant /ˈkɝənt/ /ˈkʌɹənt/ n
fruit aalbes
small dried grape krent

currency /ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/ n
money or other item used to facilitate transactions munteenheid valuta

current /ˈkʌɹənt/ adj
existing or occurring at the moment actueel huidig huidige
generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment aktueel aktuele

current /ˈkʌɹənt/ n
part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction stroming stroom
time rate of flow of electric charge stroom

current account n
checking account lopende rekening zichtrekening

current events n
news items actualiteiten

currently /ˈkʌɹəntli/ adv
At this moment momenteel huidig

curriculum /kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm/ n
set of courses and coursework curriculum

curriculum vitae /kəˈɹɪkjələm ˈviːteɪ/ n
written account of one's education, accomplishments, etc. levensloop

curry /kɜ.ɹi/ /ˈkʌ.ɹi/ n
dish curryschotel kerrieschotel
sauce or relish kerrie curry

curry /kɜ.ɹi/ /ˈkʌ.ɹi/ v
to groom a horse roskammen

curry favor v
to seek to gain favor by flattery een wit voetje halen slijmen

curry ketchup n
ketchup with added curry and other spices curry curryketchup

currycomb n
a comb or brush used to groom horses roskam

currywurst n
pork sausage cut into slices seasoned with a curry sauce curryworst

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝːs/ n
prayer that harm may befall someone vloek
supernatural detriment vloek verwensing

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝːs/ v
to call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon vervloeken
to place a curse upon vervloeken beheksen
to utter a vulgar curse vloeken

cursive /ˈkɜːsɪv/ /ˈkɝsɪv/ n
character cursief
manuscript cursiefje

cursively adv
In a cursive manner aan elkaar cursief

cursor n
GUI: moving icon representing the position of a pointing device cursor muisaanwijzer

cursory /ˈkɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɝː.sə.ɹi/ adj
hasty, superficial, careless oppervlakkig vluchtig haastig

curtail /kɚˈteɪl/ /kɜːˈteɪl/ v
to cut short an animal's tail beknotten bekorten inkorten knotten kortwieken verkorten
to limit or restrict beknotten beperken kort houden kortwieken
to shorten or abridge bekorten inkorten beknotten knotten kortwieken verkorten

curtain /ˈkɜːtn̩/ /ˈkɝtn̩/ n
piece of cloth covering a window gordijn
piece of cloth in a theater doek gordijn

curtsey /ˈkɜːtsɪ/ /ˈkɝtsɪ/ n
small bow of knees and lowered body, usually by a female nijging

curtsey /ˈkɜːtsɪ/ /ˈkɝtsɪ/ v
to make a curtsey nijgen

curve /kɜːv/ /kɝv/ n
gentle bend curve kromming bocht
geometry: one-dimensional figure kromme curve
informal: usually in plural: attractive features of a woman or informal: attractive shape of a woman's body figuur rondingen

curve /kɜːv/ /kɝv/ v
bend or turn gradually from a given direction afbuigen
bend, crook buigen krommen plooien

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ n
in cue sports band
soft material in cloth bag kussen
absorbent or protective item kussen

cusp /kʌsp/ n
sharp point or pointed end piek spits

cuss /kʌs/ v
to use cursing vervloeken

custodian n
A person entrusted with the custody or care bewaarder

custodianship n
The office, or the duty of a custodian voogdij

custom /ˈkʌstəm/ adj
custom-made aangepast op maat

custom /ˈkʌstəm/ n
familiar acquaintance; familiarity bekendheid
frequent repetition of the same act gebruiken manieren
habitual buying of goods klandizie
long-established practice gewoonte gebruik
the customary toll, tax, or tribute accijns heffing tol

custom house n
official building, in a port, where customs are collected and shipping is cleared for entry and exit douane

custom-made adj
custom-made aangepast op maat

customer /ˈkʌstəmə/ /ˈkʌstəmɚ/ n
one who purchases or receives a product or service klant

customer service n
act of providing services klantenservice
department klantenservice

customer support n
provision of service klantenondersteuning

customs /ˈkʌstəmz/ n
the duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods douanerechten

customs declaration n
statement [[douane]]-[[aangifte]]

cut /kʌt/ adj
having been cut snijden
of a gem, carved into a shape geslepen

cut /kʌt/ n
manner or style a garment is fashioned in snit
opening resulting from cutting snee
slab of meat stuk

cut /kʌt/ v
colloquial, not to attend a class spijbelen
computing: to remove and place in memory knippen
to cease recording knippen stoppen
to change direction suddenly kappen
to divide a pack of playing cards schudden
to divide with a sharp instrument snijden
to perform an incision snijden
to enter a queue in a wrong place voorsteken
to form or shape by cutting slijpen
to intersect dividing into half verdelen
to reduce snijden verminderen
to separate from prior association scheiden

cut down v
bring down a tree vellen

cut off one's nose to spite one's face v
harm oneself as a result of trying to harm an adversary wie zijn neus schendt schendt zijn aangezicht

cut one loose v
fart eentje laten vliegen eentje loslaten

cut up v
to aggressively move in front of another vehicle snijden

cute /kjuːt/ adj
attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way leuk geestig guitig olijk
dated: mentally keen or discerning; clever, shrewd knap
having features mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals schattig koddig lief zoetjes

cuticle /ˈkjuːtɪkəl/ n
strip of hardened skin at the base of the finger and toenail nagelriem

cutie /ˈkjuːti/ n
a cute person or animal schatje

cutify /ˈkjuːtɪfaɪ/ v
To form skin huidvorming wonddichting
To make cute verschattigen

cutlass /ˈkʌtləs/ n
a short sword with a curved blade hartsvanger

cutler n
One whose business is making or dealing in cutlery messenmaker

cutlery /ˈkʌt.lə.ɹi/ n
eating and serving utensils bestek couvert

cutting /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ n
a leaf, stem, branch, or root removed from a plant stek

cuttlefish /ˈkʌ.təl.fɪʃ/ n
any of various squidlike mollusks zeekat

cwm /kuːm/ /kʊm/ n
valley head created through glacial erosion U-dal kaar keteldal

cyan /ˈsaɪˌæn/ adj
of the colour cyan cyaankleurig

cyan /ˈsaɪˌæn/ n
a colour between blue and green cyaan appelblauwzeegroen

cyanogen /sajˈæn.ə.dʒɪn/ n
organic compound cyaan cyanogeen
radical cyaan

cyber- /ˈsaɪbə/ /ˈsaɪbɚ/ prefix
the Internet or cyberspace cyber-

cybernetic /ˌsaɪbə(ɹ)ˈnɛtɪk/ /ˌsaɪbɚˈnɛtɪk/ adj
relating to the mathematical study of control cybernetisch stuurkundig

cybernetics /ˌsaɪ.bə(ɹ)ˈnɛ.tɪks/ n
science of communication and control cybernetica cybernetika stuurkunde
technology related to computers cybertechnologie
the art/study of controling stuurkunde

cyborg /ˈsaɪ.bɔː(ɹ)ɡ/ n
person who is part machine cyborg

cycle /ˈsaɪkəl/ n
process cyclus
complete rotation cyclus
program on a washing machine programma cyclus

cycle /ˈsaɪkəl/ v
to ride a cycle fietsen rijden

cycling /ˈsaɪk(ə)lɪŋ/ n
The sport of riding and racing bicycles wielrennen

cyclist /ˈsaɪ.klɪst/ n
person who rides a cycle fietser wielrenner wielrenster wielrijder wielrijdster

cyclone /ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/ /ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/ n
rotating system of winds cycloon wervelstorm

cyclopropane n
the simplest alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₃H₆ cyclopropaan

cyclopropene n
cycloalkene having three carbon atoms cyclopropeen

cylinder /ˈsɪləndɚ/ /ˈsɪlɪndə(ɹ)/ n
geometry: surface cilinder
any cylindrical object cilinder
cavity or chamber cilinder
geometry: solid cilinder
part of a revolver which contains chambers for rounds trommel

cylinder head n
part of an internal combustion engine cilinderkop

cylindrical /sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/ adj
shaped like a cylinder cilindervormig cilindrisch

cymbal /ˈsɪmbəl/ n
concave plate of brass or bronze that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck klankbekken

cymose adj
botany: having a flower cluster with stems ending in a flower that opens before those below it cymeus

cynic /ˈsɪnɪk/ n
A person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness cynicus
A person whose outlook is scornfully negative cynicus

cynical adj
of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated by base desires or selfishness cynisch

cynicism /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪzəm/ n
skeptical, scornful or pessimistic attitude cynisme

cynophobia /ˌsaɪnəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌsaɪnəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
an irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines kynofobie canofobie

cypress /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ n
an evergreen coniferous tree cipres

cyst /sɪst/ n
sac which develops in the natural cavities of an organ cyste

cystoscopy n
endoscopy of the urinary bladder cystoscopie

cyto- prefix
regarding cells cyto-

cytokine n
any of various small regulatory proteins cytokine

cytology /saɪˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /saɪˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
biology: the study of cells cytologie

cytoplasm /ˈsaɪtoʊˌplæzəm/ /ˈsaɪtəʊˌplæzəm/ n
contents of a cell excluding the nucleus cytoplasma

cytoskeleton n
cytoskelet

cytosol /ˈsaɪtəˌsɒl/ n
the solution of a cells cytoplasm cytosol

d'oh /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ interjection
expression of frustration o nee

d-pad n
input pad navigatie-pad vierpuntsdruktoets

d6 n
d6

d8 n
d8

dabble /ˈdæb(ə)l/ /ˈdæbəl/ v
to cause splashing by moving a body part in soft mud, water, etc. dompelen spetteren
to participate in a casual or superficial way als liefhebberij hebben liefhebberen

dace /deɪs/ n
Leuciscus leuciscus serpeling

dacha /ˈdætʃə/ n
Russian villa or summer house datsja

dachshund /ˈdɑks.ˌhʊnt/ /ˈdɑːks.ˌhʊnd/ n
breed of dog dashond teckel

dacite /ˈdeɪsaɪt/ n
an igneous, volcanic rock with a high iron content daciet

dactyloscopy /ˌdæktɪlˈɒskəpi/ n
forensic analysis of fingerprints dactyloscopie

dad /dæd/ n
informal a father pappa

dadaism /ˈdɑːdɑːɪzəm/ n
dadaïsme

daddy /ˈdædi/ n
father pappa papa pappie

daffodil /ˈdæfəˌdɪl/ n
flower narcis

dagger /ˈdæɡə(ɹ)/ n
a stabbing weapon dolk
a text character kruis

dahlia /ˈdɑːlɪə/ n
any plant of the genus Dahlia dahlia

daikon n
large white radish Chinese radijs Daikon Japanse radijs winter-radijs witte rammenas

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adj
that occurs every day dagelijks

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adv
every day dagelijks

daily /ˈdeɪli/ n
newspaper dagblad

dainty /ˈdeɪnti/ adj
delicately small and pretty delicaat

dairy /ˈdɛəɹi/ adj
referring to products produced from milk zuivel-

dairy /ˈdɛəɹi/ n
products produced from milk zuivel

dairy cow n
cow bred for the ability to produce large quantities of milk melkkoe

dais /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ n
raised platform podium

daisy /ˈdeɪ.zi/ n
Bellis perennis madeliefje
commonly used term for related flowers margriet

dale /deɪl/ n
valley dal vallei

dalliance /ˈdalɪəns/ /ˈdæli.əns/ n
a wasting of time in idleness or trifles gelanterfanter tijdverlies verspilling
playful flirtation flirt

dam /dæm/ n
structure placed across a flowing body of water dam

damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ n
abstract measure of something not being intact; harm schade
cost or expense schade

damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ v
to make something less intact or even destroy it; to harm or cause destruction beschadigen

damask /ˈdæm.əsk/ n
fabric damast

dammit /ˈdæmɪt/ interjection
expression of anger or disappointment verdomme

damp /dæmp/ adj
Being in a state between dry and wet klam

damp squib n
firework that fails to go off, due to wetting sisser

dampen /ˈdæmpən/ v
depress, lessen bedrukken

damper /ˈdæmpɚ/ n
contrivance to deaden vibrations demper
thing that kills the mood domper
valve or movable plate used to regulate flow of air afzuigkap dampkap

dampness n
degree to which something is damp vochtigheid vochtigheidsgraad
moderate humidity vochtigheid

damsel in distress /ˈdæm.zəl ɪn dɪˈstɹɛs/ n
young woman perceived as being in a dangerous situation. jonkvrouw in nood dame in nood

damselfly /ˈdæmzəlflaɪ/ n
insect juffer

dance /dæns/ /dɑːns/ [dæns~dans] [dɑːns] [dɛəns~deəns] n
movements to music dans

dance /dæns/ /dɑːns/ [dæns~dans] [dɑːns] [dɛəns~deəns] v
move rhythmically to music dansen

danceable adj
suitable for dancing dansbaar

dancehall n
public hall for dancing danszaal

dancer /ˈdɑːns.ə(ɹ)/ n
euphemism for stripper exotisch danser karakterdanser stripdanser
person who dances danser danseres

dancing /ˈdɑːn.sɪŋ/ n
activity of dancing dansen

dandelion /ˈdæn.dɪ.laɪ.ən/ n
plant, wild flower of the genus Taraxacum paardenbloem leeuwentand

dandruff /ˈdændɹʌf/ n
skin flakes roos hoofdroos pellekes

danger /ˈdeɪn.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈdeɪndʒɚ/ n
exposure to liable harm gevaar
instance or cause of liable harm gevaar bedreiging

dangerous /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒəɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnʒ(ə)ɹəs/ adj
causing danger, ready to do harm or injury gevaarlijk
full of danger gevaarlijk gevaarlijke

dangle /ˈdeɪŋ.ɡəl/ /ˈdæŋ.ɡəl/ v
hang loosely bengelen bungelen

dank /deɪŋk/ /dæŋk/ adj
dark, damp and humid klam vochtig
highly potent straf

danse macabre n
a conventional subject of artistic painting or drawing dodendans

dappled [ˈdæpəɫd] adj
having a mottled or spotted skin or coat gespikkeld

dare /dɛə(ɹ)/ /dɛɚ/ n
a challenge uitdaging

dare /dɛə(ɹ)/ /dɛɚ/ v
to brave or face up to riskeren wagen
to defy or challenge tarten uitdagen
to have courage durven wagen

daredevil /ˈdɛədɛvəl/ n
person who engages in risky behavior waaghals

daring /ˈdɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdɛɹɪŋ/ adj
courageous dapper durvend gedurfd
willing to take on risks avontuurlijk roekeloos stoutmoedig

daring /ˈdɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdɛɹɪŋ/ n
boldness branie durf lef

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ adj
having an absolute or relative lack of light donker duister
hidden, secret duister geheim
not bright or light, deeper in hue donker

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ n
a complete or partial absence of light donker
ignorance ongewisse onwetendheid
nightfall het vallen van de avond nachtval

dark energy n
hypothetical form of energy which, it is supposed, is spread uniformly throughout space and time and has anti-gravitational properties donkere energie

dark matter n
particles of matter that cannot be detected by their radiation donkere materie

dark red adj
dark red - translation entry donkerrood

dark-skinned adj
having dark skin donker donkerhuidig

darken /ˈdɑɹkən/ /ˈdɑːkən/ v
to become dark(er) in colour [[donkerder]] [[worden]]
to become darker (less bright) donker worden
to make dark by reducing light verdonkeren verduisteren
to make dark(er) in colour donkerder kleuren maken

darkness /ˈdɑɹknɪs/ /ˈdɑːknəs/ n
gloom schemering
state of being dark duisternis donkerheid

darkroom n
dark room where photographs are developed doka

darling /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ n
person who is dear to one schat schatje geliefde liefje lieve lieverd

darmstadtium /dɑːrmˈʃtɑːtiəm/ n
transuranic chemical element with atomic number 110 darmstadtium

darn /dɑɹn/ /dɑːn/ v
stitch with thread stoppen

darning needle n
needle for darning stopnaald

darts /ˈdɑːts/ n
game darts

dash /dæʃ/ n
short run sprint
small quantity of liquid etc. scheutje
typographic symbol koppelteken streepje

dash /dæʃ/ v
of hopes or dreams: to ruin verwoesten
to complete hastily snel afhaspelen snel afmaken
to run short distance sprinten
to throw violently gooien smijten

dashboard /ˈdæʃˌboəɹd/ /ˈdæʃˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ n
panel under the windscreen of a motor car or aircraft instrumentenpaneel dashboard

data /ˈdeɪtə/ /ˈdætə/ /ˈdɑːtə/ n
information data gegevens informatie

data structure n
organization of data datastructuur gegevensstructuur

databank n
organisation maintaining a database databank

database /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdætəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdɑːtəˌbeɪs/ n
collection of information database databank
software program database databank

date /deɪt/ n
fruit of the date palm dadel
assigned end; conclusion einde
meeting with a lover or potential lover; a person so met afspraakje
obsolete: given or assigned length of life levensduur
point in time tijdstip
point of time at which a transaction or event takes place datum
that which specifies the time of writing, inscription etc. datum
pre-arranged social meeting afspraak afspraakje

date /deɪt/ v
to determine the age of something dateren
to begin dateren
to note the time of writing or executing dateren
to take (someone) on a series of dates daten

date of birth n
date and year when something was born geboortedatum

date palm n
Phoenix dactylifera dadelpalm dadelboom

dating /ˈdeɪt.ɪŋ/ n
process of estimating the age of something datering

dating agency n
business huwelijksbureau

dative /ˈdeɪtɪv/ adj
capable of being disposed of at will begeven
grammar: noting the case of noun which expresses indirect object datief
given by a judge datief
removable afzetbaar

dative case n
case used to express direction towards an indirect object datief derde naamval

daub /dɔb/ /dɔːb/ v
to apply something in hasty or crude strokes kladschilderen besmeren kliederen

daughter /ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
female offspring dochter

daughter language n
language which genetically descends from earlier, parent language dochtertaal

daughter-in-law n
wife of one's child schoondochter

daunt /dɑnt/ /dɑːnt/ /dɔnt/ /dɔːnt/ v
to discourage afschrikken
to overwhelm overweldigen

daunting /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ adj
discouraging, inspiring fear beangstigend intimiderend ontmoedigend
overwhelming, intimidatingly impressive indrukwekkend intimiderend overweldigend

dauntlessness n
fearlessness onverschrokkenheid

davit /ˈdeɪvɪt/ n
crane to sling a lifeboat, maintenance trapeze etc davit

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ n
beginning dageraad opgang
morning twilight period dageraad zonsopgang
rising of the sun zonsopgang
time dageraad zonsopgang ochtendschemering

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ v
to begin to brighten with daylight dagen rijzen
to start to appear, to be realized dagen

day /deɪ/ n
period between sunrise and sunset dag etmaal
period from midnight to the following midnight dag etmaal
period of 24 hours dag etmaal
part of a day period which one spends at one’s job, school, etc. dag etmaal
rotational period of a planet dag etmaal

day after tomorrow adv
on the day after tomorrow; in two days - translation entry overmorgen

day after tomorrow n
day after tomorrow - translation entry overmorgen

day before yesterday adv
on the day before yesterday - translation entry eergisteren eergister

day before yesterday n
day before yesterday - translation entry eergisteren

day in, day out adv
day in, day out dag in dag uit dag na dag dagdagelijks

daybreak /ˈdeɪbɹeɪk/ n
dawn dageraad

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ n
a spontaneous and fanciful series of thoughts dagdroom

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ v
to have such a series of thoughts dagdromen

daydreamer /ˈdeɪdɹimɚ/ /ˈdeɪdɹiːmə/ n
one who daydreams dagdromer

daylight /ˈdeɪlaɪt/ n
light from the Sun daglicht

daylight saving time n
an adjustment of the official time during summer zomertijd

days of yore n
time long past de goede oude tijd

daze /deɪz/ v
to stun or stupefy versuffen

dazed /deɪzd/ adj
in a state of shock or confusion verbouwereerd

dazzle /ˈdæzəl/ v
confuse the sight verblinden blenden

de facto /ˌdeɪˈfæktoʊ/ /ˌdeɪˈfæktəʊ/ adj
in fact or in practice de facto

de- /diː/ /də/ prefix
reversal, undoing or removing de- ont- ver-

deacon /ˈdiːkən/ n
a clergyman ranked directly below a priest diaken
a designated minister of charity in the early Church diaken
lay leader of a Protestant congregation diaken

deaconess-house n
house inhabited by deaconesses diaconessenhuis

dead /dɛd/ adj
no longer alive dood dode gestorven overleden

dead /dɛd/ adv
Very, absolutely, extremely, suddenly bloed- dood- oer-

dead /dɛd/ n
those who have died doden gestorvenen overledenen
time when coldness, darkness, or stillness is most intense stilte

dead as a dodo adj
unquestionably dead morsdood

dead comet n
dode komeet

dead end n
street or path that goes nowhere beluik

dead letter n
A law or other measure that is no longer enforced dode letter

dead reckoning n
method of estimating the position of a ship or aircraft gegist bestek

dead ringer n
someone or something that very closely resembles another; someone or something easily mistaken for another evenbeeld

deadlift v
to lift deadliften

deadline /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ n
date on or before which something must be completed termijn deadline

deadly /ˈdɛd.li/ adj
lethal dodelijk

deadly nightshade n
deadly nightshade; Atropa belladonna belladonna wolfskers

deadpan /ˈdɛdpæn/ adj
deliberately impassive or expressionless (as a face or look) emotieloos zonder uitdrukking

deaf /diːf/ /dɛf/ adj
unable to hear doof dove

deaf /diːf/ /dɛf/ n
deaf people considered as a group doven

deaf-mute adj
unable to hear or speak doofstom

deafen /ˈdɛfən/ v
to make deaf doof maken verdoven
to make soundproof geluiddicht maken

deafness /ˈdɛfnəs/ n
condition of being deaf doofheid

deal /diːl/ /dɪəɫ/ v
to administer in portions verdelen
to be concerned with te maken hebben met
to distribute (cards) delen
to give out as one’s portion or share uitdelen
to handle, manage behandelen regelen
to sell (illicit drugs) dealen
to trade handelen

deal with v
behave in a certain way towards omgaan met
handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression behandelen
take action with respect to (someone or something) behandelen

dealer /ˈdiːlə(ɹ)/ n
one who peddles illicit drugs, especially to teenagers dealer
one who deals in things, e.g. automobiles dealer
the person who deals the cards in a card game gever

dean /diːn/ [dĩːn] n
church dignitary deken
senior member of a group deken
senior official in college or university decaan deken

dear /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ adj
a formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly beste lieve waarde
an informal way of addressing the recipient in a letter's opening line lieve
an ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior beste
formal way of addressing beste geachte hooggeachte
high in price; expensive duur kostbaar prijzig waardevol kostelijk
loved; lovable kostbaar lief bemind beminnelijk geliefd
loving, affectionate, heartfelt innig liefdevol
precious to or greatly valued by someone duur dierbaar waardevol gekoesterd geliefd precieus

dear /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ n
a very kind, loving person lieverd schat

dearth /dɜːθ/ /dɝθ/ n
period when food is rare hongersnood
scarcity schaarste

death /dɛθ/ n
cessation of life dood overlijden
personification of death dood
Tarot dood

death adder n
Acanthophis doodsadders

death camp n
facility vernietigingskamp

death cap n
Amanita phalloides groene knolamaniet

death penalty n
state punishment of death doodstraf

death sentence n
sentence doodvonnis doodstraf

death squad n
armed group doodseskader

death wish n
desire for the death of oneself or of someone else doodsverlangen doodswens

death's-head n
a human skull, as symbol of death doodshoofd doodskop

debacle /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/ /dɪˈbɑ.kəl/ n
event or enterprise that ends suddenly and disastrously debacle fiasco verplettering

debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ n
argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting debat
discussion of opposing views discussie meningsverschil
informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views bespreking discussie

debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ v
participate in a debate bespreken debatteren uitpraten

debauch /dɪˈbɔːt͡ʃ/ v
(transitive) to debase something ontwaarden
(transitive) to morally corrupt someone; to seduce ontaarden

debauchery /dɪˈbɔː.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ n
debauchery losbandigheid zedeloosheid

debenture /dɪˈbɛntjʊə/ n
(finance) a type of bond obligatie

debilitate /dəˈbɪləteɪt/ /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/ v
to make feeble; to weaken verzwakken

debride /dɨˈbɹid/ /dɪˈbɹiːd/ v
to remove dead or damaged tissue debrideren

debris /dəˈbɹiː/ /ˈdɛbɹiː/ n
large rock fragments left by a melting glacier etc. gletjserpuin
litter and discarded refuse afval overblijfselen puin
rubble, wreckage, scattered remains of something destroyed puin restanten wrakhout wrakstukken
ruins of a broken-down structure ruine

debt /dɛt/ n
action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another schuld verplichting
money that one person or entity owes or is required to pay to another schulden
state or condition of owing something to another schulden

debt bondage n
condition similar to slavery schuldslavernij

debtor /ˈdet.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ɚ/ n
a person or firm that owes money debitrice schuldenaar debiteur

debugger /diːˈbʌɡə(ɹ)/ n
computer program debugger

debunk /diːˈbʌŋk/ /dɪˈbʌŋk/ v
to discredit or expose the falsehood of something doorprikken ontmaskeren

debut /deɪˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ n
a performer's first-time performance to the public debuut

debut /deɪˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ v
to make one's initial formal appearance debuteren
to formally introduce, as to the public debuteren

deca- /dɛkə-/ prefix
ten deca-
used to multiply the unit it is attached to by 10 deca-

decade /ˈdɛkeɪd/ n
a period of ten years decennium decade jaartien
a series of ten Hail Marys in the rosary tientje
a series of ten things tiental

decaf /ˈdiːkæf/ n
a decaffeinated drink deca decaf

decalitre /ˈdɛkəlɪtə(ɹ)/ n
ten liters decaliter

decant /dəˈkænt/ v
to pour from one vessel into another overgieten

decapitated /dɪˈkæpɪteɪtəd/ adj
with the head removed onthoofd

decapitation /dɪkæpɪˈteɪʃən/ n
beheading onthoofding

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ n
process or result of being gradually decomposed verval

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ v
to deteriorate in verval raken verloederen vervallen
to rot slecht worden verrotten

deceased /di.ˈsist/ /dɪˈsiːst/ adj
no longer alive overleden

deceased /di.ˈsist/ /dɪˈsiːst/ n
dead person overledene
plural: dead people overledenen

deceive /dɪˈsiːv/ v
trick or mislead bedriegen misleiden

decency /ˈdiːsənsi/ n
quality of being decent fatsoen

decennium /dɪˈsɛnɪəm/ n
period of 10 years decennium

decent /ˈdiːsənt/ adj
fair; good enough; okay redelijk
showing integrity, fairness, moral uprightness integer
significant; substantial significant substantieel
sufficiently clothed toonbaar

deception /dɪˈsɛpʃən/ n
instance of actions fabricated to mislead bedrog misleiding

deceptive /dɪ.ˈsɛp.tɪv/ adj
misleading, attempting to deceive bedrieglijk misleidend onoprecht

deci- prefix
one tenth (1/10) deci-

decibel /ˈdɛsɪbɛl/ n
a common measure of sound intensity decibel

decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ v
to resolve or settle besluiten beslissen

deciduous /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/ /dɪˈsɪdʒʊəs/ adj
of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season loof-

decimal /ˈdɛsɪməl/ [ˈdɛsɪməɫ] adj
concerning numbers expressed in decimal or calculations using decimal decimaal decimale tientallig tientallige

decimal /ˈdɛsɪməl/ [ˈdɛsɪməɫ] n
number system decimaalstelsel tientallig talstelsel

decimal number n
number expressed in the decimal system decimaal

decimal system n
numerical system of counting in tens decimale stelsel tientallig stelsel

decimate /ˈdɛ.sə.meɪt/ /ˈdɛ.sɪ.meɪt/ v
Roman history: to kill one out of ten men decimeren
to reduce to one-tenth decimeren
to severely reduce decimeren

decipher /dɪˈsaɪfə(ɹ)/ v
to decode or decrypt a code or cipher ontcijferen

decision /dɪˈsɪʒən/ n
choice or judgement beslissing besluit
firmness of conviction beslissing besluit
result arrived at by the judges verdict

decisive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adj
having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy doorslaggevend afdoend beslissend
marked by promptness and decision beslist besluitvaardig

deck /dɛk/ n
floorlike covering on a ship dek scheepsdek
pack of playing cards spel kaarten

declaim /dɪˈkleɪm/ v
to recite in theatrical way declameren

declaration /ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/ n
written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, or belief declaratie verklaring

declaration of war n
a formal announcement by an entity that it is in a state of war with another entity oorlogsverklaring

declare /dɪˈkleə/ /dɪˈklɛɚ/ v
To make outstanding debts, e.g. taxes, payable. aangeven
to affirm or state something emphatically verklaren
to announce one's support, choice, opinion, etc verklaren
to announce something formally or officially verklaren
to make a declaration verklaren

declare war v
initiate a state of war de oorlog verklaren

declension /dɪˈklɛn.ʃən/ n
act verbuigen
way of categorizing verbuiging

declericalization n
ontklerikalisering

declination /ˌdɛklɪˈneɪʃən/ n
at a given point, the angle between the line connecting this point with the geographical center of the earth and the equatorial plane declinatie

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ n
downward movement, fall achteruitgang afname terugval verval
sloping downward afname helling verval
weakening achteruitgang afname verval verzwakking

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ v
inflect verbuigen
move downwards achteruitgaan afnemen terugvallen vervallen
refuse weigeren afwijzen
weaken achteruitgaan afnemen afzwakken verzwakken

decompile /diːkəmˈpaɪl/ v
to recreate the original source code decompileren

decompose /ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/ v
to decay ontbinden vergaan verrotten
to separate ontbinden

decomposition /diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ n
splitting into constituent parts decompositie

deconversion /diːkənˈvɜːʒən/ n
apostasy ontkering

decorate /ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/ v
to furnish with decorations decoreren sieren opsmukken

decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
act of adorning decoratie versieren
any mark of honor to be worn upon the person decoratie medaille
that which adorns decoratie versiering

decorative /ˈdɛkɹətɪv/ adj
that serves to decorate decoratief

decorous /ˈdɛkəɹəs/ adj
behaving properly goed keurig net welvoeglijk

decoy /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ n
animal used by hunters to lure game afleiding
person or object meant to lure something to danger afleiding lokvogel

decoy /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ v
to act or use a decoy lokken

decrease /dɪˈkɹiːs/ /ˈdiːkɹiːs/ v
become smaller afnemen
make smaller verminderen

decrepit /dɪˈkɹɛp.ɪt/ adj
weakened or worn out afgedragen versleten

decrepitude /dɘˈkɹɛpɪˌtuːd/ /dɪˈkɹɛpɪtʃuːd/ n
the state of being decrepit aftakeling

decrypt /dɪˈkɹɪpt/ v
to convert to plain text decoderen decrypteren ontcijferen ontsleutelen

dedicate /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/ v
to address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection opdragen
to commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action wijden
to open (a building, for example) to public use inhuldigen inwijden
to set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate inwijden wijden
to set apart for a special use bestemmen

dedicated /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/ adj
devoted, loyal, conscientious toegewijd

dedication /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
note prefixed to a work of art dedicatie toewijding

dedovshchina /dʲɪdɐfˈɕːinə/ n
bullying in the Soviet/Russian army dedovsjtsjina

deduce /dɪˈdjuːs/ /dɪˈduːs/ v
reach conclusion by logic afleiden deduceren

deduction /dɪˈdʌkʃən/ n
ability or skill to deduce afleiding
process of reasoning afleiding
conclusion conclusie
sum that can be removed from tax calculations aftrek inhouding

deed /diːd/ n
action daad
legal contract akte oorkonde

deedless adj
inactive dadeloos

deem /dim/ /diːm/ v
to have or hold as an opinion achten vinden
to hold in belief or estimation beschouwen

deep /diːp/ adj
having its bottom far down diep
a long way inward diep
difficult to awake diep
in extent in a direction away from the observer diep
voluminous diep
a long way forward diep
right into one's mind diep
with a lot of diep
seriously or to a significant extent, not superficial diep
in a number of rows or layers diep
of a color, dark and highly saturated donker diep
of a sound or voice, low in pitch diep zwaar
profound diepgaand diep
thick in a vertical direction dik

deep /diːp/ adv
deeply diep

deep drawing n
metal forming process dieptrekken

deep fryer n
vessel for deep frying frituurpan frietketel

deep water n
difficult or embarrassing situation in moeilijkheden
waters suitable for deep-draft ships diep water

deep-freeze v
to freeze at very low temperatures invriezen diepvriezen

deep-fry v
to cook by immersing the food in hot fat frituren

deer /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ n
animal of the family Cervidae hert

deer mouse n
Peromyscus hertmuis

deerslaughter n
killing of deer hertmoord

deface /dɪˈfeɪs/ v
to damage schenden

defamation /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
act of injuring another's reputation by any slanderous communication laster belastering smaad

default /dɪˈfɑlt/ /dɪˈfɔːlt/ n
(finance) condition of failing to meet an obligation niet-nakoming

defeasible [dɪˈfiːzɪbəɫ] adj
capable of being defeated, invalidated, … annulleerbaar breekbaar overwinnelijk

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ n
the act of defeating or being defeated nederlaag

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ v
to overcome in battle or contest verslaan overwinnen

defeatism /dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/ n
acceptance of defeat without struggle berusting defaitisme

defecate /ˈdɛfɪkeɪt/ v
expel feces from one's bowels poepen

defect /dɪˈfɛkt/ /ˈdiːfɛkt/ v
to abandon; to change one's loyalty overlopen deserteren
to desert; to flee combat deserteren
to flee one's country and seek asylum asiel aanvragen overlopen
to join the enemy overlopen

defection /dɪˈfɛkʃən/ n
act or incidence of defecting desertie overlopen

defective /dɪˈfɛktɪv/ adj
having one or more defects defectief gebrekkig onvolkomen onvolmaakt
having only some forms defectief

defective verb n
verb with an incomplete conjugation defectief werkwoord

defector /dɪˈfɛktə(ɹ)/ n
one who defects overloper deserteur

defend /dɛˈfɛnd/ /dɪˈfɛnd/ v
ward off attacks from verdedigen

defender /dɪˈfɛndə(ɹ)/ n
a fighter verdediger
someone who defends verdediger verdedigster
sports term verdediger verdedigster

defenestrate /dəˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt/ /dɪˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt/ v
eject from a window defenestreren

defenestration /diˌfɛnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌfɛnɪˈstɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
act of throwing out a window defenestratie

defense /dɪˈfɛns/ /ˈdiːˌfɛns/ n
action of protecting from attack verdediging weer
anything employed to oppose attack verdediging verweer
argument in support or justification of something verweer

defenseless /dɪˈfɛnsləs/ adj
lacking any form of defense; vulnerable; open to attack weerloos

defensive midfielder n
midfield player verdedigende middenvelder

defer /dɪˈfɜː(ɹ)/ v
(intransitive) to delay dralen talmen
(transitive) to delay uitstellen
to submit to the opinion or desire of another conformeren onderwerpen zich voegen

deference /ˈdɛ.fɚ.əns/ /ˈdɛfəɹəns/ n
great respect eerbied
the willingness to carry out the wishes of others gehoorzaamheid

deferment /dɪˈfɜːmənt/ n
act or instance of deferring opschorting uitstel
postponement of military service uitstel van militaire dienst

deficiency /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/ n
Insufficiency tekort
inadequacy or incompleteness tekort

deficient /dɪˈfɪʃənt/ adj
insufficient or inadequate in amount gebrekkig

deficit /ˈdɛfəsɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪsɪt/ n
situation wherein spending exceeds government revenue tekort

defile /dɪˈfaɪl/ n
narrow passage engte

defile /dɪˈfaɪl/ v
to make impure or dirty bevuilen maken onrein ontreinigen

define /dɪˈfaɪn/ v
demark the limits of afbakenen bepalen
describe, explain, make definite and clear beschrijven omschrijven
express the essential nature of definiëren karakteriseren kenschetsen
state meaning of definiëren
to determine bepalen determineren

definite /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ adj
free from any doubt eenduidig

definite article n
article introducing a noun and specifying it as the particular noun considered bepaald lidwoord lidwoord van bepaaldheid

definitely /ˈdɛf.ɪnɪt.li/ adv
without question and beyond doubt zeker zeker weten zonder twijfel

definition /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ n
action or process of defining definiëring omschrijving
clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction scherpte
product of defining definitie omschrijving
statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol definitie omschrijving
statement expressing the essential nature of something definitie

definitive /dɪˈfɪn.ɪt.ɪv/ adj
conclusive or decisive definitief

deflation /dɪˈfleɪʃən/ n
decrease in the general price level deflatie

defloration n
the act of deflowering ontmaagding

deflower /dɪˈflaʊə(ɹ)/ v
to take the virginity of a woman or girl ontmaagden

deforest /dɪˈfɒɹɪst/ v
to clear an area of forest ontbossen

deforestation /dɪˌfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ n
process of destroying a forest ontbossing

deformation /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
act of deforming, or state of being deformed vervorming

defragment /diːfɹæɡˈmɛnt/ v
(computing) to run a process to make file fragments on a hard disk contiguous defragmenteren

defragmentation /diːˌfɹæɡmənˈteɪʃən/ n
action of defragmenting defragmentatie

deft /dɛft/ adj
skillful handig

defunct /dɪˈfʌŋkt/ /ˌdiˈfʌŋkt/ adj
deceased gestorven overleden
no longer in use buiten gebruik buiten werking

defuse /diːˈfjuːz/ v
to make something less dangerous de angel halen uit
to remove the fuse from a bomb onschadelijk maken ontmantelen

defy /dɪˈfaɪ/ v
To renounce or dissolve all bonds afzweren
to provoke to combat or strife het hoofd bieden uitdagen

degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹət/ v
to cause lose good or desirable qualities ontaarden
to lose good or desirable qualities ontaarden

deglaze /diːˈɡleɪz/ v
(transitive) to detach small pieces of cooked food from a pan deglaceren

degradable [dɪˈɡɹeɪdəbəɫ] adj
that which can be degraded afbreekbaar

degrade /dɪˈɡɹeɪd/ v
to reduce in quality or purity degraderen

degree /dɪˈɡɹiː/ n
academic award graad titel
amount, proportion, extent graad mate
in geometry: unit of angle graad
unit of temperature graad
in graph theory: the number of edges that a vertex takes part in graad

degree Celsius n
unit of temperature graden celsius

degree of comparison n
form of an adjective trap van vergelijking

degrowth n
negative growth degrowth

dehiscence /dɪˈhɪsəns/ n
(botany) opening of an organ by its own means dehiscentie

dehydrate /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪt/ /diːˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ v
to lose or remove water dehydrateren

dehydrated /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪtəd/ /dəhˈaɪdɹeɪtəd/ adj
From which the water has been removed gedehydrateerd uitgedroogd
Suffering from dehydration gedehydrateerd uitgedroogd

deification n
Act of deifying vergoding

deign /deɪn/ v
(intransitive) to condescend verwaardigen

deism /ˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ n
belief deïsme

deity /ˈdi.ə.ti/ /ˈdiː.ɪ.ti/ n
essential nature of a god, divinity godheid
a powerful entity that possesses numerous miraculous powers godheid

delay /dɪˈleɪ/ n
period of time before an event occurs vertraging

delay /dɪˈleɪ/ v
put off until a later time uitstellen

delectable /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ adj
pleasing to the taste; delicious lekker smakelijk

delectable /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/ n
something that is pleasing to the taste lekkernij

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ n
deputy, envoy, representative afgevaardigde gedelegeerde

delegation /dɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
a group of delegates delegatie

deleterious /ˌdɛləˈtɪɹi.əs/ /ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəɹi.əs/ adj
harmful schadelijk

deleverage v
to reduce debt in by rapidly selling assets schuld aanzuiveren

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ adj
carefully considered doordacht doordachte weloverwogen
intentional met opzet opzettelijk opzettelijke

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ v
consider carefully beraadslagen doordenken overwegen

deliberately adv
intentionally bewust expres met opzet opzettelijk

delicacy /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/ n
something appealing, especially a pleasing food lekkernij

delicious /dəˈlɪʃəs/ /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ adj
pleasing to taste lekker heerlijk smakelijk

deliciousness n
state or quality of being delicious heerlijkheid

delight /dəˈlaɪt/ n
joy, pleasure vreugde plezier

delight /dəˈlaɪt/ v
to give pleasure to behagen bevallen

delighted /dɪˈlaɪtəd/ adj
Greatly pleased verrukt

delineate /dɪˈlɪniːeɪt/ v
aflijnen uittekenen
describe or depict with words or gestures schilderen uiteenzetten
sketch out, draw or trace an outline afbakenen

delineation /diːlɪniˈeɪʃən/ n
the act of delineating; depiction afbakening omlijning schets

delirium /dɪˈlɪɹɪəm/ n
mental state of confusion delier delirium

deliver /dɪˈlɪvə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈlɪvɚ/ v
to bring or transport something to its destination afleveren aangeven
to give birth baren
to set free bevrijden

deliverance /dɪˈlɪvɹəns/ n
Extrication from danger, imprisonment, etc. bevrijding verlossing

delivery /dɪˈlɪv(ə)ɹi/ n
act of conveying something levering
act of giving birth bevalling geboorte verlossing

delouse v
to remove lice from ontluizen

delta /ˈdɛɫtə/ n
fourth letter of modern Greek alphabet delta
landform at the mouth of a river delta
mathematical symbol Δ delta

delude /dɪˈluːd/ v
to deceive bedriegen misleiden begoochelen

deluge /ˈdɛl.ju(d)ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/ n
an overwhelming amount of something overvloed stortvloed

delusion /dɪˈluːʒən/ n
act of deluding; deception; a misleading of the mind inbeelding
state of being deluded or misled waan waanzin
that which is falsely or delusively believed or propagated; false belief; error in belief hersenschim misvatting waan waandenkbeeld waanidee waanvoorstelling

deluxe /dəˈlʌks/ adj
fine in quality luxe

delve /dɛlv/ v
to dig in the ground delven

demagogic adj
of or pertaining to demagogy or a demagogue demagogisch

demagogism n
The practice and principles of a demagogue demagogisme

demagogue /ˈdɛməɡɑɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/ n
leader demagoog volksleider
orator demagoog volksmenner volksopruier

demagogy n
demagogism demagogie

demand /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ n
claim for something eis
desire to purchase goods and services vraag

demand /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ v
to request forcefully eisen opeisen

demarcate /ˈdɛmɑːkeɪt/ v
mark the limits or boundaries of something afbakenen

demarcation /ˌdɛmɑːˈkeɪʃən/ n
act of marking off a boundary or setting a limit demarcatie demarkatie
strictly defined separation afbakening afgrenzing aflijning
thus fixed limit demarcatielijn demarkatielijn grenslijn

demean /dɪˈmiːn/ n
behavior; conduct; bearing; demeanor gedrag houding
management; treatment behandeling beheer

demean /dɪˈmiːn/ v
to debase; to lower; to degrade neerhalen vernederen
to manage; to conduct; to treat behandelen gedragen

demeanor /dɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ n
The outward way in which a person behaves gedragswijze

demerit n
quality of being inadequate tekortkoming

demigod /ˈdɛmɪɡɑd/ /ˈdɛmɪɡɒd/ n
a half-god or hero halfgod

demissionary adj
Having resigned or been removed, but retaining some status or powers demissionair

demiurge /ˈdɛ.miˌɚdʒ/ /ˈdɛ.mɪ.əːdʒ/ n
being that created the universe demiurg

demo /ˈdɛm.əʊ/ n
a brief demonstration or visual explanation demo demonstratie
a march or gathering to make a political protest demonstratie
a short recording of a song etc for publicity demo
an example of a product used for demonstration and then sold at a discount demo

democracy /dɪˈmɑkɹəsi/ /dɪˈmɒkɹəsi/ n
government under the rule of its people democratie
rule by the people democratie

democrat /ˈdɛməkɹæt/ n
supporter of democracy democraat

democratic /dɛməˈkɹætɪk/ adj
pertaining to democracy democratisch

democratic socialism n
socialism based on democratic principles democratisch socialisme

demographic /dɛməˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to demography demografisch

demolish /dəˈmɒl.ɪʃ/ v
to destroy slopen

demolition /ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃən/ n
the action of demolishing or destroying sloop afbraak

demolition derby n
competition in which contestants crash cars autorodeo

demon /ˈdiː.mən/ n
evil spirit demon demoon

demonology /ˌdiːməˈnɑːlədʒi/ /ˌdiːməˈnɒlədʒi/ n
study of demons demonologie

demonstrate /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt/ v
to display the method of using an object demonstreren

demonstration /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
public display of opinion demonstratie
act demonstratie
event demonstratie

demonstrative adjective n
type of adjective bijvoegelijk aanwijzend voornaamwoord

demonstrative pronoun n
pronoun which replaces a noun aanwijzend voornaamwoord

demonstrator /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
a person involved in a demonstration betoger

demote /dɪˈmoʊt/ /dɪˈməʊt/ v
To lower the rank or status degraderen

demur /dɪˈmɜː/ /dɪˈmɝ/ v
intransitive: To balk; to oppose. verzet aantekenen
intransitive: To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings uitstellen verdagen

demure /dɪˈmjʊə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈmjʊɹ/ adj
modest, quiet, reserved beschaafd bescheiden keurig netjes

demystify /diːˈmɪstɪfaɪ/ v
to explain demystificeren

den /dɛn/ /dɪn/ n
home of certain animals hol
living room of a house huiskamer leefkamer woonkamer

dendrite /ˈdɛndɹaɪt/ n
projection of a nerve cell dendriet

dendrochronology n
science of counting tree rings dendrochronologie

dendrology /dɛndˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
the study of trees boomkunde dendrologie

dengue fever /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ ˈfiːvə/ n
disease dengue

denigrate /ˈdɛn.ɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ v
blacken zwartmaken
to criticise so as to besmirch denigreren kleineren
to treat as worthless denigreren kleineren

denim /ˈdɛnɪm/ n
textile with diagonal pattern denim spijkerstof

denizen /ˈdɛn.ɪ.zən/ n
(UK) a citizen naturalized through letters patent ingeburgerde
an inhabitant of a place; one who dwells in bewoner
one who frequents a place stamgast

denominator /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(ɹ)/ n
The number or expression written below the line in a fraction noemer

denotation /ˌdiː.noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
act of denoting beschrijving denotatie
primary or explicit meaning betekenis denotatie
something signified or referred to aanduiding betekenis denotatie

denote /dɪˈnəʊt/ v
to convey meaning betekenen
to indicate, mark aangeven
to make overt aanduiden

denounce /diˈnaʊns/ v
to announce the termination of; especially a treaty opzeggen
to criticize or speak out against afkeuren beschuldigen
to make a formal or public accusation against aanklagen
to make known in a formal manner bekendmaken
to proclaim in a threatening manner afkeuren

density /ˈdɛn.sə.ti/ /ˈdɛn.sɪ.ti/ n
physics: amount of matter contained by a given volume dichtheid
number of particles or other quantity contained by a given volume dichtheid
probability waarschijnlijkheid

dent /dɛnt/ n
shallow deformation in the surface deuk bluts buts

dent /dɛnt/ v
develop a dent deuk krijgen
produce a dent blutsen deuken indeuken

dental floss n
cord of thin filaments used to clean the areas between the teeth tandzijde

dentate adj
Having teeth or toothlike projections gekarteld

dentist /ˈdɛntɪst/ n
specialized medical doctor tandarts

dentistry /ˈdɛntɪstɹi/ n
the field of medicine which studies and treats conditions of the teeth tandheelkunde
tandheelkunde

denture /ˈdɛntjə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛntʃə(ɹ)/ n
artificial replacement of one or more teeth gebitsprothese
complete replacement of all teeth in a mouth kunstgebit
set of teeth, the teeth viewed as a unit gebit

deny /dɪˈnaɪ/ v
to assert that something is not true ontkennen

deodorant /diˈoʊdəɹənt/ /diˈəʊdəɹənt/ n
odor-controlling cosmetic for the underarm deo deodorant

deontic /diːˈɒntɪk/ adj
pertaining to necessity, duty or obligation deontisch

deontological adj
of or relating to deontology deontologisch

deontology n
Ethical study of duties, obligations, and rights deontologie

deoxyribonucleic acid n
deoxyribonucleic acid desoxyribonucleïnezuur

deoxyribose n
derivative of ribose deoxyribose

depart /dɪˈpɑɹt/ /dɪˈpɑːt/ v
to deviate afwijken
to die heengaan
to go away from verlaten
to leave vertrekken

department store n
store containing many departments warenhuis

departure /dɪˈpɑːtjə(ɹ)/ n
death overlijden
deviation from a plan or procedure afwijking
the act of departing vertrek

depend /dɪˈpɛnd/ v
be pending hangende zijn
hang down hangen
rely on support afhangen
trust vertrouwen

dependable [dɪˈpɛndəbəɫ] adj
able to be depended on betrouwbaar

dependence /dɪˈpɛndəns/ n
irresistible need afhankelijkheid verslaving
state of being dependent afhankelijkheid nood

dependency /dɪˈpɛndənsi/ n
a colony or similar territory subject to rule by an external power kolonie schutgebied
addiction afhankelijkheid
computing: reliance on functionality afhankelijkheid
something dependent or subordinate to something else afhankelijks

dependent /dɪˈpɛndənt/ adj
relying upon; depending upon afhankelijk

depict /dɪˈpɪkt/ v
afbeelden beschrijven

depiction n
drawing or painting afbeelding
lifelike image afbeelding uitbeelding

depilate /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/ v
to remove hair from the body depileren ontharen

deplete /dɪˈpliːt/ v
to empty or unload afbreken leegmaken opruimen

deplorable /dɪˈplɔːɹəbəɫ/ adj
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad verwerpelijk
lamentable, to be felt sorrow for, worthy of compassion betreurenswaardig deerniswekkend deplorabel

deploy /dɪˈplɔɪ/ v
to install, test and implement a computer system or application uitrollen

deponent /diˈpoʊ.nənt/ /diˈpəʊ.nənt/ n
a deponent verb deponent

depopulate /diːˈpɒpjəleɪt/ v
to reduce the population of a region by disease, war, forced relocation etc. ontvolken

deport /dɪˈpoət/ /dɪˈpoɹt/ /dɪˈpɔɹt/ /dɪˈpɔːt/ v
to evict, especially from a country deporteren uitzetten

deportation /diːˌpɔːˈteɪʃən/ n
act of deporting or exiling deportatie

depose /diˈpoʊz/ /dɪˈpəʊz/ v
to give evidence or testimony getuigen
to put - or lay something down neerleggen
to remove (a leader) from office afzetten

deposit /dɨˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ n
asset that was left to the care of the other storting
money given as an initial payment aanbetaling
money placed in an account deposito
security for a borrowed item statiegeld
sediment or rock different from the surrounding material afzetting neerzetting

deposit /dɨˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ v
to entrust one's assets to the care of another storten
to lay down afzetten neerzetten

deposition /dɛpəˈzɪʃən/ n
removal of someone from office schorsing

deprave /dɪˈpɹeɪv/ v
To make bad or worse doen ontaarden doen verloederen slecht maken
To speak ill of bekladden kwaad spreken

depraved /dɪˈpɹeɪvd/ adj
extremely wrong in a moral sense verdorven

depravity /dəˈpɹævɪti/ n
A particular depraved act or trait schanddaad

deprecate /ˈdɛpɹɪkeɪt/ v
express disapproval of afkeuren

deprecated /ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪt.ɪd/ adj
computing: obsolescent verouderd afgekeurd gedeprecieerd
strongly disapproved of afgekeurd

depredation /ˌdɛpɹəˈdeɪʃən/ n
A raid or predatory attack plundering rooftocht

depress /dɪˈpɹɛs/ v
to make depressed, sad or bored deprimeren

depression /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/ /dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ n
psychology: state of mind depressie
economics: period of major economic contraction depressie
geography: low area depressie
reduction in a biological variable depressie

deprivation /dɛp.ɹɪ.veɪʃən/ n
state of being deprived ontberingen

deprive /dɪˈpɹaɪv/ v
take something away; deny someone of something ontnemen

deprived /dɪˈpɹaɪvd/ adj
subject to deprivation misdeeld

depth /dɛpθ/ n
vertical distance below a surface diepte

deputation /ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən/ n
appointing a representative deputatie

deputy /ˈdɛpjəti/ n
representative adjudant adjudante

deracinate /dɪˈɹæsɪnaɪt/ v
force (people) from their homeland to a new or foreign location onthemen
pull up by the roots; to uproot; to extirpate deracineren ontwortelen

derailment n
action of a locomotive or train leaving the rails along which it runs ontsporing

derelict /ˈdɛɹəlɪkt/ adj
abandoned instorten uiteenvallen verlaten verwaarloosd

deride /dɪˈɹaɪd/ v
to harshly mock; ridicule bespotten belachelijk maken ridiculiseren

derivation /ˌdɛɹɪˈveɪʃən/ n
afleiding

derivative /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/ n
something derived afgeleide derivaat
word that derives from another afleiding

derive /dəˈɹaɪv/ v
create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction afleiden
find the derivation of (a word or phrase) afleiden
obtain (something) from something else afleiden
deduce (a conclusion) by reasoning afleiden deduceren
originate (from) ontstaan

dermatologist /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪst/ /ˌdɝ.mə.ˈtɑ.lə.dʒɪst/ n
one who is skilled, professes or practices dermatology dermatoloog

derogatory /dɪˈɹɑɡətɔɹi/ /dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/ adj
tending to lessen in value beledigend denigrerend kleinerend

derring-do /ˌdɛɹɪŋˈduː/ n
brave and adventurous actions heldendaden waaghalzerij

dervish /ˈdɜːvɪʃ/ n
a member of Dervish fraternity of Sufism derwisj

desalination /diːˌsælɪˈneɪʃən/ n
process of removing salt from sea water in order to make drinking water ontzilting

desanctify v
to desanctify ontheiligen

descend /dɪˈsɛnd/ v
to come down as from source or original afstammen
to pass from a higher to a lower place afdalen neerdalen

descendant /dɪˈsɛndənt/ n
later evolutionary type afstammeling
one who is the progeny of someone afstammeling nakomeling nazaat telg
which derives directly from a given precursor or source afstammeling nakomeling

descent /dɪˈsɛnt/ n
instance of descending afdaling
way down afdaling
lineage or hereditary derivation afkomst herkomst
sloping passage or incline afdaling helling

describe /dəˈskɹaɪb/ v
to represent in words beschrijven omschrijven

description /dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
account in words beschrijving

desecrate /ˈdɛs.ɪ.kɹeɪ̯t/ v
to profane or violate sacredness ontwijden

desecration /dɛsɨˈkɹejʃn̩/ n
act of disrespect towards sacred heiligschennis ontheiliging

desert /dɪˈzəɹt/ /dɪˈzɜː(ɹ)t/ n
barren area woestijn

desert /dɪˈzəɹt/ /dɪˈzɜː(ɹ)t/ v
to leave military service deserteren

deserted /dɪˈzɜːtəd/ adj
abandoned verlaten
desolate desolaat ontredderd troosteloos

desertion /dɪˈzɜːʃən/ n
deserting desertie vaandelvlucht

deserve /dɪˈzɜːv/ /dɪˈzɝv/ v
to merit verdienen

deserving adj
worthy of reward or praise loffelijk

desiccate /ˈdɛs.ɪ.keɪt/ v
to dry dehydreren deshydrateren drogen ontwateren uitdrogen verdrogen
to preserve by drying drogen

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ n
art of designing vormgeving
pattern dessin
plan ontwerp

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ v
to plan an artwork etc. ontwerpen

designate /ˈdɛzɪɡ.neɪt/ /ˈdɛzɪɡ.nət/ v
to call by a distinctive title; to name aanduiden als benoemen noemen
to mark out and make known; to point out; to name; to indicate bepalen

designated driver n
Individual not drinking for the purpose of driving their companions home bob

designation /dɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ n
distinguishing mark or name benaming

designer n
person who designs designer ontwerper

desirability n
state of being desirable wenselijkheid

desirable /dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/ adj
suitable to be desired wenselijk

desire /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ n
something wished for verlangen wens
strong attraction begeerte

desire /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ v
want emotionally or sexually begeren verlangen
wish for earnestly verlangen wensen

desk /dɛsk/ n
table for writing and reading bureau schrijftafel schrijfberd

desktop /ˈdɛsktɒp/ [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɑp] [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɒp] [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɔp] n
a desktop computer desktop
on-screen background bureaublad desktop

despair /dɪˈspeə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛəɹ/ v
to be hopeless wanhopen

desperate /ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹət/ adj
filled with despair hopeloos desperaat radeloos vertwijfeld wanhopig

desperately adv
in a desperate manner wanhopig

despicable /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/ adj
deserving to be despised afschuwelijk verachtelijk verfoeilijk

despise /dɪˈspaɪz/ v
to regard with contempt or scorn verachten

despite /dɪˈspaɪt/ preposition
in spite of ondanks

despondency n
a feeling of depression or disheartenment radeloosheid wanhoop
loss of hope or confidence radeloosheid wanhoop

despondent /dɪˈspɒndənt/ adj
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage hopeloos moedeloos neergeslagen wanhopig

despot /ˈdɛs pət/ /ˈdɛs.pɒt/ n
ruler with absolute power; tyrant despoot

dessert /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ n
sweet confection served as the last course of a meal dessert toetje nagerecht

destabilize /diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz/ v
to make something unstable destabiliseren

destalinization n
process of discrediting and the reforming the policies of Joseph Stalin destalinisatie

destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ n
the place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent bestemming

destiny /ˈdɛstɪni/ n
predetermined condition; fate; fixed order of things lot

destroy /dɪˈstɹɔɪ/ v
(colloquial) to defeat soundly vernietigen verpulveren
(computing) to remove data (e.g., from memory) wissen
to cause destruction vernielen
to damage beyond use or repair verwoesten vernielen vernietigen kapot maken slopen
to neutralize kapot maken tenietdoen vernielen
to put down or euthanize (e.g. an animal) afmaken laten inslapen

destruct v
to cause the destruction of slopen vernietigen

destruction /ˌdɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/ n
act of destroying vernietiging

destructive /dɪˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
causing destruction; damaging destructief destructieve verwoestend verwoestende

desulfurize v
to remove the sulfur ontzwavelen

desultory /ˈdɛs.əl.t(ə).ɹi/ /ˈdɛs.əlˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection onsamenhangend

detachment n
impartiallity onpartijdigheid
indifference afstandelijkheid gereserveerdheid
military unit detachement detachering
separation losraking scheiding

detail /ˈdiˌteɪl/ /ˈdiːˌteɪl/ n
military: temporary unit detachement
plural: personal information persoonsgegevens
something small enough to escape casual notice detail kleinigheid
uncountable: a profusion of details detail kleinigheid
something considered trivial enough to ignore detail kleinigheid

detailed adj
characterized by attention to detail and thoroughness of treatment gedetailleerd

detain /dɪˈteɪn/ v
put under custody detineren

detect /dɪˈtɛkt/ v
to discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing detecteren

detectable /dɪˈtɛktəbəɫ/ adj
That which can be detected detecteerbaar

detective /dɪˈtɛktɪv/ n
person employed to find information detective speurder
police officer who looks for evidence rechercheur speurder

detention /dɪˈtɛnʃən/ n
hechtenis

deter /dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/ v
to persuade someone not to do something ontmoedigen
to prevent something from happening verhinderen

detergent /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/ n
any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant reinigingsmiddel wasmiddel

deteriorate /dɪˈtɪəɹɪəɹeɪt/ v
grow worse verslechteren
make worse verslechteren maken

determine /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/ v
to ascertain definitely bepalen
to set the limits of vaststellen

determiner n
class of words determinator
dependent function in a noun phrase determinator
something that determines aanwijzer

determinism /dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪzəm/ n
notion in ethics determinisme

deterrence /dɪˈtɛɹəns/ n
act of deterring ontrading afschrikking

deterrent /dɪˈtɛɹənt/ adj
serving to deter afschrikkend ontradend

deterrent /dɪˈtɛɹənt/ n
Something that deters afschrik

detest /dɪˈtɛst/ v
to dislike intensely verafschuwen

detonator /ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
device used to detonate an explosive device detonator ontsteker

detour /ˈdiː.tʊə(ɹ)/ n
diversion or deviation omweg omleiding

detour /ˈdiː.tʊə(ɹ)/ v
intransitive: to make a detour omlopen omrijden
transitive: to direct or send on a detour omleiden

detox /ˈdiːtɒks/ n
detoxification ontwenningskuur

detriment /ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/ n
harm, hurt, damage schade schadelijk

detrimental /ˌdɛtɹɪˈmɛntəl/ adj
causing damage or harm schadelijk nadelig

detritivore /dəˈtɹaɪtəvɔɹ/ /dɛˈtɹaɪtɪvɔː/ n
organism that feeds on detritus detrivoor

detritus /dɪˈtɹaɪtəs/ n
afval puin

deuce /djuːs/ /duːs/ n
playing card twee

deuterium /djuːˈtɪəɹɪəm/ /djuːˈtɪɹi.əm/ n
deuterium

deuteron n
deuterium nucleus deuteriumkern deuteron

devastation /ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/ n
act of devastating or state of being devastated verwoesting

develop /dɪˈvɛ.ləp/ /ˈdɛv.ləp/ v
to bring out photographic images ontwikkelen
to create ontwikkelen
to progress ontwikkelen
to progress through stages uitgroeien zich ontwikkelen

developer /dɪˈvɛləpə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/ n
liquid used in chemical film processing ontwikkelaar
real estate developer projectontwikkelaar promotor
software programmer programmeur
someone engaged in product creation and improvement ontwikkelaar ontwerper

developing country n
poorer country ontwikkelingsland

development /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ n
process of developing ontwikkeling

deviance /ˈdiːvɪəns/ n
person or thing that differs from the expected buitenbeentje
variation from expected behavior or form afwijking

deviant /ˈdiː.vi.ənt/ adj
of or pertaining to a deviation afwijkend

deviant /ˈdiː.vi.ənt/ n
person who deviates afvallige afwijkeling
thing that deviates afwijkeling

deviate /ˈdiːvi.ət/ /ˈdiːvieɪt/ v
To go off course from; to change course; to change plans afwijken
To fall outside of, or part from, some norm; to stray afwijken

deviation /diviˈeɪʃən/ n
act of deviating afwijken

device /dəˈvaɪs/ n
piece of equipment apparaat toestel

device driver n
software that communicates between operating system and hardware stuurprogramma

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ n
a creature of hell duivel
bad part of the conscience duivel
in Christian Science, an evil or erring entity duivel
the devil: the chief devil duivel
euphemistically, with an article: Hell (as an intensifier) verduiveld
person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him duivel duvel
thing that is awkward or difficult to understand [[hard
wicked or naughty person duivel deugniet

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ v
annoy or bother beduvelen pesten plagen
grill with cayenne pepper peperen

devil is in the details proverb
specific provisions of something may be complicated de duivel zit in de details

devil's advocate n
debater advocaat van de duivel

devil's beating his wife interjection
interjection uttered when it rains while the sun is shining het is kermis in de hel

devilish adj
extreme, excessive deksels duivels verduiveld
resembling or characteristic of a devil diabolisch duivels satanisch

devilment n
devilish action or conduct; mischief boosaardigheid duivelse streek

devious /ˈdiːvi.əs/ adj
Deviating; not straightforward, not honest, not frank; not standard heimelijk kronkelend onoprecht

devoid /dɪˈvɔɪd/ adj
empty, completely without verstoken zijn van

devolution /diːvəˈluːʃən/ n
a rolling down neergang

devote /dɪˈvəʊt/ v
to commit oneself for a certain matter toewijden wijden

devour /dɪˈvaʊ(w)ə(ɹ)/ v
to eat greedily vreten schransen verslinden

dew /djuː/ /du/ /dʒuː/ n
moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc dauw

dew /djuː/ /du/ /dʒuː/ v
moisten bedauwen

dew point n
temperature dauwpunt

dewberry /ˈdjuː.b(ə)ɹi/ /ˈduˌbɛɹi/ n
Rubus caesius dauwbraam

dewy /ˈdjuː.i/ adj
covered by dew bedauwd dauwig

dexterity /dɛksˈtɛɹɪti/ n
skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands handigheid

dexterous /ˈdɛkstɹəs/ adj
skillful in some specific thing handig

dharma /ˈdɑɹ.mə/ /ˈdɑːmə/ /ˈd̪ʱəɾ.mə/ n
principle that orders the universe dharma

dhoti n
dhoti lendendoek

diabetes /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ n
A group of metabolic diseases diabetes suikerziekte

diabetes mellitus n
medical disorder suikerziekte

diachronic /daɪ.əˈkɹɑnɪk/ /daɪ.əˈkɹɒnɪk/ adj
changing with time diachronisch

diacritical adj
of, pertaining to, or serving as a diacritic diakritisch

diaeresis /daɪˈɛɹəsɪs/ /daɪˈɛɹɪsɪs/ n
diacritic placed over a vowel letter trema

diagenesis daɪəˈdʒɛnəsɪs n
all the chemical, physical, and biological changes sediment goes through during and after lithification diagenese

diagnosis /daɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/ n
identification of the nature and cause of an illness diagnose

diagnostic /daɪəˈɡnɒstɪk/ adj
of, or relating to diagnosis diagnostisch

diagonal /daɪˈæɡənəl/ adj
geometry: joining two nonadjacent vertices diagonaal
having a slanted or oblique direction diagonaal

diagonal /daɪˈæɡənəl/ n
geometry: diagonal line or plane diagonaal
line or cut across a fabric diagonaal
something forming or resembling a diagonal line diagonaal

diagonal matrix n
type of matrix diagonaalmatrix

diagram /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/ n
plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show workings or parts relationships diagram
graph or chart diagram

dial /ˈdaɪəɫ/ n
panel on a radio; knob that is turned to change the wavelength kanaalkiezer

dialect /ˈdaɪ.ə.ˌlɛkt/ n
variety of a language dialect streektaal mondaard

dialectical materialism n
branch of philosophy dialectisch materialisme

dialectology n
the study of dialects dialectologie

dialog /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ n
computing: dialogue box dialoogvenster
conversation or other discourse between individuals dialoog
literary form resembling a conversation dialoog
verbal part of a literary or dramatic work dialoog

dialog /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ v
discuss dialogeren discussiëren kortsluiten

dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɔɡ/ n
computing: dialogue box dialoogvenster
conversation or other discourse between individuals dialoog gesprek
verbal part of a literary or dramatic work dialoog
literary form resembling a conversation dialoog

dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɔɡ/ v
discuss dialogeren discussiëren kortsluiten

diamagnetic /daɪəmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ adj
exhibiting diamagentism diamagnetisch

diamagnetism n
weak form of magnetism diamagnetisme

diameter /daɪˈæmɪtə(ɹ)/ n
length of this line diameter doorsnede
line diameter middellijn

diamond /ˈdaɪ(ə)mənd/ n
gemstone diamant
uncountable: mineral diamant

diamond /ˈdaɪ(ə)mənd/ v
to adorn with diamonds inleggen met diamant

diamonds n
one of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♦ ruiten koeken

diaper /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚ/ /ˈdaɪəpə/ n
absorbent garment worn by a baby, or by someone who is incontinent luier pamper

diaperhood /ˈdaɪ.pɚ.hʊd/ /ˈdaɪ.ə.pə.hʊd/ n
period of wearing diapers babytijd luiertijd

diaphanous /daɪˈæf.ən.əs/ adj
Transparent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through doorschijnend doorzichtig
of a fine, almost transparent texture ragfijn

diaphoneme /daɪəˈfəʊniːm/ /ˈdaɪəˌfoʊnim/ n
abstract phonological unit denoting all the dialectal variations of a phoneme diafoneem

diaphragm /ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/ n
anatomy: sheet of muscle separating thorax from abdomen middenrif diafragma
mechanics: flexible membrane diafragma membraan

diarrhea /ˌdaɪ.əˈɹiː.ə/ n
medical condition diarree

diary /ˈdaɪəɹi/ n
daily log of experiences dagboek

diatom /ˈdaɪətɑːm/ /ˈdaɪətəm/ n
grouping of minute algae diatomee kiezelwier

diazepam /daɪˈæzəpæm/ n
minor tranquillizer diazepam

dibbler n
Parantechinus apicalis dibbler gespikkelde buidelmuis

dice /daɪs/ v
to cut into small cubes [[in]] [[blok]]jes [[snijden]]

dice snake n
Natrix tessellata dambordslang dobbelsteenslang

dicey /ˈdaɪsi/ adj
fraught with danger bedreigend gevaarlijk
of uncertain, risky outcome onzeker riskant

dichotomy /daɪˈkɒt.ə.mi/ n
separation or division into two dichotomie tweedeling

dick /dɪk/ n
highly contemptible person lul
slang: penis lul pik piemel leuter

dickhead /ˈdɪkhɛd/ n
(slang) stupid person eikel
(slang) glans penis eikel

dictation /dɪkˈteɪʃən/ n
the process of speaking for someone else to write down the words dictee

dictator /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹ/ n
totalitarian leader of a dictatorship dictator

dictatorship /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)ʃɪp/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹʃɪp/ n
a government led by a dictator dictatuur

diction /ˈdɪkʃən/ n
clarity of word choice dictie

dictionary /ˈdɪkʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃənɛɹi/ n
publication that explains the meanings of an ordered list of words woordenboek
an associative array woordenboek

didgeridoo /ˌdɪdʒ.əɹ.iˈduː/ n
Australian musical instrument didgeridoo

die /daɪ/ n
cubical part of a pedestal plint voet
device for cutting into a specified shape mal matrijs vorm
embossed device used in stamping stempel
polyhedron used in games of chance dobbelsteen teerling rafelsteen

die /daɪ/ v
to be mortified or shocked sterven
to become spiritually dead sterven
to be cut off from family or friends sterven
to break down het laten afweten het opgeven
to stop living sterven doodgaan overlijden

dieldrin n
cyclodiene insecticide dieldrin

diencephalon /ˌdaɪənˈsɛfəlɒn/ n
region of the human brain tussenhersen

diesel /ˈdisəl/ /ˈdiːzəl/ n
fuel diesel

diesel engine n
a type of engine dieselmotor

diet /ˈdaɪət/ n
controlled regimen of food dieet
food a person or animal consumes dieet
council of leaders parlement rijksdag

dietary fibre n
undigested substance voedingsvezel

differ /ˈdɪfə/ v
not to have the same characteristics verschillen afwijken
to have diverging opinions, disagree verschillen

difference /ˈdɪfɹəns/ n
characteristic of something that makes it different from something else verschil onderscheid
disagreement or argument about something important meningsverschil
quality of being different verschil
arithmetic: result of a subtraction verschil

difference /ˈdɪfɹəns/ v
to distinguish or differentiate differentiëren onderscheiden

difference quotient n
slope of the secant differentiaalquotiënt

different /ˈdɪf.ɹənt/ adj
not the same verschillend ongelijk anders
unlike most others anders

differential [dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ] n
infinitesimal change differentiaal

differential calculus n
calculus that deals with instantaneous rates of change differentiaalrekening

differential equation n
equation involving the derivatives of a function differentiaalvergelijking

differentiate /dɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ /ˌdɪ.fəˈɹɛnt.ʃi.eɪt/ v
math: to calculate the derivative afleiden
math: to calculate the differential differentiëren
biology: to produce distinct organs or to achieve specific functions differentiëren
to perceive the difference differentiëren discrimineren onderscheiden
to show or be the distinction onderscheiden

differently able adj
euphemism for 'disabled' andersvalide

difficult /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ adj
hard, not easy moeilijk lastig

difficulty /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ n
obstacle hindernis
state of being difficult moeilijkheid

diffidence /ˈdɪfɪdəns/ n
The state of being diffident, timid or shy; reticence or self-effacement Verlegenheid bescheidenheid terughoudendheid

diffident /ˈdɪfɪdənt/ adj
distrustful wantrouwig
lacking confidence in oneself onzeker

diffraction grating n
surface having a large number of closely spaced lines or slits tralie

dig /dɪɡ/ n
archeological investigation opgraving

dig /dɪɡ/ v
to move hard-packed earth out of the way graven delven

digamma /daɪˈɡæmə/ n
letter of the Old Greek alphabet digamma

digest /daɪˈdʒɛst/ n
compilation of statutes or decisions analytically arranged compendium overzicht
magazine of abridged articles compendium overzicht

digest /daɪˈdʒɛst/ v
to distribute or arrange methodically ordenen
to separate food in the alimentary canal verteren
to undergo digestion verteren
to think over and arrange methodically in the mind overdenken

digestible /daɪˈdʒɛstəbəɫ/ adj
capable of being digested verteerbaar

digestion /daɪˈdʒɛstʃən/ n
assimilation and understanding of ideas assimilatie verwerven verwerving
process in gastrointestinal tract spijsvertering vertering
processing of decay in organic matter assisted by microorganisms verteren vertering

digestive system n
system of organs maag-darmstelsel

digger /ˈdɪɡə/ /ˈdɪɡɚ/ n
large piece of machinery graafmachine
one who digs graver

digit /ˈdɪdʒɪt/ n
finger or toe vinger teen
numeral cijfer

digital [ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtəɫ] adj
having to do or performed with a finger vinger
of or relating to computers digitaal
representing discrete values discreet digitaal

digital camera n
electronic camera digitale camera

digitalize /ˌdɪdʒɪtəˈlaɪz/ v
make digital digitaliseren

digits n
slang: telephone number nummer

dignify /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪ/ v
to honor vereren

dignitary /ˈdɪɡnɪtɹi/ n
important or influential person hoogwaardigheidsbekleder hoogwaardigheidsbekleedster

dignity /ˈdɪɡnɪti/ n
formality, stateliness plechtigheid
quality or state waardigheid
high office or rank waardigheid

digraph /ˈdaɪɡɹɑːf/ n
computing: two-character sequence digraaf
pair of letters digraaf

digress /daɪˈɡɹɛs/ v
to deviate afdwalen

digression /daɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
departure from the subject uitweiding

dilapidated /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtəd/ adj
having fallen into a state of disrepair verloederd vervallen verwaarloosd

dilapidation /dəˌlæp.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
(law) the act of dilapidating, damaging a building or structure through neglect or by intention verloedering verstoring verval verwaarlozing
the state of being dilapidated, reduced to decay, partially ruined bouwvalligheid verkrotting verloedering verval

dilate /daɪˈleɪt/ v
To become wider or larger; to expand uitzetten
To enlarge; to make bigger dilateren

dildo /ˈdɪldəʊ/ [ˈdɪɫdoʊ] [ˈdɪɫdəʊ] n
artificial phallus dildo vibrator

dilemma /daɪˈlɛmə/ n
circumstance in which a choice must be made between two alternatives dilemma

dilettante /dɪləˈtɒnti/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/ adj
pertaining to or like a dilettante dilettantisch

dilettante /dɪləˈtɒnti/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/ n
person with a general but superficial interest amateur liefhebber
someone who dabbles amateur liefhebber

diligence /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/ n
qualities of a hard worker, including conscientiousness, determination, perseverance toewijding vasthoudendheid

diligent /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ adj
performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard ijverig vlijtig toegewijd

dill /dɪɫ/ n
herb of the species Anethum graveolens dille

diluent n
That which dilutes verdunner

dilute /daɪˈljuːt/ /daɪˈlut/ v
to add more of a solvent to a solution; especially to add more water verdunnen

dim /dɪm/ adj
indistinct vaag
not bright, not colourful donker mat schemerachtig schemerig
not smart dom

dim /dɪm/ v
to make something less bright afblinden dimmen verduisteren

dime a dozen adj
so common as to be practically worthless dertien in een dozijn

dimension /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ /daɪ̯ˈmɛnʃn̩/ n
in physics dimensie
measure of spatial extent afmeting dimensie

diminish /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ v
To become smaller afnemen verkleinen
To make smaller verkleinen verminderen
To reduce a perfect or minor interval by a semitone verlagen

diminutive /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ adj
serving to diminish verkleinend
very small klein

diminutive /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ n
grammar: word form expressing smallness diminutief verkleinwoord

dimmer /ˈdɪməɹ/ n
Rheostat dimmer

dimple /ˈdɪmpəl/ n
skin depression, especially at corners of the mouth kuiltje
small depression or indentation in generic surface bult gaatje

dimple /ˈdɪmpəl/ v
create a dimple in blutsen deuken indeuken

din /dɪn/ n
loud noise geschreeuw lawaai

dine /daɪn/ v
to eat; to eat dinner or supper dineren

ding-dong ditch v
ringing someone's door bell and running away belletje lellen belletje trekken

dinghy /ˈdɪŋ(ɡ)i/ /ˈdɪŋ.i/ n
inflatable boat rubberboot
small boat jol kleine kano

dingo /ˈdɪŋɡəʊ/ n
wild dog native to Australia dingo

dink /dɪŋk/ n
sports lobben

dinner /ˈdɪnə/ /ˈdɪnəɹ/ n
a formal meal dinee
a meal given to an animal voer
main meal of the day avondeten avondmaaltijd avondmaal eten
midday meal lunch middagmaaltijd middageten middagmaal

dinosaur /ˈdaɪnəsɔː(ɹ)/ n
extinct reptile dinosaurus

diocese /ˈdaɪəsɪs/ n
region administered by a bishop bisdom diocees diocese

diode /ˈdaɪoʊd/ /ˈdaɪəʊd/ n
electronic device diode

dioptase n
Mineral dioptaas

dioxide /daɪˈɒksaɪd/ n
any oxide containing two oxygen atoms in each molecule dioxide

diphthong /ˈdɪfθɑŋ/ /ˈdɪfθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɪfθɔŋ/ n
complex vowel sound diftong tweeklank

diploid adj
of a cell, having a pair of each type of chromosome diploïd

diploma /dɪˈpləʊmə/ n
certificate diploma

diplomacy /dɪˈploʊ.mə.si/ n
art of conducting international relations diplomatie
tact and subtle skill in dealing with people diplomatie

diplomat /ˈdɪ.plə.mæt/ n
person who is accredited to represent a government diplomaat
someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people diplomaat

diplomatic /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ adj
concerning relationships between governments diplomatiek

diplomatic relations n
diplomatic intercouse diplomatieke betrekkingen

diploë /ˈdɪp.loʊ.ˌi/ n
thin layer of tissue diploë

dipper /ˈdɪpə(ɹ)/ n
bird waterspreeuw
vessel pollepel

diptote n
(grammar) a noun which has only two cases diptoot

diptych /ˈdɪp.ˌtɪk/ n
picture or series of pictures painted on two tablets diptiek
writing tablet consisting of two leaves of rigid material diptiek

dire /ˈdaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ adj
expressing bad consequences gevaarlijk sinister verschrikkelijk vreselijk
warning of bad consequences omineus onheilspellend

dire straits n
difficult position in het nauw

dire wolf /ˈdaɪə wʊlf/ /ˈdaɪɹ wʊlf/ n
extinct canine reuzenwolf

direct current n
electric current in which the electrons flow in one direction, but may vary with time gelijkstroom

direct debit n
single order to allow an entity to charge one's account automatische incasso

direct flight n
a flight without changing aircraft directe vlucht

direct free kick n
soccer rechtstreekse vrije trap

direct object n
the noun a verb is directly acting upon lijdend voorwerp

direct verb n
A verb that agrees in person and number with the subject of a clause, by conjugation persoonsvorm

directed graph n
type of graphs digraaf gerichte graaf

direction /dəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ n
indication of the point toward which an object is moving richting

directive /daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ adj
that directs wijzend

directive /daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ n
form of legislative act addressed to the EU Member States richtlijn
authoritative decision richtlijn
instruction or guideline richtlijn instructie

directly /dɪˈɹɛktli/ adv
in a direct manner direct rechtstreeks
in a straightforward way direct rechtuit
plainly, without circumlocution or ambiguity direct onomwonden rechtuit
soon; next; when it becomes convenient dadelijk direct meteen zo zodadelijk
straightforwardly; honestly eerlijk rechtuit zondermeer

director /dɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈɹɛktɚ/ n
regisseur directeur

directory /dɪˈɹɛktəɹi/ n
list of names, addresses etc. Gouden gids Witte gids gids repertorium telefoongids
simulated folder map folder
structured listing of files lijst

dirge /dɜːdʒ/ /dɝdʒ/ n
a mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person. lijkzang rouwzang treurlied treurzang

dirigible /ˈdɪɹ.ə.dʒə.bəl/ [ˈdɪɹɪdʒəbəɫ] n
a self-propelled airship that can be steered luchtschip

dirty /ˈdɜɹti/ /ˈdɜːti/ adj
covered with or containing dirt vuil smerig vies
dishonourable, violating standards or rules vuil smerig grof oneerlijk
illegal, improper vuil oneerlijk
morally unclean, obscene or indecent vuil obsceen schunnig vulgair
of color: discolored by impurities vuil
that makes one dirty vuil

dirty /ˈdɜɹti/ /ˈdɜːti/ v
to make dirty bevuilen

dis- /dɪs/ prefix
apart ont-

disable [dɪsˈeɪbəɫ] v
to deactivate a function of an electronical or mechanical device deactiveren uitschakelen
to render unable; to take away the ability onmogelijk maken

disabled [dɪsˈeɪbəɫd] adj
having a physical disability gehandicapt invalide mindervalide
made incapable of use or action onklaar

disabled [dɪsˈeɪbəɫd] n
the disabled collectively gehandicapten invaliden

disabuse /dɪsəˈbjuːz/ v
free of a misconception ontdoen terugbrengen van een dwaling uit de droom helpen

disadvantage /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/ /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ n
weakness nadeel

disadvantaged adj
lacking an advantage relative to another kansarm

disagree /dɪsəˈɡɹiː/ v
not correspond niet overeenstemmen overeenkomen

disagreeable [dɪsəˈɡɹi.əbəɫ] adj
not agreeable, unsuitable onaangenaam

disagreement /dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/ n
An argument or debate meningsverschil verschil van mening

disallow /dɪsəˈlaʊ/ v
to reject as invalid, untrue, or improper afkeuren

disambiguate /dɪ.samˈbɪɡjuːeɪt/ v
remove ambiguities desambigueren

disambiguation /dɪsæmˌbɪɡjuːˈeɪʃən/ n
removal of ambiguity desambiguatie

disappear /dɪsəˈpiːɹ/ /dɪsəˈpɪə/ /dɪsəˈpɪɹ/ v
to make vanish laten verdwijnen
to vanish verdwijnen

disappearance /dɪsəˈpɪəɹəns/ n
action of disappearing or vanishing verdwijning

disappoint /dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ v
to displease by underperforming etc. teleurstellen

disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ adj
defeated of hope or expectation teleurgesteld

disappointing adj
that disappoints or disappoint teleurstellende

disappointment /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ n
circumstance tegenslag tegenvaller
emotion teleurstelling

disapprove /dɪsəˈpɹuːv/ v
to condemn afkeuren

disapproving v
present participle of disapprove afkeurend

disarm /dɪsˈɑː(ɹ)m/ v
to deprive of arms ontwapenen
to deprive of the means or the disposition to harm ontwapenen

disarmament /dɪsˈɑːməmənt/ n
the reduction of military forces and armaments ontwapening

disarray /dɪsəˈɹeɪ/ n
Want of array or regular order wanorde

disarray /dɪsəˈɹeɪ/ v
To take off the dress of; to unrobe uitkleden
To throw into disorder; to break the array of verstoren verwarren

disassemble /dɪsəˈsɛmbəɫ/ v
to take to pieces demonteren

disaster /dɪˈzæs.tə/ /dɪˈzæs.tɚ/ /dɪˈzɑːs.tə(ɹ)/ n
unexpected catastrophe causing physical damage, etc. ramp
unforeseen event causing great loss, etc. ramp

disastrous /dɪˈzɑːstɹəs/ adj
foreboding disaster; ill-omened onheilspellend sinister
of the nature of a disaster; calamitous catastrofaal rampspoedig rampzalig

disastrously adv
in a disastrous way rampzalig

disavow /dɪsəˈvaʊ/ v
to deny or show the contrary of ontkennen
to refuse to own or acknowledge verloochenen

disband /dɪsˈbænd/ v
to break up or cause to cease to exist ontbinden

disbelief /dɪsbɪˈliːf/ n
unpreparedness, unwillingness, or inability to believe that something is the case ongeloof

disburse /dɪsˈbɚs/ v
to pay out uitbetalen

disc brake n
type of brake schijfrem

discard /dɪsˈkɑɹd/ /dɪsˈkɑːd/ /ˈdɪskɑɹd/ /ˈdɪskɑːd/ v
to throw away, reject afdanken afleggen opzijzetten verwerpen

discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ v
(electricity) the act of releasing an accumulated charge ontladen
to accomplish or complete, as an obligation voltooien

disciple /dɪˈsaɪpəɫ/ n
active follower or adherent leerling
person who learns from another discipel

discipline /ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/ n
category in which a certain activity belongs discipline branche tak
controlled behaviour, self-control discipline ([[zelf]])[[beheersing]]
punishment discipline tuchtiging tuchtstraf
specific branch or knowledge or learning discipline branche

discipline /ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/ v
to impose order on someone disciplineren temmen
to teach someone to obey authority disciplineren temmen
to punish someone in order to (re)gain control disciplineren tuchtigen
to train someone by instruction and practice drillen

disclose /dɪsˈkləʊz/ v
make known bekendmaken onthullen ontsluieren vrijgeven
physically expose to view onthullen ontsluieren

discombobulate /ˌdɪs.kəmˈbɒb.jəˌleɪt/ v
to befuddle in de war schoppen verstoren

disconcert /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt/ /ˌdɪskənˈsɝt/ v
bring into confusion verstoren verwarren
upset the composure verstoren verwarren
frustrate doorkruisen verijdelen verstoren

disconcerting /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːtɪŋ/ /ˌdɪskənˈsɝtɪŋ/ adj
tending to cause discomfort, uneasiness or alarm; unsettling; troubling; upsetting verontrustend zorgwekkend

disconnected /ˌdɪskəˈnɛktəd/ adj
math: not connected onsamenhangend

disconsolate /dɪsˈkɑnsəlɪt/ /dɪsˈkɒnsəlɪt/ adj
cheerless, dreary mistroostig
inconsolable troosteloos

discontinue /dɪskənˈtɪnju/ v
to stop a process beëindigen stopzetten

discontinuity /ˌdɪskɑntɪˈnuːɪti/ /ˌdɪskɒntɪˈnjuːɪti/ n
lack of continuity discontinuïteit
subterranean interface discontinuïteit

discord /ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈdɪskɔːd/ n
harsh or confused sound kabaal
lack of agreement onenigheid
musical dissonance kakofonie
strife resulting from lack of agreement; dissension tweedracht

discotheque /ˈdɪskəˌtɛk/ n
nightclub discotheek

discount /dɪsˈkaʊnt/ /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ n
reduction in price korting

discourage /dɪsˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ v
to dishearten ontmoedigen
to persuade somebody not to do something afraden om ontraden

discouragement n
anything that discourages ontmoediger
the act of discouraging ontmoediging

discourse /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ /ˈdɪsko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈdɪskoəs/ /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/ n
expression in (spoken or written) words betoog conversatie discussie gesprek uiting
formal lengthy exposition of some subject betoog discours verhandeling
rational expression, reason rede
verbal exchange or conversation conversatie gedachtenwisseling gesprek

discourse /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ /ˈdɪsko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈdɪskoəs/ /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/ v
engage in discussion or conversation converseren spreken
to debate bespreken

discourteous /dɪsˈkɜːtɪəs/ adj
impolite onhoffelijk

discover /dɪsˈkʊvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚ/ v
expose something previously covered blootleggen onthullen
find something for the first time ontdekken

discovery /dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/ n
something discovered ontdekking vinding
the discovering of new things ontdekking

discredit v
harm reputation in diskrediet brengen

discreet /dɪˈskɹiːt/ adj
respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic discreet

discrepancy /dɪsˈkɹɛpənsi/ n
discrepant state discrepantie
inconsistency discrepantie

discretion /dɪˈskɹɛʃən/ n
the quality of being discreet or circumspect discretie

discretize v
convert continuous space into discrete space discretiseren

discursive /dɪsˈkɜː(ɹ)sɪv/ adj
using reason and argument rather than intuition redenerend

discus /ˈdɪs.kəs/ n
athletics sport of throwing the discus discuswerpen
round plate-like object for throwing discus

discus fish n
fish from the genus Symphysodon discusvis

discus throw n
athletic event where a discus is thrown discuswerpen

discuss /dɪsˈkʌs/ v
to converse or debate concerning a particular topic discussiëren bespreken bepraten overleggen bediscussiëren debatteren

discussion /dɪsˈkʌʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/ n
conversation or debate discussie bespreking

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ n
feeling of contempt or scorn ongenoegen verachting

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ v
to regard with strong contempt minachten versmaden

disease /dɪˈziz/ /dɪˈziːz/ n
an abnormal condition of the body causing discomfort or dysfunction ziekte

disembark /ˌdɪs.ɪmˈbɑːk/ v
to go ashore, to leave a train or airplane ontschepen van boord gaan

disembowel [dɪsɪmˈbaʊ(ə)ɫ] v
to take or let out the bowels ontdarmen ontweiden

disenchantment /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt/ n
The act of disenchating or the state of being disenchanted ontgoocheling onttovering

disenfranchised adj
Not represented niet vertegenwoordigd

disenfranchisement /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɹæn.tʃaɪzmənt/ /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɹæn.tʃɪzmənt/ n
explicit or implicit revocation of, or failure to grant the right to vote Ontneming van het kiesrecht Ontzetting uit een recht

disequilibrium n
the loss of equilibrium or stability desequilibrium labiliteit onevenwichtigheid wankelbaarheid

disgruntled /dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/ adj
unhappy, dissatisfied misnoegd ontevreden ontstemd

disgruntlement /dɪsˈɡɹʌntəlmɪnt/ n
The state of being disgruntled ontevredenheid

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ /dɪˈskaɪz/ n
attire to hide/assume an identity mom vermomming

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ /dɪˈskaɪz/ v
to change the appearance verhullen
to prevent revealing something secret maskeren verbergen verhullen

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ n
an intense dislike or repugnance afschuw

disgusting /dɪsˈkʌstɪŋ/ /dɪzˈɡʊstɪŋ/ adj
repulsive, distasteful afschuwelijk walgelijk

dish /dɪʃ/ n
contents of such a vessel gerecht bord
slang: sexually attractive person stoot
specific type of food gerecht
tableware to be/being washed vaat
vessel for holding/serving food bord taloor

dish out v
to put (food) on to a dish dienen dissen opdienen opdissen

dish up v
To serve cooked food opdienen

dishcloth n
for drying keukenhanddoek vaatdoek
for washing schotelvod vaatdoek

dishearten /dɪsˈhɑɹ.tən/ /dɪsˈhɑː.tən/ v
discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage ontmoedigen

dishes /ˈdɪʃɪz/ n
dishwashing afwas

dishware n
crockery servies

dishwasher /ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɚ/ /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/ n
machine afwasmachine vaatwasmachine vaatwasser
person afwasser

dishwater n
washing water afwaswater

disillusion /dɪs.ɪˈluːʒən/ v
to free or deprive of illusion; to disenchant ontgoochelen

disinfectant /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/ n
A substance which kills germs and/or viruses ontsmettingsmiddel

disinformation /dɪsˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
intentionally false information desinformatie

disingenuous /ˌdɪs.ɪn.ˈdʒɛn.ju.əs/ adj
not noble; unbecoming true honor achterbaks oneerlijk onoprecht onwaardig

disinherit v
to exclude from inheritance onterven

disintegrate /dɪsˈɪntɪɡɹeɪt/ v
break up into one's parts desintegreren uiteenvallen
cause to break into parts desintegreren ontbinden opbreken

disjointed /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntəd/ adj
not connected, coherent, or continuous als los zand onsamenhangend

disk /dɪsk/ n
a computer's hard disk harde schijf schijf
a thin, flat, circular plate schijf
something resembling a disk schijf
a vinyl phonograph/gramophone record plaat
intervertebral disc discus

dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/ v
not to like something een hekel hebben aan het land hebben aan

dislocate /dɪsləʊˈkeɪt/ v
to dislodge a bone ontwrichten

dismantle /dɪsˈmæntəl/ [dɪsˈmæntʰəɫ] [dɪsˈmænʔəɫ] [dɪsˈmæ̃nɾɫ̩] v
divest uitkleden
take apart ontmantelen afbreken demonteren

dismay /dɪsˈmeɪ/ n
a sudden loss of courage teleurstelling

dismay /dɪsˈmeɪ/ v
to disable with alarm or apprehensions met wanhoop vervullen
to render lifeless laten besterven
to take dismay or fright angstig zijn

dismayed adj
having the emotion of dismay teleurgesteld

dismember /ˌdɪsˈmɛmbə(ɹ)/ v
remove limbs ontleding

dismissal [dɪsˈmɪsəɫ] n
deprivation of office ontslag

dismount /dɪsˈmaʊnt/ v
to get off demonteer

dismountable adj
capable of being dismounted demonteerbaar

disobedience /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪəns/ n
refusal to obey ongehoorzaamheid

disobedient /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪənt/ adj
not obedient ongehoorzaam

disorder /dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ n
physical or psychical malfunction stoornis

disordered adj
chaotic chaotisch onoverzichtelijk wanordelijk

disorganized schizophrenia n
disorganized schizophrenia gedesorganiseerde schizofrenie hebefrene schizofrenie

disown /dɪsˈəʊn/ v
to refuse to own verloochenen verstoten

disparage /dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
marriage getrouwd/huwelijk onder zijn/haar stand

disparage /dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
to dishonor by a comparison onteren
to match unequally vernederen
to ridicule belachelijk maken

disparate /dɪˈspæɹət/ /dɪˈspɛɹət/ /ˈdɪsp(ə)ɹət/ adj
composed of inherently different elements onsamenhangend

disparity /dɪsˈpæɹɪti/ n
the state of being unequal; difference onevenredigheid ongelijkheid

dispatch /dəˈspætʃ/ /dɪˈspætʃ/ v
To send with promptness verzenden

dispel [dɪsˈpɛɫ] v
to drive away by scattering verdrijven verjagen

dispensable /dɪsˈpɛnsəbəl/ adj
able to be done without; able to be expended; easily replaced misbaar onnodig overbodig

dispensation /dɪsˌpɛnˈseɪʃən/ n
act of dispensing bedeling uitdeling

dispense /dɪsˈpɛns/ v
to eliminate or do without afschaffen
to issue, distribute, or put out uitdelen uitgeven verdelen
to supply or make up a medicine or prescription doseren

dispersal n
the act or result of dispersing or scattering spreiding

disperse /dɪˈspɜːs/ /dɪˈspɜ˞s/ v
to scatter verbreiden

dispirit v
Lower the morale of ontmoedigen

displace /dɪsˈpleɪs/ v
to move something or someone onthemen

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ n
electronic screen beeldscherm display
spectacle spektakel

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ v
to show conspicuously tonen

disposable /dɪsˈpoʊzəbl̩/ /dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/ adj
that can be disposed of besteedbaar

disposition /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃɪn/ n
tendency or inclination gezindheid

disprove /dɪsˈpɹuːv/ v
to refute ontkrachten weerleggen

disqualification /dɪsˌkwɑːləfɪˈkeɪʃn/ /dɪsˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
act of disqualifying diskwalificatie

disqualify /dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/ v
to make ineligible diskwalificeren

disregard /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/ n
not paying attention or caring about verontachtzaming

disregard /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/ v
to ignore negeren veronachtzamen

disrobe /dɪsˈɹoʊb/ /dɪsˈɹəʊb/ v
undress someone or something ontkleden uitkleden

disrupt /dɪsˈɹʌpt/ v
to interrupt or impede something hinderen onderbreken
to throw into confusion or disorder verstoren

disruption /dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/ n
disorder wanorde
interruption onderbreking ontregeling

diss /dɪs/ n
insult or put-down diss

diss /dɪs/ v
to put someone down or show verbal disrespect dissen

dissatisfaction /dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ n
unhappiness or discontent ontevredenheid

dissect /dɪˈsɛkt/ v
to study a dead animal's anatomy by cutting it apart ontleden

disseminate /dɪˈsɛmɪˌneɪt/ v
transitive: to sow and scatter principles, etc. for propagation, like seed uitdragen

dissemination /dɨˌsɛmɨˈneɪʃən/ n
act of disseminating verbreiding verspreiding

dissent /dɪˈsɛnt/ n
act of disagreeing with an authority dissidentie weigering zich te schikken
disagreement with the ideas of an authority afwijking van mening dissidentie non-conformisme

dissent /dɪˈsɛnt/ v
to disagree een afwijkende mening hebben een minderheidsstandpunt innemen van mening verschillen

dissenter n
someone who dissents dissident

dissertation /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɚˈteɪʃən/ n
formal exposition of a subject dissertatie proefschrift thesis

dissident /ˈdɪsɪdənt/ n
person who opposes the current political structure, group or laws dissident

dissipate /ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/ v
to drive away verdrijven
to use up or waste verbruiken verkwisten verspillen
to vanish verdwijnen

dissociate /dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /dɪˈsəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
chemistry: to separate compounds into simpler parts scheiden
chemistry: to undergo dissociation dissociëren scheiden zich
to make unrelated afscheiden distantiëren scheiden zich
to part, stop associating scheiden zich

dissociation /ˈdɪˌsəʊʃɪieɪʃən/ n
act of dissociating dissociatie scheiding
chemistry: process of breaking up dissociatie

dissolute /ˈdɪsəljuːt/ adj
dissolute losbandig

dissolve [dɪˈzɒɫv] n
film punctuation fade-out

dissolve [dɪˈzɒɫv] v
to disperse a group ontbinden uiteendrijven
to resolve itself as by dissolution verdampen
to terminate a union of multiple members actively ontbinden oplossen
transitive: to disintegrate into a solution by immersion oplossen
intransitive: to be disintegrated into a solution by immersion oplossen

dissuade /dɪˈsweɪd/ v
convince not to try or do afbrengen afraden uit het hoofd praten

distaff /ˈdɪstæf/ /ˈdɪstɑːf/ n
part of a spinning wheel rokken spinstok spinrokken

distal /ˈdɪs.təl/ adj
remote from the point of attachment or origin distaal

distance /ˈdɪs.təns/ n
amount of space between two points afstand eind
remoteness of place; a remote place verte

distance /ˈdɪs.təns/ v
move away verwijderen

distant /ˈdɪstənt/ adj
emotionally unresponsive afstandelijk
far off ver in de verte

distil [dɪˈstɪɫ] v
to subject a substance to distillation distilleren
to trickle down in small drops afdruppelen neerdruppelen sijpelen

distillation /dɪstɪˈleɪʃən/ n
substance once extracted Destillaat

distillery /dɪˈstɪləɹi/ n
a place where distillation takes place distilleerderij

distinguish /dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃ/ v
to see someone or something as different from others onderscheiden

distinguished /dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/ adj
celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious eminent voornaam voortreffelijk

distort /dɪsˈtɔɹt/ /dɪsˈtɔːt/ v
to bring something out of shape vervormen
to give false account of verdraaien vervalsen

distraught /dɪsˈtɹɔːt/ adj
Deeply hurt, saddened, or worried verstoord

distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/ n
(cause of) discomfort druk stress

distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/ v
cause strain or anxiety benauwen druk onder zetten

distribute /dɨˈstɹɪbjuːt/ /dɪˈstɹɪbjut/ v
to apportion verdelen
to divide into portions and dispense verdelen
to classify or separate into categories indelen opdelen
to scatter or spread verspreiden
to supply to retail outlets leveren

distribution /ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/ n
act of distribution or being distributed distributie verdeling uitdeling
anything distributed; portion; share distributie uitdeling
apportionment by law of funds, property opdeling verdeling
the result of distributing; arrangement opdeling verdeling
distribution in statistics distributie verdeling
process by which commodities get to final consumers distributie verdeling
frequency of occurrence or extent of existence spreiding verspreiding

distributor n
one who distributes, a thing that distributes verspreider

district /ˈdɪstɹɪkt/ n
administrative division district
area or region gebied regio

distro /ˈdɪstɹəʊ/ n
set of software components distro

disturb /dɪsˈtɜːb/ v
confuse or irritate storen verstoren

disturbance /dɪˈstɜːbn̩s/ /dɪˈstɝbn̩s/ n
act of disturbing, being disturbed storing verstoring

disturbed /dɪsˈtɜːbd/ adj
showing symptoms of mental illness, severe psychosis, or neurosis gestoord

disturbing /dɪsˈtɜːbɪŋ/ adj
causing distress or worry verontrustend

disulfide bond n
covalent bond between two sulfur atoms, formed by the reaction of two thiol groups zwavelbrug

disuse /dɪsˈjus/ n
disuse onbruik

ditch /dɪtʃ/ n
trench sloot greppel

ditch /dɪtʃ/ v
to abandon zich ontdoen van

dither /ˈdɪðə/ /ˈdɪðɚ/ v
to be unable to make a decision treuzelen

ditto /ˈdɪtoʊ/ /ˈdɪtəʊ/ [ˈdɪdoʊ̆] n
ditto mark herhalingsteken
informal: duplicate kopietje

diurnal /daɪˈɝ.nəl/ [daɪˈɜːnəɫ] adj
done once every day dagelijks

diurnal aberration n
deviation dagelijkse afwijking

diva /ˈdiːvə/ n
female celebrity diva
person who considers herself much more important than others diva prima-donna

dive /ˈdaɪv/ n
a jump into water duik
a swim under water duik
deliberate fall after a challenge fopduik schwalbe
seedy bar kelderrestaurant

dive /ˈdaɪv/ v
imitate a foul een fopduik maken een schwalbe maken fopduiken
to jump into water duiken
undertake enthusiastically duiken
to swim under water duiken onderwaterzwemmen

diver /ˈdaɪ̯vəɹ/ n
someone who dives duiker duikster

divergence /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)dʒəns/ n
mathematical operator divergentie

diverse /daɪˈvɜːs/ /dɨ.ˈvɝs/ adj
different divers

diversion /daɪˈvɜːʃən/ /dɪˈvɝʒən/ n
A detour, such as during road construction omleiding
rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination omleiding
act of diverting ontspannen verstrooien
hobby; an activity that distracts the mind vermaak verstrooiïng
removal of water via a canal verlegging
tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action afleidingsmanoeuver misleiding

diversity /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ n
quality of being diverse; difference verscheidenheid

divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ v
divide up; share by dividing delen verdelen
calculate quotient delen verdelen
split into two or more parts verdelen delen

divide and conquer v
Divide and conquer deel en heers divide et impera verdeel en heers

divide and rule v
Divide and conquer deel en heers divide et impera verdeel en heers

dividend /ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/ n
arithmetic: a number or expression deeltal dividend
finance: a payment of money by a company to its shareholders dividend

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ adj
of or pertaining to a god goddelijk
beautiful, heavenly goddelijk
of superhuman or surpassing excellence goddelijk
eternal, holy or otherwise godlike goddelijk

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ v
foretell (something) waarzeggen
search for (underground objects or water) using a divining rod wichelen

diving bell n
airtight chamber used by divers duikerklok

diving header n
ball duikkopbal

divining rod n
rod used for dowsing wichelroede wichelstok

divisible [dɪˈvɪzɪbəɫ] adj
capable of being divided deelbaar
of an integer, that when divided leaves no remainder deelbaar

division /dɪˈvɪʒən/ n
act or process of dividing anything verdeling deling scheiding
arithmetic: calculation involving this process deling staartdeling
arithmetic: process of dividing a number by another delen deling
each of the parts resulting from division deel gedeelte
large military unit divisie
law: concept of separate responsibility deelbaarheid
section of a large company divisie afdeling eenheid

division ring n
algebraic concept lichaam scheef lichaam

division sign n
Symbol deelteken

divisor /dɨ.ˈvaɪ.zɚ/ /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ n
arithmetic: a number or expression deler

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ n
legal dissolution of a marriage echtscheiding

divorced adj
having had one's marriage legally dissolved gescheiden

dizziness n
state of being dizzy duizeligheid

dizzy /ˈdɪzi/ adj
having a sensation of turning around draaierig duizelig
producing giddiness duizelingwekkend

djembe /ˈdʒɛmbeɪ/ n
a large drum played with the hands djembé

do I know you phraseologicalUnit
do I know you? ken ik je ergens van? ken ik je niet ergens van? ken ik je? ken ik jullie? ken ik u ergens van? ken ik u niet ergens van?

do not enter phraseologicalUnit
do not enter niet betreden

do one v
depart from a place ervandoor gaan

do one's bit v
to make one's individual contribution to the whole zijn steentje bijdragen

do the dishes v
to wash up dishes afwassen de afwas doen

do the laundry v
to wash the laundry de was doen

do you accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
do you accept credit cards? aanvaardt u creditcards?

do you believe in God phraseologicalUnit
do you believe in God? geloof je in God? geloof jij in God? gelooft u in God?

do you have a menu in English phraseologicalUnit
phrase hebt u een menu in het Engels?

do you have any pets phraseologicalUnit
do you have pets? heb jij huisdieren? hebben jullie huisdieren? heeft u huisdieren?

do you have children phraseologicalUnit
do you have children? hebt u kinderen?

do you need help phraseologicalUnit
Do you need help? heb je hulp nodig? heeft u hulp nodig?

do you speak English phraseologicalUnit
do you speak English? (English specifically) spreek je Engels spreekt u Engels
do you speak...? (fill with the name of the current foreign language) spreek je Nederlands spreekt u Nederlands

do you think you can walk phraseologicalUnit
do you think you can walk? denk je dat je kunt lopen?

do-it-yourself adj
of or pertaining to do it yourself doe-het-zelf

do/translations v
slang: have sex with doen
work, suffice [[het]] [[ermee]] [[doen]]

dobra n
official currency of São Tomé and Príncipe dobra

docile /ˈdɑː.səl/ /ˈdəʊ.sail/ adj
yielding to control volgzaam

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ n
burdock klit
body of water between two piers or wharves dok
fixed structure to which a vessel is secured dok
part of a courtroom where the accused sits beklaagdenbank

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ v
to cut off a section of an animal's tail couperen

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ n
person who has attained a doctorate doctor dokter
physician dokter arts

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ v
alter or make obscure, in order to deceive dokteren valsificeren

doctorandus n
person who has passed a doctoral exam, but has not yet attained a doctorate doctorandus

doctorate /ˈdɑk.təɹ.ət/ /ˈdɒk.təɹ.ɪt/ n
highest degree awarded by a university faculty doctorsgraad

doctrinal adj
of or relating to a doctrine doctrinair leerstellig

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ n
original or official paper document

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ v
to record in documents documenteren

documentary /ˌdɑː.kjəˈmɛn.tɚ.i/ /ˌdɒk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ adj
of, related to or based on documents/that serves to document something documentair

documentary /ˌdɑː.kjəˈmɛn.tɚ.i/ /ˌdɒk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ n
documentary film documentaire
programme or publication of fact documentaire

documentation /ˌdɑkjəmənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɒkjʊmənˈteɪʃən/ n
documents that explain the operation of a particular machine or software program documentatie

dodder n
parasitic plant (of about 100-170 species) of the genus Cuscuta warkruid

dodecahedron /ˌdoʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌdəʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ n
a polyhedron with 12 faces dodecaëder regelmatig twaalfvlak

dodecaphonist n
proponent of dodecaphony dodecafonist dodecaphonist

dodge /dɒdʒ/ v
to avoid by moving out of the way ontwijken uit de weg gaan ontspringen
to avoid; to sidestep ontwijken

dodger /ˈdɒdʒə(ɹ)/ n
nautical: companionway cover in a sailboat buiskap

dodo /ˈdoʊˌdoʊ/ /ˈdəʊˌdəʊ/ n
Raphus cucullatus dodo walghvogel
old-fashioned person or institution dodo

doe /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ n
female deer hinde
female fallow deer damherthinde
female hare moerhaas
female rabbit moer voedster
female roe deer reegeit

does anyone here speak English phraseologicalUnit
does anyone here speak English? spreekt hier iemand Engels

doff /dɑf/ /dɒf/ /dɔf/ v
to get rid of, to throw off verwerpen
to remove or take off, especially of clothing ontdoen uitdoen

dog cart /ˈdɒɡcɑːt/ n
cart drawn by a dog hondenkar
two wheeled horse-drawn carriage dogcar

dog meat n
dog eaten as meat hondenvlees

dog shit n
fecal matter produced by a dog hondenpoep

dog/translations n
animal hond
male canine reu

doge n
chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa doge

dogged /dɑɡd/ /dɒɡd/ /dɔɡd/ adj
stubbornly persevering, steadfast hardnekkig

doggish adj
currish honds rekels

doggy style /ˈdɒ.ɡi staɪl/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi staɪl/ adv
in a position doggy doggy style op z'n hondjes

doggy style /ˈdɒ.ɡi staɪl/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi staɪl/ n
position for such intercourse hondjeshouding

dogma /ˈdɒɡ.mə/ /ˈdɔɡ.mə/ n
authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion dogma leerstelling leerstuk geloofspunt
doctrine dogmatiek dogma

dogmatic /dɒɡˈmatɪk/ adj
asserting beliefs in an arrogant way dogmatisch

dogmatist n
stubborn, assertive, opinionated person dogmaticus

dogtooth tuna n
Gymnosarda unicolor hondstonijn

dogwood /ˈdɒɡwʊd/ n
tree or shrub of the genus Cornus kornoelje

doh /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ interjection
expression of surprise o nee

doh /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ n
expression of frustration do

doing /ˈduːɪŋ/ n
a deed or action toedoen

dolce far niente /ˌdoʊltʃeɪ ˌfɑɹ niˈɛnteɪ/ /ˌdɒltʃeɪ ˌfɑː nɪˈɛnteɪ/ n
enjoyment of idleness dolce far niente

dole /doʊl/ /dəʊl/ n
unemployment benefit steun

doll /dɑl/ /dɒl/ n
a toy in the form of a human pop

doll up v
to dress oneself or another in formal or ostentatious clothing optutten

doll's house n
miniature house for dolls poppenhuis

dollar /dɔlɚ/ /ˈdɑlɚ/ /ˈdɒlə/ n
designation for specific currency dollar

dollop /ˈdɑləp/ /ˈdɒləp/ n
considerable lump brok kwak

dolmen /ˈdoʊl.mən/ /ˈdɒl.mɛn/ n
tomb consisting of a capstone supported by two or more upright stones hunebed

dolor n
sorrow smart

dolorous /ˈdɒləɹəs/ adj
solemnly or ponderously sad doloreus droefgeestig mismoedig mistroostig

dolphin /ˈdɑlfɪn/ /ˈdɒlfɪn/ n
aquatic mammal dolfijn

domain /doʊˈmeɪn/ /dəʊˈmeɪn/ n
geographic area owned or controlled by a single person or organization domein
(mathematics) the set on which a function is defined domein
DNS domain name domein
a field or sphere of activity, influence or expertise domein
collection of information domein

dome /dəʊm/ n
architectural element koepel

domestic debt n
debt owed to creditors resident in the same country as debtor binnenlandse schuld

domestic violence n
violence committed in a domestic setting huiselijk geweld

domesticate /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/ /dəˈmɛstɪkət/ v
to make domestic domesticeren
to make fit for domestic life domesticeren

domestication n
The act of domesticating the action of taming domesticatie

domestique n
rider who assists knecht

dominance /ˈdɑːmɪnəns/ /ˈdɒmɪnəns/ n
being in a position over others overheersing
property of a gene dominantie
state of being dominant dominantie
superior development or preference for one side of the body or for one of a pair of organs dominantie

domination /ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/ /ˌdɒməˈneɪʃən/ n
act of dominating overheersing

domineer v
rule over domineren

don /dɑn/ /dɒn/ n
mafia boss maffiabaas

don /dɑn/ /dɒn/ v
put on clothes aantrekken uitdossen zich

don't /doʊnt/ /dəʊnt/ v
do not niet

don't count your chickens before they're hatched proverb
don't count on things if you don't have them yet de huid niet verkopen voor de beer geschoten is

don't look a gift horse in the mouth proverb
a phrase referring to unappreciatively questioning of a gift or handout too closely een gegeven paard niet in de bek kijken een gegeven paard moet men niet in de bek kijken men moet een gegeven paard niet in de bek kijken

don't mention it phraseologicalUnit
it is too trivial to warrant thanks geen dank niets te danken

don't shoot the messenger proverb
the bearer of bad news should not be held accountable for the bad news geef niet de boodschapper de schuld schiet niet op de boodschapper schiet niet van de boodschapper

don't worry phraseologicalUnit
indicates to the interlocutor not to worry about something maak je geen zorgen

donation /doʊˈneɪʃən/ /dəʊˈneɪʃən/ n
a voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause schenking

donatism n
Christian belief donatisme

donator n
one who donates begiftiger begunstiger donateur schenker

done /dʌn/ adj
(of food) ready, fully cooked gaar
In a state of having completed or finished an activity klaar
being exhausted or fully spent op

dongle n
A hardware device utilized by a specific application for purposes of copy protection dongel
Any short wired connector dongel

donkey /ˈdɑŋki/ lang=en n
ezel

donor /ˈdoʊnɚ/ n
one who donates schenker

donor fatigue n
phenomenon donormoeheid

doohickey /ˈduhɪki/ n
a thing dinges

doom /duːm/ n
death ondergang

doomed /duːmd/ adj
certain to suffer death, failure, or a similarly negative outcome gedoemd

doomsayer /ˈdumˌseɪ.ɚ/ /ˈduːmˌseɪ.ə/ n
one who predicts doom doemprofeet ondergangsprofeet onheilsprofeet

door /do(ː)ɹ/ /doə/ /dɔɹ/ /dɔː/ n
portal of entry into a building, room or vehicle deur portier

door handle n
mechanism used to open or close a door deurknop deurkruk klink

door to door adv
from one household or business to the next van door tot deur
from ultimate origin to ultimate destination van door tot deur
from ultimate shipper to ultimate recipient van door tot deur

doorbell n
device on or adjacent to an outer door for announcing one's presence deurbel

doorknob /ˈdɔɹ.nɑb/ /ˈdɔː.nɒb/ n
circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of a door deurknop

doorknocker n
door knocker deurhamer deurklopper

doormat /ˈdɔː(ɹ)ˌmæt/ n
coarse mat that appears at the entrance to a house deurmat
someone that is over-submissive to other's wishes voetveeg

doorway /ˈdo(ː)ɹweɪ/ /ˈdoəweɪ/ /ˈdɔɹweɪ/ /ˈdɔːweɪ/ n
passage of a door deurgat deuropening

dope [doʊp] [dəʊp] n
aeronautics: varnish used to waterproof, strengthen, etc. beits vernis
slang: a stupid person dommerik idioot
slang: any narcotic drugs
viscous liquid used to prepare a surface beits grondlaag was

dope [doʊp] [dəʊp] v
electronics: add a dopant to doteren

doping n
addition of small quantities of an element to a semiconductor dotering
use of drugs to improve athletic performance doping

doppelganger /ˈdɑp(ə)lˌɡɛŋəɹ/ /ˈdɒp(ə)lˌɡɛŋə/ n
remarkably similar double dubbelganger
ghostly double of a living person dubbelganger

dor n
gewone mestkever

dork /dɔɹk/ /dɔːk/ n
vulgar, slang: penis dees lul piemel

dormant volcano n
inactive volcano that may return active slapende vulkaan

dormer-window n
upright window in a roof dakvenster

dormitory /ˈdɔɹmɪtɔɹi/ n
room for sleeping slaapcel slaapzaal

dormouse /ˈdɔɹmaʊs/ /ˈdɔːmaʊs/ n
rodent relmuis hazelmuis

dorsal fin n
fin on a marine animal's back rugvin

dose /doʊs/ /dəʊs/ n
measured portion of medicine doos

dossier /ˈdɒs.i.eɪ/ /ˈdɔs.jeɪ/ n
a collection of papers and/or other sources dossier

dot /dɑt/ /dɒt/ n
decimal point punt
morse code symbol punt
punctuation mark punt
small spot or mark punt

dot the i's and cross the t's /ˈdɑt ði ˌaɪz ənd ˈkɹɔs ðə ˌtiz/ /ˈdɒt ði ˌaɪz ənd ˈkɹɒs ðə ˌtiːz/ v
Take care of every detail de puntjes op de i zetten

dotage /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/ /ˈdəʊtɪdʒ/ n
senility dementie seniliteit

dote /dəʊt/ n
darling, cutie dot schat

dote /dəʊt/ v
to act in a foolish manner dollen
to be excessively fond of dol zijn op

double /ˈdʌb.əɫ/ adj
in music, of an instrument, sounding an octave lower contra
made up of two matching or complementary elements dubbel
twice the quantity dubbel
having two aspects; ambiguous dubbel

double /ˈdʌb.əɫ/ n
a person resembling or standing for another dubbelganger dubbelgangster

double Dutch n
incomprehensible language koeterwaals wartaal

double agent n
spy dubbelagent dubbelspion

double barrel vault n
structure created by intersection of vaults kruisgewelf kruisgraatgewelf

double bass /ˈdʌ.bl̩beɪs/ n
largest instrument of violin family contrabas

double doors n
a set of two adjoining doors that can be opened independently dubbeldeur

double fault n
missing of both the first serve and second serve dubbelfout

double life n
double life dubbelleven

double penetration n
The simultaneous penetration of one or more orifices of one person by two other people dubbele penetratie sandwich

double pica n
24-point type Palestine

double plural n
doubly inflected plural stapelmeervoud

double reed n
a pair of reeds in wind instruments Dubbelriet

double whole note n
music: a note with twice the value of a whole note brevis

double-click n
action or event of pushing mouse-button twice dubbelklik

double-click v
to push a mouse-button twice dubbelklikken

double-decker n
vehicle with two decks dubbeldekker

double-decker bus n
bus that has two levels of seating dubbeldeksbus

double-edged sword n
idiomatic tweesnijdend zwaard

double-park v
to park a car next to a car already parked on the side of a street dubbel parkeren

double-quick n
cadence looppas

doublet /ˈdʌblət/ n
pair of cognates in a language doublet tweelingwoord

doublethink n
The power of holding two contradictory beliefs dubbeldenk

doubloon /dʌˈbluːn/ n
former Spanish gold coin dubloen

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ n
uncertainty twijfel

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ v
to lack confidence in something twijfelen betwijfelen

doubtless /ˈdaʊ̯tləs/ /ˈdʌʊ̯tləs/ adv
without question zonder twijfel

douchebag /ˈduːʃˌbæɡ/ n
slang: jerk, idiot debiel eikel idioot klootzak lul vlegel

dough /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ n
mix of flour and other ingredients deeg

doughnut /ˈdoʊnət/ /ˈdəʊˌnʌt/ n
deep-fried piece of dough or batter berlinerbol donut

doughty /ˈdaʊ.ti/ /ˈdʌu̯.ti/ adj
brave dapper

dour /ˈdʊə/ /ˈdʊɹ/ adj
expressing gloom or melancholy stuurs
stern, harsh and forbidding afschrikwekkend
unyielding and obstinate onverbiddelijk

douse /daʊs/ v
plunge suddenly into water; duck; immerse onderdompelen onderduiken
put out; extinguish doven uitdoen uitdoven

dove /dʌv/ n
bird of the family Columbidae duif

dovecote /ˈdʌv.kɑt/ /ˈdʌv.kɒt/ n
house or box in which domestic pigeons breed duivenkot duiventil

dowager /ˈdaʊədʒə/ n
widow douairière

dowel /ˈdaʊəl/ n
a pin fitting into holes, partly in one piece and partly in the other to keep them in their position deuvel
piece of wood fitted into a surface plug

dower /ˈdaʊ.əɹ/ [ˈdaʊ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈdaʊ.ɚ] n
part of deceased's property weduwgift
property given to wife at marriage bruidschat

down /daʊn/ adj
depressed depressief depri down
on a lower level than before laag

down /daʊn/ adv
from a high to a low position, downwards neer beneden
into a state of non-operation af uit
south beneden

down /daʊn/ n
field, especially for racing baan veld
hill, rolling grassland heuvel
American football – a single play down kwart ronde
soft, immature feathers dons

down /daʊn/ preposition
from one end to another af beneden

down /daʊn/ v
to drink or swallow atten drinken zuipen
to drop droppen laten vallen
to pot a ball potten

down payment n
payment representing a fraction of the price aanbetaling

downbeat adj
sad droef pessimistisch

downcast adj
feeling despondent moedeloos neergeslagen

downfall n
precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth neergang

downhill /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/ /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/ n
discipline of alpine skiing afdaling

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ n
file transfer to the local computer download

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ v
to transfer data from a remote computer to a local one downloaden afladen binnenhalen binnenladen

downplay v
to de-emphasize; to present or portray something as less important or consequential bagatelliseren geringschatten minimaliseren

downpour /daʊn.pɔː(ɹ)/ n
heavy rain wolkbreuk

downright /ˈdaʊnˌɹaɪt/ adv
really; actually; quite; thoroughly; utterly gewoonweg regelrecht

downside /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/ n
disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous schaduwzijde

downsize /ˈdaʊnsaɪz/ v
to reduce in size or number afslanken reorganizeren
to reduce the workforce of afslanken reorganizeren
to terminate the employment of afdanken afvloeien

downspout n
vertical pipe or conduit regenpijp

downstairs adv
downstairs (adverb) beneden

downstream adv
Following the path of a river or stream stroomafwaarts

downtown n
either the lower, or the business center of a city or town centrum binnenstad stadscentrum

downtrodden adj
oppressed, persecuted or subjugated onderdrukt verdrukt
trodden down vertrapt

downward adj
moving down neerwaarts

downwards adv
towards a lower place benedenwaarts

dowry /ˈdaʊəɹi/ /ˈdaʊɹi/ n
property or payment given at time of marriage bruidsschat

dowser /ˈdæʊzə/ n
divining rod or dowsing rod wichelroede wichelstok

doxastic /dɒkˈsæstɪk/ adj
related to opinion doxastisch

doxology /dɑkˈsɑlədʒi/ /dɒkˈsɒlədʒi/ n
expression of praise to God, especially a short hymn doxologie

doze v
to sleep lightly or briefly dommelen

dozen /ˈdʌzn̩/ n
dozens: a large number tientallen
twelve dozijn twaalftal

draculin /ˈdɹæk.jəl.ɪn/ n
glycoprotein draculine

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ adj
Referring to drinks on tap getapt vat

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ n
amount of liquid that is drunk in one swallow slok teug
conscription lichting
current of air tocht trek
depth of water needed to float ship diepgang
draw through a flue trek
early version of a written work schets aanzet kladje kladversie
order for money to be paid cheque wissel
preliminary sketch kladversie sketch

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ v
to conscript a person oproepen ronselen
to write a law wetsontwerp

draft horse n
horse used for muscular work trekpaard

draftee n
one who is drafted dienstplichtige

drag /dɹæɡ/ n
foundry: bottom part of a sand casting mold fundering
resistance of the air or some other fluid luchtweerstand weerstand
someone or something that is annoying or frustrating belemmering hinderpaal

drag /dɹæɡ/ v
to pull along a surface slepen

dragline excavator /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ n
any of several very large vehicles used for lifting dragline

dragnet n
net dragged across the bottom sleepnet

dragon /ˈdɹæɡən/ n
figuratively: something very formidable or dangerous draak
mythical creature draak lintworm
nickname for the Chinese empire and the People's Republic of China Draak
pejorative: unpleasant woman draak dragonder

dragon boat n
a type of boat raced in Chinese festivals drakenboot

dragon fruit /ˈdɹæɡ.ən ˌfɹuːt/ n
fruit drakenvrucht pitaya

dragonfly /ˈdɹæɡənˌflaɪ/ n
insect of the infraorder Anisoptera libel

dragoon /dɹəˈɡuːn/ n
horse soldier dragonder

drain /dɹeɪn/ n
conduit for liquids afvoer

drain /dɹeɪn/ v
cause liquid to flow out of leeg laten lopen
deplete of energy uitputten
dry out a wet place ontwateren
to lose liquid leeglopen

drainage /ˈdɹeɪnədʒ/ n
removal of water drainage afwatering

drainage basin n
topographic region in which all water drains to a common outlet stroomgebied spaarbekken

draisine n
light auxiliary rail vehicle draisine

drake n
male duck woerd draak mannetjeseend
small dragon draakje

drama /ˈdɹæmə/ /ˈdɹɑmə/ /ˈdɹɑːmə/ n
brought through the media drama
composition drama
dramatic situation drama
theatrical plays drama theateropvoering toneelstuk

drama queen n
exaggeratedly dramatic person dramanicht relnicht

drape /dɹeɪp/ v
to cover or adorn with drapery or folds of cloth, or as with drapery bekleden

drastic /ˈdɹæs.tɪk/ /ˈdɹɑːs.tɪk/ adj
extreme, severe drastisch

drat /dɹæt/ interjection
cry of anger or frustration stik verrek

drat /dɹæt/ v
to damn or curse verdoemen vervloeken

draught animal n
animal used to pull heavy objects trekdier

draughts /dɹæfts/ /dɹɑːfts/ n
game for two players damspel

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ n
procedure by which the result of a lottery is determined trekking
tie as a result of a game gelijkspel

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ v
to attract aantrekken
to close curtains etc. sluiten
to determine the result of a lottery trekken
to pull out trekken
cardgames: to take the top card of a deck into hand trekken
to drag, pull trekken
to rely on trekken
to end a game with neither side winning gelijkspelen
to extract a liquid, or cause a liquid to come out putten
to produce a picture tekenen

draw attention v
to rouse someone to notice something, to cause someone to focus on something aandacht trekken opzien baren

drawbridge /ˈdɹɔːbɹɪdʒ/ n
bridge which can be raised valbrug ophaalbrug

drawer /dɹɔɹ/ /dɹɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɑ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔː.ə(ɹ)/ n
artist who primarily makes drawings tekenaar tekenares
one who draws something tekenaar tekenares
open-topped box in a cabinet used for storing la schuif lade

drawers n
(slang) clothing worn on the legs beenbedekking

drawing /ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɹɔ.ɪŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɹɔɹɪŋ(ɡ)/ n
act of producing a picture tekenen
graphic art form tekenen tekenkunst
picture, likeness, diagram or representation tekening

dread /dɹɛd/ n
great fear in view of impending evil doodsangst vrees
somebody or something dreaded gevreesde

dread /dɹɛd/ v
to anticipate with fear vrezen
to fear greatly vrezen bang zijn schrik hebben

dreaded /ˈdɹɛdɪd/ adj
Causing fear, dread or terror gevreesd verafschuwd

dreadful /ˈdɹɛd.fʊl/ adj
causing dread vervaarlijk

dreadlocks n
hair left to grow into long matted strings dreadlocks

dream /dɹim/ /dɹiːm/ n
hope or wish droom hoop
imaginary events seen while sleeping droom

dream /dɹim/ /dɹiːm/ v
see imaginary events while sleeping dromen
to hope, to wish dromen
to create an imaginary experience dromen

dream house n
ideal house droomhuis

dreamcatcher n
decorative Native American object dromenvanger

dreamlike adj
like something from a dream droomachtig

dreary adj
drab bleek lusteloos

dreg /dɹɛɡ/ n
sediment in a liquid bezinksel drab droesem

dregs /dɹɛɡz/ n
settled sediment bezinksel droesem

dress /dɹɛs/ n
apparel kledij kleding
garment jurk gewaad kleed

dress /dɹɛs/ v
to clothe (something or somebody) kleden aankleden
to clothe oneself zich aankleden zich kleden

dress rehearsal n
rehearsal prior to a public spectacle, where all the performers are in costume generale repetitie

dressed /ˈdɹɛst/ v
having clothes on aangekleed

dressed to the nines adj
very fancily or formally dressed op zijn paasbest

dribble /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ /ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ n
small amount of liquid druppel
sport dribbelen

dribble /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ /ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ v
to fall in drops or an unsteady stream druppelen
to let something fall in drips druppelen
to let saliva drip from the mouth kwijlen zeveren
to run with the ball, controlling its path with the feet dribbelen
to advance by dribbling dribbelen
to bounce the ball with one hand at a time dribbelen

dried /dɹaɪd/ adj
without water or moisture gedroogd

drift /dɹɪft/ v
to deviate gently from the intended direction of travel trekken

driftwood n
floating piece of wood drijfhout

drill /dɹɪl/ n
activity done as an exercise or practice dril
driving part of a drill boor
tool boormachine boor

drill /dɹɪl/ v
to investigate closer graven
to make a hole boren
to practice drillen
to repeat in order to make remember drillen blokken stampen
vulgar: to have sexual intercourse with pompen

drill bit n
any cutter used in similar way boorkop

drilling /ˈdɹɪlɪŋ/ n
act of drilling boring

drillmaster n
one who trains others in something drilmeester

drink /dɹɪŋk/ n
action of drinking drinken
served alcoholic beverage drinken drank
served beverage drinken drank
type of beverage drank

drink /dɹɪŋk/ v
consume liquid through the mouth drinken
consume alcoholic beverages drinken

drink like a fish v
drink alcohol heavily drinken als een tempelier

drink someone under the table v
drink more alcohol than iemand onder tafel drinken

drinkable adj
safe to drink drinkbaar

drinking fountain n
device that is used to provide water to drink drinkenfontein

drinking song n
song which celebrates or accompanies drinking alcohol drinklied

drinking straw n
a long plastic or paper tube through which a drink is drunk rietje

drinking water n
water for humans drinkwater

drinking-horn n
a drinking-vessel made from the horn of an animal drinkhoorn

drip /dɹɪp/ v
to fall one drop at a time druipen

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d͡ʒɹaɪv] n
driveway oprijlaan oprit
motor that stores potential energy for subsequent use aandrijving
psychology: desire or interest drijfveer motivatie
trip made in a motor vehicle rit
type of public roadway weg

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d͡ʒɹaɪv] v
cause a mechanism to operate aandrijven
cause animals to flee out of voortdrijven
cause to become drijven maken
compel (to do something) drijven
convey (a person, etc) in a wheeled motorized vehicle rijden
herd (animals) in a particular direction drijven samendrijven
move something by hitting it with great force indrijven
operate (a wheeled motorized vehicle) rijden besturen
to motivate motiveren
to travel by operating a motorized vehicle rijden pendelen

drive off v
force to leave or go away verjagen

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ n
saliva, drool kwijl speeksel
senseless talk geneuzel

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ v
to have saliva drip from the mouth kwijlen

driver /ˈdɹaɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹaɪvɚ/ n
person who drives a motorized vehicle, such as a car or a bus bestuurder chauffeur
person who drives some other vehicle bestuurder
program acting as interface between an application and hardware stuurprogramma

driver's license n
documenting permitting a person to drive rijbewijs rijvaardigheidsbewijs

driveway n
short private road that leads to a house or garage inrit oprit

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ n
(physics, weather) numerous small and uniformly dispersed water drops stofregen
light rain motregen drop dropregen drup drupregen gemiezer

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ v
to pour slowly and evenly druppelen
to rain lightly miezeren motregenen druppen motteren

dromedary /ˈdɹɑmədeɹɪ/ /ˈdɹɒm.ə.də.ɹi/ n
Camelus dromedarius, the single-humped camel dromedaris

drone /dɹoʊn/ /dɹəʊn/ n
male bee dar drone
unmanned aircraft drone
a low-pitched hum or buzz brommen dreunen
fixed-pitch pipe in bagpipe bourdon
hum or buzz gebrom

drool v
to secrete saliva in anticipation of food kwijlen

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ n
a fall val
small mass of liquid druppel
small, round piece of hard candy bolletje snoepje
space into which someone or something could fall afgrond

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ v
to allow to fall from one's grasp laten vallen
to fail to pronounce laten vallen
to decrease in value dalen
to eject, remove, dismiss uitstoten verwijderen
to fall vallen

drop dead interjection
an angry expletive val dood

drop in the bucket n
an effort or action having very little influence, especially as compared to a huge problem een druppel in de oceaan een druppel op de gloeiende plaat

drop the ball v
fail in one’s responsibilities een steek laten vallen

dropdown list n
user interface element uitklapmenu

droplet /ˈdɹɑːplət/ /ˈdɹɒplət/ n
very small drop druppeltje

dropsy n
swelling waterzucht

dropwise adv
one drop at a time druppel voor druppel

drought /dɹaʊt/ /dɹʌʊt/ n
a period of unusually low rain fall droogte

drove /dɹəʊv/ /ˈdɹɔʊf/ n
a number of cattle driven to market or new pastures kudde

drover /dɹoʊ.vəɹ/ /dɹəʊ.və/ n
person who drives animals veedrijver

drown /dɹaʊn/ v
to be suffocated in fluid verdrinken verzuipen
to deprive of life by immerson in liquid verdrinken verzuipen
to overpower overspoelen overweldigen
to overwhelm in water overspoelen verdrinken verzuipen

drown out v
to cover overstemmen

drowning /ˈdɹaʊnɪŋ/ n
an instance of someone drowning verdrinking

drowsiness n
State of being drowsy slaperig

drowsy /ˈdɹaʊzi/ adj
inclined to drowse slaperig

drug /dɹʌɡ/ n
psychoactive substance ingested for recreational use, especially illegal and addictive one drug

drug /dɹʌɡ/ v
to add intoxicating drugs to something drogeren

drug addict n
person with a chemical or psychological dependency on drugs drugsverslaafde

druglord n
person who controls a network of persons involved in the illegal drug trade drugsbaron

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ n
barrel etc. for liquid vat
musical instrument trom drum

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ v
to beat with a rapid succession of strokes trommel

drum and bass n
genre of electronic music drum and bass

drum brake n
form of brake trommelrem

drum head n
thin circle of material attached to the top of a drum shell trommelvel

drum major n
one who conducts and commands a marching band tamboer-maître

drummer /ˈdɹʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹʌmɚ/ n
one who plays the drums drummer drumspeler
traveling salesman kramer

drumstick n
stick used to play drums drumstok drumstokje

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ adj
intoxicated after drinking too much alcohol dronken beschonken zat bezopen blauw

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ n
habitual drinker dronkaard zatlap

drunken adj
In the state of alcoholic intoxication beschonken dronken zat

drunkenness n
state of being drunk dronkenschap

dry /dɹaɪ/ adj
free from liquid or moisture droog
maintaining temperance droog

dry /dɹaɪ/ v
to become dry drogen
to make dry drogen

dry cleaning n
process of cleaning without water droogkuis stomerij

dry mouth n
dry mouth drogemondsyndroom

drydock n
dock that can be drained of water droogdok

dryer n
household appliance for drying clothing droger

dryness /ˈdɹaɪ.nəs/ n
a lack of moisture droogheid droogte

dual /ˈd(j)uː.əl/ /ˈdjuː.əl/ adj
double dubbel
having two components tweeledig
in grammar dualis tweevoud

dual /ˈd(j)uː.əl/ /ˈdjuː.əl/ n
grammatical number of a noun marking two of something dualis tweevoud

dualism n
the view that the world consists of two fundamental principles dualisme

dub /dʌb/ v
to confer knighthood ridderen tot ridder slaan
to name, to entitle, to call bestempelen betitelen

dubious /ˈdjuːbi.əs/ /ˈdu.bi.əs/ adj
arousing doubt dubieus

dubnium /ˈduːbniəm/ /ˈdʌbniəm/ n
chemical element dubnium

dubstep /ˈdʌbstɛp/ n
A genre of electronic music dubstep

ducat lang=en n
historical gold coin dukaat

duchess /ˈdʌ.tʃəs/ n
female ruler of a duchy hertogin
female spouse or widow of a duke hertogin

duchy /ˈdʌtʃi/ n
a dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess hertogdom

duck /dʌk/ n
aquatic bird of the family Anatidae eend
flesh of a duck used as food eend

duck test n
test for application of common sense eendentest

duckling /ˈdʌklɪŋ/ n
young duck eendenjong eendenkuiken eendje piel

duckpond n
a pond populated by ducks eendenvijver

ducks and drakes n
pastime ketsen kiskassen

ducktail n
hairstyle vetkuif

duckweed n
plant kroos

duct /dʌkt/ n
a pipe, tube or canal which carries air or liquid from one place to another buis leiding

ductility /dʌkˈtɪlɪdi/ n
ability of material taaiheid

ductwork n
system of ducts kanaalsysteem leidingen leidingwerk

dude /d(j)uːd/ /duːd/ /dʉːu̯d/ n
colloquial: man kerel knul
colloquial: term of address for a young man kerel maat vent

duduk n
Armenian musical instrument duduk

due date n
date payment is due vervaldag vervaldatum

due diligence n
a legally binding process during which a potential buyer evaluates the assets and liabilities of a company due diligence gepaste zorgvuldigheid

due to preposition
caused by als gevolg van door veroorzaakt door

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ n
combat between two persons duel tweegevecht
struggle between two parties duel tweekamp

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ v
engage in a duel duelleren

duet n
a musical composition for two performers duet duo

duffel /dʌfəl/ n
coarse woolen cloth duffel

duffel coat n
hooded coat made from duffel duffel duffelcoat houtje-touwtjejas montycoat

dugong /ˈdjuːɡɒŋ/ /ˈduɡɑŋ/ n
Dugong dugon Indische zeekoe doejong

duh /dɜː/ /dʌ/ interjection
Disdainful indication that something is obvious. je meent het

duiker /ˈdaɪkɚ/ /ˈdʌɪkə/ n
One of any species of small antelope duiker

duke /d(j)uːk/ /djuːk/ n
male ruler of a duchy hertog

dulcimer /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mə/ /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mɚ/ n
musical instrument hakkebord

dull /dʌl/ adj
boring saai
lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp bot stomp
not bright or intelligent dom
not shiny mat

dullard /ˈdʌləd/ /ˈdʌlɚd/ n
A stupid person; a fool sufferig

dullness /ˈdʌl.nəs/ n
quality of being uninteresting saaiheid

duma /ˈdumə/ n
lower house of Russian national parliament doema

dumb /dʌm/ adj
extremely stupid dom stom

dumb blonde n
female dom blondje

dumb terminal n
computer terminal consisting of a monitor and keyboard stomme terminal

dumbfound /ˈdʌm.faʊnd/ /ˌdʌmˈfaʊnd/ v
to confuse and bewilder verstomd doen staan

dumbfounded adj
shocked and speechless onthutst verbijsterd perplex stomverbaasd stupéfait verbouwereerd

dump /dʌmp/ n
a place where waste or garbage is left vuilnisbelt

dump /dʌmp/ v
to end a relationship dumpen

dumpling /ˈdʌmplɪŋ/ n
food knoedel

dun lang=en adj
of a brownish grey colour grijsbruin

dun lang=en v
to ask for payment afpersen

dune /djuːn/ /duːn/ n
a ridge or hill of sand piled up by the wind duin

dung /ˈdʌŋ/ n
manure mest

dung beetle /ˈdʌŋ biːtəl/ n
insect of the family Scarabaeidae mestkever strontkever

dung heap n
mound mesthoop vaalt

dungaree /ˌdʌŋ.ɡəˈɹiː/ n
heavy denim fabric, often blue; blue jean material overall werkpak

dungarees /ˌdʌŋ.ɡəˈɹiːz/ n
heavy denim pants or overalls grove kleren tuinbroek

dungeon /ˈdʌn.dʒən/ n
underground prison or vault kerker

dunghill n
heap of dung mesthoop vaalt

duo /ˈdjuː.əʊ/ /ˈdu.oʊ/ n
twosome, especially musicians duo koppel paar

duodecimo n
book size duodecimo
paper size duodecimo

duodenum /ˌdjuːə(ʊ)ˈdiːnəm/ /ˌduəˈdinəm/ n
first part of the small intestine twaalfvingerige darm duodenum

dupe /djuːp/ n
deceived person bedrogene gedupeerde

duplicate /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈdjuː.plɪˌkeɪt/ v
to make a copy of dupliceren

duplicitous /djʊˈplɪsɪtəs/ /duːˈplɪsətəs/ adj
Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech dubbelhartig huichelachtig

duplicity n
intentional deceptiveness dubbelhartigheid dubbelspel huichelarij

dura mater n
anatomy: outermost layer of the meninges Dura mater Hard hersenvlies

durability n
Permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force duurzaamheid

durable /ˈd(j)ʊəɹəbəl/ adj
able to resist wear; enduring duurzaam

duration /djʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /dəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
amount of time duur tijdsduur

dure /djʊə/ v
to last, continue, endure duren

durian n
fruit doerian

during /ˈdjʊəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʊəɹɪŋ/ preposition
for all of a given time interval gedurende
within a given time interval tijdens in

dusk /dʌsk/ n
period of time at the end of day when sun is below the horizon but before full onset of night avondschemering schemering

dust /dʌst/ n
fine, dry particles stof

dust /dʌst/ v
(intransitive) to clean by removing dust afstoffen
(transitive) to remove dust from afstoffen

dust devil n
a swirling dust in the air stofduivel stofhoos

dust jacket n
detachable protective cover of a book boekomslag

dustpan /ˈdʌstpæn/ n
flat scoop for assembling dust blik vuilblik

duststorm /ˈdʌst.stɔː(ɹ)m/ n
A storm of dust stofstorm

dusty /ˈdʌsti/ adj
covered with dust stoffig
powdery and resembling dust stoffig

duty /duːti/ /ˈdjuːti/ n
period of time van dienst
tax; tariff taks
that which one is morally or legally obligated to do plicht

duty of care n
duty of care zorgplicht zorgvuldigheidsplicht

duumvirate /djuːˈʌmvɪɹət/ n
Roman offices duümviraat

duvet /ˈduːveɪ/ n
quilt dekbed

dwarf /dwɔː(ɹ)f/ adj
miniature dwerg

dwarf /dwɔː(ɹ)f/ n
astronomy: relatively small star dwergster
being from folklore, underground dwelling nature spirit dwerg
small person dwerg

dwarf /dwɔː(ɹ)f/ v
to become (much) smaller verschrompelen

dwarf elder n
Sambucus ebulus kruidvlier

dwarf planet n
a type of celestial body dwergplaneet

dwell /dwɛl/ v
live, reside rondhangen verblijven

dwelling /ˈdwɛ.lɪŋ/ n
a place or house in which a person lives woning woonst

dwindle /ˈdwɪn.dəl/ v
(intransitive) to decrease, shrink, vanish krimpen smelten verdwijnen

dyadic /daɪˈæd.ɪk/ adj
pertaining to the number two dyadisch tweeledig

dyed /daɪd/ adj
colored with dye geverfd

dyke /daɪk/ n
barrier to prevent flooding dijk
ditch and bank running alongside each other sloot
pot

dynamic /daɪˈnæ.mɪk/ adj
able to change dynamisch dynamische
powerful dynamisch dynamische
not steady; in motion dynamisch dynamische veranderlijk veranderlijke

dynamic /daɪˈnæ.mɪk/ n
a behavior dynamiek
the varying loudness or volume dynamiek

dynamic memory n
computer memory dynamisch geheugen

dynamics n
branch of mechanics dynamica stromingsleer

dynamite /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/ n
class of explosives dynamiet

dynamite /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/ v
to blow up with dynamite or other high explosive dynamiteren

dynamo /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/ n
dynamo-electric machine dynamo

dynasty /ˈdaɪnəsti/ /ˈdɪnəsti/ n
A series of rulers or dynasts from one family dynastie

dysarthria n
difficulty in articulating dysartrie

dyscalculia /ˌdɪskælˈkjuːli.ə/ n
pathology: difficulty with numbers dyscalculie

dysentery /ˈdɪsəntəɹi/ /ˈdɪsəntɛɹi/ n
disease characterised by inflammation of the intestines dysenterie

dysfunctional adj
functioning incorrectly or abnormally dysfunctioneel dysfunctionele

dyslexia /dɪsˈlɛksi.ə/ n
learning disability dyslexie

dysmenorrhea /dɪs.mɛ.nəˈɹi.ə/ n
painful menstruation dysmenorroe

dysmorphia n
dysmorphia dysmorfofobie

dyspeptic /dɪsˈpɛp.tɪk/ adj
irritable or morose gemelijk moroos prikkelbaar
of, relating to, or having dyspepsia misselijkmakend

dysphemism /ˈdɪs.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/ n
word or phrase used to replace another in this way dysfemisme
use of a derogatory or vulgar word to replace a neutral one dysfemisme

dysphoria /dɪsˈfɔːɹi.ə/ n
state of feeling unwell, unhappy, restless or depressed neerslachtigheid ongenoegen onrust

dysprosium /dɪsˈproʊziəm/ n
chemical element dysprosium

dysthymia n
form of clinical depression dysthymie

dystopia /dɪsˈtoʊpi.ə/ /ˈdɪsˌtəʊpɪi.ə/ n
miserable society dystopie
vision of a future dystopie antiutopie

déjà vu /ˌdeɪ.ʒɑː ˈvuː/ n
something which one has or suspects to have seen or experienced before déjà vu

dénouement /deˈnuːmɑ̃/ /ˌdeɪ.nuˈmɑnt/ n
the conclusion or resolution of a plot ontknoping

e-bike n
bicycle powered by an electric motor elektrische fiets

e-book n
electronic book e-book boek

e-commerce n
commercial activity conducted via the Internet e-commerce electronic commerce

e-mail address n
unique identifier e-mailadres

e.g. /ˌiˈdʒi/ /ˌiːˈdʒiː/ adv
abbreviation for “for example” bijv. bv.

each /it͡ʃ/ /iːt͡ʃ/ determiner
every ieder elk

each other /iˈtʃʌðɚ/ /iːˈtʃʌðə/ pronoun
to one another; one to the other elkaar elkander

eager /ˈiɡɚ/ /ˈiːɡə/ adj
excited by desire in the pursuit of any object begerig

eagerly /ˈiɡɚli/ /ˈiːɡəli/ adv
in an eager manner gretig

eagle /ˈiːɡəl/ n
any of several large carnivorous birds in the family Accipitridae arend adelaar

eagle owl /ˈiːɡəl ˈɑʊl/ n
large owl of genus Bubo ehoe

ear /ɪə̯/ /ɪɹ/ n
organ of hearing oor
fruiting body of a grain plant aar

ear /ɪə̯/ /ɪɹ/ v
archaic: to plough ploegen

ear canal n
tube or meatus running from the outer ear to the eardrum gehoorgang

ear lobe n
a part of the ear oorlel

eardrum /ˈi˞ˌdɹʌm/ /ˈɪəˌdɹʌm/ n
membrane separating outer and middle ears trommelvlies

earl /ɜːl/ /ɝl/ n
a British or Irish nobleman graaf

earlier /ˈɜː.lɪə/ /ˈɝliɚ/ adj
comparative of early eerder

early /ˈɜː.li/ /ˈɝli/ adj
at a time in advance of the usual vroeg
arriving at a time before expected vroeg

early bird n
one who wakes early vroege vogel

earmuff n
garment to keep the ears warm oorwarmers

earn /ɜːn/ /ɝn/ v
transitive: receive (money) for working verdienen
gain through applied effort or work verdienen
intransitive: receive money for working verdienen

earphone n
sound device held near the ear oortelefoon

earphones n
small speakers worn over the ears oortelefoon

earpiece /ˈɪəpiːs/ /ˈɪɹpiːs/ n
speaker placed inside or held near the ear oortje

earplug n
protective clothing for the ear canal oordopje

earring /ˈɪəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɪɹɪŋ/ n
piece of jewelry oorbel oorring

earshot /ˈɪəˌʃɒt/ /ˈɪɹˌʃɑt/ n
distance gehoorsafstand

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ n
electrical connection aarde
any general rock-based material aarde
one of the four basic elements aarde
one of the five basic elements aarde
soil aarde grond
the ground, land aarde land droge land

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ v
connect electrically to the earth aarden
to bury begraven

earth up v
cover with soil aanaarden

earthen /ˈəɹθən/ /ˈɜː(ɹ)θən/ adj
made of clay kleien
made of earth or mud aarden

earthenware n
ceramic aardewerk

earthquake /ˈɜːθkweɪk/ /ˈɝθkweɪk/ n
shaking of the surface of a planet aardbeving aardschok

earthworm n
worm (animal) aardworm regenworm

earthy /ˈɜː(ɹ).θi/ adj
down to earth de grond met natuurlijk op voet
resembling dirt or soil aardeachtig aardig
resembling or of the earth aardeachtig

earwax n
waxy substance secreted by the ear oorsmeer cerumen

earwig n
the insect oorworm

easel /ˈi.zəl/ /ˈiː.z(ə)l/ n
upright frame for displaying or supporting something schildersezel ezel

easement /ˈizmənt/ /ˈiːzm(ə)nt/ n
legal right to use another person's property erfdienstbaarheid servituut

easier said than done adj
easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish makkelijker gezegd dan gedaan

easily /ˈiː.zə.liː/ /ˈiːzɪli/ adv
without difficulty makkelijk

easiness n
the quality of being easy gemakkelijkheid

east /iːst/ adj
from the East oosters
in or towards the east oostelijk
of or pertaining to the east oostelijk

east /iːst/ adv
towards the east oostwaarts

east /iːst/ n
compass point oosten oost

eastern /ˈiːstən/ adj
related to the east oostelijk

easterner n
a native or inhabitant of the east oosterling

eastward adv
towards the east oostwaarts

easy /ˈizi/ /ˈiːzi/ adj
requiring little skill or effort gemakkelijk makkelijk
consenting readily to sex gemakkelijk makkelijk

easy as pie adj
very easy een fluitje van een cent

eat /it/ /iːt/ v
eten vreten consumeren
colloquial: cause to worry vreten opvreten

eat one's hat v
to express disbelief about a proposition zijn hoed opeten

eat out v
dine at a restaurant uit eten

eater /ˈiːtə/ /ˈiːtɚ/ n
one who eats eter

eating disorder n
psychological disorder eetstoornis

eau de toilette /ˌəʊ dɪ twɑːˈlɛt/ n
lightly scented perfume eau de toilette

eaves /iːvz/ n
underside of a roof dakrand

eavesdrop /ˈivzˌdɹɑp/ /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/ v
to hear a conversation one is not intended to hear afluisteren luistervinken

eavesdropper /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒpə(ɹ)/ n
one who eavesdrops afluisteraar luistervink

eavestrough n
roof gutter dakgoot

ebb /ɛb/ n
low tide eb

ebb /ɛb/ v
to fall away or decline wegebben

ebb and flow n
flowing out and in of the tide eb en vloed

ebony /ˈɛb.ən.i/ adj
made of ebony wood ebbenhouten

ebony /ˈɛb.ən.i/ n
wood ebben ebbenhout

ebullient /ɪˈbʊljənt/ adj
agitated uitbundig uitgelaten

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
deviating from the norm excentriek afwijkend buitenissig
not at or in the centre excentrisch
not perfectly circular excentrisch

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ n
person who does not behave like others excentriekeling

eccentricity /ˌɛk.sɛnˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/ n
a ratio between distances in a conic section excentriciteit

ecclesiastic /əkliziˈæstɪk/ adj
pertaining to the church ecclesiastisch kerkelijk

ecclesiastical /əˈkliː.ziˌæ.stɪ.kəl/ /əˌkli.ziˈæ.stə.kəl/ adj
pertaining to the church ecclesiastisch kerkelijk

ecclesiology n
branch of theology ecclesiologie

echidna /əˈkɪdnə/ n
any of the four species of small spined monotremes mierenegel

echo lang=en n
reflected sound echo

echo lang=en v
to repeat back what another has just said echoën herhalen nadoen napraten terugzeggen

echokinesis n
the compulsion or the act of imitating movements of others echokinesie

echolalia /ɛkə(ʊ)ˈleɪlɪə/ n
echoing of words or phrases echolalie

echt /ɛkt/ adj
genuine echt

eclectic /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ adj
selecting a mixture of what appear to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles eclectisch
unrelated and unspecialized; heterogeneous uiteenlopend

eclectic /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ n
one who selects by the eclectic method eclecticus

eclecticism n
the quality of being eclectic eclectisch

eclipse /ɪˈklɪps/ n
passage of a planetary object between others eclips verduistering

eclipse /ɪˈklɪps/ v
To overshadow overtreffen

ecliptic /ɪˈklɪp.tɪk/ n
Earth's orbital plane ecliptica zonneweg schijnbaar

eco- /ˈiːˌkəʊ/ prefix
concerning ecology or the environment eco-

ecological /ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
relating to ecology ecologisch

ecologist n
A scientist who studies ecology ecoloog

ecology /i.ˈkɑ.lə.dʒi/ /ɛˈkɒlədʒi/ n
branch of biology ecologie

econometrics n
branch of economics econometrie

economic /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ adj
pertaining to an economy economisch

economical /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəl/ /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl/ adj
careful with money spaarzaam zuinig

economics /ikəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˈikənɒmɪks/ n
study economie

economist n
expert in economics econoom

economize v
to use sparingly bezuinigen economiseren

economy /iˈkɒn.ə.mi/ /ɪˈkɑn.ə.mi/ n
frugal use of resources economie
production and distribution and consumption economie
effective management of the resources of a community or system economie

ecosystem /ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/ n
system of an ecological community and its environment ecosysteem

ecoterrorism n
terrorism with an ecological motive ecoterrorisme

ecotourism /ˌiːkəʊˈtʊəɹɪz(ə)m/ /ˌɛkoʊˈtʊɹɪzəm/ n
responsible travel duurzaam toerisme

ectoparasite /ˌɛktə(ʊ)ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ /ˌɛktəˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ n
parasite living on the surface of host organism ectoparasiet

ectoplasm /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/ n
parapsychology: visible substance believed to emanate from spiritualistic mediums ectoplasma

ecumenical /ˌiːk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ /ˌɛk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ adj
ecclesiastical: pertaining to the Christian Church in a worldwide sense oecumenisch
general, universal, worldwide oecumenisch

eczema /ɪɡˈzimə/ /ˈɛɡzɪmə/ n
acute or chronic inflammation of the skin eczeem

ed /ɛd/ n
edition ed.
editor red.

eddy /ˈɛd.i/ n
air or water running in an opposite direction to the main current draaikolk werveling

eddy current n
an induced electric current wervelstroom

edema /ɪ.ˈdiː.mə/ n
excessive accumulation of serum in tissue oedeem

edge /ɛdʒ/ n
an advantage voorsprong
any sharp terminating border; a margin; a brink; extreme verge grens
boundary line of a surface kant rand
in graph theory: any of the pairs of vertices in a graph kant lijn tak zijde
joining line between two vertices of a polygon ribbe
place where two faces of a polyhedron meet ribbe
thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument kling

edibility n
suitability for use as food eetbaarheid

edible /ˈɛd.ə.bəl/ /ˈɛd.ɪ.bəl/ adj
that can be eaten without harm; suitable for consumption eetbaar

edict /ˈiː.dɪkt/ n
a proclamation of law edict

edification /ˌɛdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
building gebouw

edifice /ˈɛd.ɪ.fɪs/ n
building bouwwerk gebouw
school of thought constructie denkkader

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ n
a change to the text of a document bewerking wijziging aanpassing

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ v
to change a text, or a document bewerken wijzigen

edit war n
a dispute over the content of a page on a wiki or other editable work bewerkingsoorlog

edition /ɪˈdɪʃən/ n
literary work editie
whole set of copies druk

editor /ˈɛdɪtə/ /ˈɛdɪtəɹ/ [ˈɛˑdɪɾɚ] n
newspaper editor redacteur krantenredacteur
person who edits redacteur
program for modifying text files editor tekstverwerker

editor in chief n
highest ranking editor hoofdredacteur

educate /ˈɛdjʊkeɪt/ /ˈɛdʒəkeɪt/ v
to instruct or train opvoeden opleiden onderwijzen

education /ˌɛd͡ʒʊˈkeɪʃn̩/ n
facts, skills and ideas that have been learned, either formally or informally opvoeding
process or art of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment onderwijs

educational /ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ adj
Of or pertaining to education onderwijskundig opvoedkundig

educative adj
educational educatief

educe v
to draw out or bring out; elicit or evoke oproepen
to infer or deduce afleiden deduceren opmaken

eel /iːl/ n
any fish of the order Anguilliformes aal paling palingachtigen

eelbuck n
aalfuik aalkorf

eelpot n
aalfuik aalkorf

eelpout n
fish of the family Zoarcidae puitaal

eelspear n
A spear for spearing eels aalspeer

eeny, meeny, miny, moe n
similar children's counting-out games in other languages iene miene mutte

eerie /ˈɪəɹi/ /ˈɪɹi/ adj
frightened angstaanjagend vreesachtig
weird vreemd

efface /əˈfeɪs/ v
make oneself inobtrusive zich wegcijferen

effect /ɪˈfɛkt/ n
result of an action effect

effect /ɪˈfɛkt/ v
to make or bring about; to implement bewerkstelligen

effective /əˈfɛktɪv/ /ɪˈfɛktɪv/ adj
having the power to produce a required effect or effects werkzaam efficiënt

effectiveness n
degree effectiviteit

effeminate /ɪˈfɛmɪneɪt/ /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/ adj
of a man, behaving like a woman verwijfd

efferent adj
carrying away from afvoerend efferent

efferent duct n
efferent duct afvoerend kanaaltje

effervescent /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/ /ˌɛfɚˈvɛsənt/ adj
fizzy bruisend bruisende

efficacious adj
effective effectief efficiënt

efficacy /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/ n
ability to produce effect doeltreffendheid

efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/ n
extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose rendement
extent to which time is well used efficiëntie

efficient /əˈfɪʃənt/ /ɪˈfɪʃənt/ adj
making good use of resources efficiënt
using a particular proportion of available energy efficiënt

effort /ˈɛfət/ /ˈɛfɚt/ n
the amount of work involved in achieving something inspanning

effortless adj
without effort moeiteloos

effortlessly /ˈef.ət.ləs.li/ /ˈef.ɚt.ləs.li/ adv
without effort; without difficulty or struggle moeiteloos

effrontery /ɪˈfɹʌntəɹi/ n
insolent and shameless audacity onbeschaamdheid

effusion n
outpouring of liquid uitstorting

effusive /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/ adj
extravagant or excessive buitenissig excessief

egg on v
provoke aanzetten tot provoceren

egg on one's face n
suffer embarrassment or humiliation een figuur slaan

egg roll n
a food made made by wrapping a combination of ingredients loempia

egg timer n
timer with an alarm eierwekker

egg-shaped adj
having the shape of an egg eivormig

egg/translations n
body housing an embryo ei
egg of domestic fowl as food item ei

eggnog /ˈɛɡ.nɑɡ/ /ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ/ n
alcoholic beverage advocaat

eggplant n
edible fruit aubergine eiervrucht
plant aubergine eierplant eiervrucht

eggshell /ˈɛɡʃɛl/ n
object eierschaal

egocentric adj
egotistical egocentrisch

egocentrism n
following ones egotistical desires egocentrisme

egoism n
tendency to think of self egoïsme zelfzucht

egotism n
belief that one is superior hooghartigheid
preoccupation with oneself egoïsme

egregious /ɪˈɡɹiː.dʒəs/ adj
Exceptional, conspicuous, outstanding, most usually in a negative fashion flagrant ongehoord

egret /ˈi.ɡɹɪt/ n
Any of various wading birds of the genera Egretta or Ardea reiger

eh /e/ /eɪ/ /ɛ/ interjection
(Canadian) an interjection used to ascertain the continued attention hè
used as a tag question hè
used to mean “What?” hè

eider /ˈaɪdə/ n
duck of genus Somateria eidereend

eidetic /aɪˈdɛtɪk/ adj
pertaining to a memory of perfect clarity eidetisch

eigenvalue /ˈaɪɡənˌvæljuː/ n
scalar multiplier of an eigenvector eigenwaarde

eigenvector n
vector not rotated by linear transformation eigenvector

eight /eɪt/ n
Playing card with value 8 acht
The digit/figure 8 acht

eight /eɪt/ numeral
cardinal number 8 acht

eight hundred /ˈeɪt ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
cardinal number 800 achthonderd

eighteen /ˈeɪ(t).tin/ /ˈeɪ.tiːn/ /ˌeɪ(t)ˈtin/ /ˌeɪˈtiːn/ numeral
cardinal number achttien

eighteenth /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/ adj
the ordinal form of the number eighteen achttiende

eighteenth /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/ n
One of eighteen equal parts of a whole achttiende
The person or thing in the eighteenth position achttiende

eightfold adv
by a factor of eight achtvoudig

eighth /eɪtθ/ adj
ordinal form of the number eight achtste

eighth /eɪtθ/ n
one of eight equal parts of a whole achtste
person or thing in the eighth position achtste

eighties n
the decade of the 1980s jaren 1980 jaren 80 jaren tachtig

eightieth /ˈeɪ.ti.əθ/ adj
ordinal form of the number eighty tachtigste tachtigst

eightieth /ˈeɪ.ti.əθ/ n
One of eighty equal parts of a whole tachtigste
The person or thing in the eightieth position tachtigste

eightsome n
group of eight achttal

eighty /ˈ(ʔ)eɪ̯ɾi/ /ˈeɪ.ti/ numeral
80 tachtig

eighty-eight numeral
88 achtentachtig

eighty-first n
one of eighty-one equal parts of a whole eenentachtigste

eighty-first numeral
ordinal number 81st eenentachtigst eenentachtigste

eighty-five numeral
the cardinal number 85 vijfentachtig

eighty-four numeral
84 vierentachtig

eighty-nine numeral
89 negenentachtig

eighty-one numeral
81 eenentachtig

eighty-seven numeral
87 zevenentachtig

eighty-six numeral
cardinal number 86 zesentachtig

eighty-three numeral
83 drieëntachtig

eighty-two numeral
82 tweeëntachtig

einkorn wheat n
domesticated einkorn eenkoorn

einsteinium /aɪnˈstaɪni.əm/ n
element with atomic number 99 einsteinium

either /ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ adv
(after a negative) as well ook

either /ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ conjunction
Introduces the first of two options ofwel of hetzij

either /ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ determiner
each of two beide
one or the other of

ejaculate /ɪˈdʒæk.jə.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jə.lət/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.lət/ v
to eject semen or vaginal fluid ejaculeren

ejaculation /iˌdʒækjuˈleɪʃən/ n
ejection of semen through the urethra ejaculatie

eke out v
obtain with difficulty bijeenscharrelen bijeenscharten
supplement aanvullen

ektara n
a one string instrument ektar

elaborate /ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈlæbəɹət/ adj
detailed diepgaand gedetailleerd
flashy or fancy intrigerend

elaboration n
act or process of producing or refining with labor uitwerking

elaiosome n
fleshy structure elaiosoom mierenbroodje

elastic /iˈlæstɪk/ adj
made of elastic elastieken

elastic band n
loop of rubber or similar material elastiek

elasticity /ɪ.læsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ n
physics: property by which a material can regain its original dimensions elasticiteit
quality of being elastic elasticiteit

elate /ɪˈleɪt/ v
to make joyful or proud aanvuren verrukken

elation n
A feeling of joy and pride opgetogenheid
An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism euforie

elative case n
case used to indicate movement out of something elatief naamval

elbow /ˈɛl.bəʊ/ /ˈɛɫ.boʊ/ n
joint between upper arm and forearm elleboog
pipe fitting elleboog

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ adj
greater than another in age or seniority ouder

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ n
officer of the church ouderling
Sambucus vlier

elderberry n
fruit vlierbes

elderly adj
old bejaard

election /ɪˈlekʃ(ə)n/ n
process of choosing a new leader or representatives verkiezing

election threshold n
minimum percentage of votes that a party needs to receive in order to obtain a parliamentary seat kiesdrempel

elector n
person eligible to vote kiezer

electoral fraud n
illegal interference with an election verkiezingsfraude

electorate n
dominion of an elector in the Holy Roman Empire keurvorstendom

electric charge n
lading

electric current n
measurement of the rate of flow of electric charge stroomsterkte

electric eel n
species of fish sidderaal

electric fence n
electric fence schrikdraad

electric guitar /ə.ˈlɛk.tɹɪk ɡɪ.ˈtɑːɹ/ n
guitar which requires electronic amplification elektrische gitaar

electrical /ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/ adj
related to electricity and electronics elektrisch

electrical engineering n
branch of engineering elektrotechniek

electrician n
tradesman who works with electrical equipment elektricien

electricity /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ˌiːlekˈtɹɪsɪti/ n
form of energy elektriciteit stroom

electro- prefix
of electricity or electrical electro-

electroencephalogram n
a recording of electrical brain activity made by an electroencephalograph elektro-encefalogram

electrolytic capacitor n
capacitor that uses an electrolyte elco elektrolytische condensator

electromagnet n
magnet elektromagneet

electromagnetic adj
pertaining to electromagnetism elektromagnetisch

electromagnetic interaction n
electromagnetic interaction elektromagnetische interactie

electromagnetism /ɪˌlɛk.tɹəʊˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪzm̩/ n
a fundamental force elektromagnetisme

electron /ɪˈlɛktɹɑn/ /ɪˈlɛktɹɒn/ n
the negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit atoms elektron

electron microscope n
any of several forms of microscope that use a beam of electrons elektronenmicroscoop

electron neutrino n
elementary particle elektronneutrino

electron volt n
a unit for measuring the energy of subatomic particles elektronvolt

electronic /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/ /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
generated by electronic device elektronisch
operating on behavior of electrons elektronisch
of or pertaining to the Internet virtueel

electronics n
(physics) elektronica

electrovalency n
charge elektronenvalenties
number of electrons gained or lost elektronenvalenties

elegance n
grace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners elegantie

elegant /ɛl.ə.ɡənt/ adj
exhibiting elegance elegant gracieus sierlijk

elegy /ˈɛlɪdʒi/ n
mournful or plaintive poem or song klaaglied

element /ˈel.ɪ.mənt/ n
chemistry: simplest chemical substance element
simplest or essential part or principle of anything element
set theory: object in a set element
alchemy: one of the four basic building blocks element
heating element element
place or state of being that an individual or object is better suited towards element
computing: conceptual object in a markup language element
atmospheric forces element
law: component of a cause of action element gegeven
something small element fractie

elephant /ˈɛləfənt/ n
mammal olifant elp elpendier

elevator /ˈɛl.ə.veɪ.tɚ/ /ˈɛləveɪtə/ n
control surface of an aircraft hoogteroer

eleven /ɪˈlɛv.ən/ numeral
the cardinal number occurring after ten and before twelve elf

eleven hundred numeral
one thousand one hundred duizend honderd elfhonderd

eleventh /ɨˈlɛv.nθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.nθ/ adj
ordinal form of eleven elfde

eleventh /ɨˈlɛv.nθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.nθ/ n
something in the eleventh position elfde

eleventh hour n
The last minute elfde uur

elf /ɛlf/ n
mythical, supernatural being elf alf

elicit v
To draw out, bring out. onthullen teweegbrengen veroorzaken
To use logic to arrive at truth. afleiden redeneren
to evoke, educe ontlokken oproepen

elide /ɪˈlaɪd/ v
to conflate samenvoegen verbinden
to cut off, as a vowel or a syllable elideren verbinden
to leave out or omit weglaten

elision /ɪˈlɪʒ.n̩/ n
deliberate omission weglating
the omission of a letter or syllable elisie

elite /ɪˈliːt/ adj
of high birth or social position elitair elitaire

elite /ɪˈliːt/ n
group with higher status elite
person who is among the best at certain task top-

elitist adj
of or relating to elitism elitair

elixir /ɪˈlɪksə(ɹ)/ n
liquid which is believed to cure all ills elixer
pharmacy: sweet taste-masking liquid elixer

ellipse /ɪˈlɪps/ n
curve ellips

ellipsis /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/ n
omission of grammatically required words ellips weglating
typographic mark beletselteken doorlooppuntjes ellips

elliptical /ɪˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/ /ɪˈlɪp.tɪk.əl/ adj
oval elliptisch
showing ellipsis elliptisch

elm /ɛlm/ n
tree of genus Ulmus iep olm

elongated adj
extensive in length langgerekt
stretched langwerpig

elope /ɨˈloʊp/ /ɪˈləʊp/ v
to run away with a lover to get married weglopen
to run away with a paramour weglopen

eloquence /ˈɛləkwəns/ n
the quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing welbespraaktheid

eloquent /ˈɛl.əˌkwənt/ adj
fluently persuasive and articulate welsprekend eloquent welbespraakt

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ adv
word that implies any result with the exception of the one being referred to anders in het andere geval zoniet

elsewhere /ˈɛlsˌʍɛːɹ/ /ˌɛlsˈʍɛːə/ adv
in or at some other place elders ergens anders
to some other place elders elwaarts

elucidate /əˈluː.sɪ.de͡ɪt/ v
make clear verklaren uitleggen verhelderen clarificeren verduidelijken

elusive /iˈluːsɪv/ /ɪˈluːsɪv/ adj
difficult to describe moeilijk beschrijfbaar
evading capture, comprehension or remembrance ongrijpbaar

elver n
a young eel aal

em /ɛm/ n
name of the letter M, m em

em dash n
typographical symbol '—' kastlijntje

emaciate v
(intransitive) become extremely thin or wasted vermageren verschrompelen
(transitive) make extremely thin or wasted uithongeren uitmergelen

emaciated /əˈmeɪsieɪtɪd/ /əˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/ adj
thin or haggard uitgemergeld

email /ˈiːmeɪl/ n
message sent via email e-mail e-mailbericht mail
system e-mail email mail

email /ˈiːmeɪl/ v
to send an email or emails to e-mailen mailen
intransitive: to send an email or emails e-mailen mailen

emanate v
To come from a source ontstaan uit uitstralen

emancipation /ɨˈmænsɨˌpeɪʃnˌ/ n
act of setting free from the power of another emancipatie ontvoogding

emasculate /iˈmæskjəˌleɪt/ /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/ adj
deprived of virility or vigor ontmand

embalm v
to treat a corpse in order to prevent decomposition balsemen

embankment n
artificial mound of earth and stone waterkering

embarge /əmˈbɑɹdʒ/ v
to board a barge inschepen
to put in a barge inladen

embark /ɪmˈbɑː(ɹ)k/ v
to start beginnen starten

embarrass /ɪmˈbæ.ɹəs/ /ɪmˈbɛ(ə).ɹəs/ v
to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely in verlegenheid brengen verlegen maken

embarrassed /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ adj
Having a feeling of shameful discomfort verlegenheid

embarrassing adj
causing embarrassment gênant

embarrassment /ɪmˈbæɹəsmənt/ n
state of discomfort verlegenheid

embassy /ˈɛmbəsi/ n
organization representing a foreign state ambassade

embattled /ɛmˈbæt.əld/ /ɪmˈbæt.əld/ adj
having battlements or crenellations voortdurend in moeilijkheden
prepared or armed for battle bewapend gevechtsklaar
subject to or troubled by battles, controversy or debates omsingeld omstreden

embed /ɛmˈbɛd/ v
lay as in a bed; lay in surrounding matter inbedden vastleggen
mathematics; embed in inbedden in

embedded /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/ adj
part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into ingebed
partially buried in concrete or planted in earth vastgebetonneerd verankerd

embellish /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/ v
To make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate verfraaien

ember /ˈɛm.bəː/ /ˈɛm.bɚ/ n
glowing piece of coal or wood sintel hete kolen

embezzle /əmˈbɛzəl/ v
to steal money that one has been trusted with verduisteren

embezzlement n
The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner verduistering

emblem /ˈɛmbləm/ n
representative symbol embleem

embodiment n
entity typifying an abstraction belichaming

embody v
include or represent, especially as part of a cohesive whole belichamen
represent in a physical form; to incarnate or personify belichamen

embolden /ɛmˈbəʊldən/ v
To encourage, inspire, or motivate moed geven verstouten

embolism n
obstruction or occlusion of an artery by an embolus embolie

embower /ɛmˈbaʊɚ/ v
enclose something or someone as if in a bower; shelter with foliage omhullen

embrace /ɪmˈbɹeɪs/ n
hug omarming omhelzing knuffel

embrace /ɪmˈbɹeɪs/ v
(metaphorical) to enfold or include (ideas, principles, etc) omarmen
to hug (a person) omhelzen knuffelen omarmen

embrittlement /ɛmˈbɹɪtl̩mənt/ n
Process of being embrittled. verbrossing

embroider v
to stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread borduren

embroiderer n
person who embroiders borduurder

embroidery /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəɹi/ n
ornamentation borduurwerk

embryo /ˈɛmbɹi.oʊ/ /ˈɛmbɹi.əʊ/ n
botany: rudimentary plant contained in the seed kiemplant
fertilized egg before developing into a fetus embryo

embryology n
the scientific study of embryos embryologie

embryonic /ˈɛm.bɹi.ɒn.ɪk/ adj
embryology: of or relating to an embryo embryonaal

emend /ɪˈmɛnd/ v
to correct and revise emenderen

emerald /ˈɛməɹəld/ adj
rich green colour smaragdgroen smaragdgroene

emerald /ˈɛməɹəld/ n
gemstone smaragd

emergence /ɪˈmɜːdʒ(ə)ns/ n
the arising of emergent structure in complex systems emergentie

emergency /ɪˈmɝ.dʒən.si/ n
situation requiring urgent assistance nood

emergency brake n
type of brake noodrem

emergency exit n
exit for evacuation nooduitgang

emergency room n
hospital department spoedeisende hulp

emerging adj
becoming prominent; newly formed; emergent; rising (naar) boven komen blijken naar buiten komen zich vertonen zich voordoen

emic adj
analyzing a culture from inside emisch

emigrant /ˈɛmɪɡɹənt/ n
someone who leaves a country to settle in a new country emigrant emigrante landverhuizer landverhuizerin uitwijkeling uitwijkelinge

emigrate /ˈɛmɪɡɹeɪt/ v
to leave one's country in order to reside elsewhere emigreren

emigration n
act of emigrating emigratie uitwijking
body emigrants; emigrants collectively emigratie uitwijking

eminent /ˈɛmɪnənt/ adj
remarkable, great eminent voortreffelijk

eminent domain n
government's right to expropriate private land onteigening
lord's property interest in a fief or fee oppereigendom

emir n
Islamic prince or leader emir

emirate /ˈeməɹət/ n
country ruled by an emir emiraat

emissary lang=en n
an agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else afgezant

emission /ɪˈmɪʃən/ n
something that is emitted emissie uitstoot

emit /iˈmɪt/ v
to send out or give off afgeven uitzenden

emitter /əmɪtə/ n
terminal of a transistor emitter
that which emits zender

emmer /ˈɛmə/ /ˈɛmɚ/ n
Triticum dicoccon emmertarwe tweekoren

emoji /əˈmoʊdʒi/ /ɪˈməʊdʒi/ n
ideogrammatic icon used in text messaging emoji

emollient /ɪˈmɑl.jənt/ /ɪˈmɒl.ɪ.ənt/ adj
Soothing; mollifying verzachtend

emolument /ɪˈmɒljəmənt/ n
payment for an office or employment bijverdienste

emotion /ɪˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈməʊʃən/ n
person's internal state of being emotie

emotional /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/ /ɪˈməʊʃənəl/ adj
characterised by emotion emotioneel
appealing to or arousing emotion emotioneel
determined by emotion rather than reason emotioneel
of or relating to the emotions gevoelsmatig emotioneel

emotional blackmail n
psychological misuse of a person's emotions emotionele chantage

emotionless adj
lacking emotion emotieloos

emotivism n
Translations emotivisme

emperor /ˈɛmpəɹə/ /ˈɛmpəɹɚ/ n
ruler of an empire keizer

emperor penguin n
largest penguin keizerspinguïn

emperorship n
rank or office of an emperor keizerschap

emphasis /ˈɛmfəsɪs/ [ˈɛɱfəsɪs] n
prominence given to a syllable or words beklemtoning klemtoon
special attention or prominence given to something benadrukking
special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important nadruk

emphasize /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/ v
stress benadrukken

emphatic /əmˈfætək/ /ɪmˈfætɪk/ adj
characterized by emphasis emfatisch nadrukkelijk
stated with conviction emfatisch nadrukkelijk

emphatically adv
in an emphatic manner nadrukkelijk

emphyteusis n
right erfpacht

empire /ˈɛmpaɪə/ /ˈɛmˌpaɪɹ/ n
area under the power of one person imperium
group of states imperium keizerrijk
political unit keizerrijk rijk
state ruled by an emperor keizerrijk rijk

employ /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ v
to give someone work tewerkstellen

employee /ɛmplɔɪˈiː/ n
individual who provides labor to a company or another person werknemer bediende medewerker

employer n
person or entity which employs others werkgever

employment /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ n
an activity to which one devotes time emplooi
the act of employing aanwerving tewerkstelling
the state of being employed tewerkstelling
the work or occupation for which one is paid benutting emplooi werk
use, purpose benutting emplooi gebruik nut

employment contract n
category of contract arbeidsovereenkomst

emporium /ˌɛmˈpɔɹi.əm/ n
a department store warenhuis
a shop that offers a wide variety of goods warenhuis
a market place or trading centre, particularly of an ancient city marktplaats

empower v
to give confidence and/or strength to opmachtigen

empress /ˈɛmpɹəs/ n
female monarch of an empire keizerin
wife or widow of an emperor keizerin

emptiness n
the state or feeling of being empty leegte

empty /ˈɛmpti/ adj
devoid of content leeg

empty /ˈɛmpti/ v
to make empty legen leegmaken

empty set n
the unique set that contains no elements lege verzameling

empty vessels make the most sound proverb
proverb holle vaten klinken het hardst

empyema n
collection of pus empyeem

emu /ˈiːmjuː/ n
Dromaius novaehollandiae emoe

emulsifier /ˈɪi.mʌl.sɪf.aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
substance that helps an emulsion form emulgator

emulsify v
To make into an emulsion emulgeren

emulsion n
suspension of one liquid in another emulsie

en route /ɒn ɹu(ː)t/
on the way onderweg

enable /ɪˈneɪbəl/ v
to activate a function of an electronical or mechanical device activeren inschakelen
to allow a way out or excuse for an action in staat stellen
to make able in staat stellen inschakelen

enantiomer n
one of a pair of mirror-image stereoisomers enantiomeer

encapsulate /ɪnˈkæps(j)ʊˌleɪt/ v
object-oriented programming: To enclose objects in a common interface inkapselen
to enclose as if in a capsule inkapselen

encase v
to enclose in a case omhullen

encephalopathy /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒpəθi/ n
condition affecting the brain encefalopathie

enchant /ɛnˈtʃænt/ /ɛnˈtʃɑnt/ v
to cast a spell upon betoveren

enchanted adj
under the influence of enchantment betoverd

enchanting adj
having the ability to enchant betoverend

enchantress n
attractive woman skilled at using magic heks tovenares
beautiful, charming and irresistible woman charmeuse verleidster

encircle /ɪnˈsɜːkəl/ v
surround omsingelen

enclave /ˈɑnkleɪv/ /ˈɛnkleɪv/ n
entity completely surrounded by another enclave

enclitic /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ adj
clitic which joins with the preceding word enclitisch

enclitic /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ n
clitic which joins with the preceding word encliticum

enclose /ənˈkloʊz/ /ɪnˈkloʊz/ /ɪnˈkləʊz/ v
surround, fence in omheinen

encode v
to convert source information into another form coderen

encoding n
character encoding (computing) codering

encompass /ɛnˈkʌm.pəs/ v
include bevatten
surround omvatten

encore /ˈɑnkɔɹ/ /ˈɒŋkɔː/ n
brief extra performance after the main performance is complete bisnummer toegift

encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntə/ /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ n
hostile meeting botsing confrontatie treffen
sudden, often violent clash botsing treffen
unplanned meeting treffen

encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntə/ /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ v
confront (someone or something) ontmoeten
engage in conflict confronteren
meet (someone) or find (something) unexpectedly treffen

encourage /ɪnˈkɝɹɪdʒ/ /ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ v
foster, give help or patronage bevorderen patroneren steunen
mentally support or motivate aanmoedigen bemoedigen
spur on, recommend aanmoedigen

encouragement [ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒmənt] n
that which serves to incite, support, promote or advance, as favor, countenance, reward etc. aanmoediging bemoediging
the act of encouraging aanmoediging

encroach /ɛnˈkɹəʊtʃ/ v
to intrude unrightfully on someone else's rights or territory binnendringen

encroachment n
entry into a place or area that was previously uncommon aantasting afslijting overschrijding
intrusion upon another's possessions or rights aantasting inbreuk

encrypt v
to conceal information by means of a code or cipher vercijferen coderen encrypteren versleutelen

encyclopedia /ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/ /ɪnˌsaɪ.kləˈpi(ː).di.ə/ n
comprehensive reference with articles on a range of topics encyclopedie

encyst /ɛnˈsɪst/ v
To enclose within a cyst. inkapselen

end /ɛnd/ n
death einde
extreme part einde uiteinde

end /ɛnd/ v
ergative, intransitive: be finished, be terminated einden eindigen ophouden
transitive: finish, terminate (something) beëindigen

end up v
arrive at a destination belanden terechtkomen

end user n
the final consumer of a product; the intended recipient or user eindgebruiker

end user license agreement /ɛnd ˈjuːzəɹ ˈlaɪsəns əˈɡɹiːmənt/ n
a contract between the manufacturer or copyright holder gebruikersovereenkomst

endangered adj
in danger, at risk bedreigd

endarken /ɪnˈdaɾkɪn/ /ɪnˈdɑːkən/ v
to render dark or darker verduisteren

endearing adj
inspiring love vertederend

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ n
a sincere attempt ijveren inspanning poging
enterprise; assiduous or persistent activity inspanning moeite streven

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ v
attempt through application of effort nastreven proberen zich [[beijveren]]

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ adj
native to a particular area endemisch inheems
prevalent in a particular area endemisch
peculiar to a particular area endemisch

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ n
individual or species that is endemic inboorling inheems soort

ending /ˈɛndɪŋ/ n
termination or conclusion beëindiging

endive /ˈɛndaɪv/ n
salad vegetable andijvie

endless /ˈɛndlɪs/ adj
having no end eindeloos
indefinite grenzeloos oneindig

endocrine disruptor n
substance that hinders the normal functioning of the endocrine system hormoonverstoorder

endodontist n
one who specializes in endodontics tandarts gespecialiseerd in wortelkanaalbehandeling

endogamy /ɛnˈdɒɡəmi/ n
the practice of marrying within one's own social group endogamie

endorse v
support ondersteunen goedkeuren aanbevelen bevestigen

endosymbiotic theory n
the theory that concerns the origins of mitochondria and chloroplasts endosymbiontenhypothese

endovascular adj
within a blood vessel endovasculair

endowment /ɛnˈdaʊmənt/ /ɪnˈdaʊmənt/ n
property or funds invested for the support and benefit of a person or not-for-profit institution dotatie
something with which a person or thing is endowed gift

endurable adj
able to be endured; tolerable; bearable draaglijk
likely to endure; durable duurzaam

endurance /ɪnˈdjʊəɹənts/ n
the measure of a person's stamina or persistence uithoudingsvermogen

endure /ɪnˈd(j)ʊɹ/ /ɪnˈdjʊə̯(ɹ)/ v
to continue despite obstacles voortduren
to tolerate something verdragen

enema /ˈɛn.ə.mə/ n
injection of fluid into the rectum klysma lavement

enemy /ˈɛnəmi/ adj
of, relating to, or belonging to an enemy vijandelijk

enemy /ˈɛnəmi/ n
someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else vijand tegenstander

energy /ˈɛnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/ n
impetus behind activity energie
physics energie
capacity to do work energie

enfant terrible n
unconventional badly-behaved person enfant terrible

enfeoff v
to put (a person) in legal possession of a freehold belenen

enforce /ɪnˈfɔːs/ v
to keep up handhaven
to strengthen versterken

enforcement n
act of enforcing; compulsion handhaving

enfranchise /ɛnˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪz/ v
to grant freedom from servitude bevrijden van slavernij
to grant municipal or parliamentary rights stadsrecht verlenen
to grant the privilege of voting stemrecht verlenen

engage /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/ v
to bind through legal or moral obligation verloven

engaged /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ adj
agreed to be married verloofd
already involved in a telephone call bezet in gesprek

engagement ring n
a ring signifying a promise to wed verlovingsring

engender /ɛnˈdʒɛn.dɚ/ /ɪnˈdʒɛn.də/ v
to bring into existence, cause voortbrengen

engine /ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/ n
locomotive locomotief
mechanical device motor aandrijving

engine driver n
person machinist

engine trouble n
problems occurring with an engine or motor motorpanne motorpech

engineer /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪə/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪɹ/ n
locomotive operator machinist
person qualified or professionally engaged in engineering ingenieur
person who finds a technical solution to a problem ingenieur probleemoplosser

engineering /ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/ n
application of science to the needs of humanity ingenieurswetenschap

engobe n
A clay slip coating applied to a ceramic body engobe

engrave v
carve text or symbols into (something) graveren

engraving n
an engraved image gravure

engrossing /ɛnˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ/ /ɛnˈɡɹəʊsɪŋ/ adj
absorbing geheel doen opgaand volledig bezighoudend volledig inbeslagnemend

engulf v
overwhelm overweldigen
surround; cover bedekken omringen

enhance /ɪnˈhæns/ /ɪnˈhɑːns/ v
augment or make something greater uitbreiden vergroten
improve something by adding features verbeteren uitbreiden

enhanced adj
improved benadrukt vermeerderd versterkt

enhancement n
an improvement verbetering

enigma /ɪˈnɪɡmə/ n
riddle, or a difficult problem enigma raadsel

enjoy /ɛnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ v
to have the use or benefit of something genieten
to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something genieten van

enjoyability n
genietbaarheid

enlarge /ɪnˈlɑːdʒ/ v
make larger vergroten uitvergroten

enlargement n
Act of making larger vergroting

enlightenment n
act of enlightening, state of being enlightened verlichting

enmesh v
To involve in difficulties. betrokken zijn verwikkeld zijn
To involve in such complications. verstrikken
To mesh; to tangle or interweave vangen verweven

enmity /ˈɛn.mɪ.tiː/ /ˈɛn.mɪ.tɪ/ n
hostile or unfriendly disposition vijandschap animositeit

ennui /ɑnˈwi/ /ɒnˈwiː/ n
listlessness, boredom lusteloosheid verveling

enoki mushroom n
Flammulina velutipes fluweelpootje

enormous /ɪˈnɔː(ɹ)məs/ adj
extremely large enorm gigantisch

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ adv
sufficiently genoeg

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ determiner
sufficient genoeg voldoende

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ interjection
stop! genoeg!

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ pronoun
a sufficient or adequate number, amount, etc genoeg

enrapture v
to fill with great delight or joy; to fascinate in vervoering brengen

enrich /ɪnˈɹɪt͡ʃ/ v
to make rich(er) verrijken
to add nutrients or fertilizer to the soil; to fertilize verrijken
to increase the amount of one isotope in a mixture of isotopes verrijken

ensconce /ɛnˈskɑns/ /ɛnˈskɒns/ v
to place in a secure environment veilig wegbergen
to settle comfortably nestelen

ensemble /ˌɒnˈsɒm.bəl/ /ˌɒ̃nˈsɒ̃mbl̩/ n
a coordinated costume or outfit; a suit ensemble
a group of musicians, dancers etc who perform together; the chorus of a ballet company ensemble
a group of separate things that contribute to a coordinated whole ensemble

ensign /ˈɛnsɪn/ n
banner vaandel
military officer vaandrig

enslave v
to make subservient; to strip one of freedom; enthrall knechten

ensue /ɛnˈsjʉː/ /ɪnˈsjuː/ /ɪnˈsuː/ v
to occur as consequence daarop volgen erop volgen

ensure /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɹ/ v
make sure or certain verzekeren

entail /ɛnˈteɪl/ v
to imply or require verlangen

entangle /ɛnˈtaŋɡəl/ v
involve in complications verstrikken verwikkelen
twist or interweave verwarren verknopen

entanglement n
the state of being entangled verstrengeling verstrikking verwarring verwikkeling

entelechy /ɛnˈtɛləki/ n
complete realisation and final form of some potential concept or function entelechie
particular type of motivation entelechie

enter /ˈɛntə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛntɚ/ [ˈɪɾ̃ɚ] v
to go into (a room, etc.) binnengaan
to type into a computer invoeren

enteritis n
intestinal disease enteritis

enterprise /ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/ n
company, business, organization, or endeavor onderneming

entertain /ˌɛntəˈteɪn/ /ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/ v
to amuse amuseren vermaken
to have over at one's home ontvangen

entertaining adj
amusing vermakelijk

entertainment /ɛn.tɝˈteɪn.mənt/ n
activity designed to give pleasure or relaxation amusement vermaak

enthrall v
hold spellbound betoveren

enthronement n
the act of enthroning or the state of being enthroned intronisatie troonsbestijging

enthuse /ɛnˈθjuːz/ /ɛnˈθuz/ v
to cause (someone) to feel enthusiasm enthousiasmeren

enthusiasm /-θuː-/ /ɪnˈθjuːzɪæz(ə)m/ n
feeling of excited, lively interest enthousiasme geestdrift

enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/ adj
with zealous fervor; excited, motivated enthousiast

enthusiastically adv
in an enthusiastic manner enthousiast

enthymeme n
syllogism with required but unstated assumption enthymeem

entice v
to lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope aantrekken

enticing adj
alluring verlokkelijk

entirely /ɪnˈtaɪəli/ /ɪnˈtaɪɹli/ adv
to the full extent geheel helemaal volledig

entitle /ənˈtaɪ.təl/ /ənˈtaɪtəl/ v
to bestow the right to do something berechtigen
to give a title to a book etc. betitelen benoemen

entitlement /ənˈtaɪtəlmənt/ n
government payments that are guaranteed to a segment of the population uitkering
something that one is entitled to aanspraak
the right to have something recht op

entomologist n
scientist who studies insects entomoloog

entomology n
study of insects entomologie insectenkunde

entourage /ˈɑn.tə.ɹɑʒ/ /ˈɒn.tʊ.ɹɑːʒ/ n
retinue of attendants, associates or followers gevolg

entrance /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ n
place of entering ingang

entrance /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ v
to delight verwonderen
to put into a trance in trance brengen

entreaty /ɛnˈtɹiːti/ n
petition, solicitation, prayer smeekbede smeekgebed

entrecôte n
a premium cut of beef entrecôte

entrench /ɛnˈtɹɛntʃ/ /ɪnˈtɹɛntʃ/ v
dig graven
establish financial position vestigen zich
surround with a trench ingraven

entrepreneur /ˌɑn.t(ʃ)ɹə.pɹəˈnʊəɹː/ /ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ n
person who organizes and operates a business and assumes the associated risk ondernemer

entresol n
an intermediate floor in a building tussenverdieping

entropy n
term in thermodynamics entropie
measure of the amount of information in a signal entropie
tendency of a system to descend into chaos entropie

entrust /ɪnˈtɹʌst/ v
To trust to the care of toevertrouwen

entry /ˈɛntɹi/ n
act of entering invoer
article in a dictionary or encyclopedia artikel trefwoord
doorway that provides a means of entering a building ingang
permission to enter toegang
record in a log or in a database post notitie
room immediately inside the front door entree
term in a matrix element

enumerate /ɪˈn(j)u.məˌɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnjuː.məˌɹeɪt/ v
to determine the amount of enumereren opsommen uittellen
to specify each member of a sequence individually in incrementing order uittellen

envelop /ɛnˈvɛləp/ v
to surround or enclose omhullen omvatten

envelope /ˈɛn.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɛn.vəˌloʊp/ n
something that envelops omslag
wrapper for mailing envelop briefomslag

envious /ˈɛnvɪəs/ adj
feeling or exhibiting envy jaloers nijdig

environment /ɪnˈvaɪɹə(n)mɪnt/ n
area around something omgeving
natural world or ecosystem milieu
political or social setting, arena or condition milieu

environmentally friendly adj
causing little harm to the environment milieuvriendelijk

envoy /ˈɑnvɔɪ/ /ˈɛnvɔɪ/ n
representative gezant

envy /ˈɛnvi/ n
resentful desire of something possessed by another afgunst nijd

envy /ˈɛnvi/ v
to feel displeasure towards (someone) because of their good fortune, possessions benijden afgunstig zijn

enzymology n
branch of science enzymologie

eon /ˈiː.ɒn/ n
eternity eeuwigheid eterniteit sempiterniteit
geological time period eon
period of 1,000,000,000 years eon

eosin /ˈi.əsɪn/ n
red, acidic dye eosine roodsel

epee n
A fencing sword degen

epenthesis /ɪˈpɛn.θə.sɪs/ n
insertion of a phoneme or letter into a word epenthesis

ephemeral /ɛˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ adj
existing for only one day eendaags eendags
lasting for a short period of time kortstondig vergankelijk vluchtig

epi- prefix
above, over, on, in addition to epi-

epic /ˈe.pɪk/ /ˈɛ.pɪk/ adj
Momentously heroic episch heldhaftig
of, or relating to, an epic episch
extraordinary episch

epic /ˈe.pɪk/ /ˈɛ.pɪk/ n
extended narrative poem epos heldendicht

epicaricacy /ˌɛpɪˈkæɹɪkəsi/ n
rejoicing at or deriving pleasure from the misfortunes of others leedvermaak schadevreugde

epicene /ˈɛ.pɪˌsin/ adj
relating to words invariant by gender gemeenslachtig geslachtloos

epicentre /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə/ /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/ n
point above earthquake epicentrum

epicycle /ˈɛpɪsaɪkəl/ n
a small circle whose centre is on the circumference of a larger circle epicykels

epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ adj
like an epidemic epidemisch

epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ n
widespread disease epidemie
occurrence of such disease epidemie

epidemiologic adj
of or pertaining to epidemiology epidemiologisch

epidemiologist n
Scientist specialized in epidemiology epidemioloog

epidermis n
skin's outer layer in animals opperhuid

epididymal /ɛpəˈdɪdəməl/ adj
epididymal epididymaal paratesticulair van de bijbal

epididymis /ɛpiˈdɪdɪmɪs/ n
tube bijbal epididymis paratestikel

epigenetic adj
related to epigenesis epigenetisch
related to epigenetics epigenetisch

epigenetics n
The study of heritable changes caused by the activation and deactivation of genes without any change in DNA sequence epigenetica
The study of the processes involved in the genetic development of an organism, especially the activation and deactivation of genes epigenetica

epigone /ˈɛpɨɡoʊn/ /ˈɛpɨɡəʊn/ n
follower, disciple epigoon

epigram /ˈɛpɪɡɹæm/ n
short, witty or pithy poem hekelrijm

epigraphy n
study of inscriptions epigrafie

epilogue /ˈɛp.ɪ.lɒɡ/ /ˈɛpɪlɑɡ/ /ˈɛpɪlɔɡ/ n
brief oration or script at the end of a literary piece epiloog nawoord

epiphany /ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni/ n
illuminating realization or discovery epifanie ingeving
manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being openbaring verschijning

epiphenomenon /ɛpɪfɪˈnɒmɪnən/ /ˌɛp.ə.fəˈnɒm.əˌnɒn/ n
any state, process or other activity that is the result of another afgeleid gegeven epifenomeen
medicine: a symptom that develops during the course of a disease not connected to the disease epiphenomena
philosophy, psychology: mental state or process that is an incidental byproduct of physiological events bijverschijnsel epifenomeen

episcopal /əˈpɪs.kə.pl̩/ adj
related to a bishop bisschoppelijk

episode /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/ n
incident or action connected with a series of events episode gebeuren
installment of a drama told in parts aflevering episode

epistaxis /ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs/ n
nosebleed epistaxis

epistemic adj
relating to knowledge or cognition epistemisch
relating to theory of knowledge epistemisch epistemologisch

epistemology /ɛˌpɪstiːˈmɔlədʒi/ /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɑlədʒi/ n
branch of philosophy dealing with the study of knowledge kennistheorie

epitaph [ˈɛpɪtæf] [ˈɛpɪtɑːf] n
inscription on a gravestone grafschrift

epithelium /ˌɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm/ n
membranous tissue epitheel

epithet /ˈɛ.pɪ.θɛt/ n
abusive or contemptuous word or phrase scheldnaam schimpnaam
term used as a descriptive substitute for the name or title of a person epitheton
word in the scientific name of a taxon following the name of the genus or species epitheton
term used to characterize a person or thing epitheton toenaam

epitome /əˈpɪt.ə.mi/ n
embodiment or encapsulation of belichaming personificatie verwezenlijking
summary excerpt samenvatting synopsis uittreksel
the height; the best toppunt

epitomize /əˈpɪt.əˌmaɪz/ v
be an epitome belichamen in verenigen zich
make an epitome excerperen samenvatten

epitrochoid n
geometric curve epitrochoïde

epoch /ˈiːˌpɒk/ /ˈɛpˌək/ n
particular period of history tijdperk

eponym /ˈɛpənɪm/ n
name of a person that has given rise to the name of something eponiem naamgever
word formed from a person’s name eponiem

eponymous /ɪˈpɒnɪməs/ adj
relating to the person after which something is named gelijknamig naamgevend

epsilon /ɛpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈɛp.sɪˌlɑn/ n
name for the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet epsilon
arbitrarily small quantity epsilon
symbol for front half open unrounded vowel epsilon
negligible effect kleinigheid

equability n
A condition of being equable; uniformity. gelijkmatigheid uniformiteit

equable /ˈɛk.wə.bəl/ adj
calm and steady gelijkmatig

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ adj
mathematics: exactly identical gelijk gelijke identiek identieke
the same in all respects gelijk gelijke identiek identieke

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ n
person or thing of equal status to others gelijke

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ v
be equal to gelijk zijn aan
informal: have as its consequence betekenen

equality /ɪˈkwɑl.ɪ.ti/ n
equal treatment of people irrespective of social or cultural differences gelijkberechtiging gelijkheid
fact of being equal gelijkheid
mathematics: fact of having the same value gelijkheid

equally /ˈiːkwəli/ adv
in an equal manner gelijk even gelijkelijk gelijkmatig

equanimity /ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/ n
state of being calm berusting gelatenheid gelijkmoedigheid kalmte

equation /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ n
mathematics: assertion vergelijking

equator /ɪˈkweɪ.tə/ /ɪˈkweɪ.tɚ/ n
circle around the earth evenaar equator

equatorial adj
of, near, or relating to the equator equatoriaal

equatorial n
kind of telescope equatoriaal

equerry n
personal attendant to a dignitary hofdienaar
responsible for the care of horses stalmeester

equestrian adj
of horseback riding or horseback riders ruiter

equilateral adj
referring to a polygon all of whose sides are of equal length gelijkzijdig

equilateral triangle n
type of triangle gelijkzijdige driehoek

equilibrium /ɛkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/ n
condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced evenwicht
mental balance evenwicht

equinox /ˈiːkwəˌnɑːks/ /ˈɛkwɪˌnoks/ n
intersection of the ecliptic with the celestial equator equinox dag-en-nachtevening nachtevening

equip /ɪˈkwɪp/ v
to furnish for service uitrusten

equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ n
whatever is used in equipping uitrusting
the act of equipping uitrusting

equipoise /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/ n
counterbalance tegenwicht
state of balance evenwicht

equitable /ˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/ adj
fair, just, or impartial rechtvaardig

equity /ˈɛk.wɪ.ti/ n
ownership, especially in terms of net monetary value of some business aandeel

equivalence /ɪˈkwɪvələns/ n
condition of being equivalent gelijkwaardigheid

equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ adj
similar or identical in value gelijkwaardig
of two sets, having a one-to-one relationship gelijkwaardig
relating to the corresponding elements of an equivalence relation gelijkwaardig

equivocation /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/ n
Expression susceptible of a double signification, possibly misleading dubbelzinnigheid
Logical fallacy ambiguïteitsdrogreden equivocatie gelijknamigheid

era /ˈɛɹ.ə/ /ˈɪə̯ɹ.ə/ n
time period era tijdperk periode tijdrekening

eradicate /ɪˈɹæd.ɪ.keɪt/ v
to completely destroy; to reduce to nothing radically met [[wortel]] en al [[uitroeien]] uitroeien
to pull up by the roots ontwortelen

erase /ɪˈɹeɪs/ /ɪˈɹeɪz/ v
to remove markings or information uitwissen uitgummen

eraser /ɪˈɹeɪsɚ/ /ɪˈɹeɪzə/ n
thing used to erase something written or drawn gum gom

erbium /ˈɜːrbiəm/ n
chemical element erbium

ere /eəɹ/ /ɛː/ preposition
before, sooner than eer

erectile dysfunction n
erectile dysfunction erectiestoornis

erection /ɪˈɹɛkʃən/ n
rigid state of penis or clitoris erectie

ergative case n
case used to indicate the agent of a verb ergatief

ergativity /ɜː(ɹ)ˈɡə.tɪv.ɪ.ti/ n
linguistic: structuring property of grammar ergativiteit

ergo conjunction
daarom

ergonomics /əːɡəˈnɒmɪks/ /ˌɝɡəˈnɑmɪks/ n
science of the design of equipment ergonomie

erm interjection
expression of uncertainty euh
indication of secondary message euh

ermine /ˈɜːmɪn/ /ˈɝmɪn/ n
(heraldry) a white field with black spots hermelijn
Mustela erminea hermelijn

erode /ɪˈɹəʊd/ v
To wear away by abrasion, corrosion or chemical reaction aantasten aanvreten afslijten corroderen eroderen inbijten

erotic /ɪˈɹɑtɪk/ /ɪˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
tending to arouse sexual desire erotisch

err /ɛɚ/ /ɜː(ɹ)/ v
make a mistake fout maken vergissing zich vergissen

err on the side of caution v
to act in the least risky manner het zekere voor het onzekere nemen

errand boy n
male employed to run errands loopjongen

errant /ˈɛɹənt/ adj
straying from the proper course or standard dolend

errata /ɛˈɹɑtə/ /ɛˈɹɑːtə/ n
added page listing the errors which were discovered after printing errata

erratic /ɪˈɹætɪk/ adj
unsteady, random; prone to unexpected changes; not consistent onregelmatig

error /ˈɛɚ/ /ˈɛɹə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛɹɚ/ n
difference between a measured or calculated value and a true one fout afwijking
mistake fout vergissing onjuistheid
one or more mistakes in a trial that could be grounds for review of the judgement procedurefout

ersatz /ˈɛəzæts/ /ˈɛəɹsɑts/ [ɛəɹˈsɑːts] n
something made in imitation surrogaat ersatz

erstwhile /ˈɜː(ɹ)st.waɪl/ /ˈɝst.waɪl/ adj
former, previous voormalig vroeger toenmalig

erudite /ˈɛɹ.(j)u.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.(j)ʊ.daɪt/ adj
scholarly, learned belezen erudiet geleerd

erudition /ˌeɹʊˈdɪʃən/ n
profound knowledge, especially that based on learning and scholarship eruditie

eruption /ɪˈɹʌpʃən/ n
infection of the skin resulting in a rash or blemishing huiduitslag
violent ejection, such as that of lava from a volcano uitbarsting
sudden release of pressure or tension uitbarsting

escalate /ˈɛs.kə.leɪt/ v
to intensify escaleren

escalation n
a deliberate or premeditated increase in the violence or geographic scope of a conflict escalatie

escalator /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tə/ /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tɚ/ n
mechanical device roltrap

escapade /ˈɛskəˌpeɪd/ n
daring or adventurous act; undertaking which goes against convention escapade

escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ n
act of leaving a dangerous or unpleasant situation ontsnappen
key on most modern computer keyboards escapetoets

escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ v
to elude ontgaan ontsnappen aan
to get free ontsnappen
to halt a program by pressing a combination of keys afbreken onderbreken stoppen

eschatology /ɛskəˈtɒlədʒi/ n
system of doctrines concerning final matters, such as death eschatologie
the study of the end times eschatologie

eschew /ɛsˈtʃu/ /ɛsˈtʃuː/ /ɛˈʃu/ v
avoid, shun ontwijken schuwen vermijden

escort /ˈɛ.skɔɹt/ /ˈɛ.skɔːt/ v
To attend to in order to guard and protect begeleiden

escrow /ˈɛskɹoʊ̯/ /ˈɛskɹəʊ̯/ n
borg

escutcheon /ɪˈskʌtʃən/ n
coat of arms wapenschild
plate or bezel to fill the gap around a protruberance sleutelschild

esoteric /ˌɛs.əʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ /ˌɛs.əˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ adj
Understood only by a chosen few or an enlightened inner circle. esoterisch
confidential; private exclusief
having to do with concepts that are highly theoretical esoterisch cerebraal

esoterism n
inward forms of faith and religion esoterie

espagnolette n
locking device espagnoletsluiting

especially /ɛkˈspɛʃli/ /ɪˈspɛʃ(ə)li/ adv
particularly vooral

espionage /ˈɛs.pi.ə.nɑːʒ/ n
act of learning secret information through clandestine means spionage

espouse /ɪˈspaʊz/ v
accept, support, take as one’s own aannemen ondersteunen verdedigen
become married to met in het huwelijk treden tot man nemen tot vrouw nemen trouwen

espy /ɪˈspaɪ/ v
To catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes bespeuren waarnemen
To inspect narrowly; to examine and keep watch upon bespioneren onderzoeken

essay /ˈeseɪ/ /ˈɛseɪ/ n
an attempt poging
written composition essay essai opstel

essence /ˈɛsəns/ n
concentrate aftreksel essence
fragrance parfum
inherent nature essentie
true nature of something wezen

essential /ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/ adj
in basic form essentieel wezenlijk echt
necessary essentieel nodig noodzakelijk onontbeerlijk wezenlijk
of high importance belangrijk essentieel onontbeerlijk wezenlijk

essential /ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/ n
fundamental ingredient essentieel

essential oil n
volatile oil used to make perfumes and flavourings etherische olie

essential tremor n
Neurological condition essentiële tremor

essentially adv
essentially essentieel

establish /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ v
To form; to set up in business oprichten stichten
To found; to institute oprichten
To prove and cause to be accepted as true; to establish a fact; to demonstrate bevestigen vaststellen

establishment /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/ n
slang: the ruling class or authority group establishment
that which is established bestel vestiging
the act of establishing oprichting
the state of being established oprichting

estate /ɪsˈteɪt/ n
area of land under single ownership landgoed
historical: major social class or order of persons adel stand
law: nature and extent of a person's interest in, or ownership of, land bezit eigendom
net property, especially of a deceased person bezit

esteem [ɛsˈtiːm] n
favourable regard achting

esteem [ɛsˈtiːm] v
to regard with respect achten prijzen waarderen

ester /ɛstə/ /ɛstɚ/ n
compound with carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom ester

estimate /ˈɛstɨmɨt/ /ˈɛstɨˌmeɪ̪t/ n
rough calculation or guess schatting

estimate /ˈɛstɨmɨt/ /ˈɛstɨˌmeɪ̪t/ v
to calculate roughly schatten

estrange /ɪˈstɹeɪndʒ/ v
cause to feel less close or friendly; alienate vervreemden
remove from an accustomed place or set of associations ontwortelen

estrangement n
the act of alienating vervreemding

estrogen /ˈiːstɹəd͡ʒən/ /ˈɛstɹədʒən/ n
estrogen estrogeen oestrogeen

estuary n
place where ocean tides and river water merge estuarium

et al. /ɛtˈɑːl/ phraseologicalUnit
and others [[en]] [[anderen]]

eta /ˈeɪtə/ /ˈiːtə/ n
Greek letter èta

etc. /ˌɛt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ phraseologicalUnit
enz. en zo voorts etc.

etching /ˈetʃ.ɪŋ/ n
art of producing an image ets

eternal /ɪˈtɜːnəl/ /ɪˈtɝnəl/ adj
lasting forever eeuwig eindeloos

eternity /ɪˈtɜː.nə.ti/ /ɪˈtɝnɪti/ n
infinite time eeuwigheid
informal: a comparatively long time eeuwigheid
period of time that elapses after death eeuwigheid
time extending infinitely far into the future eeuwigheid

ethane /ˈiːθeɪn/ /ˈɛθeɪn/ n
aliphatic hydrocarbon, C₂H₆ ethaan

ether /ˈiː.θə/ /ˈiː.θɚ/ n
organic chemistry: a compound containing an oxygen atom bonded to two hydrocarbon groups ether
archaic: space filling substance ether
organic chemistry: diethyl ether, C₄H10O ether
the fifth classic physical element ether

ethical /ˈɛθɪkəl/ adj
of or relating to the study of ethics ethisch

ethics /ˈɛθ.ɪks/ n
standards of conduct ethiek zedenkunde
study of principles governing right and wrong conduct ethiek zedenkunde

ethnic /ˈɛθ.nɪk/ adj
belonging to a foreign culture etnisch exotisch vreemd
of or relating to a group of people etnisch

ethnic /ˈɛθ.nɪk/ n
ethnic person, notably when foreigner or immigrant vreemdeling

ethnic cleansing n
ethnic cleansing etnische zuivering

ethnographic adj
of, or relating to ethnography etnografisch

ethnologist n
one who practices ethnology ethnologe ethnoloog

ethnology n
branch of anthropology volkenkunde volkskunde

ethylene /ˈɛθəˌliːn/ n
compound etheen

ethyne n
the compound C₂H₂ ethyn

etic adj
analyzing a culture from outside etisch

etymological adj
of or relating to etymology etymologisch

etymologically adv
Based on or belonging to etymology etymologisch

etymology /ˌɛt.ɪˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌɛtəˈmɑlədʒi/ n
account of the origin and historical development of a word etymologie
study of the historical development of languages, particularly of individual words etymologie woordherkomst

eucalyptus /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/ n
any of many trees of genus Eucalyptus eucalyptus

eucharistic adj
pertaining to the Eucharist eucharistisch

euergetism n
the practice of élite in Greek and Roman cities to distribute a part of their wealth to the community evergetisme

eukaryote /juˈkæɹi.əʊt/ n
any of the single-celled or multicellular organisms whose cells contain at least one distinct nucleus eukaryoten

eulogize v
loven

eulogy /ˈjulədʒi/ /ˈjuːlədʒi/ n
an oration to honor a deceased person grafrede
high praise or recommendation lofrede

eunuch /ˈjuː.nʌk/ n
castrated human male eunuch castraat
such a man who was harem guard or in Middle Eastern courts under Roman Emperors, important officials of the state eunuch

euphemism /ˈjuː.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/ n
use of a word or phrase to replace another word with one considered less offensive eufemisme verbloeming
word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way eufemisme

euphonium n
brass instrument euphonium

euphony n
eufonie welluidendheid

euro /ˈjʊəɹəʊ/ /ˈjʊɹoʊ/ n
currency unit of the European Monetary Union euro

euro coin n
coin in the eurozone euromunt

europium /jʊəˈroʊpiəm/ n
chemical element europium

euthanasia /juː.θəˈneɪ.zɪ.ə/ /juːθəˈneɪʒə/ n
practice of killing a human being or animal euthanasie

eutrophication n
becoming eutrophic eutrofiëring

evacuate v
to move out of an unsafe location into safety evacueren

evacuation n
act of emptying evacuatie

evaluation /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/ n
assessment beoordeling evaluatie

evangelist /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/ n
itinerant or special preacher, especially a revivalist evangelist

evangelization n
act of evangelizing evangelisatie

evangelize v
tell people about Christianity evangeliseren

evaporate /ɪˈvæpəɹeɪt/ v
to transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state verdampen

evaporation n
process of liquid converting to the gaseous state verdamping

eve /iːv/ n
day or night before vooravond vigilie

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adj
arithmetic: divisible by two even paar
equal gelijkmatig gelijk
flat and level vlak gelijk gelijke vlakke
without great variation gelijke gelijkmatig gelijkmatige

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adv
emphasising comparative nog
implying extreme example zelfs

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ n
Evening of the day avondstond

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ v
to make even evenen gelijkmaken platmaken

even so adv
in spite of the preceding remark or facts desondanks toch zelfs dan

even though conjunction
although dat ondanks ook al

evening /ˈivnɪŋ/ /ˈiːvnɪŋ/ n
time of day between the approximate time of midwinter dusk and midnight avond

evening dress n
elegant dress worn by women avondjapon avondjurk

evening star n
Oenothera biennis leliën-van-een-nacht middelste teunisbloem nachtkaars nachtkeers nachtpitjes vierentwintiguursbloem
planet Venus seen in the evening avondster

event /ɪˈvɛnt/ n
occurrence gebeurtenis
computing: action which triggers an event handler gebeurtenis
point in spacetime (physics) gebeurtenis
probability theory: a set of some of the possible outcomes gebeurtenis

event horizon n
gravitational sphere within which light cannot escape waarnemingshorizon

eventually /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃuː.ə.li/ adv
in the end uiteindelijk

ever /ˈɛvə/ /ˈɛvɚ/ adv
always altijd steeds ooit
at any time ooit

evergreen /ˈɛvəɡɹiːn/ /ˈɛvɚɡɹin/ adj
of plants, that do not shed their leaves groenblijvend

everlasting adv
Continuing indefinitely eindeloos
Lasting or enduring forever altijddurend

every /ˈɛv.(ə).ɹi/ determiner
all of a countable group ieder elk

every Jack has his Jill proverb
op elk potje past een deksel

every cloud has a silver lining proverb
in every bad situation there is an element of good achter de wolken schijnt de zon

every man for himself phraseologicalUnit
forget about comradeship; save yourselves! ieder voor zich

every time adv
at each occasion that telkens wanneer

everybody /ˈɛvɹibɒdi/ /ˈɛvɹibədi / /ˈɛvɹibʌdi/ pronoun
all people iedereen allen

everyday /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ adj
appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions alledaags
commonplace, ordinary alledaags

everyone /ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/ pronoun
every person iedereen allemaal allen elkeen iegelijk

everyone else pronoun
all other persons alle anderen ieder ander

everything /ˈɛvɹiˌθɪŋ/ /ˈɛvɹɪθɪŋ/ pronoun
all the things alles

everywhere /ɛv.ɹi.(h)weə(ɹ)/ /ɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/ adv
at all places overal alom

evict v
to expel uitzetten verjagen

evidence /ˈɛvɪdəns/ [ˈɛvəɾəns] n
facts presented in support of an assertion bewijs bewijsmateriaal
anything admitted by a court as proof bewijs bewijsmateriaal

evidential adj
of or providing evidence bewijskrachtig

evidently /ˈɛvɪdəntli/ adv
obviously duidelijk klaarblijkelijk

evil /ˈiːvɪl/ adj
intending to harm kwaad slecht boosaardig euvel kwaadaardig
morally corrupt slecht

evil /ˈiːvɪl/ n
moral badness, wickedness kwaad kwade euvel slechte

evil eye n
wicked look boze oog

evil laugh n
stereotypical villain's laugh demonische lach

evildoer n
person who performs evil acts overtreder

evilness n
of or relating to evil kwaadaardigheid slechtheid

evince /iˈvɪns/ v
show or demonstrate clearly aantonen bewijzen vertonen

eviscerate /ɪˈvɪsəˌɹeɪt/ v
to disembowel ontdarmen ontweiden
to elicit the essence of uithollen
to make ineffectual or meaningless ontkrachten verzwakken

evisceration n
A disemboweling ontweien van ingewanden ontdoen
A vigorous verbal assault iets afbreken neerhalen

evoke /ɪˈvoʊk/ /ɪˈvəʊk/ v
to cause the manifestation of oproepen

evolution /ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɛvəˈluʃ(ə)n/ n
biology: change in the genetic composition of a population over time evolutie
general: a gradual process of development evolutie

evolutionary /ˌiːvəˈl(j)uːʃənɹi/ /ˌiːvəˈluːʃəneɹi/ adj
of or relating to evolution evolutionair

evolutionary biology n
sub-field of biology evolutiebiologie

evolutionary theory n
theory of evolution evolutietheorie

evolutionistic adj
of or pertaining to evolutionism evolutionistisch

evolve v
come into being; develop ontwikkelen

ew /ɪʊ̯/ interjection
expression of disgust or nausea bah

ewe /juː/ n
female sheep ooi

ex /ɛks/ n
colloquial: former partner or spouse ex

ex libris n
bookplate ex libris

ex- prefix
former ex-

exa- prefix
SI prefix exa-

exacerbate /ɪɡˈzæsəˌbeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzæsɚˌbeɪt/ v
to make worse exacerberen verslechteren

exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ adj
habitually careful exact precies
precisely conceived or stated exact precies
precisely agreeing precies exact

exacting adj
Making excessive demands; difficult to satisfy veeleisend

exactly /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/ adv
in an exact manner exact precies

exactly /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/ interjection
signifying agreement or recognition precies

exaggerate /ɛɡˈzæ.dʒə.ɹeɪt/ v
to overstate, to describe more than is fact overdrijven

exaggerated /ɪɡˈzæ.dʒəˌɹeɪ.tɪd/ adj
that has been described as greater than it actually is overdreven overtrokken

examination /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
formal test examen proefwerk toets

examine /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ v
to determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination examineren

example /ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ/ /əɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɪɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩/ n
something representative of a group voorbeeld
something serving as a pattern of behaviour voorbeeld
something serving to explain or illustrate a rule voorbeeld
instance as a problem to be solved voorbeeld
parallel or closely similar case voorbeeld

exanimate /ɪɡˈzænɪmeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzænɪmɪt/ adj
lifeless; dead dood doods levenloos levensloos ontzield
spiritless, dispirited, disheartened, not lively lusteloos mat

exasperate /ɪɡˈzæsp(ə)ɹeɪt/ v
frustrate, vex, annoy tot wanhoop drijven

exasperated adj
greatly annoyed; made furious geërgerd

excavate v
to make a hole in (something); to hollow uithollen
to remove part of (something) by scooping or digging it out uithollen
to uncover (something) by digging opdelven uitgraven

excavation n
act of excavating, or of making hollow afgraving
archaeological excavation opgraving
cavity formed by cutting, digging, or scooping bouwput

excavator /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ n
vehicle, often on tracks, used to dig ditches etc; a backhoe graafmachine

exceed /ɪkˈsiːd/ v
to be better than something else or than expected or desirable overstijgen overtreffen
to be larger, greater than something else or than expected or desirable overschrijden overstijgen overtreffen
to go beyond the limits of something overschrijden overstijgen

excel v
intransitive: to be much better than others uitblinken

excellent /ˈɛksələnt/ adj
of the highest quality excellent uitstekend uitmuntend voortreffelijk

excelsior /ɛkˈsɛlsɪɔː/ n
3-point type kwart cicero

except /ɛˈksɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ /ɪˈksɛpt/ preposition
with the exception of behalve uitgezonderd

except /ɛˈksɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ /ɪˈksɛpt/ v
to exclude uitzonderen uitsluiten
to take exception, to object to bezwaar hebben bezwaar maken protesteren

exception /əkˈsɛpʃən/ n
that which is excepted or taken out from others uitzondering
act of excepting or excluding; exclusion uitzondering
computing: an interruption in normal processing uitzondering

exception that proves the rule n
a form of argument uitzondering die de regel bevestigt

exceptional /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ adj
forming an exception buitengewoon uitzonderlijk exceptioneel

exceptionality n
quality of being exceptional uitzonderlijkheid

exceptionally adv
unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree buitengewoon

excerpt /ɛkˈsɜɹpt/ /ˈɛɡzɜːt/ n
a clip, snippet, passage or extract from a larger work fragment, passage

excess /əkˈsɛs/ n
degree by which one thing exceeds another overtreffen
insurance condition eigen risico

excessive /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ adj
exceeding the bounds of something overmatig

excessively adv
in excess excessief
to an excessive degree buitensporig extreem

exchange /ɛkstʃeɪndʒ/ n
act of exchanging or trading uitwisseling
place for conducting trading beurs

exchange /ɛkstʃeɪndʒ/ v
To replace with a similar item ruilen wisselen omruilen
To trade or barter handelen

exchange rate n
currency rate (finance) wisselkoers

exchange student n
student in an exchange scheme uitwisselingsstudent

excise tax n
any of various taxes levied on the production or sale of certain goods accijns

excision /ɪkˈsɪʒən/ n
removal of a tumor etc. but cutting excisie

excite /ˈɛɡzaɪt/ v
to arouse or bring out (eg feelings); to stimulate prikkelen stimuleren
to cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state exciteren
to stir the emotions of opwinden prikkelen

excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ adj
having great enthusiasm opgewonden

exciting /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/ adj
causing excitement spannend

exclamation mark /ˌeks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃənˌmɑːk/ /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃənˌmɑɹk/ n
punctuation “!” uitroepteken

exclave /ˈɛkskleɪv/ n
a country's territory not connected to the main part exklave

exclude /ɪksˈkluːd/ v
to bar from entering; keep out uitsluiten buitensluiten
to eliminate from diagnostic consideration uitsluiten
to refuse to accept as valid uitsluiten

exclusionary adj
acting to exclude something met uitzondering van

exclusive /ɪkˈsklu.sɪv/ adj
of high quality and/or renown exclusief

exclusive right n
The power to allow or disallow others from taking certain actions exclusief recht

exclusively adv
to the exclusion of anything or anyone else exclusief uitsluitend

excommunication /ɛkskəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
act of excommunicating, disfellowshipping or ejecting excommunicatie

excoriate /ɪkˈskɔɹ.iˌeɪt/ v
to wear off the skin of schrammen

excoriation /ˈɛks.kɔ.ɹi.eɪʃən/ n
flaying geseling
skin abrasion afschurving
verbal dressing down uitkaffering

excrement /ˈɛkskɹəmənt/ n
human and animal solid waste uitwerpselen

excrescence /ɛkˈskɹɛsəns/ n
something, usually abnormal, which grows out of something else uitwas

excrete /ɛkˈskɹiːt/ v
to discharge material afscheiden

excruciate /ɛk.ˈskɹu.ʃi.eɪ̯t/ v
to inflict intense pain or mental distress on (someone); to torture folteren

excruciating /ɛkˈskɹuːʃiːeɪtɪŋ/ adj
Causing great pain or anguish, agonizing martelend ondraaglijk
Very intense; extreme extreem intens

excursion /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʃən/ /ɪks.kɜːɹ.ʒən/ n
brief recreational trip excursie

excuse /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ n
explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgement smoes excuus uitvlucht

excuse /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ v
allow to leave verontschuldigen excuseren
explain with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement goedpraten
forgive, pardon vergeven excuseren

excuse me phraseologicalUnit
request for attention excuseer pardon
request to pass excuseer pardon excuseert u mij
request to repeat excuseer pardon wablief
sorry, as apology excuseer excuseert u mij pardon

execrable /ˈɛksɪkɹəbl/ adj
hateful verfoeilijk

executable /ˈɛksɪkjuːtəbl/ adj
capable of being executed uitvoerbaar

execute /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ v
To start a defined process and run it to completion uitvoeren bewerkstelligen
To start a defined process, without regard to whether it runs to completion or not bewerkstelligen uitvoeren
To start, launch or run software uitvoeren executeren
to kill as punishment executeren terechtstellen

execution /ˌek.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ n
act of executing or the state of being executed uitvoering
carrying out of an instruction by a computer uitvoering
manner or style of a performance etc uitvoering
act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty terechtstelling executie doodstraf
carrying into effect of a court judgment, or of a will uitvoering tenuitvoerlegging

executioner n
the person who carries out the execution beul

executive /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ n
branch of government responsible for enforcing laws and judicial decisions uitvoerende macht

exegesis /ɛksɪˈdʒisɪs/ /ɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/ n
formal written exposition or explanatory essay exegese uitlegging

exegete /ˈeksɪdʒiːt/ n
a person skilled in exegesis exegeet exegete tekstuitlegger tekstuitlegster

exemplary /ɛɡˈzɛmpləɹi/ adj
voorbeeldig
deserving honour, respect and admiration voorbeeldig

exempt /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ adj
free from duty or obligation vrijgesteld

exempt /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ n
one who has been released from something vrijgestelde

exempt /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ v
to grant freedom or immunity from vrijstellen

exemption n
act of exempting ontheffing vrijstelling

exercise /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ n
any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability oefening

exercise bicycle n
exercise machine hometrainer kamerfiets

exercise book n
booklet for students schrift

exert v
to make use of uitoefenen
to put in vigorous action inspannen

exertion /əɡˈzɝʃən/ n
the action of exerting inspanning

exfoliate /ɛksˈfoʊlieɪt/ /ɛksˈfəʊlieɪt/ v
to remove a layer of skin, as in cosmetic preparation exfoliëren
to remove the leaves of a plant ontbladeren

exhalation n
act or process of exhaling uitademing

exhale /ɛksˈheɪl/ v
to breathe out uitademen

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ n
system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged uitlaat uitlaatpijp
the foul air let out of a room through a register or pipe provided for the purpose uitlaat
the steam let out of a cylinder after it has done its work there uitlaat

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ v
to drain, metaphorically; to wear out uitputten
to empty by drawing or letting out the contents uitputten verminderen

exhausted /ɪɡˈzɑstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ adj
in a state of exhaustion uitgeput

exhaustion /ɪɡˈzɔːs.tʃən/ n
point of complete depletion uitputting
supreme tiredness; having exhausted energy uitputting

exhaustive /ɛɡˈzɑ.stɪv/ /ɛɡˈzɔː.stɪv/ adj
including every possible element volledig

exhaustiveness /ɛɡˈzɑ.stɪv.nəs/ /ɛɡˈzɔː.stɪv.nəs/ n
state of being exhaustive volledigheid

exhibit /iɡˈzibət/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ n
instance of exhibiting vertoning
public showing expositie tentoonstelling
something exhibited tentoonstellingsstuk

exhibit /iɡˈzibət/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ v
demonstrate tonen vertonen
display or show (something) for others to see tonen tentoonstellen
display publicly tentoonstellen

exhibition /ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/ n
large scale public showing of objects or products tentoonstelling

exhibition game n
practice game [[vriendschappelijke]] [[wedstrijd]] oefenwedstrijd

exhibitionism n
practice of drawing attention to oneself exhibitionisme

exhibitionist n
someone who exposes their genitalia in public exhibitionist

exhilarate /ɪɡˈzɪləɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɪləˌɹeɪt/ v
to cheer opvrolijken
to excite, to thrill opwekken stimuleren

exhort /ɛɡˈzɔːt/ v
urge aansporen manen aanporren

exhortation n
Act or practice of exhorting aanmoediging
Incite and encourage aanmoediging

exhume /ɛks.ˈ(h)juːm/ /ɛkˈ.s(j)um/ v
To dig out of the ground; to take out of a place of burial; to disinter opgraven

exile /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ n
someone who is banished from one's home or country banneling
the state of being banished from one's home or country ballingschap

exile /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ v
to send into exile verbannen

exist /ɪɡˈzɪst/ v
to be bestaan

existence /ɛɡ.ˈzɪs.təns/ n
state of being, existing, or occurring bestaan voorkomen

existent adj
existing; having life or being, current; occurring now bestaand bestaande

existential adj
existentiële

existentialism /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪzəm/ n
philosophical movement existentialisme

existing /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/ adj
that exists bestaande

exit /ˈɛɡzɪt/ n
passage from inside to outside uitgang
way out uitgang

exit /ˈɛɡzɪt/ v
go out uitgaan vertrekken
leave uitgaan vertrekken

exobiology n
biology dealing with extraterrestrial lifeforms exobiologie

exodus /ˈɛksədəs/ n
sudden departure exodus uittocht

exonerate /ɪɡˈzɑnəˌɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɒnəɹeɪt/ v
to free from accusation or blame vrijspreken
to free from an obligation, responsibility or task ontheffen
to relieve (someone or something) of a load; to unburden (a load) ontlasten verlichten

exoneration n
the act of freeing a person of blame zuivering

exophthalmos n
abnormal protrusion of the eyeball exoftalmus

exoplanet n
planet outside Earth's solar system exoplaneet

exorbitant /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ adj
exceeding proper limits exorbitant buitensporig

exorcise v
To drive out an evil spirit from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer uitbannen verdrijven

exorcism n
ritual driving out of evil spirits exorcisme uitdrijving

exosphere n
the uppermost layer of a planet's atmosphere exosfeer

exoteric /ˌɛksoˈtɛɹɪk/ adj
accessible, capable of being readily or fully comprehended bevattelijk toegankelijk
of or pertaining to concepts having obvious practical application praktijkgericht praktisch
suitable to be imparted to the public exoterisch openbaar

exotic /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ adj
foreign, with the connotation of excitingly foreign exotisch
non-native to the ecosystem exotisch uitheems

expand /ɛkˈspænd/ v
(intransitive) to (be) change(d) from a smaller form/size to a larger one uitzetten uitdijen uitplooien
(intransitive) to (be) increase(d) in extent, number, volume or scope toenemen uitdijen zich uitbreiden
(intransitive) to speak or write at length or in detail uitweiden
(transitive) algebra: to rewrite as an equivalent sum of terms factoriseren ontbinden in factoren uitwerken
(transitive) to change from a smaller form/size to a larger one opentrekken openzetten uitbreiden vergroten
(transitive) to express at length or in detail elaboreren uitwerken
(transitive) to increase the extent, number, volume or scope of' uitbreiden vergroten vermeerderen

expansive adj
Comprehensive in scope or extent omvattend

expatriate /ɛksˈpætɹɪɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪˌeɪt/ adj
of people who are expatriates expat

expatriate /ɛksˈpætɹɪɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪˌeɪt/ n
person banished from their own country banneling
person living outside own country buitenlander

expatriate /ɛksˈpætɹɪɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪˌeɪt/ v
banish verbannen

expect /ɪkˈspɛkt/ v
to look for, look forward to, anticipate verwachten
To consider obligatory verwachten
To consider reasonably due verwachten

expectant adj
pregnant in verwachting

expectation /ɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/ n
act or state of expecting afwachting verwachting
that which is expected or looked for verwachting

expected /ɪksˈpɛktɪd/ adj
anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur verwacht

expecting /ɪkˈspɛktɪŋ/ adj
pregnant in verwachting

expedience /ɛk.spiː.dɪ.əns/ n
quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end gepastheid passendheid toepasselijkheid
speed, haste or urgency haast spoed

expediency /ɛk.ˈspiː.dɪ.ən.si/ n
quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end doelmatigheid opportunisme

expedient /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/ adj
simple, easy, or quick; convenient eenvoudig snel uitgekookt

expedient /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/ n
a means for achieving an end redmiddel slimmigheid uitweg

expedite /ˈɛk.spəˌdaɪt/ /ˈɛk.spɪˌdaɪt/ v
accelerate progress in vaart brengen versnellen

expedition /ɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ n
An important enterprise, implying a change of place expeditie

expel /ɪkˈspɛl/ v
to deport deporteren
to eject verdrijven verjagen
to remove from membership royeren

expenditure n
act of expending uitgave

expense /ɪkˈspɛns/ n
a spending or consuming; disbursement; expenditure uitgave

expensive /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ adj
having a high price or cost duur

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ n
activity which one has performed ervaring
collection of events and/or activities from which an individual or group may gather knowledge ervaring
event(s) of which one is cognizant ervaring belevenis beleving ondervinding
the knowledge thus gathered kennis ervaring

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ v
to observe or undergo beleven ervaren meemaken ondergaan ondervinden

experienced /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/ adj
having experience ervaren

experiment /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ n
test under controlled conditions experiment proef

experiment /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ v
to conduct an experiment experimenteren

experimentally adv
in the manner of an experiment experimenteel

expert /ˈɛkspɚt/ n
person with extensive knowledge or ability expert deskundige

expiate /ˈɛk.spi.eɪt/ v
to atone boeten
to make amends goedmaken

expiation n
an act of atonement boetedoening verzoening voldoening

expire /ɪkˈspaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ v
become invalid aflopen verlopen verstrijken vervallen
to exhale (something) uitademen uitblazen

explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ v
excuse verklaren uitleggen
report uitleggen verklaren

explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ n
euphemism for excuse uitleg uitvlucht
something that explains verklaring uitleg
the act or process of explaining verklaring toelichting uitleg

expletive /ɪkˈspliːtɪv/ /ˈɛksplətɪv/ adj
marked by phrase-fillers expletief
serving to fill up opvullend

expletive /ɪkˈspliːtɪv/ /ˈɛksplətɪv/ n
word added to fill a syntactic position opvulling vulsel

explicit /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/ adj
containing material that might be deemed offensive expliciet
very specific expliciet uitdrukkelijk

explode /ɪkˈsploʊd/ /ɪkˈspləʊd/ v
to destroy with an explosion opblazen
to explode (intransitive) exploderen ontploffen

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ n
achievement wapenfeit
computing security exploit
heroic or extraordinary deed heldendaad

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ v
use for one’s advantage exploiteren uitbuiten

exploitation /ˌɛkˌsplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/ n
act exploitatie uitbaten uitbuiting

exploration /ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃən/ n
act of exploring verkenning exploratie
penetrating, or ranging over for purposes of (especially geographical) discovery exploratie ontdekkingsreis ontdekkingstocht

explore /ɪkˈsplo(ː)ɹ/ /ɪkˈsploə/ /ɪkˈsplɔɹ/ /ɪkˈsplɔː/ v
to (seek) experience first hand exploreren verkennen
to travel somewhere in search of discovery exploreren verkennen
to be enagaged exploring in any of the above senses exploreren verkenning
to examine diagnostically diagnosticeren
to examine or investigate something systematically exploreren onderzoeken uitzoeken aftasten bestuderen napluizen

explorer n
person who by expedition seeks new information ontdekker ontdekkingsreiziger
person who explores verkenner

explosion /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ /ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ n
violent release of energy explosie ontploffing

explosive n
explosive substance explosief springstof plofstof

exponential /ˌɛk.spoʊ.ˈnɛn.tʃəl/ /ˌɛk.spəʊ.ˈnɛn.tʃəl/ adj
relating to an exponent exponentieel

exponential growth n
growth proportional to value exponentiële groei

exponentially /ɛkspə(ʊ)ˈnɛnʃəli/ adv
in an exponential manner exponentiëel

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ v
to sell (goods) to a foreign country exporteren

exporter n
person who or organization that exports exporteur

expose /ɪkˈspoʊz/ /ɪkˈspəʊz/ v
to reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce to [[zichtbaar]] [[maken]] blootleggen
to subject photographic film to light blootstellen

exposer n
one who exposes tentoonsteller

exposition /ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/ n
action of putting something out to public view tentoonstelling expositie

expository adj
serving to explain uitleggend verklarend

exposure /ɪkˈspoʊʒɚ/ n
condition blootstelling contact
gardening ligging
part exposed ligging
lack of protection aan blootstelling de elementen
taking a photograph belichting
time & f-number belichting

exposé /ˌɛkspoʊˈzeɪ/ n
publication exposé

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ adj
moving or operating quickly snel
specific or precise gedetailleerd

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ v
to convey meaning uitdrukken

express train n
a train making limited stops exprestrein sneltrein

expression /ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ n
colloquialism or idiom uitdrukking spreekwijze wijze van spreken
facial appearance uitdrukking gelaatsuitdrukking
particular way of phrasing an idea uitdrukking
mathematics: arrangement of symbols uitdrukking

expressionism n
movement in the arts expressionisme
genre in music expressionisme

expressionist adj
of, pertaining to, or in the style of expressionism expressionistisch

expressive adj
effectively conveying feeling expressief uitdrukkend zeggingskrachtig

expressiveness n
the quality of being expressive zeggingskracht

expressly /ɪkˈspɹɛsli/ adv
in an expressive or explicit manner uitdrukkelijk

expressway n
US: divided highway snelweg expressweg

expulsion /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/ n
the act of expelling or the state of being expelled uitwijzing

expunge /ɛks.ˈpʌndʒ/ v
to eliminate verwijderen
to erase or strike out uitwissen

exquisite /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ adj
especially fine exquise uitstekend

extant /ɛkˈstænt/ /ˈɛkstənt/ adj
still in existence existent

extemporaneous /əksˌtɛmpɚˈeɪni.əs/ /ɛksˌtɛm.pɜː(ɹ)ˈeɪn.i.əs/ adj
without preparation onvoorbereid

extempore /ɛkˈstɛmpəɹi/ adj
carried out with no preparation; impromptu geïmproviseerd onvoorbereid

extempore /ɛkˈstɛmpəɹi/ adv
without preparation; extemporaneously onvoorbereid voor de vuist weg à l'improviste

extempore /ɛkˈstɛmpəɹi/ n
Something improvised improvisatie

extend /ɛkˈstɛnd/ v
to increase in extent uitbreiden
to cause to increase in extent uitbreiden
to possess a certain extent uitstrekken

extension /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ n
act of extending or the state of being extended uitbreiding
computing: file extension achtervoegsel extensie
medicine: operation of stretching a broken bone verlenging
telecommunication: phone extension number toestel toestelnummer

extension cord n
an electrical cord verlengsnoer

extensive /ɛksˈtɛn.sɪv/ adj
wide uitgebreid

extensively adv
in an extensive manner; having great range; having wide breadth and depth uitgebreid uitvoerig

extent /ɪksˈtɛnt/ n
range of values or locations bereik mate

extenuate /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/ v
lessen; palliate verzachten afzwakken vergoeilijken
make thin or slender verdunnen verslappen

extenuating adj
verzachtend

exterior /ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/ adj
buitenlands uitwendig

exterior /ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/ n
buitenland

exterminate /ɛkˈstəː.mɪ.neɪt/ /ɪkˈstɝ.mɪ.neɪt/ v
to bring a definite end to, finish completely afmaken beëindigen uitroeien
to kill all of a population uitroeien verdelgen

external /ɛksˈtɜːnəl/ /ɛksˈtɝnəl/ adj
outside of something uitwendig uiterlijk

extinct /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ adj
extinguished, no longer alight (of fire, candles etc.) uit uitgedoofd
having died out uitgestorven
no longer erupting dood slapend uitgedoofd
no longer used; obsolete, discontinued in onbruik

extinction /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃ(ə)n/ n
the action of making or becoming extinct uitsterven

extinguish /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
(literally) to hunt down (a species) to extinction uitmoorden
to destroy or abolish something vernietigen
to obscure or eclipse something verduisteren
to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench doven blussen uitdoven

extirpate /ˈɛkstəpeɪt/ /ˈɛkstɚpeɪt/ v
to destroy completely uitgeroeid
to pull up by the roots ontworteld

extirpation n
the act of extirpating uitroeiing

extol /ɪkˈstoʊl/ /ɪkˈstəʊl/ v
to praise; to make high ophemelen prijzen

extortion /ɪkˈstɔːɹʃn/ /ɪkˈstɔːʃn/ n
the practice of extorting money or other property afpersing

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ adj
beyond what is due, usual extra

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ adv
to an extraordinary degree extra

extra time n
an additional period played at the end of some games of football verlenging

extra virgin adj
of olive oil: fine grade extra vergine

extradite /ˈɛkstɹədait/ v
to remove a person from one state to another by legal process uitleveren uitzetten

extradition n
a formal process by which a criminal suspect is handed over to another government uitlevering uitzetting

extramarital adj
taking place outside marriage buitenechtelijk
adulterous buitenechtelijk

extraordinary /ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪˌnəɹɪ/ adj
not ordinary buitengewoon

extrapolation n
calculation of an estimate extrapolatie
inference extrapolatie

extrasensory perception /ˌɛkstɹəˈsɛnsəɹi pəˈsɛpʃən/ n
supposed ability to obtain information without the use of normal sensory channels buitenzintuiglijke waarneming

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛst.ɹi.əl/ /ˌɛkstɹətɚˈɛstɹi.əl/ adj
originating from outside of the Earth buitenaards

extravagance n
prodigality buitensporigheid

extravagant /ɪkˈstɹævəɡənt/ adj
exceeding the bounds of something extravagant

extreme /ɪkˈstɹiːm/ adj
archaic: ultimate, final or last ultiem ultieme
drastic, or of great severity extreem drastisch drastische extreme
excessive, or far beyond the norm extreem extreme overmatig overmatige
in the greatest or highest degree; intense extreem extreme intens intense
of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost afgelegen
of sports, difficult or dangerous; performed in a hazardous environment extreem extreme

extreme /ɪkˈstɹiːm/ n
each of the things at opposite ends of a range or scale uiterste extreem
greatest or utmost point, degree or condition extreem

extremely /ɪksˈtɹiːmli/ adv
to an extreme degree extreem uitermate

extremes n
things that exhibit absolute difference extremen uitersten

extremist adj
holding extreme views extremistisch
of, or relating to extremism extremistisch

extremity /ɪkˈstɹɛməti/ /ɪkˈstɹɛmɪti/ n
furthest point extremiteit uiteinde uiterste

extricate /ˈɛks.tɹɪ.keɪt/ v
to free, disengage, loosen or untangle bevrijden ontwarren verlossen

extrusive adj
jutting out or extruding extrusief

exuberance /ɛksˈjuː.bɜːɹ.əns/ n
An instance of exuberant behaviour uitbundigheid
The quality of being exuberant; cheerful or vigorous enthusiasm; liveliness excuberantie

exuberant /ɪɡˈzuːbəɹənt/ adj
abundant, luxuriant, profuse, superabundant exuberant overdadig overvloedig uitbundig
people very high-spirited uitbundig

exudation n
something exuded exsudaat

exude /ɪɡˈzud/ v
to discharge through pores afscheiden uitstralen

eyas /ˈaɪəs/ n
hawk nesteling

eye /aɪ/ n
hole in needle oog naaldoog
of a hurricane oog kijker
of a potato oog
ability to notice what others might miss oog
organ oog kijker gezichtsorgaan oculus

eye /aɪ/ v
to look as if intending to do sthg in het oog houden

eye contact n
action of looking at another human or animal in the eye oogcontact

eye doctor n
(mainly US) an ophthalmologist oogarts

eye for an eye n
compensation for an injury oog om oog, tand om tand

eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth proverb
compensation for an injury oog om oog, tand om tand

eye of the storm n
region of calm weather oog van de storm

eye patch n
patch worn to cover one eye ooglap ooglapje

eye shadow n
makeup around the eyes oogschaduw

eye socket n
socket of eye oogkas

eyeball n
ball of the eye oogappel

eyeblink n
moment ogenblik

eyebrow /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊ/ n
hair that grows over the bone ridge above the eye socket wenkbrauw

eyebrow pencil n
makeup used to define or draw on the eyebrows oogpotlood

eyelash /ˈaɪlæʃ/ n
hair growing on the edge of an eyelid wimper ooghaar

eyelid /ˈaɪlɪd/ n
(anatomy) a thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye ooglid

eyesight /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/ n
faculty of sight gezichtsvermogen zicht

eyewall n
ring of towering thunderstorms of a cyclone oogmuur

eyrie /ˈɛɹi/ /ˈɪəɹi/ n
bird of prey's nest horst roofvogelnest

f-hole n
hole in instrument klankgat

fable /ˈfeɪbəl/ n
fictitious narration to enforce some useful truth or precept fabel

fabliau n
short farcical tale fabliau

fabric /ˈfæb.ɹɪk/ n
framework underlying a structure weefsel
material made of fibers stof weefsel
texture of a cloth textuur

fabric softener n
a chemical agent used to prevent static cling and make fabric softer wasverzachter

fabricate /ˈfæb.ɹɪ.keɪt/ v
to form by art and labor; to manufacture fabriceren
to invent and form; to forge fabriceren

facade /fəˈsaːd/ /fəˈsɑːd/ n
deceptive outward appearance façade
face of a building façade gevel

face /feɪs/ n
facial expression gezicht gelaatsuitdrukking
front part of head gezicht gelaat aangezicht
geometry: bounding surface of a polyhedron zijde
public image gezicht aangezicht
slang: the mouth bakkes

face /feɪs/ v
deal with, confront de confrontatie aangaan met mee afrekenen onder ogen zien tegemoet gaan

face to face adv
in person oog in oog

face value n
the stated value or amount naamwaarde nominale waarde

facepalm /ˈfeɪsˌpɑː(l)m/ v
bring the face to the palm of the hand [[het]] [[gezicht]] [[in]] [[de]] [[handen]] [[verbergen]]
bring the palm of the hand to the face [[het]] [[gezicht]] [[in]] [[de]] [[handen]] [[verbergen]] [[zich]] [[voor]] [[de]] [[kop]] [[slaan]]

facetious /fəˈsiːʃəs/ adj
flippant spottend spotterig
pleasantly humorous, jocular grappig

facial expression n
expression or countenance that seems to an onlooker to be represented by the appearance of a person's face gezichtsuitdrukking

facility /fəˈsɪlɪti/ n
dexterity, skill aanleg gemak
physical means of doing something faciliteit inrichting voorziening

fact /fækt/ n
an honest observation feit
an objective consensus on a fundamental reality feit
something actual feit
information about a particular subject feit
something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation feit
something which has become real feit

faction /ˈfæk.ʃən/ n
group of people fractie

factor /ˈfæktə/ /ˈfæktɚ/ n
doer, maker uitvoerder

factor of production n
resource used for production productiefactor

factorial /fækˈtɔːɹi.əl/ n
mathematical operation or its result faculteit

factory /ˈfæktəɹi/ n
manufacturing place fabriek
producing device fabriek

factotum /fækˈtoʊ.təm/ /fækˈtəʊ.təm/ n
general servant factotum manusje-van-alles
jack-of-all-trades factotum manusje-van-alles

factual /ˈfæk(t)ʃuəl/ adj
of facts feitelijk

factually adv
in a factual manner feitelijk

facultative /ˈfæ.kəl.tə.tɪv/ /ˈfæ.kəlˌteɪ.tɪv/ adj
not obligate; optional facultatief

faculty /fækəlti/ n
division of a university faculteit

fad /fæd/ n
phenomenon liefhebberij manie modegril

fade /feɪd/ adj
tasteless saai smaakloos

fade /feɪd/ v
to become faded verwelken verslappen verzwakken
to lose freshness verbleken verwelken
to vanish verdwijnen verzinken wegkwijnen

fag /fæɡ/ n
homosexual flikker anusridder holebi homo

faience n
type of tin-glazed earthenware ceramic faience

fail /feɪl/ v
be negligent negeren
be unsuccessful mislukken falen
cause to fail buizen
cease to operate mankeren
not achieve a goal falen mislukken

fail-safe /ˈfeɪlˌseɪf/ n
device or mechanism fouttolerant

failure /ˈfeɪlˌjɚ/ n
object or person incapable of success mislukkeling mislukking
state or condition opposite of success mislukking faling fout
termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function mislukking

fain /fe͡ɪn/ adj
glad gevallig
satisfied tevreden

fain /fe͡ɪn/ adv
gladly graag met plezier

fain /fe͡ɪn/ v
be delighted verheugen zich
gladden blij maken verheugen

faint /feɪ̯nt/ adj
lacking distinctness, hardly perceptible zwak
lacking strength zwak
performed in a weak or feeble manner zwak
wanting in courage zwak

faint /feɪ̯nt/ v
to lose consciousness flauwvallen bezwijmen

fair /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ adj
adequate, reasonable, decent doenbaar redelijk schappelijk
just, equitable eerlijk rechtvaardig correct rechtschapen
light in color or pale blank bleek
pretty or attractive mooi bevallig

fair /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ n
celebration kermis jaarmarkt braderie
market beurs
professional event, trade fair beurs

fair /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ v
to bring into perfect alignment uitlijnen
to smoothen a surface effenen

fair enough interjection
very well heel goed

fair sex n
women het schone geslacht het zwakke geslacht

fair trial n
eerlijk proces

fairest adj
most attractive bevalligst mooist schoonst

fairway n
(golf) the area between the tee and the green fairway
(nautical) a navigable channel in a harbour vaargeul

fairy /ˈfɛəɹɪ/ /ˈfɛːɹɪ/ n
mythical being fee

fairy godmother n
benevolent magical female goede fee
generous benefactor weldoenster

fairy ring n
ring of fungi heksenkring

fairy tale n
folktale sprookje

fait accompli /ˈfeɪt.əˌkʌm.pli/ n
established fact voldongen feit

faith /feɪθ/ n
feeling that something is true geloof vertrouwen

faithful /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/ adj
having faith trouw
reliable; worthy of trust trouw
loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause getrouw

faithfulness n
the state of being faithful trouw

fake /feɪk/ adj
not real vals nep

fake /feɪk/ v
to make a false display of voorwenden

fakir /fəˈkiɹ/ n
ascetic mendicant fakir

falafel /fəˈlɑfəl/ /fəˈlɑːfəl/ n
Middle Eastern food falafel
single falafel ball falafelballetje

falchion /ˈfɑltʃən/ /ˈfɔltʃən/ /ˈfɔːlʃən/ n
sword fautsoen

falcon /ˈfɔː(l)kən/ n
bird of the genus Falco valk

falconer /ˈfælkənɚ/ /ˈfɒl.kən.ə(ɹ)/ n
a person who breeds or trains hawks valkenier

falconry n
sport of hunting by using trained birds of prey valkerij

fall /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ n
act of moving in gas or vacuum under the effect of gravity from a point to a lower point val
loss of greatness or status val ondergang

fall /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ v
become or change into vallen worden
move to a lower position under the effect of gravity vallen
die vallen

fall apart v
be emotionally in crisis instorten
intransitive: break into pieces through being in a dilapidated state instorten uit elkaar vallen uiteenvallen

fall asleep v
euphemism for "to die" ontslapen
to pass into sleep in slaap vallen inslapen

fall down v
to fall to the ground neervallen

fall in love v
to come to have feelings of love verliefd worden verlieven
to come to have feelings of love towards each other verliefd worden verlieven

fall off a truck v
van de vrachtwagen gevallen

fall out v
cease to be on friendly terms in onmin raken

fall over v
fall from an upright position to a horizontal position omvallen

fall under v
to belong to vallen onder

fallacious /fə.ˈleɪ.ʃəs/ adj
characterized by fallacy; false or mistaken bedrieglijk

fallacy /ˈfæləsi/ n
deceptive or false appearance bedrieglijkheid
false argument drogreden schijnreden sofisme

fallen /ˈfɔlən/ /ˈfɔːlən/ n
casualties of battle or war gevallenen

fallibility n
state of being prone to error feilbaarheid

fallout /ˈfɔlˌaʊt/ /ˈfɔːlaʊt/ n
event of airborne particles falling to the ground fall-out

fallow /ˈfæloʊ/ /ˈfæləʊ/ adj
of land, left unseeded braakliggend

fallow /ˈfæloʊ/ /ˈfæləʊ/ n
ground left unseeded for a year braakland dries valg valgeland

fallow deer /ˈfæl.əʊˌdɪə/ n
Dama dama, a ruminant mammal damhert

false /fɔls/ /fɔːls/ adj
spurious, artificial vals onecht
state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result vals onwaar
untrue, not factual, wrong vals fout onjuist onwaar

false friend /ˌfɒls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɔls ˈfɹɛnd/ n
type of word valse vriend

falsehood /ˈfɒlsˌhʊd/ n
false statement onwaarheid
state of being false onwaarheid

falsely adv
in a false manner valselijk

falsifiability n
quality of being falsafiable falsifieerbaarheid

falsifiable adj
able to be proven false falsifieerbaar

falsification n
the act of making false vervalsen

falsificationism n
scientific philosophy falsificationisme

falsify /ˈfɒlsɪfaɪ/ v
to alter so as to be false vervalsen
to counterfeit, forge vervalsen

falter /ˈfɒltə/ v
To waver or be unsteady wankelen

fame /feɪm/ n
state of being famous bekendheid

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ adj
acquainted vertrouwd
intimate or friendly vertrouwd
inappropriately intimate or friendly familiair
known to one bekend

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ n
attendant spirit geleidedier geleidegeest

family /ˈfæmɨli/ /ˈfæmɪli/ n
immediate family, e.g. parents and their children gezin familie
rank in a taxonomic classification, above both genus and species familie gezin
group of people related by blood, marriage, law, or custom familie gezin
linguistics: a group of languages believed to have descended from the same ancestral language familie gezin
music: a group of instrument having the same basic method of tone production familie gezin

family member n
person belonging to a family familielid

famine /ˈfæmɪn/ n
extreme shortage of food in a region hongersnood

famished /ˈfæmɪʃt/ adj
extremely hungry uitgehongerd

famous /ˈfeɪməs/ adj
in the public eye alom bekend
well known beroemd

fan /ˈfæn/ n
electrical device ventilator
hand-held device waaier
admirer bewonderaar bewonderaarster fan liefhebber

fan fiction /fæn fɪkʃən/ n
fiction made by fans fanfictie

fan translation n
unofficial translation of a computer game or video game niet-commerciële vertaling

fanciful adj
imaginative or unreal denkbeeldig fantasievol fantastisch verzonnen

fanfare /ˈfænfɛə/ /ˈfænfɛɹ/ n
a flourish of trumpets or horns fanfare

fang /feɪŋ/ /fæŋ/ n
a tooth that can inject venom giftand
canine tooth hoektand vangtand

fanning mill n
device to winnow grain wanmolen

fantastic /fænˈtæstɪk/ adj
existing in or constructed from fantasy fantasierijk fantastisch
wonderful, marvelous, excellent, extraordinarily good fantastisch grandioos

fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ n
imagining fantasie
fantasie
literary genre fantasy

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ adj
remote in space ver

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ adv
distant in space, time, or degree ver

far point n
eye can focus vertepunt

far-fetched adj
not likely vergezocht

far-flung adj
distant verafgelegen

far-reaching adj
having a broad range, scope, or influence vergaand

farad n
unit of capacitance farad

farandole n
a lively chain dance farandole

faraway adj
distant afgelegen ver weg

farce /fɑɹs/ /fɑːs/ n
ridiculous or empty show schertsvertoning
style of humor klucht

fare /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛəɹ/ /fɛɹ/ n
food and drink dieet levensmiddelen
money paid for a transport ticket veergeld veerloon vervoersprijs
paying passenger opvarende passagier reiziger
supplies for consumption or pleasure proviand voorraad voorraadje

fare /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛəɹ/ /fɛɹ/ v
to travel reizen varen

fare dodger n
a person who deliberately avoids payment for public transport blinde passagier zwartrijder

farewell /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɹˈwɛl/ adj
parting, valedictory, final vaarwel

farewell /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɹˈwɛl/ n
a wish of happiness at parting vaarwel
an act of departure afscheid

farm /fɑːm/ /fɑːɹm/ n
a place where agricultural activities take place boerderij hoeve

farmboy n
boy who works on a farm boerenjongen boerenzoon

farmer /fɑɹmɚ/ /fɑːmə/ n
person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock boer landbouwer boerin veehouder

farmhand n
farm worker knecht boerenknecht

farmstead n
farm including its buildings hoeve
main building of a farm hoeve

farrier /ˈfæɹi.ə/ /ˈfæɹi.əɹ/ /ˈfɛɹi.əɹ/ n
person who trims and shoes horses' hooves hoefsmid

farriery n
workshop hoefsmederij

farsightedness n
condition of being unable to focus on near objects verziendheid

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ n
an emission of flatulent gases scheet wind

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ v
to emit flatulent gases prot protten scheet wind

farther /ˈfɑɹðɚ/ /ˈfɑːðə/ adj
comparative of far verder

farther /ˈfɑɹðɚ/ /ˈfɑːðə/ adv
comparative of far verder

fascioliasis /fəˌsi əˈlaɪ ə sɪs, -ˌsaɪ-/ n
infestation with liver flukes distomatose leverbotziekte ongans

fascism /ˈfæʃɪz(ə)m/ n
extreme totalitarian political regime fascisme

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ adj
of or relating to fascism fascistisch
supporting the principles of fascism fascistisch

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ n
proponent of fascism fascist fasciste

fashion /ˈfæʃən/ n
current (constantly changing) trend, favored for frivolous rather than practical, logical, or intellectual reasons mode

fashion /ˈfæʃən/ v
to make, build or construct maken

fashion-conscious adj
interested in the latest fashions modebewust

fashionable adj
characteristic of or influenced by a current popular trend or style modieus

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ adj
capable of moving with great speed snel vlug gezwind kwiek rap
firmly or securely fixed in place vast

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ adv
with great speed snel vlug

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ v
to abstain from food vasten

fast forward v
to cause media to roll fast doorspoelen vooruitspoelen

fasten /ˈfæsən/ /ˈfɑːsən/ v
to attach or connect in a secure manner vastmaken

fastidious /fæˈstɪdi.əs/ adj
difficult to please veeleisend
excessively particular kieskeurig
overly concerned about tidiness and cleanliness scrupuleus

fasting n
act or practice of abstaining from or eating very little food vasten
period of time when one abstains from or eats very little food vasten

fat /fæt/ adj
bountiful vet
carrying a larger than normal amount of fat on one's body dik vet corpulent gezet volslank
thick dik corpulent gezet

fat /fæt/ n
refined substance chemically resembling the oils in animal fat vet
specialized animal tissue vet vetlaag

fat /fæt/ v
to make fat; to fatten vetmesten

fat-ass /ˈfætæs/ [ˈfæɾæs] n
an overweight or obese person dikzak vetzak

fat-free adj
not containing fat vet-vrij vetvrij

fatal /ˈfeɪtəl/ adj
causing death fataal fatale
foreboding death fataal fatale
proceeding from fate fataal fatale

fatalism n
doctrine that all events are subject to fate fatalisme

fatalist n
fatalist, person who believes in fatalism fatalist

fate /feɪt/ n
destiny lot
inevitable events lot
that which predetermines events lot beschikking

fateful /ˈfeɪtfəl/ adj
momentous, significant, setting or sealing ones fate noodlottig

fathead minnow n
Pimephales promelas Amerikaanse dikkop-elrits

father /ˈfaː.ðə/ /ˈfɑ.ðɚ/ /ˈfɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ n
male parent vader papa
term of address for an elderly man vadertje

father figure n
one who represents, behaves as, or is regarded as a father vaderfiguur

father-in-law n
one's spouse's father schoonvader

fatherhood /ˈfɑ.ðɜhʊd/ /ˈfɑ.ðɝhʊd/ n
being a father vaderschap

fatherland n
fatherland vaderland

fathom /ˈfæðəm/ n
unit of length vadem

fathom /ˈfæðəm/ v
(transitive, figuratively) to manage to comprehend begrijpen bevroeden snappen

fathomless adj
bottomless bodemloos
unfathomable or incomprehensible onbegrijpelijk ondoorgrondelijk

fatso /ˈfætsoʊ/ n
an overweight person dikzak vetzak

fatten /ˈfætən/ v
to become fatter verdikken uitzetten vervetten
to cause to be fatter vetmesten

fattouch n
an Arabic salad fattouch

fatty /ˈfæ.ti/ /ˈfæ.ɾi/ n
fat person vetzak

fatty acid n
acid vetzuur

fatuous /ˈfæt.ju.əs/ /ˈfætʃ.u.əs/ adj
obnoxiously stupid, vacantly silly, content in one's foolishness dwaas onwijs

fatwa /ˈfatwɑː/ /ˈfætwɑ/ n
legal opinion, decree or ruling issued by a mufti fatwa

fault /fɑlt/ /fɔlt/ /fɔːlt/ n
geology fracture in rock breuk
mistake or error fout

fault /fɑlt/ /fɔlt/ /fɔːlt/ v
to criticize, blame or find fault with something or someone beschuldigen

faultless adj
without fault loepzuiver

faulty /ˈfɔːlti/ adj
having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable gebrekkig kapot

faun n
a mythical creature faun

fauna /ˈfɔː.nə/ n
animals considered as a group fauna

faux ami n
false friend faux ami valse vriend

favor /ˈfeɪvə/ /ˈfeɪvɚ/ n
deed in which help is voluntarily provided dienst gunst

favorite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ adj
preferred favoriet geliefkoost lievelings-

fawn /fɔːn/ adj
pertaining to the colour reebruin

fawn /fɔːn/ n
colour reebruin
young deer hertenjong

fawn /fɔːn/ v
to exhibit affection vleien
to seek favour by flattery vleien versieren
to wag tail kwispelen

fax /fæks/ n
document transmitted by telephone fax

fax /fæks/ v
send document faxen

fay /feɪ/ v
to join or unite closely or tightly voegen

faze /feɪz/ v
to frighten or cause hesitation; to daunt, put off; to disconcert, peturb afschrikken

fealty /ˈfiːlti/ n
fidelity to one's lord trouw
the oath by which this obligation was assumed eed van trouw

fear /fɪə/ /fɪəɹ/ n
a phobia; sense of fear induced by something or someone angst schrik
uncountable: emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat angst vrees

fear /fɪə/ /fɪəɹ/ v
feel fear about (something) vrezen duchten

fearful /ˈfɪəfəl/ adj
tending to fear angstig bang vreesachtig

fearless adj
free from fear onbevreesd

fearlessness n
quality of being fearless onbevreesdheid

feasibility n
state of being feasible haalbaarheid

feasible /ˈfiːzəbəl/ adj
that can be done in practice haalbaar doenlijk mogelijk

feast /fiːst/ n
festival, holiday, solemn, or more commonly, joyous, anniversary feest
large, often ceremonial meal feestmaaltijd

feat /fiːt/ n
An accomplishment that's relatively rare or difficult prestatie verwezenlijking

feather /ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɛð.ɚ/ n
branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds veer veder pluim

feathered adj
covered with feathers bevederd

feature /ˈfitʃɚ/ /ˈfiːtʃə/ n
important or main item eigenschap
computing: beneficial capability of a piece of software eigenschap
long, prominent article or item in the media hoofdartikel verslag
one of the physical constituents of the face gelaatstrek trek

feature /ˈfitʃɚ/ /ˈfiːtʃə/ v
ascribe the greatest importance benadrukken laten oplichten
to star, to contain bevatten met

feature film n
film shown in cinemas before being released for home viewing avondvullende film speelfilm
the main, full-length film in a cinema program hoofdfilm

febrile /ˈfiːbɹaɪl/ adj
feverish koortsachtig koortsig
full of nervous energy koortsachtig

fecal /ˈfiːkəl/ adj
of or relating to feces fecaal

feceate v
to discharge feces from the digestive tract zuiver

feces /ˈfiːsiːz/ n
digested waste material discharged from the bowels faeces uitwerpselen

feckless /ˈfɛkləs/ adj
lacking purpose doelloos
lacking the courage to act in any meaningful way lamlendig
lacking vitality futloos
without skill, ineffective inefficiënt onhandig

fecundity /fɪˈkʌndɪtɪ/ n
ability to cause growth vruchtbaarheid
ability to produce offspring vruchtbaarheid
rate of production of young by a female vruchtbaarheid
rate or capacity of offspring production vruchtbaarheid

federal /ˈfɛdəɹəl/ adj
pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations federaal
pertaining to the national government level federaal

federalism n
system of government federalisme

federalization n
unification of states federalisering

federalize v
unite into a federation federaliseren

federation /ˌfɛdəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
array of nations or states federatie bondstaat

fee /fiː/ n
monetary payment charged for professional services honorarium prijs

feeble /ˈfiːbəl/ adj
deficient in physical strength zwak
wanting force, vigor or efficiency in action or expression zwak

feeble-minded adj
unintelligent zwak begaafd

feed /ˈfiːd/ n
a gathering to eat, especially in quantity festijn
food given to (especially herbivorous) animals voeder voer
something supplied continuously; as, a satellite feed aanvoer

feed /ˈfiːd/ v
to give food to eat voeden voeren
to give to a machine for processing invoeren

feeding bottle n
feeding bottle zuigfles

feel /fiːl/ v
transitive: to experience an emotion or other mental state about voelen

feel like v
have a desire for something, or to do something zin hebben

feeler /ˈfiːlə/ /ˈfiːləɹ/ n
Something ventured to test other's feelings proefballon
an antenna or appendage used to feel, as on an insect voelspriet voeldraad voelhoorn

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ adj
emotionally sensitive gevoelig

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ n
emotion gevoel emotie
in plural: emotional attraction or desire gevoelens
in plural: emotional state or well-being gevoelens
intuition voorgevoel
sensation gevoel

feet on the ground n
translations for "have one's feet on the ground"" met beide voeten op de grond blijven

feign /feɪn/ v
to dissemble verbergen verzwijgen
to give a mental existence to something inbeelden veinzen
to make a false show fingeren veinzen voorwenden

feijoa /feɪˈʒoʊ.ə/ n
shrub feijoa

feint /feɪ̯nt/ n
a movement made to confuse the opponent schijnbeweging

feisty /ˈfaɪsti/ adj
belligerent strijdbaar strijdlustig vechtlustig
easily offended lichtgeraakt
tenacious hardnekkig

felicitous /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/ adj
happening at the right time gepast opportuun passend
linguistics: semantically and pragmatically coherent gepast passend

feline /ˈfiːlaɪn/ adj
of or pertaining to cat katachtig

fell /fɛl/ v
to make something fall vellen

fellate v
to perform oral sex fellatio doen pijpen

fellatio /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.oʊ/ /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ n
oral stimulation of penis pijpen

felony /ˈfɛ.lə.ni/ n
A serious criminal offense zwaar misdrijf

felt /fɛlt/ n
cloth made of matted fibres of wool vilt

felt /fɛlt/ v
make into felt vilten

felt-tip pen n
pen that holds ink conveyed to a writing surface by a felt nib viltstift

felucca n
sailing boat feloek

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ adj
belonging to the sex that typically produces eggs, or the gender typically associated with it vrouwelijk

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ n
one of the feminine sex or gender vrouw

femicide /ˈfɛmɪsaɪd/ n
killing of women femicide feminicide gynocide vrouwenmoord

feminine /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ n
that which is feminine vrouwelijke

femininity /fɛmɪˈnɪnɪti/ n
femininity vrouwelijkheid

feminism /ˈfɛmɪnɪz(ə)m/ n
the social theory or political movement feminisme

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ adj
relating to or in accordance with feminism feministisch

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ n
advocate of feminism; person who believes in bringing about the equality of men and women feminist feministe
member of a feminist political movement feminist feministe

fence /fɛns/ n
barrier omheining hek
someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods heler

fencer /ˈfɛnsə/ /ˈfɛnsəɹ/ [ˈfɛnsɚ] n
a participant in the sport of fencing schermer schermster

fencing n
fences used as barriers or an enclosure hekwerk
sport schermen

fender /ˈfɛnd.ə(ɹ)/ n
shield on a bicycle spatbord

fender-bender n
minor car accident blikschade

fennec /ˈfɛnɨk/ n
fox fennek

fennel /ˈfɛnəl/ n
Foeniculum vulgare, the plant venkel
spice used in cooking venkel

fenugreek /ˈfɛnjʊˌɡɹiːk/ n
spice fenegriek honingklaver

feral /ˈfɛɹəl/ adj
wild, untamed, especially of domesticated animals having returned to the wild wild verwilderd

fermata /fɜːɹˈmɑːtə/ /fɜːˈmɑːtə/ n
holding a note beyond its usual duration or the notation representing it fermate

ferment /fəˈmɛnt/ /fɚˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɜːmɛnt/ /ˈfɝmɛnt/ n
substance causing fermentation gist

ferment /fəˈmɛnt/ /fɚˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɜːmɛnt/ /ˈfɝmɛnt/ v
to cause unrest stoken
to react using fermentation gisten

fermentation n
anaerobic biochemical reaction gisting fermentatie

fermion /ˈfɜːmɪɒn/ n
a particle with totally antisymmetric composite quantum states fermion

fermium /ˈfɜːrmiəm/ n
chemical element fermium

fern /fɜːn/ /fɝn/ n
plant varen

ferocious /fəˈɹəʊʃəs/ adj
Marked by extreme and violent energy woest wild heftig

ferret /ˈfɛɹɪt/ n
the mammal Mustela putorius furo fret

ferriferous adj
containing iron ijzerhoudend

ferroconcrete n
building material gewapend beton

ferromagnetic adj
easily magnetized ferromagnetisch

ferromagnetism n
the phenomenon whereby certain substances can become permanent magnets ferromagnetisme

ferrous /ˈfɛɹəs/ adj
of or containing iron ijzeren

ferruginous duck n
Aythya nyroca witoogeend

ferry /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛɹɪ/ n
boat veerpont veer

ferryboat /ˈfɛɹiˌboʊt/ /ˈfɛɹiˌbəʊt/ n
boat veerboot

ferryman n
man who operates a ferry veerman

fertile /ˈfɜːtaɪl/ /ˈfɝːtaɪl/ /ˈfɝːtəl/ adj
(of land etc) capable of growing abundant crops vruchtbaar

fertility /fɚːˈtɪləti/ n
the condition, or the degree of being fertile vruchtbaarheid

fertilizer /ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/ /ˈfɜːɹtəlaɪzəɹ/ n
a chemical compound created to have the same effect. kunstmest
a natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants mest

fervent /ˈfɜː.vənt/ /ˈfɝ.vənt/ adj
exhibiting particular enthusiasm, zeal, conviction, persistence, or belief fervent

fess /fɛs/ n
band faas

festival /ˈfɛstəvəl/ n
event or community gathering festival feest

festive adj
having the atmosphere, decoration, or attitude of a festival, holiday, or celebration feestelijk feestelijke

festivity n
experience or expression vreugde
festival festiviteit

festoon /fɛsˈtuːn/ n
ornament which hangs loosely from two tacked spots festoen

feta /ˈfɛtə/ n
a variety of curd cheese feta

fetch /fɛtʃ/ v
To retrieve; to bear towards; to get halen

fetid /ˈfɛtɪd/ adj
foul-smelling walmend

fetishism n
paraphilia where the object of attraction is an inanimate object or a part of a person's body fetisjisme

fetter /ˈfet.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ɚ/ n
object used to bind a person or animal by its legs boei

fetus /ˈfiːtəs/ n
fetus foetus

feud /fjuːd/ n
A state of long-standing mutual hostility vete wraak
estate granted to a vassal leengoed

feudal law n
absolute use leenrecht

feudal lord n
lord in a feudal system leenheer

feudalism /ˈfju.dəlɪzəm/ n
social system feodalisme leenstelsel

feuilleton n
article that appears in a feuilleton feuilleton

fever /ˈfivɚ/ /ˈfiːvə/ n
higher than normal body temperature koorts verhoging

feverfew n
Tanacetum parthenium moederkruid

few /fju/ /fjuː/ determiner
indefinite, usually small number weinig

fewer /ˈfjuːɚ/ determiner
comparative of few; a smaller number minder

fez n
clothing fez

fiancé /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɒnseɪ/ n
man who is engaged to be married verloofde
person engaged to be married verloofde

fiancée /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɒnseɪ/ n
woman who is engaged to be married verloofde

fib /fɪb/ n
a more or less inconsequential lie gejok leugentje

fib /fɪb/ v
to tell a more or less inconsequential lie jokken

fiber plant n
plant species vezelplant

fibre /ˈfaɪ.bə(ɹ)/ n
material in the form of fibres draad
moral strength and reserve moraal
single elongated piece of material vezel

fibreglass n
composite material glasvezel
glass extruded into fibers glasvezel

fibrelike adj
like fibre vezelachtig vezelig

fibril n
fine fibre or filament fibril

fibroma n
benign tumour of fibrous connective tissue fibroom

fibromyalgia n
condition characterised by chronic pain, stiffness, and tenderness of the muscles, tendons, and joints fibromyalgie

fickle /ˈfɪk.əl/ adj
quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance wispelturig grillig onberekenbaar onbestendig onbetrouwbaar

fickleness n
quality of being fickle onbetrouwbaarheid wispelturigheid

fiction /fɪkʃən/ n
invention fictie
literary type fictie

fictional adj
invented, as opposed to real fictief

fictitious fɪkˈtɪʃəs adj
invented fictief

fiddle /ˈfɪ.dl̩/ n
instrument viool vedel

fiddle /ˈfɪ.dl̩/ v
to play traditional tunes on a violin in a non-classical style fiedelen

fiddler n
one who plays the fiddle speelman vedelaar

fiddlesticks interjection
Expression of disbelief or disdain flauwekul

fidget /ˈfɪdʒ.ɪt/ v
to move around nervously friemelen

fidgety adj
Having, or or pertaining to, a tendency to fidget ongedurig

fiduciary /fʌɪˈdjuːʃəɹi/ n
trustee curator gemachtigde mandataris

fie /faɪ/ interjection
expression of disgust foei vij

fief /fiːf/ n
estate leen

fiefdom /ˈfiːf.dəm/ n
estate controlled by a feudal lord heerlijkheid leen leengoed

field /fiːld/ n
course of study or domain of knowledge or practice terrein gebied vak vakgebied
in mathematics lichaam veld
land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; open country veld
physics: region affected by a particular force veld
computing: area of memory or storage reserved for a particular value veld
place where a battle is fought slagveld veld
sports: area reserved for playing a game veld speelveld
wide, open space used to grow crops or to hold farm animals veld akker weiland wei weide

field artillery n
part of artillery veldartillerie veldgeschut

field hospital n
medical unit veldhospitaal

field marshal n
highest miliary rank after the commander in chief veldmaarschalk

field officer n
officer veldofficier

fieldpiece n
mobile artillery piece veldkanon

fiendish /ˈfiːndɪʃ/ adj
sinister, evil duivels sinister

fierce /fɪəs/ /fɪɹs/ adj
extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage woest

fierljeppen n
form of pole vaulting fierljeppen

fiery /ˈfaɪəɹi/ adj
of, or relating to fire vurig

fifteen /fɪfˈtiːn/ /ˈfɪf.tiːn/ numeral
cardinal number vijftien

fifth /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ adj
Ordinal form of the number 5 vijfde

fifth /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ n
musical interval kwint
one of five equal parts of a whole vijfde

fifth column n
a group of people which clandestinely undermines a larger group, such as a nation, to which it is expected to be loyal vijfde colonne

fifth wheel n
anything superfluous or unnecessary 't vijfde wiel

fifties /ˈfɪftiz/ n
the decade of the 1950s jaren 1950 jaren 50 jaren vijftig

fiftieth /ˈfɪf.ti.əθ/ adj
the ordinal form of the number fifty vijftigste

fifty /ˈfɪfti/ numeral
cardinal number vijftig

fifty-eight numeral
cardinal number achtenvijftig

fifty-five numeral
cardinal number vijfenvijftig

fifty-four numeral
cardinal number vierenvijftig

fifty-nine numeral
cardinal number negenenvijftig

fifty-one numeral
cardinal number eenenvijftig

fifty-seven numeral
cardinal number zevenenvijftig

fifty-six numeral
cardinal number zesenvijftig

fifty-three numeral
cardinal number drieënvijftig

fifty-two numeral
cardinal number tweeënvijftig

fig /fɪɡ/ n
fruit vijg
tree or shrub vijgenboom

fig leaf n
leaf of the fig plant vijgenblad

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] n
battle gevecht strijd
conflict of will, strife strijd gevecht
martial arts match gevecht
occasion of fighting gevecht
physical confrontation gevecht boel
will or ability to fight vechtlust

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] v
(intransitive) to contend in physical conflict vechten kampen strijden
(transitive) to contend in physical conflict against vechten bevechten met tegen
(transitive) to engage in (a physical conflict) uitvechten
to counteract bekampen bevechten
to strive for ijveren opkomen voor

fight fire with fire v
idiomatic vuur met vuur bestrijden

fighter /ˈfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪtɚ/ n
aircraft type gevechtsvliegtuig straaljager
participant in a martial art kamper kampvechter vechter vechtsporter
person who fights strijder kamper vechter bestrijder
pugnacious, competitive person kamper vechter
warrior strijder kamper krijger

fighter plane n
military aircraft jachtvliegtuig

fighting fish n
Betta splendens Siamese kempvis

figuratively adv
in a figurative manner figuurlijk

figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ /ˈfɪɡə/ /ˈfɪɡɚ/ n
drawing figuur afbeelding
human figure; shape of human body figuur
numeral cijfer
person personage
shape vorm

figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ /ˈfɪɡə/ /ˈfɪɡɚ/ v
to come to understand menen
to solve a problem berekenen

figure of speech n
word or phrase stijlfiguur manier van spreken wijze van spreken

figure out v
come to understand doorhebben er achter komen ontcijferen uitvogelen

figure skating n
sport where people perform spins, jumps and other moves on skates kunstrijden kunstschaatsen

figurehead /ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/ n
carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship boegbeeld

file /faɪl/ n
collection of papers dossier ordner bestand
computer terminology bestand file
chess: vertical line of squares lijn
column of people file kolonne rij
cutting or smoothing tool vijl

file /faɪl/ v
to archive archiveren
to store computer data opslaan
to smooth with a file vijlen

file extension n
string of characters bestandsextensie

file system n
bestandssysteem

filing /faɪ.lɪŋ/ n
act of storing documents in an archive; archiving archivering
particle that has been removed by a file or similar implement; a shaving splinter vijlsel

fill /fɪl/ n
amount that fills a container lading
something used to occupy empty spaces vulling vulsel

fill /fɪl/ v
add contents to, so it is full aanvullen opvullen
become pervaded with something vervullen
satisfy, obey vervullen
enter, making it full vullen
occupy fully, take up all of vullen
become full of contents vullen
treat (a tooth) vullen
install someone or be installed in invullen

fill in v
to substitute for somebody or something vervangen

fill out /fɪl aʊt/ v
to complete a form invullen
to have one's physique expand dikkerworden

fill up v
make full opvullen vollopen

filled /fɪld/ adj
that is now full gevuld

fillet weld n
hoeklas

fillip /ˈfɪlɪp/ n
the act of releasing the index finger from the hold of a thumb with a snap knip vingerknip

filly n
young female horse merrieveulen

film /fɪlm/ /ˈfɪləm/ n
photographic film film
thin layer film laagje

film director n
person regisseur

filmmaker n
producer or director of films / movies filmmaker

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ n
device for separating impurities from a fluid or other substance filter
any device or procedure that acts to separate or isolate filter
electronics or software to separate unwanted signal filter

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ v
to come or go a few at a time druppelen sijpelen
to pass through a filter or to act as though passing through a filter filteren sijpelen
to sort, sift, or isolate filteren

filthy /ˈfɪlθi/ adj
covered with filth; very dirty vuil smerig

filthy rich adj
very rich steenrijk stinkend rijk

fin /fɪn/ n
aircraft component staartvin vin
appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal vin
appendage of a fish vin
of a bomb vin
device used by divers flipper zwemvlies
hairstyle hanenkam

finagle /fɪˈneɪ.ɡəl/ v
(transitive) to obtain or achieve by indirect and usually deceitful methods ontfutselen ritselen
(transitive, intransitive) to cheat or swindle; to use crafty, deceitful methods (often with "out of") foefelen ritselen zwendelen

final /ˈfaɪ.nəl/ adj
last; ultimate definitief laatste finaal ultiem

final /ˈfaɪ.nəl/ n
contest that narrows a field of contestants finale
sports: last round in a contest finale eindronde
test or examination given at the end of a term or class eindexamen

final examination n
a test eindexamen

finale /fɨˈnɑli/ /fɪˈnɑːli/ n
grand end of something, especially a show or a piece of music finale

finalist n
participant in final finalist

finally /ˈfaɪ.nl̩.i/ /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/ adv
definitively ten slotte uiteindelijk
lastly ten slotte uiteindelijk
ultimately uiteindelijk

finance /ˈf(a)ɪˌnæns/ n
management of money and other assets financiën
science of management of money and other assets financiën
monetary resources financiën

finance /ˈf(a)ɪˌnæns/ v
to obtain or provide funding for a transaction or undertaking financieren

financial /faɪˈnænʃəl/ adj
paying betalend betalende
related to finances financieel financiële

finch /fɪntʃ/ n
any bird of the family Fringillidae vink

find /faɪnd/ n
anything found vondst

find /faɪnd/ v
decide that vinden van mening zijn
determine, judge achten
encounter, locate, discover vinden aantreffen
point out vinden ontdekken

find out v
to discover ontdekken onderzoeken uitvinden

finding /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ n
result of research or an investigation vinding

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ adj
being acceptable, adequate, passable, or satisfactory goed
made up of particularly small pieces fijn
of superior quality uitstekend
of weather: sunny and not raining prachtig

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ n
payment for breaking the law boete

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ v
to issue a fine as punishment beboeten

fine arts n
purely aesthetic arts schone kunsten

fine feathers make fine birds proverb
fine feathers make fine birds kleren maken de man

fine print n
details printed in small type kleine lettertjes

fine words butter no parsnips proverb
talking about doing something does not get it done praatjes vullen geen gaatjes

fine-grained adj
Consisting of fine particles fijnkorrelig

finger /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ n
(anatomy) extremity of the hand vinger
a fingersbreadth of alcohol vinger bodempje

finger /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ v
to identify or point out aanwijzen
to penetrate and sexually stimulate with one's finger vingeren
to poke porren

finger ring n
ring vingerring

finger-wag v
to move the index finger from left to right to left, as to say no or reject something vingerschudden
to move the index finger up and down and up, as to threaten or reprimand someone vingerschudden

fingerboard n
part of musical instrument toets

fingernail /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/ n
covering near the tip of finger vingernagel nagel

fingerprint /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɹɪnt/ n
the patterns left on surfaces where fingertips have touched vingerafdruk
unique identification for public key in asymmetric cryptosystem vingerafdruk

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ n
end eindstreep finish meet

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ v
to complete afwerken beëindigen

finish line n
line marking end of a race eindmeet eindstreep

finishing move n
final blow genadeslag

finite /ˈfaɪnaɪt/ adj
having an end or limit eindig

finity n
state or characteristic of being limited eindigheid

fir /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ /fɪr/ n
conifer of the genus Abies spar zilverspar

fir-cone n
Conical fruit of a fir tree sparappel

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪəɹ/ /ˈfɑe.ə(ɹ)/ [ˈfäːɚ] interjection
cry of distress indicating that something is on fire vuur

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪəɹ/ /ˈfɑe.ə(ɹ)/ [ˈfäːɚ] v
intransitive: to shoot vuren

fire alarm n
device which warns people of a possible fire brandalarm
sound or other warning made by a fire alarm brandalarm

fire at will phraseologicalUnit
military command vuur naar believen!

fire blight n
bacterial plant disease bacterievuur

fire brigade /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)bɹɪˌɡeɪd/ n
organization for preventing and putting out fires brandweer

fire department n
fire department brandweer

fire engine /faɪə(ɹ).ɛn.dʒɪn/ /faɪɚ.ɛn.dʒɪn/ n
fire truck brandweerauto brandweerwagen

fire escape n
emergency doors, ladders etc. as a class brandtrap

fire extinguisher /ˈfaɪəɹ ɪkˌstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
device for putting out a fire brandblusser

fire hose n
hose designed to deliver water to douse a fire brandspuit

fire hydrant n
a device used by firefighters to obtain water from the main brandkraan hydrant

fire station n
building for firefighters brandweerkazerne

fire/translations n
alchemy: one of the basic elements vuur
elements to start a fire vuur
in-flight bullets vuur
instance of this chemical reaction vuur
oxidation reaction vuur
damaging occurrence of fire brand
heater or stove used in place of real fire fornuis stoof vuur

firearm n
personal weapon vuurwapen

fireball n
a ball of fire vuurbol

firedamp n
an inflammable gas found in coal mines mijngas

firefighter /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)ˌfaɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
a person who puts out fires and saves lives brandweerman

firefly n
Lampyridae glimworm vuurvlieg

firelighter n
small block of flammable substance, used to light fires aanmaakblokje

fireplace n
open hearth open haard

firepower n
ability to deliver fire vuurkracht

firewall /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɔl/ /ˈfaɪ.əˌwɔːl/ /ˈfaɪə.wɔəl/ n
computer software firewall vuurmuur
fireproof barrier brandmuur

firewoman n
female firefighter brandweervrouw vrouwelijke brandbestrijder

firewood n
wood intended to be burned, typically for heat brandhout

firework n
exploding device vuurwerk

fireworks /ˈfaɪ̯.ə.wɜːks/ /ˈfaɪ̯.ɚ.wɝks/ n
plural of firework vuurwerk

firing /ˈfaɪɹɪŋ/ n
discharge geschiet

firing pin n
part of the firing mechanism slagpin

firing squad n
a group of soldiers detailed to execute someone or to discharge weapons ceremonially vuurpeloton

firmament n
the vault of the heavens; the sky hemelgewelf

firmly /fɜːmli/ /fɝmli/ adv
in a firm or definite or strong manner stevig

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ adj
numeral first eerst eerste

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ adv
before anything else eerst eerste

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ n
colloquial: a first-edition copy origineel
person or thing in the first position eerste

first aid n
basic care EHBO eerste hulp

first and foremost adv
primarily; most importantly op de allereerste plaats

first come, first served proverb
people will be dealt with in the order they arrive wie het eerst komt, het eerst maalt

first floor n
floor above the ground floor [[eerste]] [[verdieping]]
floor at the level of the street begane grond

first name n
name chosen by parents voornaam

first of all adv
before anything else in de eerste plaats bovenal om te beginnen

first person n
the form of a pronoun verb used when the subject of a sentence is making the statement eerste persoon

first-degree adj
limited to redness of skin eerstegraads- van de eerste graad

firstborn n
the first child in a family eersteling eerstgeborene

fiscal /ˈfɪskəl/ adj
pertaining to finance in general fiscaal
related to the treasury fiscaal

fiscality n
all matters concerning taxation fiscaliteit belastingen belastingwezen

fish /ˈfɘʃ/ /ˈfɪʃ/ n
vertebrate animal vis
flesh of fish as food vis

fish /ˈfɘʃ/ /ˈfɪʃ/ v
intransitive: to try to catch fish vissen

fish finger n
stick of processed fish visstick

fishbait /ˈfɪʃˌbeɪt/ n
bait for fishing aas

fishbone n
bone of a fish graat

fisher /ˈfɪʃə/ /ˈfɪʃɚ/ n
marten vismarter

fisherman n
person catching fish visser

fisheye lens n
wide-angle lens with extremely wide field of view fisheye fisheye-objectief visoogobjectief

fishhook /ˈfɪʃˌhʊk/ n
barbed hook for fishing haak vishaak

fishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ n
act or sport of catching fish vissen hengelsport sportvisserij
business of catching fish visserij vissen
place for catching fish stek

fishing boat n
boat used for fishing vissersboot

fishing rod n
rod used for angling hengel hengelroede

fishmonger /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡ.ə(ɹ)/ n
person who sells fish vishandelaar

fishmonger's n
shop that sells fish vishandelaar

fishpond n
freshwater pond stocked with fish visvijver

fishwife n
a vulgar, abusive or nagging woman with a loud, unpleasant voice viswijf
a woman who sells or works with fish visvrouw

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ adj
of, from, or similar to fish visachtig
suspicious; inspiring doubt verdacht

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ n
little fish visje

fissile adj
able to be split splijtbaar

fission /ˈfɪʃən/ n
process of splitting an atom splitsen
process whereby one item splits to become two splitsing

fissiparous /fɪˈsɪpəɹəs/ adj
Causing division or fragmenting something. splijtend
Factious, tending to break into pieces. kunstmatig onsamenhangend
Of cells that reproduce through fission, splitting into two. zich door celdeling voortplantend

fissure /ˈfɪʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/ n
a crack or opening, as in a rock spleet

fist /fɪst/ n
clenched hand vuist

fist-fuck v
to insert a fist vuisten

fisticuffs /ˈfɪs.tɪ.kʌfs/ n
informal: a fight with the fists knokpartij

fisting /ˈfɪstɪŋ/ n
sexual practice of fisting fisting

fit /fɪt/ adj
adapted to a purpose or environment aangepast
in good shape fit
suitable, proper passend

fit /fɪt/ n
degree to which something fits pasvorm

fit /fɪt/ v
to have right size and cut, as of clothing passen
to tailor aanpassen

fit as a fiddle /ˈfɪt æz ə ˈfɪdl̩/ adj
perfectly fit fit als een hoentje kiplekker

fitted /ˈfɪtəd/ v
past participle of fit aangepast
simple past of fit paste aan pasten aan

fitted sheet n
sheet with elastic edges hoeslaken

fitting room n
a room in a store for trying on clothes kleedhokje paskamer

five /faɪv/ /fäːv/ /fɑev/ numeral
five vijf

five hundred /ˈfaɪv ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
cardinal number 500 vijfhonderd

five past n
five past one vijf na één vijf over één

five thousand numeral
5000 vijfduizend

five to n
five to two vijf voor twee

fivefold adj
in fives vijfvoudig

fix /ˈfɪks/ n
an instance of fixing repareren

fixed asset n
finance: an organization's fixed assets onroerend goed

fixed disk n
hard disk vaste schijf

fixer n
chemical used in photographic development fixeermiddel

fizz /fɪz/ n
emission of rapid stream of bubbles geborrel gebruis

fizz /fɪz/ v
to emit bubbles bruisen

fizzy /ˈfɪzi/ n
context of a liquid koolzuurhoudend sprankelend

flabby /ˈflæb.i/ adj
wine: having a lack of acidity slap
yielding to the touch flabberig slap

flaccid /ˈflæ(k).sɪd/ adj
soft, floppy slap slobberig

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ n
computer science: notation for optional behaviour vlag optie
nautical: signal flag signaalvlag
piece of cloth or often its representation vlag vaandel
true-or-false variable vlag
use of a flag vlaggen
plant with sword-shaped leaves gele lis
flagstone tegel

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ v
computing: to set a programming variable to true aanzetten
computing: to signal melden signaleren
to mark with a flag markeren vlag
to signal to aanhouden wenken
weaken verzwakken
lay down flagstones betegelen plaveien

flagpole /ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/ n
pole for flags vlaggenmast vlaggenstok

flagship /ˈflæɡʃɪp/ n
ship occupied by the fleet's commander vlaggenschip
the most important one out of a related group vlaggenschip

flail /fleɪl/ n
tool vlegel dorsvlegel
weapon strijdvlegel

flail /fleɪl/ v
to thresh dorsen

flak /flæk/ n
a public-relations spokesperson woordvoerder
adverse criticism afbrekende kritiek
anti-aircraft shell fire luchtafweergranaten
ground-based anti-aircraft guns firing explosive shells luchtafweergeschut

flake /fleɪk/ n
an unreliable person lafaard
archaeology: thin stone tool splinter
thin chiplike layer vlok schilfer

flake /fleɪk/ v
To prove unreliable or impractical; to abandon or desert, to fail to follow through afvallig zijn opgeven verraden
to break or chip afschilferen schilferen

flamboyant /flamˈbɔɪənt/ /flæmˈbɔɪ(j)ənt/ adj
referring to the final stage of French Gothic architecture from the 14th to the 16th centuries flamboyant
showy, bold or audacious in behaviour, appearance, etc. extravagant

flamboyant /flamˈbɔɪənt/ /flæmˈbɔɪ(j)ənt/ n
tree flamboyant

flame /fleɪm/ n
visible part of fire vlam laai

flame /fleɪm/ v
to produce flames laaien vlammen

flamenco /fləˈmɛŋkəʊ/ n
a genre of folk music and dance native to Andalusia, Spain flamenco

flamethrower n
device that projects a flame vlammenwerper

flamingo /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/ n
bird flamingo

flammable adj
capable of burning ontvlambaar brandbaar
volatile licht ontvlambaar

flange /flændʒ/ n
rib or rim for strengthening flens richel

flannel /ˈflænəl/ adj
made of flannel flanellen

flannel /ˈflænəl/ n
soft cloth material flanel

flare /fleɚ/ /flɛə/ n
brightly burning light vuurpijl
widening of the lower legs of trousers and jeans brede broekspijp

flash /flæʃ/ n
burst of light flits

flash flood n
sudden flood stortvloed

flash memory n
rewritable memory flashgeheugen

flash mob n
group converging and dispersing quickly flashmob

flash-bang n
a type of grenade aanvalshandgranaat flitsgranaat

flashcard n
solid-state digital memory flitskaart

flasher n
a person who exposes his genitals indecently flasher potloodventer

flashlight /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/ n
battery-powered hand-held lightsource zaklamp

flat /flæt/ adj
having no variations in altitude plat vlak
of a tyre: deflated plat lek
with its carbon dioxide having come out of solution verschaald

flat /flæt/ n
flat tyre/tire lekke band platte band
music: note played a semitone lower than a natural mol bemol

flat tax n
tax vlaktaks

flat-footed adj
having flat feet platvoetig
holding firmly to a decision vastberaden

flat-headed cat n
Prionailurus planiceps platkopkat

flatfish n
fish of the order Pleuronectiformes platvis

flatten v
to knock down or lay low aandrukken
to make something flat pletten

flattened adj
made flat by something afgeplat

flatter /ˈflætɚ/ v
to compliment someone complimenteren

flattery n
excessive praise vleierij

flaunt /flɑːnt/ /flɒnt/ /flɔnt/ /flɔːnt/ v
to display with ostentation pronken

flavour /ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/ n
a substance used to produce a taste smaakstof
a variety (of taste) smaak
the characteristic quality of something smaak
the quality produced by the sensation of taste smaak meug

flawless /ˈflɑː.ləs/ /ˈflɔː.ləs/ adj
perfect; without flaws, shortcomings or defects foutloos feilloos vlekkeloos

flax /flæks/ n
plant vlas
the fibers vlas

flaxen /ˈflæk.sən/ adj
material vlassen

flay /fleɪ/ v
to strip skin off villen

flea /fliː/ n
parasitic insect vlo

flea market n
an outdoor market selling inexpensive antiques, curios rommelmarkt vlooienmarkt

fleck /flɛk/ n
small spot spikkel

fleck /flɛk/ v
to mark with small spots bespikkelen besprenkeln

fledgling /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/ adj
inexperienced onervaren

fledgling /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/ n
inexperienced person aankomeling groentje melkmuil nieuweling
young bird kuiken

flee /fliː/ v
to disappear quickly vervliegen vlieden
to escape from ontkomen ontlopen ontvluchten
to run away; to escape vluchten ontsnappen wegvluchten

fleece /fliːs/ n
insulating skin with the wool attached vel

fleece /fliːs/ v
to con or trick someone out of money oplichten

fleet /fliːt/ n
group of vessels or vehicles vloot

flerovium /flɪˈroʊviəm/ n
chemical element flerovium

flesh /flɛʃ/ n
body tissue vlees
animal tissue as food vlees
human body entity vlees
colour mensenkleur
edible part of fruit/vegetable vruchtvlees
skin vel

flesh /flɛʃ/ v
to put flesh on aandikken verdikken vervetten

fleshy /ˈflɛʃi/ adj
having considerable flesh vlezig
of, relating to, or resembling flesh vlezig

fleur-de-lis /ˌflɜːdəˈliːs/ /ˌflɝdəˈlis/ n
heraldic charge fleur-de-lys

flex /flɛks/ n
flexibility buigbaarheid flexibiliteit plooibaarheid
the act of flexing buigen plooien

flex /flɛks/ v
to bend something buigen plooien
to move part of the body using one's muscles plooien
to repeatedly bend one's joints plooien
to tighten one's muscles samentrekken

flexible /ˈflɛk.sɪ.bəl/ adj
capable or being adapted or molded flexibel
easy and compliant flexibel
easily bent without breaking buigzaam flexibel

flexor n
muscle buigspier

flibbertigibbet /ˈflɪbɚtiˌdʒɪbɪt/ /ˌflɪbətiˈdʒɪbɪt/ n
offbeat, skittish person duiveltje, deugniet fratsenmaker, wispelturig iemand roddelaar

flick /flɪk/ n
act of striking with a finger vingerknip

flick knife n
knife with blade on pivot springmes stiletto vouwmes

flight /flaɪt/ n
act of flying vlucht vliegen

flight attendant n
member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers steward

flight data recorder n
a device which records various performance parameters of an aircraft vluchtdatarecorder

flight number n
callsign vluchtnummer

flight recorder n
a device which records data onboard aircraft vluchtrecorder

flightless adj
unable to fly niet-vliegend

flimsy /ˈflɪmzi/ adj
weak, shaky, flexible breekbaar

flinch n
reflexive jerking away terugdeinzen

flinch v
to make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a stimulus terugdeinzen

fling /ˈflɪŋ/ n
short sexual relationship avontuurtje slippertje

fling /ˈflɪŋ/ v
to throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl smijten

flint /flɪnt/ n
hard fine-grained quartz which generates sparks when struck vuursteen keisteen
piece of flint, such as gunflint used to produce a spark vuursteen

flintlock /ˈflɪntˌlɒk/ n
firearm snaphaan

flippant /ˈflɪ.pənt/ adj
lacking respect oneerbiedig spottend

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ v
to play at courtship flirten

float /floʊt/ /fləʊt/ n
buoyant device vlot
programming: short form of floating-point number vlottende kommagetal
sort of trowel soort truweel
tool similar to a rasp rasp vijl
trailer or vehicle decorated for a parade praalwagen

float /floʊt/ /fləʊt/ v
to automatically adjust a parameter as related parameters change vloeien
to be capable of floating drijven
to be supported by a liquid drijven
to allow a price to be determined by the markets as opposed to by rule drijven
to drift gently through the air drijven
to move in a fluid manner vloeien drijven
to move in a particular direction with the liquid in which one is floating meedrijven drijven
to propose for consideration te water laten voorstellen

floccinaucinihilipilification /ˌflɒksɪˌnɔːsɪˌnaɪhɪlɪˌpɪlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
act or habit of describing or regarding something as unimportant geringschatting

flock /flɑk/ /flɒk/ n
group of sheep or goats kudde

floe /fləʊ/ n
a low, flat mass of floating ice ijsschots

flog /flɑɡ/ /flɒɡ/ v
to whip or scourge someone or something as punishment geselen

flood /flʌd/ n
overflow of water overstroming vloed

flood /flʌd/ v
to overflow overstromen

flood pool n
swimming pool that is filled at high tide and remains filled at low tide vloedzwembad zwemkelle

floor /flo(ː)ɹ/ /floə/ /flɔɹ/ /flɔː/ n
bottom part of a room vloer

floor /flo(ː)ɹ/ /floə/ /flɔɹ/ /flɔː/ v
strike down vloeren

floor exercise n
gymnastics performance grondoefening

floorball n
hockey-like ball game floorball

floorcloth n
cloth for cleaning floors dweil

floorer n
someone who floors vloerder

floozie /ˈfluː.zi/ n
prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets straatmadelief tippelaarster
vulgar or sexually promiscuous woman deerne del slons

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ n
failure, especially in the entertainment industry afgang fiasco mislukking sisser sof
poned package of dung drol

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ v
to fail completely, not to be successful at all afgaan floppen
to fall heavily, because lacking energy instorten inzakken neerploffen neervallen neerzijgen

floppy adj
limp, not hard, firm or rigid; flexible slap

floppy disk n
flexible disk used for storing digital data diskette floppydisk

floppy drive n
device for reading floppy disks diskettestation

floriculture n
the farming of flowers sierteelt

florist /ˈflɒɹɪst/ n
a person who sells flowers bloemist bloemenverkoper

flotilla /floʊˈtɪlə/ n
small fleet flottielje

flotsam /ˈflɒtsəm/ n
flotsam drijfhout

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ n
Platichthys flesus bot

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ v
to flop around spartelen

flour /ˈflaʊə/ /ˈflaʊɚ/ n
ground cereal grains meel bloem

flourish /ˈflɝ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ n
dramatic gesture gezwaai zwaai
ornamentation ornament versiering

flourish /ˈflɝ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ v
to be in a period of greatest influence floreren
to make bold, sweeping movements zwaaien wuiven
to prosper or fare well floreren gedijen opbloeien
to thrive or grow well bloeien floreren

flout /flaʊt/ /flʌʊt/ v
to express contempt for the rules by word or action minachten veronachtzamen
to scorn bespotten

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ n
being at one with een zijn met
rate of fluid movement debiet
smoothness or continuity afronding ronding
the movement of a fluid stroom
the rising movement of the tide vloed

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ v
to move as a fluid vloeien stromen

flower n
reproductive structure in angiosperms bloem

flower v
to put forth blooms bloeien openbloeien

flower garden n
garden where flowers are grown for decorative purposes bloementuin

flowerbed n
place where flowers are grown bloembed bloemperk

flowerpot /ˈflaʊəˌpɒt/ /ˈflaʊɚˌpɑt/ n
a container in which plants are grown bloempot

flu /fluː/ /flʉː/ n
influenza griep

fluctuation /flʌktʃuːˈeɪʃən/ n
wavering; unsteadiness schommeling
wavelike motion schommeling

fluent /ˈfluənt/ /ˈfluːənt/ adj
able to speak a language accurately and confidently vloeiend

fluently adv
expressing oneself easily vloeiend

fluff /flʌf/ n
lapse blooper verspreking
light fur etc pluis
something inconsequential akkefietje

fluff /flʌf/ v
to become fluffy pluizen
to make a mistake in one’s lines [[zich]] [[verspreken]]
to make fluffy opkloppen pluizen

fluffy /flʌfi/ adj
covered with fluff pluizig

flugelhorn n
brass instrument bugel

fluid /ˈfluːɪd/ adj
convertible into cash incasseerbaar incasseerbare
in a state of flux; subject to change vloeibaar vloeibare
moving smoothly vloeiend vloeiende

fluid /ˈfluːɪd/ n
any state of matter which can flow fluïdum

fluke /fluːk/ n
stroke of luck toevalstreffer
a metal hook on the head of certain staff weapons weerhaak
anchor blade ankerblad ankerhand wem
lobe of whale's tail staartvin
parasitic flatworm zuigworm

flulike /ˈfluːlʌɪk/ adj
resembling influenza griepachtig

flummox /ˈflʌməks/ v
To confuse; to fluster; to flabbergast verwarren

flummoxed adj
totally confused or puzzled verbijsterd verbluft

flunk /flʌŋk/ v
to fail buizen zakken

fluorescent lamp n
gas-discharge lamp spaarlamp tl-buis

fluorine /ˈflʊəɹiːn/ n
id=Q650|chemical element fluor

flurry /ˈflɝ.ɹi/ /ˈflʌɹi/ n
brief snowfall sneeuwbui
sudden activity opwelling werveling

flurry /ˈflɝ.ɹi/ /ˈflʌɹi/ v
agitate bewegen oproeren wervelen
move in a flurry wervelen

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ adj
wealthy or well off gefortuneerd rijk vermogend

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ n
cleansing of a toilet waterspoeling

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ v
to take suddenly to flight, especially from cover opvliegen
to become suffused with reddish color blozen
to cleanse a toilet by introducing lots of water doorspoelen doortrekken
to cleanse by flooding with generous quantities of a fluid spoelen

flush toilet n
toilet that uses water to remove waste toilet toiletpot wc wc-pot

flute /fluːt/ n
woodwind instrument fluit

fluted adj
decorated with flutes gegolfd gegroefd

flutter /ˈflʌtə/ /ˈflʌtɚ/ n
abnormal rapid pulsation of heart hartkloppingen
small bet gokje
state of agitation dooreenander

flutter /ˈflʌtə/ /ˈflʌtɚ/ v
to flap or wave quickly wapperen

flutter in the dovecote n
disturbance opwinding

flux /flʌks/ n
a chemical agent for cleaning metal prior to soldering or welding flux vloeimiddel
a state of ongoing change voortdurende wijziging

flux capacitor n
the device that enables time travel fluxcondensator

fly /flaɪ/ n
insect of the family Muscidae vlieg
insect of the order Diptera vlieg
act of flying vlucht
strip that hides the opening of trousers/pants or underpants gulp

fly /flaɪ/ v
to cause to travel through the air besturen vliegen
to flee vluchten
to travel through air vliegen

fly agaric n
Amanita muscaria vliegenzwam

flying buttress n
buttress that stands apart from the structure that it supports luchtboog

flying fish n
tropical marine fish vliegende vis

flying fox n
bat of the genera Pteropus or Acerodon vleerhond

flying saucer n
disc-shaped unidentified flying object vliegende schotel

flyleaf /ˈflaɪˌlif/ n
blank page at the front or back of a book schutblad

flyover n
road fly-over

flyswatter n
device for swatting flies vliegenmepper

flywheel n
a rotating mass used to maintain the speed of a machine within certain limits while the machine receives or releases energy at a varying rate vliegwiel

foal /foʊl/ /fəʊl/ n
young horse veulen kachtel

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ n
substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains schuim
foam rubber schuim

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ v
form or emit foam schuimen

foam party n
foam party schuimfeest schuimparty

focal length n
distance brandpuntsafstand

focus /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ n
concentration of attention focus
in optics brandpunt focus
in mathematics brandpunt focus
quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium brandpunt
fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium brandpunt

fodder n
food for animals kanonnenvoer veevoeder veevoer

fog /fɑɡ/ /fɒɡ/ n
cloud that forms at a low altitude and obscures vision nevel mist

fogey /ˈfoʊɡi/ n
dull old fellow oude zeur ouderwets iemand sok

foible /ˈfɔɪbəl/ n
(fencing) part of a sword kling
a quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way gril
a weakness or failing of character zwakheid

foie gras /ˌfwɑ ˈɡɹɑ/ /ˌfwɑː ˈɡɹɑː/ n
fattened liver of geese or ducks ganzenlever eendenlever foie gras

foil /fɔɪl/ n
thin aluminium/aluminum or tin used for wrapping food Aluminiumfolie
thin sheet of metal folie
type of sword used in fencing floret

foil /fɔɪl/ v
prevent from being accomplished afweren frustreren verijdelen
to expand a product of two or more algebraic expressions, typically binomials uitwerken

foist /fɔɪst/ v
force another to accept opdringen
introduce or insert surreptitiously aansmeren opdringen
pass off as genuine opdringen opzadelen

fold /foʊld/ /fəʊld/ n
bend or crease plooi

fold /foʊld/ /fəʊld/ v
bend (thin material) over vouwen
give way on a point or in an argument zich gewonnen geven
make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending plooien

folder /ˈfoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈfəʊldə/ n
container of computer files map
organizer map hechtmap

folding chair n
a light portable chair klapstoel

foley artist n
foley artist Geräuschemacher bruiteur

foliage /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/ /ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/ n
the leaves of plants gebladerte

folk /foʊk/ /fəʊk/ n
inhabitants of a region volk

folk dance n
genre of dance volksdans

folk etymology n
false etymology volksetymologie

folk music n
contemporary music in traditional style folk wereldmuziek
music originating from a specific region volksmuziek

folklore /ˈfəʊk.lɔː/ n
tales, legends and superstitions of a particular ethnic population folklore

folktale n
story that is part of the oral tradition of a people volksverhaal

follicle n
anatomy follikel

follow /ˈfɑloʊ/ /ˈfɒləʊ/ v
to go or come after in physical space volgen
to be a logical consequence of volgen
to live one’s life according to volgen
to understand volgen
to go or come after in a sequence volgen
to carry out in accordance to volgen
to keep track of volgen

follower n
imitator imitator navolger
one who adheres to the opinions, ideas or teachings of another volgeling discipel
one who follows navolger volger
one who is a part of a master's physical group, such as a servant or retainer gevolgsman
thing that comes after another thing volgende

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ adj
next in sequence or time volgende

folly /ˈfɑli/ /ˈfɒli/ n
foolishness dwaasheid domheid stommiteit

fondle /ˈfɒndl/ v
to fondle liefkozen

fondue /fɑnˈdu/ /ˈfɒnduː/ n
dish fondue

font /fɑnt/ /fɒnt/ n
a receptacle in church for holy water doopvont
a computer file containing the code used to draw and compose the glyphs font lettertype
typesetting: a grouping of consistently-designed glyphs font lettertype

food /fud/ /fuːd/ n
any substance consumed by living organisms to sustain life voedsel eten

food bank n
a non-profit, charitable organization that distributes food to feed the hungry voedselbank

food bowl n
region graanschuur

food chain n
a feeding relationship between species voedselketen
idiomatic: a hierarchy pikorde

food poisoning n
any food-borne disease voedselvergiftiging

foodstuff /ˈfuːdˌstʌf/ n
a material that may be used as food levensmiddelen voedingswaren

fool /fuːl/ n
person with poor judgement or little intelligence domme gans dwaas dwazin imbeciel imbeciele
tarot card dwaas

fool /fuːl/ v
to trick; to make a fool of someone bedriegen in de maling nemen

fool's mate n
quickest possible checkmate narrenmat

fooler n
Someone or something who fools grapjas grappenmaker

foolhardy /ˈfulˌhɑɹdi/ /ˈfuːlhɑːdi/ adj
marked by unthinking recklessness with disregard for danger doldriest roekeloos

foolish /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/ adj
lacking good sense or judgement; unwise dom onverstandig

foolproof adj
(plan) infallible kogelbestendig onfeilbaar

foosball /ˈfuːsˌbɔːl/ n
table soccer tafelvoetbal

foot /fʊt/ [fʊt̚] n
part of animal’s body poot pootje
projection on equipment poot pootje
part of human body voet
unit of measure voet
bottom of anything voet

foot /fʊt/ [fʊt̚] v
kick stampen
pay betalen voldoen

foot fault n
type of fault in sports voetfout

foot kiss n
reverential kiss on the foot voetkus

foot-and-mouth disease n
foot-and-mouth disease mond-en-klauwzeer

footage /ˈfʊtədʒ/ n
amount of film that has been used filmmateriaal

football /ˈfʊtbɔːl/ /ˈfʊtˌbɔl/ [ˈfʊʔtˌbɔɫ] [ˈfʊʔt̚ˌbɔːl] n
Association football voetbal
ball voetbal
practise of any of these games voetballen

footballer /ˈfʊtbɔːlə/ /ˈfʊtbɔːləɹ/ n
one who plays football voetballer

footbridge n
bridge for pedestrians voetgangersbrug

footer /ˈfʊtə/ n
line of information at the bottom of a page voettekst

footnote /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/ /ˈfʊtˌnəʊt/ n
comment at the bottom of a printed page voetnoot

footpath /ˈfʊt.pɑːθ/ n
path for pedestrians voetpad

footprint /ˈfʊtpɹɪnt/ n
The impression of the foot voetafdruk
profession or lifestyle voetsporen
space required by a piece of equipment afmetingen

footsie /ˈfʊtsi/ n
flirting game voetjevrijen

footstep /ˈfʊtstɛp/ n
act of taking a step pas
distance of one footstep pas voet
mark left by a foot voetafdruk voetstap
signs of a course taken spoor voetafdruk
sound of a footstep voetstap
step, as in a stair trede tree

footstool /ˈfʊtˌstuːl/ n
a low stool voetbankje

footwear n
an item of clothing that is worn on the foot schoeisel

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə(ɹ)/ /fɚ/ conjunction
because omdat want

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə(ɹ)/ /fɚ/ preposition
because of wegens
directed at, intended to belong to voor
supporting voor
to obtain voor
over a period of time lang voor
towards naar voor

for God's sake interjection
Exclamation of anger, surprise, or impatience in godsnaam in hemelsnaam om Gods wil

for example
as an example bijvoorbeeld

for free
without paying gratis

for good
Forever; permanently voorgoed

for good measure
in excess of the required minimum bovenop op de koop toe

for nothing adv
for free voor niets
for no reason voor niets

for now
at the moment; until later voorlopig

for rent
being offered for renting te huur

for sale
being offered for purchase te koop

for starters adv
as an initial point om te beginnen

for sure
definitely zeker zeker weten

for the most part adv
mostly grotendeels meestal

for the sake of preposition
because of ter wille van

for the time being adv
temporarily; until later vooreerst voorlopig

forage /ˈfɑɹɪdʒ/ /ˈfɒɹɪdʒ/ /ˈfɔɹɪdʒ/ n
act or instance of foraging foerage
fodder for animals veevoeder voeder voer

forage /ˈfɑɹɪdʒ/ /ˈfɒɹɪdʒ/ /ˈfɔɹɪdʒ/ v
to search for and gather food for animals foerageren

foraging n
the act of searching for food voedselverzameling

foray /ˈfɒ.ɹeɪ/ /ˈfɔːɹ.eɪ/ n
incursion onverwachte aanval raid

forbear /fɔɹˈbɛɚ/ /fɔːˈbɛə/ v
to control oneself when provoked inho
to keep away from zich onthouden

forbearance /fɔɹˈbeɹəns/ n
restraint under provocation geduld lankmoedigheid

forbid /fə(ɹ)ˈbɪd/ v
to disallow verbieden [[niet]] [[toestaan]] ontzeggen weigeren

forbidden /fɝˈbɪdən/ adj
not allowed verboden

forbidden fruit n
the fruit forbidden to Adam verboden vrucht

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ n
ability to attack, control, or constrain macht kracht
group that aims to attack, control, or constrain macht troep
law: unlawful violence or lawful compulsion geweld macht
physical quantity kracht
anything that is able to make a big change in person or thing kracht
law: legal validity kracht
type of magic trick truc

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ v
baseball To create an out by touching a base branden
cause to occur, overcoming resistance afdwingen forceren
compel (someone to do something) dwingen overweldigen

force majeure /ˈfɔːs məˈʒɜː/ n
unavoidable catastrophe overmacht

force of nature n
a mighty natural force which is beyond human control natuurkracht

forced labor n
work which one is compelled to perform dwangarbeid

forced laborer n
convict sentenced to perform forced labor dwangarbeider

forceps /ˈfɔːsɛps/ n
instrument used in surgery pincet

forcible adj
able to be forced gedwongen
done by force gewelddadig
having a powerful effect indrukwekkend
having force krachtig

ford /fo(ː)ɹd/ /foəd/ /fɔɹd/ /fɔːd/ n
crossing voorde doorwaardbare plaats

fore /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ adj
former; occurring earlier eerdere eerste
forward; at or toward the front voor- voorste

fore /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ n
front voorkant

forearm /ˈfɔɹˌɑɹm/ /ˌfɔɹˈɑɹm/ n
part of the arm onderarm

forearm bone n
human forearm bone voorarmbeen

forebear n
ancestor voorvader

foreboding n
sense of evil to come slecht voorgevoel

forebrain n
part of the brain voorhersen

forebuy v
to buy beforehand voorkopen

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ n
estimation voorspelling schatting
weather prediction weersvoorspelling

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ v
estimate future conditions voorspellen

forecastle /ˈfoʊkˌsəl/ n
nautical: raised part of the upper deck at bow voorkasteel

foredeck n
the part of the deck of a ship or boat that lies forward of the mast voordek

foredoom /ˈfɔːduːm/ n
A doom that is predicted fataliteit noodlot

foredoom /ˈfɔːduːm/ v
To predestine a doom op voorhand veroordelen

forefather /ˈfɔɹˌfɑːðɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌfɑːðə/ n
ancestor voorvader

forefinger n
first finger next to the thumb wijsvinger

forefront ˈfɔɹfɹʌnt n
forefront voorgrond

foregoing /ˌfɔː(ɹ)ˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ adj
occurring before or in front of something else voorafgaand voorafgaande

foregone /ˈfoɹɡɔn/ adj
Bygone voorbij
Previous, former vorig
inevitable, predictable onvermijdelijk voorspelbaar

foreground /ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌɡɹaʊnd/ n
The elements of an image which lie closest to the picture plane voorgrond

forehead /ˈfɒɹɪd/ /ˈfɔɹɛd/ n
part of face above eyebrows voorhoofd

foreign /ˈfɒɹɨn/ /ˈfɔɹən/ adj
allochtoon vreemd
alien, strange vreemd (aan)
located outside one's own country or place buitenlands vreemd
not characteristic of or naturally taken in by an organism or system vreemd
originating from or characteristic of a different country buitenlands allochtoon
relating to a different nation buitenlands

foreign country n
country of which one is not a citizen buitenland

foreign currency n
currency used in a foreign country buitenlandse valuta vreemde valuta

foreign language n
any language other than that spoken by the people of a specific place vreemde taal

foreigner /ˈfɒ.ɹɨ.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɔ.ɹə.nɚ/ n
person in a foreign land vreemdeling buitenlander buitenlandse vreemdelinge uitlander uitlandse

foremast n
foremost mast fokkenmast

foremost /ˈfɔː.məʊst/ adj
first voornaamst

forename /ˈfɔɹneɪm/ /ˈfɔːneɪm/ n
a name that precedes surname voornaam

forensic /fəˈɹɛn.zɪk/ adj
relating to the use of science and technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law forensisch gerechtelijk gerechts-
relating to, or appropriate for courts of law gerechtelijk
relating to, or used in debate or argument retorisch

foreplay n
foreplay voorspel

foresee /fɔɹˈsi/ /fɔːˈsiː/ v
to anticipate voorzien

foreseen /foɹˈsiːn/ v
past participle of foresee voorzien

foreshadow /fɔːˈʃadəʊ/ v
To presage, or suggest something in advance beduiden

foresight n
ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future voorzichtigheid

foreskin /ˈfo(ː)ɹskɪn/ /ˈfoəskɪn/ /ˈfɔɹskɪn/ /ˈfɔːskɪn/ n
prepuce / foreskin voorhuid

forest /ˈfɒɹɪst/ /ˈfɔɹɪst/ n
any dense collection woud
dense collection of trees bos woud

forest /ˈfɒɹɪst/ /ˈfɔɹɪst/ v
to cover an area with trees bebossen

forested adj
covered in forest bebost

forestry n
art and practice of planting and growing trees bosbedrijf bosbouw
art of cultivating, exploiting and renewing forests for commercial purposes bosbouw
science of planting and growing trees bosbouwkunde
tree farming bomenteelt

foretell /fɔɹˈtɛl/ [foː.ˈteɫ] [fɔɹ.ˈtɛɫ] [fɔː.ˈtɛɫ] v
to predict the future voorspellen

foretold /ˈfɔɹ.toʊld/ v
past participle of "foretell" voorspeld
simple past of "to foretell" voorspelde voorspelden

forever /fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/ /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ adv
(colloquially) constantly or frequently altijd steed
(colloquially) for a very long time een eeuwigheid eeuwen tijden
(colloquially) for an excessively long time eeuwig eindeloos
for all time, for all eternity; for an infinite amount of time eeuwig

forewarn v
to warn in advance op de hoogte stellen waarschuwen

forewarned is forearmed proverb
proverb een gewaarschuwd mens telt voor twee

forewent /ˈfoɹwɛnt/ v
simple past of "to forego" liet voorbijgaan lieten voorbijgaan

foreword /ˈfɔɹˌwɝːd/ /ˈfɔːˌwɜːd/ n
an introductory section voorwoord inleiding

forfeit /ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/ /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ v
to give up in defeat opgeven verbeuren
to suffer the loss verliezen verkwanselen

forfend /ˈfɔːˌfɛnd/ v
prohibit; forbid; avert behoeden bewaren verbieden

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ n
furnace or hearth smeltoven smidsvuur
workshop smederij smidse smelterij

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ v
to create a forgery of vervalsen
to shape a metal smeden

forger n
person who falsifies documents with intent to defraud vervalser

forgery /ˈfɔː.dʒəɹ.ɪ/ /ˈfɔːɹ.dʒəɹ.ɪ/ n
that which is forged or counterfeited namaak vervalsing
the act of forging metal into shape smeden smederij
the act of forging, fabricating or producing falsely bedrog namaak vervalsing

forget /fəˈɡɛt/ /fɚˈɡɛt/ v
to lose remembrance of vergeten
to cease remembering vergeten
to leave behind vergeten
to unintentionally not do vergeten nalaten

forget it v
I don't want to continue with this conversation het bekijken

forget-me-not /fəˈɡɛt.miː.nɒt/ /fɚˈɡɛt.mi.nɑt/ n
plant of the genus Myosotis vergeet-me-niet vergeet-mij-niet

forgetful adj
liable to forget vergeetachtig vergeetachtige

forgetfulness /fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/ n
proneness to let slip from the mind vergeetachtigheid vergetelheid

forgettable adj
easily forgotten vergetelijk

forgetter n
one who forgets vergeter

forgivable adj
able to be forgiven vergeeflijk

forgive /fə(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ v
transitive, to pardon vergeven

forgiveness n
readiness to forgive vergevingsgezindheid
the action of forgiving vergeven

forgiving adj
inclined to forgive genadig

forgo /fɔɹˈɡoʊ/ /fɔːˈɡəʊ/ v
laten voorbijgaan passen

forgotten /fəˈɡɒt.n̩/ /fəˈɡʌt.n̩/ /fɚˈɡɑt.n̩/ adj
of which knowledge has been lost, which is no longer remembered vergeten

fork /fɔːɹk/ n
computer science: splitting of a process afsplitsing fork
computer science: splitting of a project splitsing
eating utensil vork
chess: simultaneous attack vork
intersection splitsing vork
point where a waterway splits splitsing vork
pronged tool gaffel hooivork mestvork

fork /fɔːɹk/ v
computer science: to spawn a new child process afsplitsen forken
computer science: to split a software project afsplitsen
to move with fork met een vork eten prikken

fork over v
pay overhevelen
turn over soil with a gardening fork omspitten spitten

forkful n
amount a fork will hold vorkvol

forklift n
small industrial vehicle vorkheftruck

forlorn /fɔɹˈlɔɹn/ /fəˈlɔːn/ adj
abandoned, deserted, left behind verlaten verloren
miserable hopeloos miserabel

form /fɔɹm/ /fɔːm/ n
document to be filled in formulier
shape or visible structure vorm
grouping of words vorm

form /fɔɹm/ /fɔːm/ v
to give shape vormen vormgeven

formal /ˈfɔɹməl/ /ˈfɔːməl/ adj
being in accord with established forms formeel
official formeel

formal language n
set of finite strings formele taal

formal system n
combination of formal language and inference rules formeel systeem

formaldehyde n
organic compound formaldehyde

formalist /ˈfɔɹml̩ˌɪst/ adj
of or pertaining to formalism formalistisch

formalist /ˈfɔɹml̩ˌɪst/ n
overly formal person formalist

formality n
formaliteit

formally /ˈfɔɹməli/ /ˈfɔːməli/ adv
in a formal manner formeel
in accordance with official procedure formeel
in accordance with rigorous rules formeel

format /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt/ /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/ n
computing: file type bestandsformaat bestandstype
form of presentation formaat format vorm
layout of a document formaat lay-out

format /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt/ /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/ v
change a document so it will fit onto a different type of page aanpassen
computing: prepare a mass storage medium for initial use formatteren
create or edit the layout of a document lay-outen ontwerpen

formation /fɔɹ.meɪ.ʃən/ /fə(ɹ).meɪ.ʃən/ n
act of assembling a group or structure formatie
military: arrangement of moving troops, ships, or aircraft formatie
military: grouping of units under a command formatie
something possessing structure or form formatie
geology: rock or face of a mountain rotsformatie
process of influencing or guiding a person to a deeper understanding of a particular vocation vorming

former /ˈfɔɹmɚ/ /ˈfɔːmə/ adj
first of aforementioned two items deze eerstgenoemde
previous voormalig gewezen

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia pn
Voormalige Joegoslavische Republiek Macedonië

formic acid n
methanoic acid mierenzuur methaanzuur

formicarium n
vivarium used for the study of ants and ant colonies formicarium mierenboerderij

formidable /fəˈmɪdəbəl/ /ˈfɔːɹmɪdəbəl/ adj
causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality ontzagwekkend
difficult to defeat or overcome formidabel

formless /ˈfɔːmləs/ adj
without form vormloos

formula /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/ /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ n
drink given to babies kindervoeding zuigelingenvoeding
in chemistry formule
in mathematics formule

formulate v
to reduce to, or express in, a formula; to put in a clear and definite form of statement or expression formuleren verwoorden

fornication /ˌfɔɹnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
sexual intercourse, especially on the part of an unmarried person ontucht
the act of such illicit sexual intercourse between a man and a woman which does not by law amount to adultery ontucht

fornicator /fɔː(ɹ).nɪ.keɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
unmarried person who engages in sexual intercourse ontuchtige

forsake /fɔɹˈseɪk/ v
to abandon opgeven verzaken

forsooth /fɔɹˈsuθ/ adv
indeed, truthfully, really voorwaar waarlijk

forswear v
To commit perjury. meineed plegen
To renounce or deny something, especially under oath. afzweren ontkennen

fort /fo(ː)ɹt/ /foət/ /fɔɹt/ /fɔːt/ n
fortified defensive structure stationed with troops fort vesting

forties n
the decade of the 1940s jaren 1940 jaren 40 jaren veertig

fortieth /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/ /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/ adj
ordinal form of forty veertigste

fortitude /ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/ n
mental or emotional strength geesteskracht innerlijke kracht taaiheid vastberadenheid volhardendheid volharding

fortnight /ˈfɔɹt.naɪt/ /ˈfɔːt.naɪt/ [ˈfɔəʔ.nɐjʔ] adv
period of two weeks [[twee]] [[weken]] [[veertien]] [[dagen]]

fortnightly adj
occurring once in a fortnight tweewekelijks

fortnightly adv
once in a fortnight tweewekelijks

fortnightly n
a publication issued fortnightly; a bi-weekly tweewekelijks

fortress /ˈfɔɹ.tɹəs/ n
fortified place vesting fort

fortuitous /fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs/ adj
happening by chance, not necessarily a lucky one toevallig

fortunately adv
in a fortunate manner gelukkig gelukkigerwijs

fortune /ˈfɔɹtʃən/ /ˈfɔːtʃuːn/ n
a chance geluk kans
destiny lot noodlot fortuin
good luck geluk
lots of riches fortuin vermogen

fortune favors the bold proverb
luck favors the adventurous de brutalen hebben de halve wereld

fortuneteller n
person who professes to predict the future in return for money waarzegger wichelaar wichelaarster

forty /ˈfɔɹti/ [ˈfɑɹɾij] numeral
the cardinal number occurring after thirty-nine veertig

forty-eight numeral
48 achtenveertig

forty-first numeral
41st eenenveertigste

forty-five numeral
45 vijfenveertig

forty-four numeral
44 vierenveertig

forty-nine numeral
49 negenenveertig

forty-one numeral
41 eenenveertig

forty-seven numeral
47 zevenenveertig

forty-six numeral
46 zesenveertig

forty-three numeral
43 drieënveertig

forty-two numeral
Cardinal number tweeënveertig

forward /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹwɚd/ /ˈfɔːwəd/ v
send (something received) to a third party doorsturen forwarden

forwardable adj
That can be forwarded doorstuurbaar

fossil /ˈfɑːsəl/ /ˈfɒsəl/ n
The mineralized remains of an animal or plant fossiel
anything extremely old, extinct, or outdated fossiel

fossil fuel n
fuel fossiele brandstof

foster care n
system by which a child is cared for pleegzorg

foster mother n
an adult female who cares for a foster child pleegmoeder

fostering n
Encouragement; aiding the development of something aanmoedigen
Raising someone to be an accepted member of the community opvoeden

foul /faʊl/ v
to besmirch besmeuren
to clog or obstruct verstoppen

foul language n
profane words schuttingtaal

found /faʊnd/ v
to start organization stichten

foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ n
act of founding stichting
endowed institution or charity stichting
lowest and supporting part or member of a wall fundering
that upon which anything is founded fundament

founder /ˈfaʊndɚ/ n
one who founds, establishes, and erects; one who lays a foundation; an author oprichter grondlegger stichter

founder /ˈfaʊndɚ/ v
to sink zinken kelderen

founding member n
member of an organization that was involved in the organization's foundation medeoprichter

foundling n
abandoned child, left by its parent vondeling

foundry /faʊndɹi/ n
facility that melts metals gieterij

fountain /ˈfaʊn.tn̩/ [ˈfaʊn.ʔn̩] n
artificial water feature fontein
structure from which a fountain issues fontein
source or origin of a flow bron

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ n
the digit or figure 4 vier

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ numeral
the cardinal number 4 vier

four hundred /ˈfoʊɹ ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈfɔː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
cardinal number 400 vierhonderd

four of a kind n
four cards of the same rank carré

four-eyes n
person who wears spectacles brillenjood brildraagster brildrager brillemans

four-leaf clover n
clover with four leaves klavertjevier

four-poster n
four-poster bed hemelbed

four-stroke engine n
type of engine viertaktmotor

fourfold v
increase to four times as much verviervoudigen

fourscore /ˈfɔːskɔː/ numeral
4×20 tachtig

foursome n
group of four kwartet viertal

fourteen /ˈfɔɹt.tin/ /ˈfɔː.tiːn/ /ˌfɔɹtˈtin/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːn/ numeral
cardinal number veertien

fourth /fo(ː)ɹθ/ /foəθ/ /fɔɹθ/ /fɔːθ/ adj
ordinal form of the number four vierde

fourth person n
person distinct from first, second, and third persons vierde persoon

fourth wall n
boundary between fiction and audience vierde wand
imaginary invisible wall in theatre vierde wand

fowl /faʊl/ n
bird of the order Galliformes stuk pluimvee
birds which are hunted or kept for food gevogelte

fox /fɑks/ /fɒks/ n
Vulpes vos
any of the species in the tribe Vulpini vos
cunning person vos schelm

foxglove n
plant of the genus Digitalis vingerhoedskruid

fraction /ˈfɹæk.ʃən/ n
arithmetic: ratio breuk

fraction bar n
line separating numerator from denominator breukstreep

fractious /ˈfɹæk.ʃəs/ adj
given to troublemaking dwars kribbig lastig weerspannig

fracture /ˈfɹæk.tʃɚ/ n
(geology) fault Verwerfung
act of breaking, or something broken breuk

fragile /ˈfɹædʒaɪl/ /ˈfɹædʒəl/ adj
easily broken or destroyed broos fragiel

fragility /fɹəˈd͡ʒɪlɪti/ n
condition or quality of being fragile broosheid

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ n
portion or segment of an object fragment

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ v
to break apart fragmenteren
to cause to be broken into pieces fragmenteren

fragmentation n
act of fragmenting or something fragmented; disintegration fragmentatie
process by which fragments of an exploding bomb scatter. fragmentatie
the breaking up and dispersal of a file into non-contiguous areas of a disk fragmentatie
the breaking up of a data packet when larger than the transmission unit of a network fragmentatie

fragrance /ˈfɹeɪɡɹəns/ n
pleasant smell or odour aroma

frailty n
condition of being frail zwakheid

frame /fɹeɪm/ n
complete game of snooker frame
structural elements of a building or other constructed object raamwerk
structure of a person's body geraamte skelet

frame /fɹeɪm/ v
add a decorative border to a picture inkaderen

framework /ˈfɹeɪmwɜːk/ /ˈfɹeɪmwɝk/ n
a basic conceptual structure framework kader raamwerk
the arrangement of support beams that represent a buildings general shape and size geraamte

franc /fɹæŋk/ n
former currency of France and Belgium frank

franchise /ˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪ̯z/ n
authorization granted by a company to sell or distribute its goods or services in a certain area franchise
collection of fictional works franchise
right or privilege officially granted by a government consessie

francium /ˈfɹansɪəm/ /ˈfɹænsi.əm/ n
chemical element francium

frank /fɹeɪŋk/ /fɹæŋk/ adj
bluntly honest eerlijk open openhartig oprecht

frank /fɹeɪŋk/ /fɹæŋk/ v
to place a frank on an envelope frankeren

frankincense n
incense olibanum

frankly /ˈfræŋkli/ adv
in a frank, open or (too) honest manner ronduit

fratricide n
killing of one's sibling broedermoord

fraud /fɹɑd/ /fɹɔd/ /fɹɔːd/ n
an act of deception bedrog oplichting flessentrekkerij fraude oplichterij
one who performs fraud bedrieger charlatan fraudeur oplichter vervalser

fraudulence /ˈfɹɔ.dʒə.ləns/ /ˈfɹɔː.djʊ.l(ə)ns/ n
condition of being fraudulent bedrog

fraught /fɹɔt/ /fɹɔːt/ adj
charged or accompanied with beladen vol
distressed bezorgd

freak /fɹiːk/ n
nonconformist, especially in appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or business practices engerd
person who has an obsession or extreme knowledge of something fanaat

freak out v
react with anger or fear doordraaien

freaky /ˈfɹiːki/ adj
unusual bizar

freckle /ˈfɹɛkəl/ n
small pigmentation spot on the skin sproet

freckled adj
having freckles sproeterig sproetig

freckled duck /ˌfɹɛkəld ˈdʌk/ n
Stictonetta naevosa stippeleend

free /fɹiː/ adj
not imprisoned vrij los
software: with very few limitations on distribution or improvement vrij vrije
unconstrained vrij los loslopend
unobstructed vrij open
without -vrij zonder
without obligations vrij ongedwongen

free /fɹiː/ v
make free bevrijden loslaten laten gaan

free kick n
kick played without interference of opposition vrije schop vrije trap vrijschop

free of charge adj
not requiring any payment - adjective gratis kostenloos kosteloos kosteloze verniet

free software n
software that can be freely copied and modified vrije software

free speech /fɹiː.spiːtʃ/ n
right to express an opinion in public vrije meningsuiting vrijheid van meningsuiting

free state n
political entity whose political status is less than that of a fully sovereign nation-state vrijstaat

free time n
time that can be spent on one's own activities rather than work vrije tijd

free trade n
trade free from government interference vrijhandel

free will n
ability to choose one's actions vrije wil

free world n
collectively, all the countries that have democratic or capitalistic governments, as opposed to dictatorships or communist states Vrije Wereld

free zone n
duty-free area taxvrije zone

freebooter /ˈfɹiːbuːtə(ɹ)/ n
A pirate, or person who pillages and plunders vrijbuiter

freebooting n
piracy or plundering vrijbuiterij

freedom /ˈfɹiːdəm/ n
not being imprisoned or enslaved vrijheid vrijdom
The lack of a specific constraint vrijheid vrijdom

freedom fighter n
fighter vrijheidsstrijder

freedom to roam n
right to access public or privately owned land allemansrecht

freelancer n
who freelances freelancer

freeloader /ˈfɹiːləʊdə(ɹ)/ n
one who does not contribute or pay appropriately klaploper

freemasonry n
fellowship and sympathy vrijmetselarij

freestyle /ˈfɹiːˌstaɪl/ v
to ad-lib in rap music freestylen

freeway /ˈfɹiː.wei/ n
road designed for safe high-speed motoring autosnelweg snelweg

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ n
(computing) state when the system ceases to respond to inputs vastlopen
(finance) bevriezing
on salary loonstop salarisstop
period of cold vorst vorstperiode

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ v
become motionless verstijven bevriezen
become solid due to low temperature bevriezen
drop below zero vriezen bevriezen
lower something's temperature to freezing point bevriezen invriezen vriezen

freezer /fɹiːzə/ n
stand-alone appliance vriezer diepvries diepvriezer

freezer burn n
desiccation caused by being kept in a freezer too long vriesbrand

freezing /ˈfɹiːz.ɪŋ/ adj
very cold ijskoud ijzig

freezing /ˈfɹiːz.ɪŋ/ n
the action of numbing with anesthetics verdoving
the change in state of a substance from liquid to solid on cooling bevriezing

freezing cold adj
extremely and unpleasantly cold ijskoud

freezing cold n
extreme and unpleasant cold vrieskou

freezing point n
temperature vriespunt

freezing rain n
rain which freezes upon contact with the ground ijsregen

freight /fɹeɪt/ n
goods cargo vracht
transport of goods cargo vracht
payment for transportation vracht vrachtprijs

french fries n
deep fried strips of potato patat frieten

frenetic /fɹəˈnɛt.ɪk/ adj
fast, frantic, harried, or frenzied bezeten frenetiek

frenzy n
state of wild activity or panic razernij

freon n
non-flammable refrigerant freon

frequency /ˈfɹiːkwənsi/ n
number of occurrences divided by time frequentie
rate of occurrence of anything frequentie
property of occurring often rather than infrequently regelmaat frequentie

frequency modulation n
use of a modulating wave frequentiemodulatie

frequency-shift keying n
form of frequency modulation frequentieverschuivingsmodulatie

frequent /ˈfɹiː.kwənt/ adj
done or occurring often frequent veelvuldig

frequently /ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/ adv
at frequent intervals vaak veelvuldig

frequently asked questions n
online document veelgestelde vragen

fresco /ˈfɹɛskoʊ/ /ˈfɹɛskəʊ/ n
painting made using this technique fresco
technique fresco

fresh /fɹɛʃ/ adj
new or clean nieuw vers
of produce, not from storage vers fris
refreshing or cool fris
without salt zoet
rude or inappropriate grof onbehoorlijk onbeleefd onbeschoft

fresh water n
water with little salt vers water zoet water

freshman /ˈfɹɛʃmən/ n
a person of either sex entering the first year of an institution feut

fret /fɹɛt/ n
one of the pieces of metal, etc., across the neck of a guitar or other string instrument fret

fret /fɹɛt/ v
to be anxious, to worry ongerust zijn
to chafe or irritate; to worry piekeren zich zorgen maken
to consume, devour vreten verslinden
to gnaw, consume, eat away knagen
to cut through with a fretsaw bewerken doorzagen met een figuurzaag

fretful /ˈfɹetfəl/ adj
irritable prikkelbaar
restless rusteloos

fretty adj
covered with a lattice-like pattern getralied
inclined to fret gemelijk geïrriteerd kniezerig kribbig zeurderig
inflamed like a sore geïrriteerd ontstoken pijnlijk zeer

fricative /ˈfɹɪkətɪv/ n
consonant fricatief wrijfklank

friction /ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/ n
A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact wrijving frictie
The rubbing of one object or surface against another wrijving frictie
conflict frictie wrijving conflict geschil onenigheid

fried egg n
egg that has been shallow fried spiegelei

fried rice n
form of rice gebakken rijst nasi

friend /fɹɛnd/ n
boyfriend or girlfriend vriend vriendin vriendje
person whose company one enjoys vriend vriendin maatje vriendje vriendinnetje

friend /fɹɛnd/ v
to act as the friend of bevriend zijn met

friend zone /ˈfɹɛnd zoʊn/ /ˈfɹɛnd zəʊn/ n
situation friendzone vriendenzone

friendless adj
without friends vriendloos

friendliness n
the quality of being friendly vriendelijkheid

friendly /ˈfɹɛndli/ adj
approachable, warm vriendelijk hartelijk
characteristic of friendliness vriendelijk vriendschappelijk aangenaam sympathiek
pertaining to friendlies in the conflict sense bevriend
without hostility vriendschappelijk

friendly /ˈfɹɛndli/ adv
in a friendly manner vriendelijk vriendschappelijk

friendly /ˈfɹɛndli/ n
someone of the same side bevriende bondgenoot

friendly fire /ˌfɹɛnd.liˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
fire from allied or friendly forces eigen vuur

friends /fɹɛn(d)z/ n
participants in a two-way friendship vrienden

friendship /ˈfɹɛndʃɪp/ n
(uncountable) condition of being friends vriendschap
(countable) friendly relationship vriendschap

frigate /ˈfɹɪɡ.ət/ n
A 19th c. type of warship fregat
A modern type of warship fregat
An obsolete type of sailing warship fregat

frighten /ˈfɹaɪtn̩/ v
to disturb with fear beangstigen bang maken

frightened /ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/ adj
afraid, suffering from fear bangelijk lafhartig

frightening adj
awful afschuwelijk
scary angstaanjagend beangstigend ontstellend

fringe /fɹɪndʒ/ adj
outside the mainstream marginaal

fringe /fɹɪndʒ/ n
decorative border franje
light or dark band formed by the diffraction of light franje
members of a social group holding unorthodox views radicalen
peripheral part rand
the periphery of a city buitenwijken periferie

fringe /fɹɪndʒ/ v
to decorate with fringe met franjes versieren omzomen van franjes voorzien
to serve as a fringe van franjes voorzien

frisk /fɹɪsk/ adj
lively; brisk; frolicsome levendig levendige

frisk /fɹɪsk/ v
to search somebody by feeling their clothes fouilleren

fritter /ˈfɹɪtə/ /ˈfɹɪtɚ/ n
dish made by deep-frying beignet

fritter /ˈfɹɪtə/ /ˈfɹɪtɚ/ v
to waste time prutsen

fritter away v
to squander verprutsen verspillen

frivolity n
frivolous act frivoliteit

frivolous /ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs/ adj
silly; especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner frivool lichtzinnig wuft onbezonnen

frivolously adv
in a frivolous manner frivool

frog /fɹɑɡ/ /fɹɒɡ/ n
amphibian kikker kikvors
part of a railway puntstuk

frog legs n
hind legs of frog as food kikkerbilletjes

frogman n
diver kikvorsman

frogmouth n
bird of the family Podargidae uilnachtzwaluw

frogspawn n
frogs' eggs kikkerdril

frolic /ˈfɹɑːlɪk/ /ˈfɹɒlɪk/ v
behave playfully and uninhibitedly dollen keten plezier maken pret maken rollebollen

from /fɹɒm/ /fɹəm/ /fɹʌm/ preposition
with the separation, exclusion or differentiation of van tegen
with the source or provenance of or at uit van
with the origin, starting point or initial reference of or at uit van

from now on adv
from now, indefinitely van nu af aan voortaan

from pillar to post adv
from one place to another van het kastje naar de muur van hot naar her

from scratch
from raw ingredients [[vanaf]] [[het]] [[begin]]
from the beginning [[helemaal]] [[opnieuw]] [[vanaf]] [[het]] [[begin]] [[vanaf]] [[nul]]

from the bottom of one's heart
in earnest, with one's full feelings van harte

from time to time adv
occasionally van tijd tot tijd

frond /fɹɑnd/ /fɹɒnd/ n
leaf of a fern varenblad

front /fɹʌnt/ n
facing side voorkant voorzijde
main entrance side voorkant voorzijde
meteorology: interface between airmasses front
military: area or line of conflict front
public face of covert organisation façade front

front page n
initially visible page of a publication voorpagina

front vowel n
Any vowel sound produced in the front of the mouth voorklinker

frontage road n
smaller road alongside a main one parallelweg

frontal /ˈfɹʌntəl/ adj
of or relating to the forehead or frontal bone frontaal

frontier /fɹʌnˈtɪə/ /fɹʌnˈtɪɹ/ n
part of a country that fronts or faces another country or an unsettled region grens landgrens

frontispiece /ˈfrʌn.tɪˌspiːs/ n
publishing: illustration frontispies frontispice

frosh n
first year student schacht

frosh v
to initiate academic freshmen dopen

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ n
cold weather that would cause frost vorst
cover of minute ice crystals rijm rijp

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ v
to get covered with frost berijpen

frostbite n
the freezing of some part of the body bevriezing

frostbite v
to expose to the effect of frost bevriezen

frosty adj
cold, chilly vorstig

froth /fɹɑθ/ /fɹɒθ/ /fɹɔθ/ n
foam schuim

frothy adj
foamy or churned schuimend schuimig

frown /fɹaʊn/ n
facial expression frons

frown /fɹaʊn/ v
to have a frown on one's face fronsen

frozen /ˈfɹəʊzən/ adj
in the state of that which freezes bevroren

fructose /ˈfɹʌk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʌk.təʊs/ n
monosaccharide ketose sugar fructose vruchtensuiker

frugal /ˈfɹuːɡəl/ adj
economical, avoiding waste, thrifty spaarzaam zuinig

frugivore /ˈfɹuːdʒɪˌvɔɹ/ n
animal that eats mostly fruit fructivoor vruchteneter

fruit /fɹut/ /fɹuːt/ n
figuratively: child of a marriage spruit vrucht
food fruit ooft
part of plant vrucht fruit
figuratively: positive end result or reward of labour or effort vrucht fruit

fruit juice n
juice of fruit vruchtensap

fruit tree n
a tree that bears a crop of edible fruit on a regular basis fruitboom

fruitful adj
favorable to the growth vruchtbaar
productive, yielding benefits vruchtbaar

fruition /fɹu.ˈɪʃ.ən/ /ˈfɹuː.ɪʃ.ən/ n
enjoyment derived from a possession vruchtgebruik
fulfillment of something worked for vervulling
condition of bearing fruit dragen vrucht

fruitlike adj
resembling fruit fruitachtig

frumpy /ˈfɹʌm.pi/ /ˈfɹʌm.pɪ/ adj
dowdy, unfashionable ouderwets stijlloos

frustrate /fɹəˈstɹeɪt/ /ˈfɹʌstɹeɪt/ v
to disappoint or defeat frustreren
to hinder frustreren

frustrating /fɹʌˈstɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ /ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ adj
discouraging; causing annoyance or anger by excessive difficulty frustrerende

frustration /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
act of frustrating frustratie
thing that frustrates frustratie

fry /fɹaɪ/ v
to cook (something) in hot fat or oil bakken braden

frying pan n
long-handled, shallow pan used for frying food koekenpan

fuchsia /ˈfjuːʃə/ n
colour foksia

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ interjection
fuck! fuck! kanker! kut!

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ n
an act of sexual intercourse neukpartij
highly contemptible person naaibeer
sexual partner neukmaatje

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ v
to break or destroy naar de kloten helpen verpesten
to have sexual intercourse—obscene or vulgar neuken naaien
to insert an object into a specified body part neuken penetreren
to put in an extremely difficult or impossible situation verneuken

fuck off interjection
expression of disagreement or disbelief sodemieter op
go away! oppleuren optiefen

fuck off v
go to hell, disappear, screw oneself flikker op opdonderen opflikkeren ophoepelen ophoeren oplazeren

fuck someone over v
to exploit somebody naaien

fuck up /ˈfʌkˌʌp/ /ˌfʌkˈʌp/ v
to make a mistake, to go wrong (het) verknallen

fuck you n
fuck you donder op flikker op krijg de kanker krijg de tering rot op

fuckable adj
sexually attractive neukbaar

fucked up /ˌfʌktˈʌp/ adj
damaged verneukt

fucked-up /ˈfʌktˌʌp/ /ˌfʌktˈʌp/ adj
annoying boosaardig fout gek lastig
damaged beschadigd eraan kapot
drunken bedronken dronken zat
injured toegetakeld

fuckfest n
an orgy, an orgiastic party neukfeest

fuckhead /ˈfʌkˌhɛd/ n
stupid person fuckhoofd

fucking /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ adj
as an intensifier fakking focking fucking kanker kut

fucktard n
an extraordinarily stupid person kankermongool klootzak

fudge /fʌdʒ/ v
To try to avoid giving a direct answer ontwijken

fuel /ˈfjuːəl/ [ˈfjuw əɫ] n
substance consumed to provide energy brandstof

fuel /ˈfjuːəl/ [ˈfjuw əɫ] v
to provide with fuel tanken

fuel cell /ˈfjuː(ə)l sɛl/ n
electrochemical device brandstofcel

fugacious lang=en adj
Fleeting, fading quickly, transient vlietend vluchtig

fugacity n
measure of the tendency of a fluid to expand or escape fugaciteit

fugitive adj
elusive or difficult to retain vluchtig
fleeing or running away voortvluchtig voortvluchtige
transient, fleeting or ephemeral voorbijgaand

fugitive n
a person who is fleeing or escaping from something vluchteling vluchtelinge voortvluchtige

fugly /ˈfʌɡ.li/ adj
extremely ugly oerlelijk spuuglelijk

fulcrum /ˈfʊlk.ɹəm/ /ˈfʌlk.ɹəm/ n
support about which a lever pivots draaipunt steunpunt

fulfill /fʊlˈfɪl/ v
to carry out vervullen

full /fʊl/ adj
complete volledig vol
containing the maximum possible amount vol
having depth and body vol
of a garment: ample, wide ruim wijd
satisfied, in relation to eating vol verzadigd zat
total, entire vol volledig

full moon n
phase of moon when in opposition to sun [[volle maan]] volle maan

full stop /ˌfʊl ˈstɒp/ n
The punctuation mark “.” punt

full-fledged adj
having full qualification, credentials or preparation volwaardig

full-time adj
Involving a full amount of time spent on some activity voltijds

full-time adv
Spending a full amount of time voltijds

fully /ˈfʊli/ adv
in a full manner volledig
to a full extent volledig

fume hood n
a ventilated compartment in which chemical procedures may be undertaken trekkast zuurkast

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ adj
enjoyable, amusing leuk lollig plezant plezierig

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ n
playful, often noisy, activity plezier pret

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ n
mathematics: a relation between a set of inputs and a set of permissible outputs functie
what something does or is used for functie
computing: routine that returns a result functie
biology: physiological activity of an organ or body part functie
professional or official position functie
relation where one thing is dependent on another functie
chemistry: characteristic behavior of a chemical compound functie

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ v
to carry on a function functioneren
to have a function dienen fungeren

functional adj
in good working order functionerend operationeel werkend
useful, serving a purpose doelmatig functioneel

functional n
a function that takes a function as its argument functionaal

functional requirement n
a condition or capability functievereiste

functionality n
ability functionaliteit

functioning n
manner by which something functions werking

fund /ˈfʌnd/ n
sum or source of money fonds

fund /ˈfʌnd/ v
to pay for financieren

fundamental adj
pertaining to the foundation or basis; serving for the foundation fundamenteel

fundamental interaction n
basic forces that act between elementary particles fundamentele natuurkracht

fundamentalism n
religion fundamentalisme

funding /ˈfʌndɪŋ/ n
money provided as funds financiering

fundraiser n
event undertaken to get money inzamelactie inzamelingsactie
individual who collects money collectant

funeral /ˈfjunəɹəl/ /ˈfjuːn(ə)ɹəl/ n
ceremony to honour a deceased person begrafenis

funeral home n
mortuary uitvaartcentrum

funerary /ˈfjuːn(ə)ɹi/ adj
relating to a funeral funeraire

funereal /fjuːˈnɪəɹɪəl/ adj
relating to a funeral begrafenis

fungus /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/ n
any member of the kingdom Fungi zwam

funicular n
rail transit system funiculaire kabelbaan

funnel /ˈfʌnəl/ n
utensil used to guide poured liquids trechter

funnel /ˈfʌnəl/ v
to direct (money or resources). geld doen circuleren
to proceed through a narrow gap or passageway akin to a funnel door een kleiner opening voeren kanaliseren
to use a funnel door een trechter gieten

funny /ˈfʌni/ adj
amusing; comical grappig geinig komiek
strange; unusual bizar eigenaardig merkwaardig raar vreemd zeldzaam

funny /ˈfʌni/ n
joke grap grol mop

funny bone n
nerve telefoonbotje

fur /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ [fɜ̝ː] n
coating resembling fur voering
hairy coat of a mammal, especially when fine, soft and thick pels vacht bont
hairy skin processed to serve as clothing pels vacht
pelt used to make, trim or line clothing apparel bont pels

fur /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ [fɜ̝ː] v
to cover with fur voeren

fur coat n
coat made of animal fur bontjas

fur seal n
marine mammal zeebeer

furl /fɝl/ v
to lower, roll up and secure something gekruld

furlough /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ləʊ/ /ˈfɝ.loʊ/ n
leave of absence verlof
period of unpaid time off used by an employer to reduce costs onbetaald verlof

furnace /ˈfɜːnɪs/ /ˈfɝnɪs/ n
device for heating a building ketel
device for heating in a factory, melting metals, etc oven ketel

furnish /ˈfɜːnɪʃ/ /ˈfɝnɪʃ/ v
to provide with furniture or other equipment meubileren bemeubelen meubelen

furniture /ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/ /ˈfɝnɪtʃɚ/ n
large movable items meubel meubelstuk

furrow /ˈfʌɹoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹəʊ/ n
deep wrinkle in the skin of the face groef
trench cut in the soil voor vore

furrow /ˈfʌɹoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹəʊ/ v
to cut a groove doorploegen
to pull one's brows together fronsen

furry /ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/ adj
covered with fur pels pelzig

furry /ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/ n
animal character with human characteristics furry

furthermore /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ðə(ɹ).mɔː(ɹ)/ adv
In addition; besides; what's more; used to denote additional information bovendien daarenboven

furtive /ˈfɜːtɪv/ [ˈfɜːɾɪv] [ˈfɝ.ɾɪv] adj
exhibiting guilty or evasive secrecy diefachtig furtief heimelijk steels
stealthy furtief heimelijk steels

fury /ˈfjʊəɹi/ /ˈfjʊɹi/ n
extreme anger razernij

fuse /fjuːz/ n
cord lont
device igniting charge lont
device preventing overloading of a circuit zekering

fuse /fjuːz/ v
intransitive: to melt together samensmelten
transitive: to furnish with a fuse smelten
transitive: to melt together versmelten

fusion /ˈfjuː.ʒən/ n
act of melting something by heating it smelten
merging of elements into a union fusie
nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine fusie samensmelting

fussy /ˈfʌ.si/ adj
particular about details pietluttig

futile /ˈfju.taɪ.əl/ /ˈfjuː.taɪ.əl/ adj
incapable of producing results nutteloos

futsal n
form of soccer zaalvoetbal

future /ˈfjuːt͡ʃə/ /ˈfjuːt͡ʃɚ/ adj
having to do with or occurring in the future toekomstig toekomst

future /ˈfjuːt͡ʃə/ /ˈfjuːt͡ʃɚ/ n
the time ahead toekomst
something that will happen in moments yet to come toekomst

future participle n
part of speech toekomend deelwoord

future perfect n
voltooid tegenwoordig toekomende tijd

future tense n
time form of a verb toekomende tijd onvoltooid toekomstige tijd

futuristic adj
advanced so far beyond that which is current as to appear to be from the future futuristisch

fyke n
type of fish-trap fuik

fynbos n
fynbos fijnbos fynbos

gab /ɡæb/ n
Idle chatter gebabbel gekakel geklets

gabardine /ˈɡæbəˌdiːn/ /ˈɡæbɚˌdin/ n
type of woollen/ cotton-simulated cloth gabardine

gable /ˈɡeɪ.bəl/ n
triangular area of wall gevelspits

gadolinium /ˌɡædəˈlɪniəm/ n
chemical element gadolinium

gadwall n
a common and widespread dabbling duck krakeend

gaffe /ɡæf/ n
a foolish error, especially one made in public blunder flater gaffe misstap uitschuiver

gaffer /ɡæfə/ /ɡæfɚ/ n
chief lighting technician gaffer

gag /ɡæɡ/ n
device to restrain speech muilkorf prop

gag /ɡæɡ/ v
To experience the vomiting reflex kokhalzen
To restrain someone's speech knevelen

gaggle /ˈɡæɡl̩/ n
group of geese toom troep troepel

gain /ɡeɪn/ n
what one gains (profit) winst

gain /ɡeɪn/ v
acquire winnen bekomen verkrijgen
put on weight aankomen

gainsay /ɡeɪnˈseɪ/ /ˈɡeɪnˌseɪ/ v
to contradict something said loochenen tegenspreken weerleggen

gait /ɡeɪt/ n
manner of walking gang loop pas

gaiter /ˈɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈɡeɪ.təɹ/ n
covering for the ankle and instep slobkousen

galactic /ɡəˈlæktɪk/ adj
relating to a/the galaxy galactisch

galaxy /ˈɡaləksi/ /ˈɡæləksi/ n
collection of billions of stars, galactic dust, black holes, etc sterrenstelsel

gale /ɡeɪl/ n
meteorology: a very strong wind rukwind storm

gall /ɡɔːl/ n
bump-like imperfection knobbel knoop
great misery or physical suffering gal leed
impudence or brazenness durf lef
sore on a horse schaafwonde
sore or open wound caused by chafing schaafwonde
blister or tumor-like growth found on the surface of plants gal galknobbel

gall /ɡɔːl/ v
to chafe schaven storen wrijven
to exasperate storen
to harass, harry ambeteren lastigvallen storen
to trouble or bother ambeteren lastigvallen storen

gall bladder n
pear-shaped organ that stores bile galblaas

galleass n
vessel galjas

galleon /ˈɡæ.li.ən/ n
large sailing ship galjoen

gallery /ˈɡæləɹi/ n
roofed promenade along the wall of a building galerij
establishment that buys, sells, and displays works of art galerij
institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of works of art galerij

galley /ˈɡæli/ n
cooking room or kitchen and cooking apparatus of a vessel or aircraft kombuis scheepskeuken
ship propelled primarily by oars galei

gallicize v
to make French as the culture, customs, pronunciation, or style verfransen

gallinaceous adj
related to galina hoenderachtig

gallium /ˈɡælɪəm/ n
id=Q861|chemical element gallium

gallop n
fastest gait of a horse galop rengalop

gallop v
to ride at a galloping pace galopperen

gallows /ˈɡæloʊz/ /ˈɡæləʊz/ n
wooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging galg

gallows humor n
comedy that still manages to be funny in the face of a perfectly hopeless situation groen lachen galgenhumor

galore /ɡəˈlo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡəˈloə/ /ɡəˈloː/ /ɡəˈlɔɹ/ /ɡəˈlɔː/ adj
in abundance genoeg in overvloed

galosh /ɡəˈlɒʃ/ n
waterproof overshoe used to provide protection from rain or snow overschoen galoche

galvanic /ɡælˈvænɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to galvanism; electric galvanisch

galvanization n
the process of galvanizing galvanisering

galvanize /ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/ v
to coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means galvaniseren verzinken
to coat with rust-resistant zinc verzinken

gamahuche /ˈɡæməhuːʃ/ n
oral sex oraal sex

gamahuche /ˈɡæməhuːʃ/ v
oral sex beffen pijpen

gambeson n
armor wambuis

gambist n
someone who plays the gamba gambist gambiste

gambit /ˈɡæmbɪt/ n
Chess move gambiet

gamble /ˈɡæm.bəl/ n
a risk undertaken with a potential gain gok
a risky venture gok waagstuk

gamble /ˈɡæm.bəl/ v
(transitive) to risk something for potential gain vergokken wagen
to play risky games for monetary gain gokken
to take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome gokken

game /ɡeɪm/ n
particular instance of playing a game; match wedstrijd spel
playful activity that may be unstructured, amusement, pastime spel spelleke
wild animals hunted for food wild

game theory n
mathematical study of strategic situations speltheorie

gamecock n
fighting cock vechthaan

gamekeeper n
person employed to maintain the game jachtmeester jachtopzichter jachtopziener

gamete /ˈɡæmiːt/ n
reproductive cell geslachtscel

gamma /ˈɡæmə/ n
the name of the third letter of the Greek alphabet gamma

gamma-hydroxybutyric acid n
chemical gammahydroxybutaanzuur

gamut /ˈɡæm.ət/ n
all the notes in the musical scale toonladder
complete range gamma pallet

gander /ɡæn.də(ɹ)/ n
(slang) a look blik kijkje
a fool, simpleton uil uilskuiken
a male goose ganzerik gander gent mannetjesgans

gang /ɡeɪŋ/ /ɡæŋ/ n
a company of persons bende gang

gang rape n
rape by a number of people groepsverkrachting

gangboard n
board used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside loopplank

ganglion /ˈɡæŋɡli.ən/ n
cluster of interconnecting nerve cells outside the brain ganglion zenuwknoop

gangly /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/ adj
tall and thin, especially so as to cause physical awkwardness slungelig

gangplank n
board used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside loopplank

gangrene /ˈɡæŋˌɡɹiːn/ n
the necrosis or rotting of flesh gangreen

gangster /ˈɡæŋstə/ n
street gang member gangster

gangway interjection
make way aan de kant opzij

gangway n
nautical: passage on upper deck gangboord

gantry n
framework of steel bars bridging over something portaal

gape /ˈɡeɪp/ v
to open the mouth wide gapen

gapers' block n
traffic jam resulting from motorists slowing to look at a motor vehicle collision or other roadside distraction kijkfile

garage /ɡəˈɹæ(d)ʒ/ /ɡəˈɹɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæɹɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæɹɪdʒ/ n
building or section of building to store a car, tools etc. garage

garage sale n
a sale of used household goods in the driveway or garage vrijmarkt

garbage /ɡɑ(ɹ)ˈbɑːʒ/ /ˈɡɑɹbɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡɑːbɪd͡ʒ/ n
waste material afval vuilnis huisvuil vuil

garbage can n
waste receptacle vuilnisbak

garbage disposal n
device in kitchen sink to wash away waste voedselrestenvermaler

garbage truck n
waste collection vehicle vuilniswagen

garble v
to mutilate; to pervert knoeien met verkeerd voorstellen

garden /ˈɡɑɹdn̩/ /ˈɡɑːdn̩/ n
gardens with public access tuin park
piece of land outside with flowers and plants tuin
grounds at the front or back of a house tuin

garden /ˈɡɑɹdn̩/ /ˈɡɑːdn̩/ v
grow plants tuinieren

garden cress /ˈɡɑːdn̩ kɹɛs/ n
the leafy plant bitterkers sterrenkers tuinkers

garden dormouse n
rodent eikelmuis

garden gnome n
a small statue of a gnome used as a garden ornament tuinkabouter

garden hose n
type of hose tuinslang

gardener n
one who gardens tuinman hovenier tuinier tuinlieden

gardening n
the care of a garden tuinieren tuinbouw

garganey n
duck zomertaling

gargantuan /ɡɑɹˈɡæn.tʃu.ən/ adj
huge immens

gargle /ˈɡɑɹɡəl/ n
liquid gorgeldrank

gargle /ˈɡɑɹɡəl/ v
to clean one's mouth gorgelen
to make such a sound gorgelen

gargoyle /ˈɡɑɹ.ɡɔɪl/ /ˈɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/ n
carved grotesque figure on a spout waterspuwer

garish /ˈɡɛəɹɪʃ/ adj
overly ostentatious; so colourful as to be in bad taste schreeuwlelijk wansmakelijk

garlic /ˈɡɑɹɫɪk/ /ˈɡɑːlɪk/ n
plant knoflook look

garlic bread n
bread topped with garlic knoflookbrood

garlic press n
ustensil knoflookpers

garment /ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ /ˈɡɑː.mənt/ n
single item of clothing kledingstuk

garner /ˈɡɑː.nə/ /ˈɡɑːɹ.nɚ/ n
granary graanschuur

garnet /ˈɡɑː(ɹ).nət/ n
mineral granaat

garret /ˈɡæɹɪt/ /ˈɡɛɹɪt/ n
an attic or semi-finished room just beneath the roof of a house vliering zolder

garrison /ˈɡæɹɪsən/ /ˈɡɛɹɪsən/ n
post garnizoen

garrote /ɡəˈɹɒt/ n
iron collar used to execute by strangulation wurgpaal

garter /ˈɡɑːtə/ /ˈɡɑːɹtɚ/ n
band around leg jarretel jarretelle kouseband

gas /ɡæs/ n
(countable) hob on a gas cooker pit
(uncountable, chemistry) state of matter gas
fuel benzine

gas /ɡæs/ v
kill with poisonous gas vergassen
fill a vehicle's fuel tank tanken
give a vehicle more fuel in order to accelerate gas geven gassen

gas chamber n
a sealed chamber in which people are executed with gas gaskamer

gas pipeline n
a gas pipeline gasleiding

gas station n
a place which sells gasoline to pump directly into a car benzinestation tankstation pompstation benzinepomp pomp

gasket /ˈɡæs.kɪt/ n
mechanical seal pakking

gasoline /ˈɡæs.ə.lin/ n
motor fuel benzine naft

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ v
to draw in the breath suddenly hijgen snakken

gastrinoma n
a tumour gastrinoom

gastritis n
inflammation of the lining of the stomach gastritis

gastroenterology n
the study of the digestive system gastro-enterologie

gastronomy /ɡæˈstɹɒnəmi/ n
study of the relationship between food and culture gastronomie

gate /ɡeɪt/ n
door-like structure outside poort
doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall poort
in an air terminal gate

gateau n
rich, iced cake taart

gather /ˈɡæðə/ /ˈɡæðɚ/ v
to bring together; to collect verzamelen bijeenkomen

gathering /ˈɡæ.ðə.ɹɪŋ/ n
bookbinding: group of sheets katern

gaudy /ˈɡɑ.di/ /ˈɡɔ.di/ /ˈɡɔː.di/ adj
very showy or ornamented opvallend ordinair schreeuwlelijk

gauge /ˈɡeɪdʒ/ n
a measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard meter
a semi-norm; a function that assigns a non-negative size to all vectors in a vector space ijk
distance between the rails of a railway spoorwijdte

gauge /ˈɡeɪdʒ/ v
measure meten

gauge boson n
particle ijkboson

gaunt /ɡɑːnt/ /ɡɔːnt/ adj
lean, angular and bony mager

gauntlet /ˈɡɔːnt.lət/ n
protective armor for the hands kaphandschoen pansterhandschoen

gauze /ɡɔːz/ n
thin fabric with open weave weefsel
woven metal or plastic mesh gaas

gay /ɡeɪ/ adj
homoseksueel homofiel
behaving in a way associated with females verwijfd
festive, bright, colorful feestelijk kleurrijk
happy, joyful and lively monter vrolijk goedgezind opgetogen uitgelaten

gay /ɡeɪ/ n
homoseksueel homo

gay marriage n
marriage between two people of the same sex homohuwelijk

gay rights n
gay rights homorechten

gaydar /ˈɡeɪdɑɹ/ n
ability to detect if a person is gay gaydar

gayness /ˈɡeɪ.nəs/ n
the state of being cheerful blijheid

gaze /ɡeɪz/ v
To stare intently or earnestly staren turen

gazebo n
roofed structure prieel

gazelle /ɡəˈzɛl/ n
antelope gazelle

gazetteer n
publicist publiciteitsagent

gear /ɡɪə(ɹ)/ /ɡɪɚ/ n
a particular combination or choice of interlocking gears overbrenging
a wheel with grooves tandwiel
motor car transmission versnelling

gear /ɡɪə(ɹ)/ /ɡɪɚ/ v
to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio in een versnelling komen schakelen

gear lever n
lever used to change gears versnellingspook

gear wheel n
wheel with a toothed rim tandwiel

gearbox n
train of gears versnellingsbak

gecko /ˈɡɛ.koʊ/ /ˈɡɛ.kəʊ/ n
lizard of the family Gekkonidae gekko

gee /dʒiː/ interjection
exclamation of surprise or pleasure goh

geek /ɡiːk/ n
carnival performer straatartiest
expert in a technical field, particularly to do with computers computerfreak freak
person intensely interested in a particular field or hobby freak
unfashionable or socially undesirable person seut

geezer /ˈɡizɚ/ /ˈɡiːzə/ n
informal: old person, especially male oude
male person gozer

gel /dʒɛl/ n
any gel for a particular cosmetic use gel
suspension of solid in liquid gel gelei

gel /dʒɛl/ v
apply cosmetic gel gellen
become gel geleren indikken

gelatin /ˈdʒɛlətɪn/ n
edible jelly gelatine
protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen gelatine

gelato /dʒəˈlɑtoʊ/ /dʒəˈlɑːtəʊ/ n
Italian-style ice cream Italiaans ijs

gelding /ˈɡɛldɪŋ/ n
castrated male horse ruin

gem /d͡ʒɛm/ /d͡ʒɪm/ n
precious stone edelsteen

geminate /ˈdʒɛmɪneɪt/ /ˈdʒɛmɪnət/ adj
forming a pair gepaard paarwijze

geminate /ˈdʒɛmɪneɪt/ /ˈdʒɛmɪnət/ n
doubled sound geminaat

geminate /ˈdʒɛmɪneɪt/ /ˈdʒɛmɪnət/ v
to arrange in pairs in ordenen paar paren
to occur in pairs paarwijze voorkomen

gemsbok n
a large African antelope of the Oryx genus gemsbok spiesbok

gemstone /ˈdʒɛmˌstoʊn/ n
a gem edelsteen

gemütlich /ɡəˈmytlɪç/ /ɡəˈmyːtlɪç/ adj
cozy gezellig

gendarmerie /ˈʒɑn.dɑɹ.mə.ɹi/ /ˈʒɒn.dɑː.mə.ɹi/ n
military body charged with police duties rijkswacht

gender /ˈdʒɛndə/ /ˈdʒɛndɚ/ n
biological sex sekse geslacht
grammar: division of nouns and pronouns geslacht woordgeslacht genus
identification as male/masculine, female/feminine or something else gender geslacht

gender dysphoria n
profound unhappiness related to one's physical sex genderdysforie

gender identity n
person's sense of self as a member of a particular gender geslachtsidentiteit

gender identity disorder n
gender dysphoria condition geslachtsidentiteitsstoornis

gender-neutral adj
applicable to either gender, male or female genderneutraal

gene /dʒiːn/ n
unit of heredity gen

gene therapy n
therapy involving the insertion of genes into a patient's cells gentherapie

genealogy /ˌdʒiniˈɑlədʒi/ /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/ n
a record or table of such descent genealogie kwartierstaat parenteel stamboom stamreeks
study and recording of descents genealogie stamboomonderzoek
the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors stamboom

general /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/ adj
involving every part or member, not specific or particular algemeen
not limited in application; applicable to a whole class or category algemeen

general /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/ n
military rank generaal

general election n
election held at regular intervals algemene verkiezingen

general practitioner n
physician who provides primary care; family doctor huisarts

generalisation n
formulation of general concepts generalisatie

generalization n
formulation of general concepts generalisatie

generalized adj
made more general, less specialized veralgemeend

generally /d͡ʒɛnɹəliː/ adv
as a rule; usually in het algemeen

generation /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
single step in the succession of natural descent generatie
act of generating or begetting; procreation generatie
origination by some process; formation generatie

generation gap n
disconnect between generations generatiekloof

generic /dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/ adj
very comprehensive generiek
not having a brand name generiek

generosity n
a generous act gulheid
acting generously gulheid
good breeding; nobility of stock edelmoed
the trait of being more than adequate grootmoedigheid
the trait of being willing to give one's money and/or time vrijgevigheid genereusheid gulheid

generous /ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/ adj
large, ample genereus gul
noble in behaviour, magnanimous grootmoedig
of noble birth edelboortig hooggeboren nobel
willing to give and share unsparingly vrijgevig genereus gul scheutig

genesis /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/ n
the origin, start, or point at which something comes into being genese oorsprong wording

genet /ˈdʒɛn.ɪt/ n
mammal of the genus Genetta genet

genetic [d͡ʒəˈnetɪk] adj
caused by genes erfelijk genetisch
relating to genetics or genes genetisch

genial /ˈdʒinjəl/ /ˈdʒiːnɪəl/ adj
marked by genius geniaal

genitalia /ˈdʒɛnɪˈteɪli.ə/ n
genitals or sex organs genitaliën voortplantingsorganen

genitive adj
of or pertaining to the case of possession genitief

genitive n
inflection pattern genitief tweede naamval

genius /ˈdʒin.jəs/ /ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ n
extraordinary mental capacity genialiteit
someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill genie

genizah /ɡɛˈnizə/ /ɡɛˈniːzə/ n
depository where sacred Hebrew books, etc., are kept before being buried in a cemetery genizah

genocide /ˈd͡ʒɛnəsaɪd/ n
systematic killing of substantial numbers of people volkerenmoord genocide soortmoord

genome /ˈdʒiː.noʊm/ /ˈdʒiː.nəʊm/ n
complete genetic information of an organism genoom

genotype /ˈdʒiːn.oʊ.taɪp/ /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.taɪp/ n
DNA sequence which determines a specific characteristic genotype

genre /(d)ʒɑːnɹə/ /(d)ʒɒnɹə/ n
kind; type; sort genre

gens /d͡ʒɛnz/ n
legally defined unit of Roman society gens

genteel /dʒɛnˈtiːl/ adj
Aristocratic aristocratisch
Polite and well-mannered galant
Stylish, elegant modieus

gentile /ˈd͡ʒɛntaɪl/ adj
heathen, pagan heidens
non-Jewish niet-Joods

gentleman /ˈdʒɛnl̩.mən/ n
man of breeding heer
polite form of address to men heren heer
polite term for a man meneer heer
toilets intended for use by men heren

gentleman's agreement n
agreement herenakkoord stilzwijgende overeenkomst

gentleness n
being gentle minzaamheid

gently /ˈdʒɛntli/ adv
in a gentle manner voorzichtig zachtaardig zachtjes

gentoo penguin n
penguin ezelspinguïn

gentrification /dʒɛntɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
process of renewal accompanying an influx of relatively affluent people gentrificatie

genuine /ˈdʒɛnjuːˌɪn/ adj
real, authentic authentiek echt origineel

genus /ˈdʒiːnəs/ n
group with common attributes soort
rank in a taxonomic classification between family and species geslacht
taxon at this rank geslacht

geodesic adj
geodetisch

geodesic n
mathematics: the shortest line between two points on a specific surface geodeet

geodesist n
person who works with or studies geodetics geodeet

geodesy /dʒiˈɑdəsi/ /dʒiːˈɒdɪsi/ n
scientific discipline geodesie landmeetkunde

geodetics /ˌd͡ʒiːəʊˈdɛtɪks/ n
science geodesie

geographer n
a specialist in geography geograaf aardrijkskundige

geographic adj
pertaining to geography geografisch

geographic information system n
an electronic system geografisch informatiesysteem

geographically adv
in a geographical manner geografisch

geography /dʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/ /dʒɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
study of physical structure and inhabitants of the Earth geografie aardrijkskunde

geoid /ˈdʒiˌɔɪd/ /ˈdʒiːɔɪd/ n
surface of constant gravitational potential at zero elevation geoïde

geologic /ˌdʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk/ /ˌdʒiː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/ adj
relating to geology geologisch

geologist /dʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/ n
person skilled at geology geoloog aardkundige geologe

geology /dʒiˈɑlədʒi/ /dʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ n
the study of the earth geologie aardkunde

geometry /dʒiˈɑmətɹi/ /dʒiːˈɒmɪtɹi/ n
branch of mathematics meetkunde geometrie
type of geometry meetkunde geometrie

geonym n
name of a geographical feature geoniem

geospatial adj
geospatial geospatiale

geranium n
common name for Pelargoniums geranium

gerbil /ˈdʒɜːbl̩/ /ˈdʒɝbl̩/ n
small rodent gerbil renmuis springmuis woestijnrat

gerenuk /ˈɡɛɹɛnuːk/ n
Litocranius walleri girafgazelle

germ /d͡ʒəːm/ /d͡ʒɝm/ n
idea kiem
mass of cells kiem
pathogenic microorganism kiem

germane /dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmeɪn/ /dʒɝˈmeɪn/ adj
related to the topic being discussed relevant ter zake van toepassing

germane /dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmeɪn/ /dʒɝˈmeɪn/ n
germanium tetrahydride germaan

germanium /dʒɚˈmeɪni.əm/ n
id=Q867|chemical element germanium

germination n
process of germinating kieming

gerontocracy n
government by elders gerontocratie

gerontologist n
physician who specializes in gerontology gerontoloog

gerontology n
branch of science gerontologie

gerund /ˈdʒɛɹənd/ n
verb form functioning as a verbal noun gerundium
verb form functioning as an adverb gerundium

gestation /dʒesˈteɪʃən/ n
period of time a fetus develops inside mother's body draagtijd drachttijd gestatie zwangerschapstijd

gesture /ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒest͡ʃə/ n
motion of the limbs or body gebaar
act or remark gebaar

gesture /ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒest͡ʃə/ v
(transitive) to express something by a gesture gebaren

get /ɡɛt/ v
colloquial: to understand begrijpen snappen verstaan
to arrive at aankomen
to become worden
colloquial: to be worden
to cause to become maken
to cause to do laten doen
to fetch halen
to obtain halen nemen pakken
to receive krijgen verkrijgen
to take, catch (transportation) nemen

get a word in edgewise v
to break into a conversation een speld tussen krijgen

get along v
interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble met opschieten overeenkomen
survive; to do well enough doorgaan erdoorheen overleven slaan zich

get around v
omzeilen

get cold feet v
to become nervous or anxious and reconsider a decision about an upcoming event plankenkoorts hebben watervrees hebben

get in v
to board instappen
to enter binnenraken

get laid v
to have sex batsen van bil gaan

get lost interjection
Go away! flikker op

get lost v
to appear to be absent opdonderen opflikkeren ophoepelen ophoeren oplazeren oprotten

get off v
(intransitive) To disembark uitstappen afstappen
(transitive) To disembark from afstappen stappen
To incur mild consequences afkomen
To move (a thing) from being on (a thing) afhalen
To move from being on top of (a thing) afgaan

get on someone's nerves v
annoy or irritate op de zenuwen werken

get on with v
proceed with aan de gang gaan met doorgaan

get one's money's worth v
receive good value in a transaction waar voor je geld krijgen

get over with v
put behind oneself ergens komaf mee maken

get rid of v
remove kwijt raken van af zijn

get some air v
invigorate oneself by breathing refreshing outdoor air uitwaaien

get together v
to meet samenkomen

get up v
to rise from one's bed opstaan

get up on the wrong side of the bed v
to feel irritable without a particular reason met het verkeerde been uit bed stappen

get well soon phraseologicalUnit
expressing hope that someone recovers soon veel beterschap word snel beter

geyser /ˈɡaɪzə/ /ˈɡaɪzɚ/ n
geiser geizer
boiling spring geiser

ghastly /ˈɡæs(t).li/ /ˈɡɑːs(t).li/ adj
extremely bad abominabel afgrijselijk afschuwelijk verschrikkelijk
horrifyingly shocking afgrijselijk afschuwelijk verschrikkelijk

gherkin /ˈɡɜːkɪn/ /ˈɡɝkɪn/ n
small cucumber augurk

ghetto /ˈɡɛtoʊ/ /ˈɡɛtəʊ/ n
area of a city in which Jews were concentrated getto jodenbuurt
area of a city where people of another ethnicity concentrate or are concentrated getto ghetto

ghetto bird n
police helicopter politiehelikopter

ghost /ɡoʊst/ /ɡəʊst/ n
spirit appearing after death spook geest fantoom gespens schim spooksel

ghost ship n
abandoned, possibly adrift ship that is haunted spookschip

ghost town /ˈɡoʊst taʊn/ /ˈɡəʊst taʊn/ n
town which has become deserted spookstad

ghost word n
fictitious or erroneous word spookwoord

ghosthunting n
Investigations aiming to track down ghosts spokenjacht

ghoul /ɡuːl/ n
a spirit said to feed on corpses ghoul ghoulia lijkenpikker

ghrelin n
certain peptide hormone ghreline hongerhormoon

ghusl n
full-body taken to restore the body to purity ghoesl

giant /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/ adj
giant reusachtig reuzen-

giant /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/ n
mythical human reus
very tall person reus reuzin

giant otter n
Pteronura brasiliensis reuzenotter

giant panda n
mammal panda pandabeer

gibberish /ˈdʒɪb.ə.ɹɪʃ/ n
needlessly obscure or overly technical language visserslatijn
unintelligible speech or writing koeterwaals gebrabbel gewauwel wartaal

gibbet /ˈdʒɪbɪt/ n
upright post with a crosspiece used for execution and subsequent public display; a gallows galg

gibbon n
small ape gibbon

giddy /ɡɪdi/ adj
causing dizziness duizelingwekkend
dizzy duizelig
frivolous, impulsive, inconsistent, changeable lichtzinnig
lightheartedly silly or joyfully elated onbezonnen

giddyup /ˈɡɪdiˌʌp/ /ˈɡɪdɪˌʌp/ interjection
used to make a horse go faster hot hu

gift /ɡɪft/ n
a talent or natural ability gave
something given to another voluntarily, without charge geschenk cadeau gift presentje

gift /ɡɪft/ v
(transitive) to give as a gift schenken

gift horse n
apparent gift, that has substantial associated costs gegeven paard

gift of the gab n
ability to talk readily geslepen tong

gig /ɡɪɡ/ n
performing engagement by a musical group optreden concert schnabbel

giga- /ˈɡɪɡə/ prefix
SI prefix giga-

gigantic /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ adj
very large gigantisch

gigayear n
10⁹ years gigajaar

giggle /ˈɡɪɡl/ n
laugh gegiechel

giggle /ˈɡɪɡl/ v
laugh giechelen

gigolo /ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.ˌloʊ/ /ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.ˌləʊ/ n
hired escort or dancing partner escort
male having sexual relationships for money gigolo manhoer

gild /ɡɪld/ v
to adorn opsmukken verfraaien
to cover with a thin layer of gold vergulden

gilded /ˈɡɪldɪd/ adj
having the color or quality of gold gulden

gilder n
Dutch coin gulden

gill /ɡɪl/ n
breathing organ of fish kieuw

gillless /ɡɪlˈlɛs/ adj
lacking gills kieuwenloos

gilt /ɡɪɫt/ n
A young female pig, at or nearing the age of first breeding. gelt

gimlet /ˈɡɪm.lət/ n
tool fretboor

gimlet /ˈɡɪm.lət/ v
boren

gimme a five v
request for high five geef me de vijf

ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/ adj
reddish-brown ros rosse

ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/ n
person with reddish-brown hair ros
plant gember
spice gember

ginger beer n
drink flavoured with ginger gemberbier

gingerbread n
type of cake peperkoek

gingerly /ˈdʒɪn.dʒəɹ.li/ adv
gently behoedzaam voorzichtig

ginseng /ˈdʒɪnsɛŋ/ n
any of several plants, of the genus Panax ginseng
root of such a plant, or the extract ginseng

giraffe /dʒɪˈɹɑːf/ /d͡ʒəˈɹæf/ n
mammal giraf giraffe

girder /ɡɜː(ɹ)də(ɹ)/ n
main horizontal support in a building dwarsbalk

girdle /ˈɡɜːdl̩/ /ˈɡɝdl̩/ n
line of greatest circumference of a diamond rondist

girl /ˈɡɜːl/ /ˈɡɝl/ n
female servant meid
young female person meisje meid griet grietje meidje

girl group n
pop group made up of young women meidengroep

girl's name n
given name for a girl meisjesnaam

girlfriend /ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/ /ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/ n
a female friend vriendin
a female partner in a romantic relationship vriendin meisje

girlish adj
like a girl meisjesachtig

girllike adj
resembling or characteristic of a girl meisjesachtig

girlswear n
Clothing designed to be worn by girls meisjeskleding

girth /ɡɜː(ɹ)θ/ n
the distance measured around an object omtrek omvang

gist /dʒɪst/ n
the most essential part essentie kerngedachte

gist /dʒɪst/ v
extract the most important puren uitpuren

git /ɡɪt/ n
A silly, incompetent, stupid, annoying or childish person geit

give /ɡɪv/ v
transfer the possession of something to someone else geven overhandigen

give a damn v
to be concerned about, to care about kunnen schelen uitmaken

give a shit v
to (not) care kunnen bommen kunnen schelen

give away v
to formally hand over a bride to the bridegroom weggeven
to make a gift of something weggeven

give birth v
produce new life baren

give in v
to relent or yield opgeven overgeven prijsgeven

give me v
expression of preference geef mij geeft u mij

give out v
to issue uitdelen

give rise to v
to be the origin of; to produce veroorzaken

give someone the cold shoulder v
to snub iemand links laten liggen

give up v
relinquish afzien
surrender zich overgeven

give up the ghost v
to die de geest geven

give-away shop n
shop weggeefwinkel

given name n
name chosen for a child by its parents voornaam roepnaam

gizzard /ˈɡɪzəd/ /ˈɡɪzəɹd/ n
portion of the esophagus with ingested grit spiermaag

glacier /ˈɡleɪ.ʃɚ/ /ˈɡlæs.jə/ n
a large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill gletsjer

glaciologist n
one who studies glaciers glacioloog

glaciology /ˌɡleɪsɪˈɒlədʒi/ /ˌɡleɪʃiˈɑlədʒi/ n
study of ice and its effect on the landscape glaciologie gletsjerkunde

glad /ɡlæd/ adj
pleased, happy, satisfied blij verheugd

glade /ɡleɪd/ n
open space in the woods laar loo tra

gladiator /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtɚ/ n
(in ancient Rome) a person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal gladiator

gladly /ˈɡlædli/ adv
willingly, certainly graag
in a glad manner graag

gladness n
the state of being glad blijdschap

gland /ɡlænd/ n
organ that synthesizes and secretes substance klier
secretory structure on the surface of an organ klier

glandular adj
pertaining to a gland or glands ingeboren

glans n
acorn or mast of the oak eikel

glans penis /ˌɡlænz ˈpiːnɪs/ n
conical vascularized body forming the extremity of the penis eikel

glasnost n
a policy of the Soviet Union glasnost

glass /ɡlæs/ /ɡlɑːs/ n
substance glas
drinking vessel glas

glass ceiling n
unwritten, uncodified barrier glazen plafond

glassblowing n
art of making objects from molten glass glasblazen

glassmaker n
glazenmaker

glassworks n
a factory that produces glass glashut

glassy /ɡlæsi/ /ɡlɑːsi/ adj
dull, expressionless glasachtig glazig
of or like glass glasachtig glazig

glaucoma /ɡlɔːˈkoʊmə/ /ɡlɔːˈkəʊmə/ n
eye disease glaucoom groene staar

glaze /ɡleɪz/ n
coating on pottery glazuur
layer of paint lazuur
meteorology: smooth coating of ice caused by freezing rain ijzel

glaze /ɡleɪz/ v
to apply a thin layer of coating glazuren

glazier /ˈɡleɪ.ʒəɹ/ /ˈɡleɪz.jə(ɹ)/ n
craftsman who works with glass, fitting windows, etc glaszetter glazenmaker

glean /ɡliːn/ v
gather information in small amounts, with implied difficulty, bit by bit oppikken leren verzamelen
harvest grain left behind after the crop has been reaped oppikken sprokkelen inzamelen oprapen

glee /ɡliː/ n
Joy; merriment; mirth; gayety; particularly, the mirth enjoyed at a feast vrolijkheid

glen /ɡlɛn/ n
secluded and narrow valley dal vallei

glide /ˈɡlaɪd/ v
To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft zweven
To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly glijden

glider /ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/ lang=en n
aircraft zweefvliegtuig

glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ n
brief look glimp

glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ v
see briefly een glimp opvangen

glint /ɡlɪnt/ v
to flash briefly flitsen

glitter /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ v
to sparkle with light schitteren

glitz /ɡlɪts/ n
brilliant showiness blits

gloat /ɡloʊt/ /ɡləʊt/ v
to exhibit a conspicuous sense of self-satisfaction met duivels vermaak bekijken met wellust bekijken verlustigen

gloating n
act of one who gloats leedvermaak verkneukeling verlustiging zegevreugde

global /ˈɡloʊbəl/ /ˈɡləʊbəl/ adj
of or relating to a globe or sphere sferisch
spherical bolrond bolvormig sferisch

global dimming n
decline of the intensity of the sunlight reaching the Earth's surface globaal dimeffect global dimming mondiale zonsverduistering

global village n
world as single community mondiaal dorp

global warming n
increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere to cause climate change opwarming van de aarde

globalisation n
process of becoming a more interconnected world mondialisering globalisering
process of world economy becoming dominated by capitalist models globalisering

globe /ɡloʊb/ /ɡloːb/ /ɡləʊb/ n
model of Earth wereldbol
the planet Earth wereldbol

globe-trot n
trip around the world wereldreis

globe-trot v
travel all over the world een globetrotten maken wereldreis

globus cruciger n
royal symbol of power rijksappel

gloom /ɡlum/ n
darkness, dimness or obscurity duisternis

gloomy /ˈɡlumi/ adj
affected with, or expressing, gloom; melancholy benauwd melancholisch
imperfectly illuminated donker duister

glory /ˈɡlɔːɹi/ n
great beauty or splendour pracht glorie luister
honour and valour roem glorie eer
worship or praise lof dankzegging

glossary /ˈɡlɒsəɹi/ n
list of words with their definitions glossarium woordenlijst

glossy adj
having a reflective surface glanzend

glossy antshrike n
a passerine bird of the antbird family rouw-mierklauwier

glottal stop /ɡlɒʔəl stɒp/ n
plosive sound articulated with the glottis glottisslag

glove /ɡlʌv/ n
item of clothing handschoen

glove compartment n
compartment recessed in an automobile’s dashboard dashboardkastje handschoenenkastje handschoenenvak

glover /ˈɡlʌvə/ /ˈɡlʌvɚ/ n
person who makes gloves handschoenmaker

glow /ɡloʊ/ /ɡləʊ/ n
the state of a glowing object gloed

glower /ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/ n
angry glare or stare norse blik

glower /ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/ v
to look or stare with anger dreigend kijken

glowing /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡləʊɪŋ/ adj
that which glows gloeiend

glucose /ˈɡlukoʊs/ n
simple monosaccharide sugar glucose druivensuiker

glue /ɡluː/ n
sticky adhesive substance lijm

glue /ɡluː/ v
join with glue lijmen

glue stick n
solid adhesive tube plakstift

glum /ɡlʌm/ adj
despondent sip

glut /ɡlʌt/ n
(mining) A piece of wood used to fill up behind cribbing or tubbing blok
A wooden wedge used in splitting blocks wig
That which is swallowed slok
excess overmaat oververzadiging

gluteal cleft n
cleft between buttocks bilnaad bilspleet

gluten /ˈɡluːtən/ n
cereal protein gluten

gluteus maximus n
the largest of the muscles of each buttock grote bilspier

gluttonous adj
given to excessive eating; prone to overeating vraadzuchtig

gluttony /ɡlʌ.tən.i/ n
the vice of eating to excess vraatzucht

glycogen n
polysaccharide that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals glycogeen

glyph /ɡlɪf/ n
graphic representation of a character schriftteken

gnarled adj
knotty and misshapen knoestig misvormd

gnash /næʃ/ v
to grind one's teeth in pain or in anger knarsetanden tandenknarsen

gnat /næt/ n
any small insect of the order Diptera mug knut

gnaw /nɔː/ v
to bite something persistently knagen

gnawer n
rodent or other animal that gnaws knaagdier

gneiss /ˈnaɪs/ n
common and widely-distributed metamorphic rock gneis

gnome /nəʊm/ n
elemental being of earth gnoom
legendary being kabouter

gnu /njuː/ /nuː/ n
large antelope gnoe

go /ɡoʊ/ /ɡɐʉ/ /ɡəʉ/ /ɡəʊ/ n
board game go

go /ɡoʊ/ /ɡɐʉ/ /ɡəʉ/ /ɡəʊ/ v
to disappear verdwijnen weggaan
to move through space (especially from one place to another) gaan
of a machine, to work gaan

go about v
to circulate (in) de ronde doen rondgaan rondlopen
to tackle aanpakken

go away interjection
ga weg!

go away v
to depart or leave a place weggaan

go back v
to return to a place teruggaan

go bad v
of foods: to spoil or rot bederven

go bankrupt v
to become bankrupt failliet gaan

go down v
decrease verminderen
descend afdalen

go off v
depart; leave vertrekken weggaan
explode afgaan
putrefy; become inedible bederven

go on v
continue doorgaan

go out v
to be turned off or extinguished uitgaan
to leave one's abode to go to public places uitgaan
to leave, especially a building naar buiten gaan

go to bed with v
to have sex naar bed gaan

go up in smoke v
be ruined in rook opgaan
catch fire in rook opgaan

go without saying v
to be obvious, apparent or clear ontegenzeggelijk voor zich spreken

goad /ɡəʊd/ v
aanporren
to encourage or stimulate aanmoedigen stimuleren
to incite or provoke aansporen aanzetten provoceren

goal /ɡoʊl/ /ɡəʊl/ n
(sport) act of placing the object into the goal doelpunt
in many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object doel goal
point(s) scored doelpunt punt
result one is attempting to achieve doel oogmerk bedoeling objectief

goal difference n
difference between the number of goals scored and the number of goals conceded doelsaldo

goal line n
in soccer doellijn

goalkeeper n
player that protects a goal doelman keeper doelwachter doelwachtster

goat /ɡoʊt/ /ɡoːt/ /ɡəʊt/ n
animal geit bok

goatee /ɡəʊˈtiː/ /ˌɡoʊˈtiː/ n
beard at the center of the chin sik kinbaardje

goatfucker n
derogatory term for a person of North African or Asian descent geitenneuker

gob /ɡɑb/ /ɡɒb/ n
lump of soft or sticky material kwak slijmerige prop
military slang: sailor matroos bij de Amerikaanse Marine
slang: mouth muil smoel
slang: saliva or phlegm fluim rochel

gobbet n
an extract of text fragment uittreksel
chunk of food brok homp

gobbledygook n
Nonsense; meaningless or encrypted language. koeterwaals

goblin /ˈɡɑb.lɪn/ /ˈɡɒb.lɪn/ n
hostile diminutive humanoid in fantasy literature aardmannetje kobold

god /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɔd/ v
deify verafgoden
idolize idoliseren verafgoden

god/translations n
deity god godheid
idol afgod

godchild n
a child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent petekind

goddamn adj
intensifier verdomd vervloekt

goddamn interjection
an expression of anger, surprise, or frustration godverdomme! verdomme!

goddess /ˈɡɑd.ɪs/ /ˈɡɒd.ɛs/ n
adored or idealized woman schoonheid godin
female deity godin

godfather /ˈɡɑdfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/ n
man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner peter gevader

godfearing adj
obedient to a deity godvrezende
religiously devout godvrezende

godforsaken /ˌɡɒd.fə(ɹ)ˈseɪ.kɪn/ adj
particularly awful; very bad; miserable; terrible godverlaten

godhood n
state of being a god goddelijkheid

godless /ˈɡɒdləs/ adj
not acknowledging any deity or god; without belief in any deity or god atheïstisch goddeloos godloos ongelovig

godlike /ˈɡɑdlaɪk/ /ˈɡɒdlaɪk/ adj
having characteristics of a god goddelijk

godmother /ˈɡɒdmʌðə/ n
woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner meter

godparent n
godfather or godmother peetvader peetmoeder

godsend n
an unexpected good fortune godsgeschenk

godwit /ˈɡɒdwɪt/ n
Bird grutto

goer n
one who goes -ganger gaander ganger

gofer /ˈɡoʊfɚ/ n
worker loopjongen manusje-van-alles

goggles /ˈɡɑ.ɡəlz/ n
protective eyewear beschermende brillen veiligheidsbril

goitre /ˈɡɔɪ.tə/ /ˈɡɔɪ.tɚ/ n
enlargement of the neck bof

gold fever n
fever for gold ore goudkoorts
profit craving goudkoorts

gold leaf n
gold beaten into a thin sheet bladgoud

gold rush /ˈɡoʊldˌɹʌʃ/ /ˈɡəʊldˌɹʌʃ/ n
period of feverish migration into an area in which gold has been discovered goudkoorts

gold standard n
monetary system gouden standaard

gold/translations n
coin goudstuk
colour goud
element goud
gold medal goud gouden medaille

goldcrest n
bird goudhaantje

golden /ˈɡoʊl.dən/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən/ adj
having a colour or other richness suggestive of gold gouden goudkleurig
made of, or relating to, gold gouden

golden eagle /ˈɡəʊldən ˈiːɡl/ n
large bird of prey steenarend

golden hamster n
a small rodent, Mesocricetus auratus goudhamster

golden parachute n
agreement on benefits gouden handdruk

golden ratio n
irrational number gulden snede

goldeneye /ˈɡɘʊldn̩.ɑɪ/ n
duck brilduiker

goldfish n
fish goudvis

goldsmith n
person who forges things out of gold goudsmid

golf /ɡɒlf/ n
ball game golf

golf /ɡɒlf/ v
play golf golfen

golf course n
the land where one plays golf golfterrein

gonad /ˈɡəʊ.næd/ n
sex gland gonade

gonadal adj
of or pertaining to the gonads gonadaal

gondola /ˈɡɒn.də.lə/ n
enclosed car suspended to a cable onto which it travels kabelbaan gondellift zweefbaan
narrow boat, especially in Venice gondel
car or basket of an airship gondel

gondolier /ˌɡɑndəˈlɪɹ/ /ˌɡɒndəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ n
Venetian boatman who propels a gondola gondelier

gonfalon n
a standard or ensign gonfalon

gong n
percussion instrument gong

gonorrhea /ˌɡɒn.əˈɹi.ə/ n
STD gonorroe

goo /ɡuː/ n
sentimentality stroperigheid
sticky or gummy semi-solid or liquid substance brij

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ adj
acting in the interest of good; ethical good intentions goed
of food, having a particularly pleasant taste goed
pleasant; enjoyable goed
useful for a particular purpose goed
beneficial; worthwhile goed
effective goed
favourable goed
healthful goed
of people, competent or talented goed
of food, edible; not stale or rotten goed

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ n
the forces of good goed goede

good afternoon phraseologicalUnit
greeting said in the afternoon goedemiddag goedendag goedenamiddag goeiemiddag goeienamiddag

good day phraseologicalUnit
greeting between sunrise and sunset goeiedag goedendag

good evening n
greeting said in the evening goedenavond

good job interjection
a phrase used to praise for a good job or efforts goed bezig goed gedaan goed zo

good luck interjection
wish of fortune or encouragement succes veel geluk!

good morning /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔː.nɪŋ/ /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔːɹ.nɪŋ/ interjection
when seeing someone for the first time in the morning goedemorgen goeiemorgen

good news n
the message of Jesus concerning the salvation of the faithful goede nieuws

good night phraseologicalUnit
a farewell goedenacht goeienacht trusten welterusten

good offices n
good offices invloed

good riddance interjection
used to indicate that a departure or loss is welcome liever kwijt dan rijk opgeruimd staat netjes

good things come to those who wait proverb
patience is a virtue geduld is een schone zaak

good to go adj
ready for some specific task (person) [[weer in orde
ready for use (thing) [[weer in orde

good-for-nothing n
person of little worth or usefulness nietsnut

good-natured adj
of or pertaining to an amicable, kindly disposition goedaardig zachtaardig

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ interjection
farewell tot ziens dag doei houdoe

goodbye, cruel world /ɡʊdˈbaɪ {{! phraseologicalUnit
exclamation prior to suicide vaarwel, wrede wereld!

goodness /ˈɡʊdnəs/ n
state or characteristic of being good goedheid

goods /ɡʊdz/ n
that which is produced, traded, bought or sold waar goederen

goods train n
train used for transportation of goods goederentrein

goodwill /ɡʊdˈwɪl/ n
value goedwil

gooey /ˈɡuː.i/ adj
of or relating to goo papperig slijmachtig
soft, sticky and viscous kleverig visceus zacht

goof off /ˌɡuf ˈɒf/ /ˌɡuf ˈɔf/ v
engage in idle activity luilakken niets doen

goofball /ˈɡufˌbɔl/ n
A foolish or silly person. idioot sufferd

google /ˈɡuːɡəl/ v
to search for on the Internet googelen

googol /ˈɡu.ɡəl/ /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ numeral
1 followed by 100 zeros googol

googolplex /ˈɡuɡəlplɛks/ /ˈɡuːɡəlplɛks/ numeral
ten to the power of a googol googolplex

gook /ɡuk/ n
derogatory slur for an Asian person spleetoog

goose /ˈɡuːs/ n
a grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae gans

goose bump n
raised skin caused by cold, excitement, or fear kippenvel

goose is cooked phraseologicalUnit
all hope is gone de rapen zijn gaar

goose pimple n
bumps on the skin kippenvel

gooseberry /ˈɡusˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɡuːsb(ə)ɹi/ n
fruit kruisbes stekerbees

gooseneck barnacle n
crustacean eendenmossel

gore /ɡo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡoə/ /ɡɔɹ/ /ɡɔː/ v
to pierce spiezen

gorge /ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ /ɡɔːdʒ/ n
deep passage kloof
gullet strot

gorge /ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ /ɡɔːdʒ/ v
to eat greedily schrokken

gorilla /ɡəˈɹɪl.ə/ n
ape gorilla

gormless /ˈɡɔːmləs/ adj
lacking intelligence or understanding; foolish naïef onhandig onnozel

gory /ˈɡɔːɹ.i/ adj
covered with blood, very bloody bloederig bloedig

goshawk /ˈɡɑs.hɑk/ /ˈɡɒs.hɔːk/ n
bird of prey havik

gosherd n
one who takes care of geese gansherder gansherderin ganzenherder ganzenherderin ganzenhoeder ganzenhoederin

gosling /ɡɑzlɪŋ/ n
callow (immature, inexperienced) / foolish, naive young person domme gans
young goose gansje ganzenjong

gospel /ˈɡɑspəl/ /ˈɡɒspəl/ n
first section of New Testament evangelie

gossamer /ˈɡɑ.sə.məɹ/ /ˈɡɒ.sə.mə/ n
a soft, sheer fabric ragfijn weefsel
anything delicate, light, flimsy delikaat

gossip /ˈɡɑ.sɪp/ /ˈɡɒ.sɪp/ n
idle talk roddel kletspraatje
person roddelaar roddelaarster

gossip /ˈɡɑ.sɪp/ /ˈɡɒ.sɪp/ v
to talk about someone else's private or personal business roddelen
to talk idly kletsen babbelen zeveren zwetsen

gossiper n
one who gossips roddelaar roddelaarster

goth /ɡɑθ/ /ɡɒθ/ adj
relating to this music or these people gothic

goth /ɡɑθ/ /ɡɒθ/ n
person who is part of the goth subculture gothic
punk-derived subculture of people who predominantly dress in black gothic
style of bleak rock music; gothic rock gothic

goulash /ˈɡuː.læʃ/ /ˈɡuː.lɑːʃ/ n
A stew of beef or veal and vegetables, flavoured with paprika and sour cream goulash goelasj

gourd /ɡʊəd/ /ɡʊɹd/ n
(obsolete) any of the climbing or trailing plants from the family Cucurbitaceae kalabas
head kop
the dried and hardened shell of a gourd fruit kalabasfles

gourmet /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ adj
culinair voor fijnproevers

gourmet /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ n
gourmet; a person who appreciates good food fijnproever fijnproefster gastronome gastronoom kenner van de keuken

gout /ɡaʊt/ [ɡʌut] n
arthritic disease jicht

govern /ˈɡʌvən/ /ˈɡʌvɚn/ v
(intr.) to exercise political authority leiden regeren
to control the actions of beheersen
to control the speed or magnitude of regelen
to exercise a determining influence on bepalen
to exercise sovereign authority in regeren

government /ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/ n
body with the power to make and/or enforce laws regering overheid

governmental adj
relating to a government gouvernementeel

governor /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənəɹ/ /ˈɡʌvəɹnəɹ/ n
device which regulates or controls regelaar
leader of a region or state gouverneur

governor-general n
commonwealth official gouverneur-generaal

gown /ɡaʊn/ n
official robe toga
woman's dress japon kleed

grab /ɡɹæb/ v
to make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something) grijpen

graben n
elongated block of the Earth's crust that has dropped relative to the surrounding blocks slenk

grace /ɡɹeɪs/ n
elegant movement, poise or balance elegantie gratie
free and undeserved favour, especially of God genade
relief period for a debtor uitstel van betaling

grace note n
type of musical note gunst nota voorslag

graceful /ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/ adj
showing grace gracieus elegant

grade /ɡɹeɪd/ n
performance expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol punt

gradient n
in calculus gradiënt
in physics gradiënt
in vector algebra gradiënt
slope or incline richtingscoëfficient

gradual /ˈɡɹædʒuəl/ adj
proceeding by steps or small degrees geleidelijk gestaag

gradually /ˈɡɹædʒuəli/ adv
in gradual manner langzamerhand geleidelijk allengs gaandeweg

graduate /ˈɡɹædjueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædjuət/ /ˈɡɹædʒueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædʒuɪt/ n
US: from a high school abituriënt
from a university afgestudeerde

graduate /ˈɡɹædjueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædjuət/ /ˈɡɹædʒueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædʒuɪt/ v
US: to be recognized by a high school as having completed the requirements of a course of study afstuderen promoveren
to be recognized by a university as having completed the requirements of a degree afstuderen promoveren
to mark a scale on (something) so it can be used for measuring gradueren
transitive: to certify (a student) as having earned a degree promoveren

graft /ɡɹæft/ /ɡɹɑːft/ n
portion of living tissue used in the operation of autoplasty transplantaat
small shoot or scion ent
branch or portion of a tree growing from such a shoot ent
bribe smeergeld
corruption in official life corruptie
criminal's special branch of practice branche métier specialiteit
hard work labeur
slang: cut of the take aandeel deel portie

graft /ɡɹæft/ /ɡɹɑːft/ v
to implant to form an organic union transplanteren
to insert scions enten
to insert a graft in another tree enten
to join as if by grafting enten

grafter n
one who inserts scions on other stocks, or propagates fruit by ingrafting enter

grain /ɡɹeɪn/ n
harvested seeds of various grass-related food crops graan koren
linear texture of material or surface nerf
materials: region within a material having a single crystal structure or direction korrel
single particle of a substance korrel
single seed of grain graankorrel
the crops from which grain is harvested graan
unit of weight grein

gram /ɡɹæm/ n
unit of mass gram

grammar /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ/ n
book describing grammar spraakkunstboek spraakkunst
rules for speaking and writing a language grammatica spraakkunst
in computing: formal system specifying the syntax of a language grammatica spraakkunst
study of internal structure and use of words grammatica spraakkunst

grammar Nazi /ˈɡɹæmə(ɹ) ˈnɑːtsi/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ ˈnɑːtsi/ n
person who habitually corrects or criticizes the language usage of others taalnazi

grammarian /ɡɹəˈmɛəɹɪən/ n
person who studies grammar grammaticus

grammatical /ɡɹəˈmætɪkəl/ adj
acceptable as determined by the rules of the grammar grammaticaal
of or pertaining to grammar grammaticaal

grammatical case n
mode of inflection of a word naamval casus

grammatical mood n
in grammar, type of the relationship wijs

grammaticality /ˈɡɹə.mæt.ɪˌkæl.ɪ.ti/ n
state of obeying the rules of grammar grammaticaliteit

gramophone n
record player grammofoon

gramps n
grandfather bompa opa
old man opa

granary /ˈɡɹænəɹi/ n
storage facility graanschuur

grand /ɡɹænd/ adj
great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression groot groots
having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other persons or things of the same name grandieus

grand duchess n
(grand)daughter of a Russian czar or emperor groothertogin
grand duke’s consort groothertogin

grand duchy n
a dominion or region ruled by a grand duke or grand duchess groothertogdom

grand duke n
ruler or monarch of a grand duchy groothertog

grand piano n
type of piano vleugelpiano vleugel

grand prince n
ruler's title grootvorst

grandchild n
child of someone’s child kleinkind

granddaddy n
grandfather bompa opa

granddaughter n
daughter of someone’s child kleindochter

grandfather /ˈɡɹændˌfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɹændˌfɑːðə(ɹ)/ n
grandfather (from either side) grootvader opa bompa
male forefather voorvader

grandfather-in-law n
grandfather of one's spouse schoongrootvader

grandiloquence n
lofty, pompous or bombastic speech or writing bombast grootspraak hoogdravendheid

grandma n
grandmother (informal) oma

grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/ /ˈɡɹænˌmʌðə/ n
mother of someone's parent grootmoeder oma

grandmother-in-law n
grandmother of one's spouse schoongrootmoeder

grandpa /ˈɡɹæmpɑː/ n
grandfather (informal) opa

grandparent /ˈɡɹæn(d)pɛəɹənt/ n
parent of one's parent grootouder

grandson /ˈɡɹændsʌn/ n
son of one's child kleinzoon

grandstand n
audience toeschouwers
seating area tribune

granite /ˈɡɹæ.nɪt/ n
type of rock graniet

granivore n
seed-eating animal granivoor zaadeter

granny n
colloquial, derogatory: an elderly woman besje
colloquial: grandmother oma bomma opoe

granola /ɡɹəˈnoʊlə/ n
breakfast and snack food muesli crunchy

grant /ɡɹænt/ /ɡɹɑːnt/ v
To admit as true what is not yet satisfactorily proved; to yield belief to; to allow; to yield; to concede toegeven
To give over verlenen
To bestow or confer, with or without compensation, particularly in answer to prayer or request verlenen

grant-in-aid n
toelage

granule /ˈɡɹanjuːl/ /ˈɡɹænjul/ n
geology: fragment of rock korrel
small particle korrel

granulocyte /ˈɡɹænjəloʊˌsaɪt/ n
blood cell granulocyt

granuloma n
tumor granuloom

grape /ɡɹeɪp/ adj
colour druivenkleurig
flavour druiven-

grape /ɡɹeɪp/ n
fruit druif
vine druivelaar

grape juice n
grape juice druivensap

grapefruit /ˈɡɹeɪp.fɹuːt/ n
fruit grapefruit

grapevine n
informal means of circulating gossip geruchtenmolen tamtam
the plant on which grapes grow wijnstok wijnrank

graph /ɡɹæf/ /ɡɹɑːf/ n
an ordered pair in graph theory graaf
mathematical diagram grafiek

graph theory n
study of networks of nodes and vertices grafentheorie

grapheme /ˈɡɹæf.iːm/ n
fundamental unit of a writing system grafeem

graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
drawn, pictorial grafisch

graphical user interface n
type of user interface grafische gebruikersinterface

graphics card n
display adapter grafische kaart videokaart

graphite /ˈɡɹæfaɪt/ n
form of carbon grafiet

grappa n
Italian grape-based spirit grappa

grapple /ˈɡɹæp.əl/ n
a close hand-to-hand struggle worsteling
act of grappling entering
tool with claws or hooks enterhaak

grasp /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ n
grip grip
understanding begrip

grasp /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ v
to grip grijpen vastpakken
to understand begrijpen snappen

grass /ɡɹæs/ /ɡɹɑːs/ [ɡɹ̠as~ɡɹ̠æs] [ɡɹ̠äːs~ɡɹ̠ɐːs] [ɡɹ̠æs~ɡɹ̠ɛəs~ɡɹ̠eəs] [ɡɹ̠ɑːs] n
ground cover plant gras
lawn gras
marijuana wiet gras

grass mud horse n
Mythical Baidu deity used for circumventing censorship grasmodderpaard

grass snake n
Natrix natrix ringslang

grass widow /ˈɡɹɑːs ˌwɪdəʊ/ n
woman whose husband is away groene weduwe onbestorven weduwe

grass widowhood n
state of being a grass widow groen weduwschap

grasshopper /ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpəɹ/ /ˈɡɹɑːsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ n
an insect of the order Orthoptera sprinkhaan

grassland n
an area dominated by grass or grasslike vegetation grasland

grate /ɡɹeɪtʰ/ n
a horizontal metal grill rooster

grate /ɡɹeɪtʰ/ v
irritate irriteren op de zenuwen werken vervelen
rub against wrijven
shred raspen malen

grateful /ˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ adj
showing gratitude dankbaar

gratefulness n
the state of being grateful dankbaarheid

grater /ˈɡɹeɪtə/ /ˈɡɹeɪtɚ/ n
a tool with which one grates rasp

gratitude /ˈɡɹætɪtud/ n
state of being grateful dankbaarheid

gratuitous /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪt.əs/ /ɡɹəˈtu.ɪt.əs/ adj
given freely gratis kosteloos
not called for by the circumstances gratuit ongegrond

grave /ɡɹeɪv/ n
excavation for burial graf

grave accent n
grave accent accent grave

gravedigger /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.əɹ/ n
a person employed to dig graves grafdelver doodgraver

gravel road n
road with gravel surface grindweg

graverobber /ˈɡɹeɪvˌɹɑbɚ/ /ˈɡɹeɪvˌɹɒbə/ n
one who robs graves or tombs grafrover

gravestone n
stone slab set at the head of a grave grafsteen gedenkteken

graveyard /ˈɡɹeɪvˌjɑɹd/ n
final storage place for collections of things no longer used kerkhof
tract of land in which the dead are buried kerkhof begraafplaats

gravitation /ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃən/ n
fundamental force of attraction gravitatie zwaartekracht

gravitational /ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃənəl/ adj
pertaining to gravitation gravitationeel

gravitational field n
the field produced by the gravitational force of mass gravitatieveld zwaartekrachtsveld

gravitational wave /ˌɡɹæ.vəˈteɪ.ʃə.nəl weɪv/ n
fluctuation in spacetime that propagates as a wave at the speed of light zwaartekrachtsgolf

graviton /ˈɡɹavɪtɒn/ n
a hypothetical gauge boson graviton

gravity /ˈɡɹævɪti/ n
resultant force on Earth's surface zwaartekracht
gravitation, gravity force on two mass bodies zwaartekracht

gravy /ˈɡɹeɪvi/ n
sauce jus saus

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ adj
dreary, gloomy grijs grauw
having a color somewhere between white and black, as the ash of an ember grijs
having an indistinct quality grijs

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ n
colour grijs

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ v
to become gray grijzen

gray water n
non-potable, but non-toxic water grijswater

grayish adj
somewhat gray grijsachtig

graze /ɡɹeɪz/ v
to eat grass from a pasture grazen
to rub or touch lightly the surface of in passing schampen

grease /ɡɹiːs/ n
animal fat smeer vet
oily or fatty matter olie vet

grease /ɡɹiːs/ v
put grease or fat on something invetten smeren
to bribe omkopen smeren

grease pit n
trench over which a vehicle can be driven smeerkuil smeerput

great /ɡɹeɪt/ adj
very big, large scale groot
very good heerlijk prachtig

great /ɡɹeɪt/ interjection
great! fantastisch fijn

great antshrike n
Taraba major grote mierklauwier

great minds think alike proverb
used to emphasize two people reaching the same conclusion grote geesten denken gelijk

great northern diver n
large member of the diver family, Gavia immer ijsduiker

great primer n
tekst

great spotted woodpecker /ˈɡɹeɪt ˈspɒtəd ˈwʊdpɛkeɹ/ n
species of woodpecker grote bonte specht

great tit /ˈɡɹæt tɪt/ n
bird koolmees

great white shark n
Carcharodon carcharias grote witte haai mensenhaai

great-aunt n
aunt of one’s parent oudtante

great-grandchild n
The child (son or daughter) of one's grandchild achterkleinkind

great-grandfather n
father of grandparent overgrootvader

great-grandfather-in-law n
great-grandfather of one's spouse overgrootvader-in-law

great-grandmother n
mother of one's grandparent overgrootmoeder

great-grandparent n
parent of a grandparent overgrootouder

great-great-grandfather n
The father of someone's great-grandparent betovergrootvader

great-uncle n
uncle of one's parent oudoom

greater argentine n
Argentina silus grote zilvervis

greater scaup n
Aythya marila topper

greatest common divisor n
largest positive integer or polynomial grootste gemene deler

greaves n
residue from animal fat kaantjes

grebe /ɡɹiːb/ n
any of several waterbirds in the family Podicipedidae fuut

greed /ɡɹid/ n
selfish desire for more than is needed gulzigheid hebgier hebgierigheid hebzucht schraapzucht

greedy /ˈɡɹiːdi/ adj
having greed; consumed by selfish desires hebzuchtig

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ adj
environmentally friendly groen groene
having green as its colour groen
of fruit: unripe groen
inexperienced een groentje onervaren

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ n
colour groen
member of a green party groene jongen groen

green alga n
organism of Chlorophyta groenwier

green bottle fly n
flies in the genera Lucilia and Phaenicia groene vleesvlieg

green card n
US work permit green card

green energy n
non-polluting energy groene stroom

green fingers n
natural gardening ability groene vingers

green jersey n
shirt worn by the leader of the Tour de France points competition groene trui

green light n
green traffic light groen licht
permission groen licht het OK krijgen

green pepper n
green peppercorn groene peper

green sea turtle n
species soepschildpad

green tea n
drink groene thee
leaves groene thee

green thumb n
person groene vingers

green woodpecker /ɡɹinˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
Picus viridis groene specht

green-backed firecrown n
Sephanoides sephaniodes vuurkroonkolibrie

greengrocer /ˈɡɹinˌɡɹəʊs.ə(ɹ)/ n
person who sells fresh vegetables and fruit groenteboer

greenhorn n
inexperienced person melkmuil vlasbaard

greenhouse /ˈɡɹiːnˌhaʊs/ n
building in which plants are grown more quickly than outside kas glastuinbouw

greenhouse effect n
process by which a planet is warmed by its atmosphere broeikaseffect

greenhouse gas n
any gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect broeikasgas

greenish /ˈɡɹiːnɪʃ/ adj
somewhat green groenachtig

greens /ɡɹiːnz/ n
any vegetable eaten by humans, regardless of colour groenten
leaves of certain edible green plants bladgroente groenten

greenstick fracture n
a partial fracture of a long bone groenhoutbreuk

greet /ɡɹiːt/ v
intransitive: to meet and give salutations groeten tegemoet komen
to address with salutations or expressions of kind wishes begroeten ontvangen

greeting /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ n
acknowledgement of a persons presence or arrival groet begroeting

gregarious /ɡɹɨˈɡɛɹ.i.əs/ /ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ adj
of a person who enjoys being in crowds gezellig gregarieus sociaal uitgaand
of animals that travel in herds in kudde levend

grenade /ɡɹəˈneɪd/ n
small explosive device granaat

grep /ɡɹɛp/ v
search anything greppen zoeken
use the program grep greppen

grey /ɡɹeɪ/ adj
dreary, gloomy grijs grauw
having a color somewhere between white and black, as the ash of an ember grijs
having an indistinct quality grijs

grey /ɡɹeɪ/ n
colour grijs

grey /ɡɹeɪ/ v
to become grey grijzen vergrijzen
to cause to become grey vergrijzen
to turn progressively older vergrijzen

grey heron /ɡɹeɪ ˈhɛɹɔn/ n
the Old World wading bird Ardea cinerea of the heron family blauwe reiger

grey wolf n
a large grey wolf wolf

grey-haired adj
having grey hair grijsharig

greyhound /ˈɡɹeɪhaʊnd/ n
lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing windhond

greylag goose /ˌɡɹeɪlæɡ ˈɡuːs/ n
Anser anser grauwe gans

grid /ɡɹɪd/ n
electricity delivery system elektriciteitsnet net
in computing netwerk
method of marking off maps coördinatienet coördinatiestelsel raster
rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size raster

gridiron /ˈɡɹɪdaɪən/ n
rack or grate for broiling grillrooster

gridlock /ˈɡɹɪdˌlɑk/ /ˈɡɹɪdˌlɒk/ n
traffic congestion verkeerschaos verkeersinfarct

grief /ɡɹiːf/ n
sadness harteleed

grieve /ɡɹiːv/ v
to cause sorrow to bedroeven
to experience grief treuren
to feel very sad about betreuren

grievous /ɡɹiː.viː.əs/ /ɡɹiː.vəs/ adj
causing grief, pain or sorrow pijnlijk

griffin /ɡɹɪfɪn/ n
mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle griffioen

griffon vulture /ˈɡɹɪfɒn ˈvʌlt͡ʃəɹ/ n
Gyps fulvus vale gier

grill /ɡɹɪl/ n
barbecue grill barbecue

grim /ɡɹɪm/ adj
dismal and gloomy, cold and forbidding grimmig

grimace /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ n
a distortion of the face grimas

grimalkin /ɡɹɪˈmæl.kɪn/ n
an old woman feeks

grime /ɡɹaɪm/ n
Dirt that is ingrained and difficult to remove afval viezigheid

grimy /ˈɡɹaɪmi/ adj
covered with grime grijmig roetig

grin /ɡɹɪn/ n
A smile revealing the teeth grijns

grin /ɡɹɪn/ v
To smile showing the teeth grijnzen

grind /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ n
a tedious task karwei

grind /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ v
to make smaller by breaking with a device malen vermalen verpulveren
to remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface schuren

grip /ɡɹɪp/ n
A handle or other place to grip handvat
A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand begrip greep grip

grip /ɡɹɪp/ v
to take hold grijpen

gripe /ɡɹaɪp/ /ɡɹʌɪp/ n
complaint; petty concern klacht

grisly /ˈɡɹɪzli/ adj
horrifyingly repellent; terrifying, gruesome afgrijselijk griezelig

gristle /ˈɡɹɪsəl/ n
cartilage kraakbeen

grit /ˈɡɹɪt/ v
to clench knarsen

gritter n
vehicle strooiwagen

grizzly bear n
Ursus arctos horribilis grizzlybeer

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ v
to make a groan zuchten

groat /ɡɹoʊt/ /ɡɹəʊt/ n
hulled grain gort

grocer /ˈɡɹoʊsəɹ/ /ˈɡɹəʊsə/ n
person selling foodstuffs and household items kruidenier kruidenierster

groceries /ˈɡɹoʊsəɹiz/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹiz/ n
commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery boodschappen

grocery /ˈɡɹoʊs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹəʊsəɹi/ n
shop or store that sells groceries kruidenier

groin /ɡɹɔɪn/ n
long narrow depression of the human body that separates the trunk from the legs lies

groin vault n
structure created by intersection of vaults kruisgewelf kruisgraatgewelf

groined vault n
structure created by intersection of vaults kruisgewelf kruisgraatgewelf

grommet /ˈɡɹɑ.mɪt/ /ˈɡɹɒm.ɪt/ n
reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring kabelwartel

groove /ɡɹuv/ n
(mining) A shaft or excavation schacht
long, narrow channel inkerving

grope /ɡɹoʊp/ /ɡɹəʊp/ v
obsolete: to feel with or use the hands tasten
to search by feeling betasten
to touch closely and sexually betasten

gross /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ adj
disgusting walgelijk
whole amount, total bruto

gross /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ n
total earnings or amount bruto
twelve dozen gros

gross national product n
economics bruto nationaal product

grotesque /ɡɹoʊˈtɛsk/ /ɡɹəʊˈtɛsk/ adj
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous grotesk

grotto /ˈɡɹɑ.toʊ/ /ˈɡɹɒt.əʊ/ n
small cave grot

grouch /ɡɹaʊtʃ/ n
one who is grumpy or irritable brombeer mopperkont

grouchy /ˈɡɹaʊtʃi/ adj
irritable; easily upset; angry; tending to complain knorrig kwaad prikkelbaar

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ n
background, context, framework, surroundings achtergrond
basis, foundation, groundwork ondergrond
bottom of a body of water bodem
electrical conductor connected to point of zero potential aarding
electrical point of zero potential neuter
soil, earth aarde grond
surface of the Earth grond bodem

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ v
to connect an electrical conductor aarden
to forbid an aircraft or pilot to fly [[een]] [[vliegverbod]] [[opleggen]]
to require a child to remain at home huisarrest geven

ground cover n
something that overlays land bodembedekker

ground floor n
floor of a building closest to ground level begane grond

ground forces n
all military units operating on the ground landmacht

ground ivy n
Glechoma hederacea aardveil hondsdraf

ground spider n
spider bodemjachtspin

ground zero n
location on the surface marking the detonation of a bomb maalde nul

ground-ivy n
Glechoma hederacea hondsdraf

groundbreaking /ˈɡɹaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/ adj
innovative baanbrekend grensverleggend

grounds /ɡɹaʊndz/ n
area of land omgeving terrein

groundwater n
Water existing beneath the earth's surface in underground streams and aquifers grondwater

groundwork n
foundation grondslag

group /ɡruːp/ n
in group theory groep
column in the periodic table groep
number of things or persons being in some relation to each other groep verzameling

group /ɡruːp/ v
put together to form a group groeperen

group sex n
sexual practice groepsseks

grouping /ˈɡɹuːpɪŋ/ n
a collection of things or people groepering

grouse /ɡɹaʊs/ n
any of various game birds of the family Tetraonidae auerhoen

grout /ɡɹaʊt/ /ɡɹʌut/ n
coarse meal grout
dregs sediment
mortar used between tiles voegmortel voegspecie

grout /ɡɹaʊt/ /ɡɹʌut/ v
insert mortar between tiles voegen

grove /ɡɹoʊv/ /ɡɹəʊv/ n
small forest bosje horst loo

grovel v
to be slavishly nice in the hope of securing something kruipen

grow /ɡɹoʊ/ /ɡɹəʊ/ v
(intransitive) to appear or sprout groeien
(intransitive) to become bigger groeien wassen
(transitive) to cause something to become bigger groeien kweken

growing /ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/ adj
that grows groeiend

growing pains n
difficulties groeipijn
emotional or social problems groeipijn
generalized pains groeipijn

growl /ɡɹaʊl/ n
deep threatening sound (het) gegrom grom

growl /ɡɹaʊl/ v
to utter a deep guttural sound grommen

growth /ɡɹoʊθ/ /ɡɹəʊθ/ n
act of growing groei
something that grows or has grown groei
increase in size groei toename

growth spurt n
sudden growth in one's body groeispurt

grub /ɡɹʌb/ n
immature insect larve larf
slang: food voer vreten

grub /ɡɹʌb/ v
scavenge or scrounge azen jagen scharrelen

grubby /ɡɹʌbi/ adj
dirty smerig groezelig vuil
having grubs in it wormstekig

grudge /ɡɹʌdʒ/ n
deep seated animosity rancune wrok

grudge /ɡɹʌdʒ/ v
to be unwilling to give misgunnen weigeren

grudgingly adv
in a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire met tegenzin

grue /ɡɹuː/ adj
linguistics: green or blue in languages that do not distinguish the two colors bloen
philosophy: of an object that is first green, then blue bloen

gruel /ɡɹuː(ə)l/ n
thin watery porridge havergort watergruwel

gruelling /ˈɡɹu.lɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹʊə.lɪŋ/ adj
so difficult or taxing as to make one exhausted afmattend uitputtend

gruesome adj
repellently frightful and shocking; horrific or ghastly afgrijselijk afschuwelijk angstaanjagend gruwelijk gruwzaam verschrikkelijk

gruesomeness n
the characteristic or quality of being gruesome afschuwelijkheid grimmigheid gruwzaamheid verschrikkelijkheid

grumble /ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/ n
the sound made by a hungry stomach gegrommel geknor grommen

grumble /ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/ v
to make a low growling or rumbling animal noise grommen knorren
to make a low growling or rumbling stomach noise grommelen grommen
to murmur or mutter with discontent grommelen grommen morren

grumpy /ˈɡɹʌmpi/ adj
unhappy and/or irritable korzelig kribbig

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ n
cry of a pig knor
short, snorting sound grom

gruyere n
type of cheese gruyère

guanaco n
Lama guanicoe guanaco

guano n
dung from a sea bird or from a bat guano

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ n
written declaration garantie

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ v
to give an assurance that something will be done right garanderen

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ n
person who or thing that protects something bewaker wacht lijfwacht
the part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand pareerstang

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ v
to protect from some offence bewaken

guard dog n
dog used to protect a property or its owner waakhond

guardian /ˈɡɑɹdi.ən/ /ˈɡɑːdɪən/ n
guard or watcher bewaker wachter
law: person legally responsible for a minor in loco parentis voogd voogdes

guardian angel n
spirit beschermengel engelbewaarder

guardianship n
position curatele voogdij

guardrail n
rail set alongside a dangerous place vangrail

guava /ˈɡwɑvə/ n
fruit guave
tree or shrub guave guaveboom guavestruik

guberniya n
an administrative subdivision in the Russian empire goebernija

gudgeon /ˈɡʌdʒən/ n
Fish, Gobio gobio riviergronde

guelder rose n
guelder rose, snowball tree gelderse roos

guenon /ɡəˈnoʊn/ n
monkey of the genus Cercopithecus meerkat

guerrilla /ɡəˈɹɪlə/ n
irregular soldier partizaan partizane

guess /ɡɛs/ n
prediction about the outcome of something gissing denk gis gok raden veronderstelling

guess /ɡɛs/ v
to reach an unqualified conclusion gissen veronderstellen
to solve by a correct conjecture raden

guess what phraseologicalUnit
used to dramatize the unsurprising raad eens

guesswork n
estimate, judgment or opinion giswerk

guest /ɡɛst/ n
recipient of hospitality gast
invited performer gast
patron, customer gast

guest worker n
guest worker gastarbeider

guesthouse n
small house for visitors gastenverblijf

guff /ɡʌf/ n
insolent or otherwise unacceptable remarks pesterij steek
nonsensical talk or thinking nonsens zever

guff /ɡʌf/ v
break wind laten protten scheet wind

guffaw /ɡəˈfoː/ /ɡəˈfɔ/ /ɡəˈfɔː/ n
a boisterous laugh schaterlach

guffaw /ɡəˈfoː/ /ɡəˈfɔ/ /ɡəˈfɔː/ v
To laugh boisterously schaterlachen

guide /ɡaɪd/ n
someone who guides gids

guide book n
book that provides guidance reisgids

guild /ɡɪld/ n
association of tradespeople gilde

guilder n
unit of currency gulden

guile /ɡaɪl/ n
Deceptiveness, deceit, fraud, duplicity, dishonesty misleiding
astuteness, cunning bedrog slinksheid valsheid

guileless /ˈɡaɪl.ləs/ adj
honest but naïve argeloos

guilt /ɡɪlt/ n
awareness of having done wrong schuldgevoel
legal schuld
responsibility for wrongdoing schuld
the fact of having done wrong schuldig

guinea fowl /ˈɡɪni ˌfaʊl/ n
bird parelhoen poelepetaat

guinea pig /ˈɡɪni pɪɡ/ n
experimental subject proefkonijn
rodent cavia guinees biggetje

guise /ˈɡaɪz/ n
way of speaking or acting uiterlijk voorkomen

guitar /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ /ɡɪˈtɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɪ.tɑɹ/ n
musical instrument gitaar

guitarist n
person playing or performing on the guitar gitarist

gulch /ɡʌltʃ/ n
a narrow v-shaped valley kloof

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ adj
heraldry, of the colour red keel rood

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ n
blazoning term for red keel

gulf /ɡʌlf/ n
geography golf

gull /ˈɡʌl/ n
seabird meeuw

gullet /ˈɡʌl.ɪt/ n
the throat or esophagus slokdarm

gullibility n
quality of being easily deceived lichtgelovigheid

gullible /ˈɡʌlɪbl̩/ adj
easily deceived or duped, naïve goedgelovig lichtgelovig naïef

gulp /ɡʌlp/ n
usual amount swallowed slok

gulp /ɡʌlp/ v
to swallow eagerly, or in large draughts inslikken slokken

gum ɡʌm n
flesh around teeth tandvlees

gum arabic n
substance from acacia trees arabische gom

gumball n
kauwgombal kauwgumbal

gumption /ˈɡʌmpʃən/ n
boldness of enterprise ondernemerszin
energy of mind and body levenslust

gun /ɡʌn/ n
(military) A cannon with relatively long barrel, operating with relatively low angle of fire, and having a high muzzle velocity kanon
(military) a cannon with tube length 30 calibers or more kanon
a less portable, long weapon geweer vuurwapen
a very portable, short weapon, for hand use pistool vuurwapen

gun /ɡʌn/ v
shoot someone or something neerschieten
speed something up opdrijven

gun dog n
dog used by hunter jachthond vogelhond

gunboat n
small armed vessel kanonneerboot

gunpowder /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə/ /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdəɹ/ n
explosive mixture buskruit

gunsight n
an optical instrument vizier

gunwale /ˈɡʌnəl/ n
top edge of the side of a boat dolboord

guqin /ɡuːˈtʃiːn/ n
instrument qin

gurney n
a stretcher having wheeled legs baar brancard draagbaar

gurry n
fishing offal visafval

guru /ˈɡʊɹ(ˌ)u/ /ˈɡʊɹuː/ n
advisor or mentor goeroe
spiritual teacher goeroe

guruship n
status of a guru goeroeschap

gush /ˈɡʌʃ/ n
sudden rapid outflow gutsen

gussy up v
opdirken

gusto /ˈɡʌstoʊ/ /ˈɡʌstəʊ/ n
enthusiasm enthousiasme

gut /ɡʌt/ n
abdomen buik
intestines of an animal used to make strings of a tennis racket or violin, etc ingewanden

gut /ɡʌt/ v
To eviscerate uithalen
To remove or destroy the most important parts of uitbranden vernietigen

guts /ɡʌts/ n
courage (slang) lef
entrails ingewanden

gutta /ˈɡʌtə/ n
Doric architectural element guttae

gutter /ˈɡʌt.ə/ /ˈɡʌt.ɚ/ n
duct or channel beneath the eaves dakgoot

gutter rabbit n
zolderhaas

guy /ɡaɪ/ n
in plural: people gasten jongens
male, man kerel vent gast gozer

guy rope n
rope or cable used to steady a stall structure or thing being hoisted tui

gybe n
sudden shift of sail's angle gijpen

gym /dʒɪm/ n
sporting facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise sportschool

gymnasium /dʒɪmˈneɪzi.əm/ n
place for indoor sports gymnastiekzaal turnzaal

gymnast /ˈdʒɪm.næst/ n
one who performs gymnastics turner gymnast gymnaste

gymnastics /dʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/ n
a sport gymnastiek

gymnosperm n
plant whose seeds are not in an ovary naaktzadige

gynaecologist n
specialist in diseases of the female reproductive system gynecoloog vrouwenarts

gynecology /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑlədʒi/ /ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
branch of medicine specializing in the problems of women gynaecologie

gynesexual adj
sexually attracted to femininity, not necessarily women. gyneseksueel

gynesexual n
a gynesexual organism gyneseksueel

gynesexuality n
sexual orientation gyneseksualiteit

gypseous adj
containing gypsum gipsen

gypsum /ˈdʒɪpsəm/ n
mineral gips

gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ n
any itinerant person, or any person suspected of making a living from dishonest practices or theft zigeuner zigeunerin

gyrfalcon /ˈdʒɜːfɔːlkən/ n
Falco rusticolus giervalk

gyro /ˈdʒaɪɹoʊ/ n
Greek sandwich gyros

gyron n
heraldic charge geer

gyronny adj
heraldic term gegeerd

gyrus /ˈdʒaɪɹəs/ n
anatomy gyrus hersenwinding

ha /hɑː/ interjection
a representation of laughter. ha
an exclamation of triumph or discovery. ha

haberdashery n
a shop selling such goods fourniturenwinkel
ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods sold in a haberdasher's shop fournituren

habit /ˈhæbət/ /ˈhæbɪt/ n
action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness gewoonte automatisme tic
addiction tic verslaving
an action done on a regular basis gewoonte
long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns pij habijt
outward appearance; attire; dress kledij kleding uitdossing
piece of clothing worn uniformly for a specific activity truitjes uniform

habit /ˈhæbət/ /ˈhæbɪt/ v
clothe kleden zich

habitable /ˈhæbɪtəbəl/ adj
where humans or other animals can live bewoonbaar bewoonbare

habitat /ˈhæbɪtæt/ n
natural conditions in which a plant or animal lives habitat woonplaats

habitation /ˌhæb.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
the act of inhabitating bewoning

hacienda /ˌ(h)ɑsiˈɛndə/ /ˌhæsiˈɛndə/ n
homestead haciënda

hack /hæk/ n
dry cough kuch
talented writer-for-hire knol
taxicab driver taxichauffeur taxichauffeuse

hack /hæk/ v
to chop or cut down in a rough manner hakken
to cough noisily kuchen

hackberry n
plant netelboom

hackle /ˈhækəl/ n
an instrument with pins hekel

hackneyed /ˈhækniːd/ adj
repeated too often afgezaagd banaal

hacksaw n
saw beugelzaag

haddock /ˈhædək/ n
marine fish schelvis

hadron /ˈhæd.ɹɑn/ n
particle hadron

haemo- prefix
pertaining to blood hemo-

haemophilia n
any of several hereditary illnesses that impair the body's ability to control bleeding hemofilie bloederziekte

haemorrhoids /ˈhɛməɹɔɪdz/ n
a pathological condition aambeien

hafnium /ˈhæfniəm/ n
chemical element hafnium

haft /hæft/ /hɑːft/ n
handle greep handgreep handvat heft
mountain pasture alm alpenweide

haft /hæft/ /hɑːft/ v
fit a handle er een handvat aanzetten vatten

hag /hæɡ/ n
fury; she-monster furie helleveeg
ugly old woman lelijk wijf taart
witch, sorceress, enchantress heks tovenares

hagfish n
eellike fish of the family Myxinidae slijmprik

haggis /ˈhæɡɪs/ n
traditional Scottish dish haggis

haggle /ˈhæɡəl/ v
to argue for a better deal afdingen

hagiographic /ˈhæɡioʊˌɡɹæfɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to hagiography hagiografisch

hagiography /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
biography of a saint hagiografie
study of saints hagiografie
biography which expresses reverence hagiografie

haha interjection
representation of laughter haha

hail /heɪl/ n
balls of ice hagel

hail /heɪl/ v
said when hail is falling hagelen
to greet begroeten

hail from v
to be a native of afkomstig zijn van afstammen van

hail storm n
a storm characterized by lots of large hail hagelstorm

hailstone n
single ball of hail hagelsteen

hair /hɛə/ n
a pigmented keratinaceous growth on the human head haar
one of the above-mentioned filaments haar
the collection or mass of filaments growing from the skin of humans and animals haar

hair conditioner n
cosmetic product hairconditioner

hairball n
wad of fur haarbal

hairbrush n
a brush used in hair care haarborstel

haircut n
act of cutting of hair kapsel

hairdresser n
professional for haircutting or hairstyling kapster kapper

hairdryer n
electrical appliance for drying hair föhn

hairnet /ˈhɛɹˌnɛt/ n
net designed to keep hair up haarnetje

hairstyle n
the style in which someone's hair has been cut and arranged kapsel

hairy /ˈhɛəɹi/ adj
of a body part other than the head harig behaard
of a person harig behaard
of an animal harig

hajj /hɑʒ/ n
pilgrimage to Mecca hadj

hajji n
one who has participated in a hajj hadji

hake /heɪk/ n
fish heek

halal adj
fit to eat according to Muslim religious customs halal

halberd /ˈhælbəd/ n
hand weapon hellebaard

halbert n
long-handled weapon Hellebaard

halcyon days n
halcyon days Rustig weer Vredige tijden

half /haf/ /hæf/ /hɑːf/ adj
consisting of a half half
consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half half
having one parent in common half
related through one common ancestor half

half /haf/ /hæf/ /hɑːf/ adv
in two equal parts or to an equal degree half

half /haf/ /hæf/ /hɑːf/ n
one of two equal parts into which anything may be divided helft

half brother /ˌhæfˈbɹʌðɚ/ n
a male half-sibling halfbroeder halfbroer

half nephew n
son of a half sibling halfneef

half past n
"half past one" as example of usage in other languages half twee

half sibling n
a half-sibling halfbrus

half sister n
maternal/paternal half sister halfzus halfzuster

half-hearted adj
Not sincere; lacking full energy halfhartig halfslachtig

half-hour n
period halfuur

half-life /ˈhæfˌlaɪf/ n
time in physics halfwaardetijd halveringstijd

half-mast n
lowered position of a flag halfstok

half-pipe n
A structure used to perform tricks halfpijp

half-yearly adv
twice a year halfjaarlijks

halfway /hæfweɪ/ adv
midway halfweg

halibut /ˈhæ.lɨ.bət/ n
fish of genus Hippoglossus heilbot

halide n
halogen salt halogenide

halite /ˈheɪlaɪt/ n
NaCl steenzout

halitosis /hæl.ɪˈtoʊs.ɪs/ n
condition of having foul-smelling breath foetor ex ore

hall /hɑl/ /hɔl/ /hɔːl/ n
building providing student accommodation studentenflat
corridor or a hallway gang hal
manor house herenhuis villa
meeting room zaal
principal room of a secular medieval building zaal

hall of fame n
hall which honors people of great importance to some field zaal van bekendheid

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ n
holy person heiligen

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ v
to sanctify heiligen

hallucination /həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən/ n
sensory perception of something that does not exist hallucinatie
act of hallucinating hallucinatie

halo /ˈheɪloʊ/ /ˈheɪləʊ/ n
atmospheric phenomenon halo
luminous disc around the heads of saints aureool
anything resembling the phenomenon aureool
metaphorical aura of glory, veneration or sentiment aura

halo /ˈheɪloʊ/ /ˈheɪləʊ/ v
encircle with a halo aureool voorzien

haloalkane n
chemical compound halogeenalkanen

halogen /ˈhæləd͡ʒen/ n
any element of group 7 halogeen

halt /hɑlt/ /hɔːlt/ n
minor railway station halte

halter /ˈhɔltɚ/ /ˈhɔːltə/ n
animal's headgear halster

halting adj
hesitant or broken onderbreken stil houden stoppen

halva /hɑːlˈvɑː/ n
confection halva

halve /hæv/ /hɑːv/ v
to divide in two equal parts halveren
to reduce to half of original halveren

halyard n
rope vlaggenlijn

ham /hæm/ n
region back of the knee joint knieboog
thigh of a hog cured for food ham hesp

ham it up v
performing arts: exaggerate one's emotions or movements met opzet overdrijven

ham-fisted adj
lacking skill in physical movement lomp onhandig

hamate bone n
one of the wrist bones haakvormig been

hamburger /ˈhæmˌbɜː.ɡə/ /ˈhæmˌbɝ.ɡɚ/ n
ground beef rundergehakt
sandwich hamburger

hamlet n
small village gehucht negorij uithoek

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæmɚ/ n
tool hamer
piano part hamer
part of a firearm hamer
bone of the middle ear; see also malleus hamer

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæmɚ/ v
figuratively: to emphasize a point repeatedly doorhameren inhameren
to strike repeatedly hameren timmeren

hammer and sickle n
symbol of communism hamer en sikkel

hammerhead shark n
shark of the genus Sphyrna hamerhaai

hammock /ˈhæmək/ n
swinging couch or bed hangmat

hamper /ˈhæmpɚ/ n
large basket korf mand pakmand sluitmand wasmand
anything which impedes beletsel hindernis obstakel struikelblok
articles ordinarily indispensable, but in the way at certain times waarloos

hamper /ˈhæmpɚ/ v
to put into a hamper inkorven
To put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to ensnare; to inveigle blokkeren

hamster /ˈhæmstɚ/ n
small, short-tailed European rodent hamster

hand /hænd/ n
handwriting; style of penmanship handschift
part of the fore limb hand
actual performance; deed; act; workmanship; agency; hence, manner of performance. hand
person's autograph or signature handtekening
pointer of an analogue/analog clock wijzer
power of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity handigheid
servant, laborer, workman, trained for special duty; a performer matroos werkkracht werkman
set of cards held by a player in a card game speelhand hand
side; part; direction, either right or left kant zijde
small part of a gunstock near the lock, grasped when aiming greep handgreep
that which is, or may be, held in a hand at once handvol

hand /hænd/ v
to lead, guide, or assist with the hand geleiden

hand down v
transmit in succession overleveren

hand in v
to give to a responsible person indienen

hand in hand adv
holding or clasping hands hand in hand

hand over v
to relinquish control or possession overgeven

hand tool n
tool powered by human muscle handgereedschap

hand-me-down n
An item that is passed along for someone else to use afdankertje

handbag /ˈhændbæɡ/ n
small bag used by women handtas

handball n
ball in team sport handbal
team sport handbal
football offence hands handsbal

handbook n
a book of reference handboek

handclapping n
activity of clapping hands handgeklap

handcuff /ˈhændˌkʌf/ v
to apply handcuffs boeien handboeien omdoen in de boeien slaan

handcuffs n
metal rings for fastening wrists handboeien

hander n
a conveyor in succession overhandiger

handfast n
contract handvest

handful /ˈhæn(d)fʊl/ n
amount held in hand handvol
breadth of hand handbreed handbreedte
handled with difficulty handenbinder lastpost
small number handvol beetje

handgun n
small, hand-held gun vuistvuurwapen

handi-craftsman n
man skilled or employed in handicraft ambachtsman

handicap n
disadvantage, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people handicap

handicapped adj
having a handicap andersvalide behinderd beperkt gebrekkig gehandicapt invalide

handicraft n
trade requiring skill of hand ambacht

handkerchief /ˈhaŋkətʃiːf/ /ˈhæŋkɚtʃɪf/ n
cloth for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands zakdoek

handle /ˈhæn.dl/ n
part of an object held in the hand when used or moved handvat heft hengsel handgreep

handle /ˈhæn.dl/ v
deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art behandelen
treat, deal with in a specified way behandelen
receive and transfer; buy and sell behandelen
manage with the hands bedienen hanteren omgaan met
manage, control or direct behandelen aanpakken
take care of with the hands behandelen zich bezighouden met
to use the hands hanteren gebruiken
touch; feel or hold with the hand betasten aanraken

handleable adj
capable of being handled handelbaar

handler /ˈhæn.dlə/ /ˈhæn.dlɚ/ n
one who handles behandelaar
one who handles a specified thing behandelaar verantwoordelijke

handmade adj
made by hand handgemaakt

handmaid /ˈhændˌmeɪd/ n
maid that waits at hand dienstmaagd

handpicked v
selected with great care handgekozen

hands down adv
without much effort, easily met gemak met losse handen

hands off adj
not interfering with others' decisions and actions laat maar doen

hands off interjection
cut off a hand! hand af!
don't touch! afblijven! niet aanraken!

hands up interjection
surrender! handen omhoog!

handsaw n
saw small enough to be used by one hand handzaag

handshake v
grasping of hands by two people handdruk

handsoap n
handsoap handzeep

handsome /ˈhænsəm/ adj
of man: attractive knap

handstand n
a movement or position in which a person is upside down handstand

handwriting n
act or process of writing with the hand handschrift
characteristic writing of a particular person handschrift

handwritten adj
written with a pen or pencil handgeschreven

handy /ˈhæn.di/ adj
dexterous handig
easy to use handig
within reach binnen handbereik bij de hand

handyman /ˈhændimæn/ n
man who does odd tasks manusje-van-alles handige jongen

hang /heɪŋ/ /hæŋ/ v
computing: to cause (a program or computer) to stop responding hangen laten vastlopen
computing: to stop responding hangen vastlopen
informal: to loiter rondhangen uithangen
to apply (wallpaper or drywall to a wall) behangen
to be or remain suspended hangen ophangen
to cause to be suspended hangen ophangen
to execute by suspension from the neck hangen ophangen
to decorate (something) with hanging objects behangen volhangen
to exhibit by hanging ophangen
to place on a hook ophangen
to float as if suspended zweven
to hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position [[laten]] [[hangen]]

hang around v
to spend time or be friends rondhangen
to stay, linger or loiter rondhangen

hang out v
to do nothing in particular rondhangen

hangar /ˈhæŋə/ /ˈhæŋɚ/ n
a large garage-like structure where aircraft are kept hangar

hanging /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ adj
suspended hangend hangende

hanging /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ n
anything wide, high and thin that is hung behang
means of execution verhangen verhanging
public event at which a person is hanged verhanging

hangman n
executioner beul
game galgje

hangnail n
protruding piece of nail tissue or skin near base of fingernail or toenail dwangnagel nijnagel nijdnagel stroopnagel

hangover /ˈhæŋoʊvɚ/ /ˈhæŋəʊvə/ n
illness caused by heavy drinking kater

hansom n
a Hansom cab tweewielig rijtuig met koetsier achterop

hapax legomenon /ˌhæpæks lɨˈɡɒmənɒn/ n
word occurring only once hapax hapax legomenon

haphazard /ˌhæpˈhæz.əd/ /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/ adj
random, chaotic, incomplete chaotisch ongeordend willekeurig

haphazardly /hæpˈhæzədli/ /hæpˈhæzɚdli/ adv
in a haphazard manner om het even wat

hapless /ˈhæplɪs/ adj
very unlucky; ill-fated onfortuinlijk ongelukkig

haplogroup n
group of haplotypes haplogroep

haplology /hæˈplɒlədʒi/ n
deleting syllables haplologie

happen /ˈhapən/ /ˈhæpən/ [ˈhæpn̩] v
to occur gebeuren

happenstance n
toeval

happily ever after adv
happily until one's death en ze leefden nog lang en gelukkig

happiness /ˈhæpinɪs/ n
agreeable feeling geluk blijdschap blijheid
good luck geluk fortuin
id=Q8|emotion of being happy geluk vreugde blijdschap blijheid

happy /ˈhæpi/ /ˈhæpiː/ adj
appropriate, apt, felicitous bedreven handig kundig
content (to do something); having no objection (to something) tevreden
contented, joyous gelukkig blij
fortunate, lucky gelukkig blij

happy Easter phraseologicalUnit
an expression used during Easter vrolijk Pasen zalig Pasen

happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
Happy New Year Gelukkig Nieuwjaar

happy as a clam adj
very happy and carefree zo gelukkig als een kind

happy birthday /ˈhæpi ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈhæpi ˈbɝθ.deɪ/ interjection
good wishes for a birthday gelukkige verjaardag fijne verjaardag gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag gefeliciteerd proficiat

happy ending n
happy end blijeinde

happy-go-lucky adj
carefree onbekommerd onbezorgd zorgeloos

haptic /ˈhæptɪk/ adj
of or relating to haptics haptisch
of or relating to the sense of touch haptisch

haram adj
forbidden by Islam haram

harangue /həˈɹeɪŋ/ /həˈɹæŋ/ n
tirade preek

harass /həˈɹæs/ /ˈhæɹəs/ v
to annoy; to molest pesten
to fatigue or tire vermoeien
to put excessive burdens upon kwellen vervolgen

harassment /həˈɹæsmənt/ n
deliberate pestering or annoying pesterij

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪndʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ n
that which foretells the coming of something voorbode

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪndʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ v
to announce aankondigen

harbor n
for ships haven
place of shelter rede ree

harbor v
to provide safe place onderbrengen

harbormaster n
official responsible for the enforcement of regulations in a port havenmeester havenkapitein

hard /hɑɹd/ /hɑːd/ adj
of drink: strong sterk straf
of water, high in dissolved calcium compounds hard kalkrijk
requiring a lot of effort to do or understand moeilijk zwaar
demanding a lot of effort to endure moeilijk zwaar
severe hard
resistant to pressure hard
unquestionable hard onweerlegbaar

hard code v
to insert unchangeable code in de broncode voegen innestelen

hard disk n
unit and all the disks within it harde schijf

hard drive n
device used for storing large amounts of data harde schijf

hard sign n
Cyrillic letter "Ъ/ъ" hard teken

hard up adj
lacking money blut platzak

hard water n
water with a high concentration of dissolved minerals hard water

hard-boiled adj
of an egg hardgekookt

hard-nosed adj
pragmatic realistisch

harden v
become hard verharden verstijven
become less sensitive verharden
make hard(er) harden verharden

hardhead n
Aythya australis Australische witoogeend

hardheaded adj
pragmatic pragmatisch
stubborn koppig

hardly /ˈhɑɹdli/ /ˈhɑːdli/ adv
barely, only just nauwelijks

hardness n
quality of being hard hardheid

hardship /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/ n
difficulty or trouble ellende

hardtack n
hard biscuit scheepsbeschuit tweebak zeebeschuit zeekaak

hardware /ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/ /ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/ n
material part of a computer hardware

hardware store n
merchant ijzerwarenwinkel ijzerwinkel

hardwood n
hardhout

hardworking adj
taking their work seriously and doing it well and rapidly ijverig vlijtig

hare /hɛɚ/ n
animal haas

harelip n
congenital malformation of the upper lip hazenlip

harem /ˈhæɹəm/ /ˈhɑːɹiːm/ n
the private part of an Arab household harem

hark /hɑː(ɹ)k/ v
To listen attentively aanhoren luisteren

harlequin /ˈhɑɹləkwən/ /ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/ n
pantomime fool harlekijn

harlequin duck n
Histrionicus histrionicus harlekijneend

harlot n
a female prostitute hoer prostituee

harlotry n
The trade of a harlot; prostitution. hoererij prostitutie

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ n
injury; hurt; damage schade

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ v
cause damage beschadigen schaden

harmful /ˈhɑɹmfl̩/ /ˈhɑːmfl̩/ adj
likely to be damaging schadelijk

harmless /ˈhɑɹmləs/ /ˈhɑːmləs/ adj
incapable of causing harm or danger ongevaarlijk

harmonic adj
pertaining to harmony harmonisch
pleasant to hear harmonisch

harmonic n
harmonische

harmonica /ˌhɑɹ.ˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌhɑɹ.ˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ n
wind instrument mondharmonica

harmonious adj
having components pleasingly combined harmonieus
melodious harmonieus
showing accord harmonieus

harmonium n
musical instrument harmonium

harmony /ˈhɑɹməni/ /ˈhɑːməni/ n
agreement or accord eendracht overeenstemming samenklank
music: two or more notes played simultaneously to produce a chord samenklank

harp /hɑɹp/ /hɑːp/ n
musical instrument harp

harp seal n
a species of seal tadelrob

harpist /ˈhɑɹpɪst/ n
Person who plays the harp harpist harpiste

harpoon /hɑːɹˈpuːn/ /hɑːˈpuːn/ n
spearlike weapon harpoen

harpoon /hɑːɹˈpuːn/ /hɑːˈpuːn/ v
to hunt with a harpoon harpoeneren

harpsichord /ˈhɑɹp.sɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)p.sɪ.kɔː(ɹ)d/ n
musical instrument klavecimbel

harpsichordist n
one who plays the harpsichord klavecimbelspeler

harpy eagle n
Harpia harpyja harpij

harquebus /ˈhɑɹkɨbʌs/ n
obsolete matchlock firearm haakbus

harridan /ˈhæɹ.ɪ.dən/ /ˈhɛɹ.ɪ.dən/ n
vicious and scolding woman harpij helleveeg viswijf

harrier /ˈhæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ n
birds of prey kiekendief

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ n
device eg egge

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ v
drag a harrow over eggen
traumatise, frighten aanjagen angst doen schrikken

harrowing /ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/ adj
causing pain or distress verschrikkelijk verstorend vreselijk

harrowing of hell n
raid into the underworld helletocht hellevaart

harsh /hɑɹʃ/ /hɑːʃ/ adj
rough grof ruw
severe or cruel zwaar wreed

hart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ n
male deer hert hertenbok reebok

hartebeest /ˈhɑːtəbiːst/ n
Alcelaphus bucelaphus hartenbeest

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑːvɪst/ n
pagan ceremony oogstfeest
product or result of any exertion oogst gewin opbrengst
yield of harvesting oogst
process of gathering the ripened crop oogst

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑːvɪst/ v
to be occupied bringing in a harvest oogsten
to bring in a harvest; reap oogsten binnenhalen
to win, achieve a gain behalen oogsten winnen

harvestman n
arachnid hooiwagen

has-been /ˈhæz.biːn/ /ˈhæz.bɪn/ n
person declining in popularity or effectiveness passe

hash /ˈhæʃ/ n
chopped food, especially meat and potatoes hachee
the # symbol hekje kruisje
clipped form of hashish hasj

hashish /həˈʃiːʃ/ n
dried leaves of the Indian hemp plant hasjiesj hasj

hashtag /ˈhæʃˌtæɡ/ n
a tag with a hash sign hashtag

hasp n
a clasp windhaak

hassium /ˈhæsiəm/ n
chemical element with atomic number 108 hassium

hassle /ˈhæsl/ n
action which is not worth the difficulty involved poeha

haste makes waste proverb
being too hasty leads to wasteful mistakes haast en spoed is zelden goed haastige spoed is zelden goed

hasten /ˈheɪs.ən/ v
to cause a scheduled event to happen earlier vervroegen
to make someone/something speed up bespoedigen verhaasten
to move in a quick fashion haasten

hasty /ˈheɪsti/ adj
acting in haste; being too hurried or quick haastig

hat /hæt/ [hat] n
a head covering hoed
a role or capacity pet

hatband n
band about a hat hoedenband

hatch /hætʃ/ n
horizontal door luik

hatch /hætʃ/ v
of an egg, to break open het openbreken van een ei
to devise op een ei broeden
to emerge from an egg uit het ei komen
to incubate eggs uitbroeden een ei bevruchten

hatchet n
small axe bijl handbijl

hatching n
method of shading arcering

hate /heɪt/ v
to dislike intensely haten

hateful adj
full of hate hatelijk

hatemonger n
one who encourages hatred haatzaaier

hater /ˈheɪtə(ɹ)/ n
one who hates hater

hatred /ˈheɪtɹɪd/ n
strong aversion haat

hatter n
person who makes, sells, or repairs hats hoedenmaker

haughtily adv
in a haughty manner hooghartig

haughty adj
disdainful, supercilious; in demeanour conveying the assumption of superiority hooghartig hoogmoedig

haulm /hɒm/ n
an individual plant stem halm
the stems of various cultivated plants, left after harvesting the crop stro

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ n
place at which one is regularly found trefpunt

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ v
to inhabit, or visit frequently rondspoken
to live habitually verblijven wonen
to make uneasy beklemmen
to stalk achtervolgen

haunted house n
house believed to be a center for supernatural occurrences spookhuis spookslot

haute cuisine /əʊt kwɪˈziːn/ n
refined cookery haute cuisine

have /hæf/ /hæv/ /həv/ v
auxiliary used in forming the perfect and the past perfect tenses hebben zijn
give birth to krijgen
must moeten
to possess hebben
engage in sexual intercourse with hebben
to be related to hebben

have a frog in one's throat v
to have something in one's throat een kikker in de keel hebben

have a nice day phraseologicalUnit
goodbye een prettige dag verder

have a screw loose v
to be insane, irrational, or eccentric een vijs kwijt zijn

have a seat v
to sit down ga zitten

have butterflies in one's stomach v
be nervous vlinders in de buik hebben

have eyes bigger than one's stomach v
take more food than one can eat ogen groter dan je maag hebben

have fun interjection
wish someone a good time veel plezier

have fun v
enjoy oneself lol maken

have in mind v
consider, intend in gedachte hebben

have it in for v
to be angry at een hekel hebben aan

have kittens v
to become extremely upset een toeval krijgen

have one's cake and eat it too v
to seek to have two things which are mutually incompatible het is het een of het ander

have second thoughts v
to change one's opinion bedenkingen hebben

have seen better days v
to be in poor condition betere tijden gekend hebben

have sex v
take part in a sexual act seks hebben

have to /ˈhæf.tu/ /ˈhæf.tə/ /ˈhæv.tuː/ v
obligation moeten

haven /ˈheɪvən/ n
harbour haven
refuge toevluchtsoord vrijhaven

haversack n
oat bag haverzak

havoc /ˈhæv.ək/ n
devastation verwoesting

haw /hɔː/ interjection
an imitation of laughter ha

haw /hɔː/ n
fruit of hawthorn meidoornbes
hedge haag

hawk /hɑk/ /hɔk/ /hɔːk/ n
predatory bird of Accipitridae havik
advocate of aggressive politics havik

hawk owl n
Any owl in the genus Ninox valkuil
Northern hawk owl sperweruil

hawker /ˈhɔːkə/ n
dragonfly of the family Aeshnidae glazenmaker

hawksbill turtle n
turtle species karetschildpad

hawser n
cable tros

hawthorn /ˈhɔ.θɔɹn/ /ˈhɔː.θɔːn/ n
type of shrub meidoorn meidoren

hay /heɪ/ n
grass cut and dried for use as animal fodder hooi

hay /heɪ/ v
to cut green plants for fodder hooien hooi

hay devil n
small whirlwind hooiduivel

hay fever n
allergy to pollen hooikoorts

haystack /ˈheɪˌstæk/ n
a mound, pile, or stack of stored hay hooiberg

hazard /ˈhazəd/ /ˈhæzɚd/ n
peril gevaar
the chance of suffering harm toeval

haze /heɪz/ n
loss of transparency in a clear solid or liquid troebeling waas
mental confusion waas
very fine particles suspended in the air heiigheid stofwolk

haze /heɪz/ v
to perform an initiation ritual ontgroenen

hazel /ˈheɪzəl/ n
tree / shrub hazelaar

hazelnut /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/ n
fruit hazelnoot

hazing /ˈheɪzɪŋ/ n
humiliating initiation practices doop ontgroening studentendoop

hazy /ˈheɪzi/ adj
not clear or transparent troebel wazig
obscure, confused verward warrig
thick with haze heiig

hazzan n
Jewish cantor in a synagogue chazan

he /hi/ /ˈhiː/ determiner
personal pronoun "he" hij ie

he who laughs last laughs best /ˈhi hu ˈlæfs ˈlæst ˈlæfs ˈbɛst/ /ˈhiː huː ˈlɑːfs ˈlɑːst ˈlɑːfs ˈbɛst/ proverb
success is better after you've endured ridicule wie het laatst lacht, lacht het best wie laatst lacht, best lacht

he's unconscious phraseologicalUnit
he's unconscious hij is bewusteloos

he-cat n
male cat kater

head /hɛd/ n
end of hammer, etc. kop hoofd
foam on carbonated beverages schuim
leader or chief hoofd baas leider bazin chef cheffin
part of the body hoofd kop

head /hɛd/ v
to be in command of aanvoeren leiden

head of government n
chief officer of the executive branch of a government regeringsleider

head of state n
the chief public representative of a nation staatshoofd

head office n
main admin centre hoofdkantoor

head start n
an advantage in starting earlier to gain a favorable position voorsprong

head to toe adv
entirely; completely; over one's full body van top tot teen

headache /ˈhɛdeɪk/ n
nuisance or unpleasant problem hoofdbreker kopzorg
pain or ache in the head hoofdpijn koppijn

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ n
sharp blow kopstoot

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ v
to deliver a sharp blow een kopstoot geven

header /ˈhɛdə/ n
soccer: act of hitting the ball with the head kopbal
upper portion of a page layout kop

headlight n
bright light in front of vehicle koplamp

headline /ˈhɛd.laɪn/ n
heading or title of an article kop krantenkop

headphone /ˈhedfoʊn/ /ˈhedfəʊn/ n
listening device koptelefoon hoofdtelefoon

headphones n
pair of speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound hoofdtelefoon koptelefoon

headquarters /ˈhɛdˌkwɔɹtəz/ /ˌhɛdˈkwɔːtəz/ n
center of organisation's activity hoofdkwartier
the military installation hoofdkwartier

heads /hɛdz/ n
side of coin kruis

heads or tails n
heads or tails kruis of munt kop of munt

headscarf n
piece of material worn over the head hoofddoek sjaal

headshot n
A gunshot to the head kopschot

heal /hiːl/ v
make better genezen helen beter maken

healer /ˈhilɚ/ /ˈhiːlə(ɹ)/ n
person who heals genezer genezeres heler heleres

health /hɛlθ/ n
state of being free of physical or psychological disease, illness, or malfunction gezondheid welzijn

health care n
prevention, treatment, and management of illnesses gezondheidszorg

health club /ˈhɛlθ ˌkləb/ n
facility with exercise equipment sportschool

health fund n
A not-for-profit or a public health insurance company ziekenfonds

healthful adj
beneficial to health gezond

healthy /ˈhɛl.θi/ adj
enjoying health and vigor of body, mind, or spirit: well gezond
conducive to health gezond
evincing health hartig gezond
significant, hefty deugdelijk duchtig gezond hartig

heap /hiːp/ n
pile hoop

hear /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɹ/ v
to perceive with the ear horen
to perceive sounds through the ear horen

hearing aid n
hearing assistance device gehoorapparaat

hearsay n
(law) an out-of-court statement offered in court for the truth of the matter asserted de-audituverklaring
(law) evidence based on the reports of others rather than on personal knowledge testimonium de auditu
information that was heard by one person about another gerucht van horen zeggen

hearse /hɜɹs/ /hɜːs/ n
bier or handbarrow for carrying the dead katafalk
framework placed over coffin or tomb baldakijn overhuiving
grave, coffin, tomb graf graftombe lijkkist
hind on her second year [[tweejarige]] [[hinde]]
vehicle for transporting dead lijkwagen rouwkoets

heart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ n
a suit of cards harten hart
an organ hart
a shape or symbol hart
centre or core hart
seat of affections, understanding or will hart
emotions or kindness hart

heart attack n
acute myocardial infarction hartaanval

heart-shaped adj
having the supposed shape of a heart hartvormig

heart-warming adj
eliciting tenderness and sympathy hartverwarmend

heartache n
very sincere and difficult emotional problems or stress hartzeer

heartbeat n
an instant harteklop hartslag
one pulsation of the heart hartslag
the rhythm at which a heart pulsates hartritme hartslag pols

heartbreak /hɑɹt.bɹeɪk/ /hɑːt.bɹeɪk/ n
anguish hartzeer

heartburn n
pain caused by stomach acid maagzuur

hearten /ˈhɑːtən/ v
to give heart to, to encourage bemoedigen

hearth /hɑːɹθ/ /hɑːθ/ n
floor of fireplace haard

hearthrug n
rug in front of a fireplace haardkleed

heartland n
centrum kern

hearts /hɑː(ɹ)ts/ n
the card suit (♥) harten
trick-taking card game hartenjagen

heartstrings /ˈhɑːtstɹɪŋz/ n
cord-like tendons in the heart peesdraden

heartthrob n
heartbeat hartslag

hearty adj
exhibiting strength stevig
proceeding from the heart hartelijk
rich, abundant machtig stevig

heat /hiːt/ n
attribute of a spice that causes a burning sensation in the mouth pikantheid
condition or quality of being hot hitte warmte
condition where a mammal is aroused sexually or where it is especially fertile broeds krols loops tochtig
hot spell hittegolf warmte
preliminary race, used to determine the participants in a final race voorrronde
thermal energy warmte

heat /hiːt/ v
to arouse, to excite (sexually) heet worden opwinden
to cause an increase in temperature of an object or space verwarmen opwarmen verhitten

heat lightning n
Heat lightning weerlicht

heat sink n
koellichaam

heat stroke n
severe hyperthermia zonnesteek

heath /hiːθ/ n
shrub of the family Ericaceae hei heide
type of land heide hei

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ adj
not adhering to an Abrahamic religion heidens ongelovig
savage barbaars heidens onbeschaafd

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ n
person who does not follow an Abrahamic religion heiden ongelovige
uncultured or uncivilized person barbaar filistijn

heather /ˈhɛðə/ /ˈhɛðɚ/ n
plant heide

heathland n
heathland dopheide heide

heating /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ adj
causing heat verwarmend

heating /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ n
system verwarming

heating oil n
petroleum product used as a fuel in a heating system huisbrandolie

heatwave n
period of very hot weather hittegolf

heave /hiːv/ n
An effort to raise something, as a weight, or oneself, or to move something heavy heffen tillen

heave /hiːv/ v
to retch kokhalzen

heaven /ˈhɛvən/ n
paradise hemel paradijs hof van Eden tuin der lusten
sky hemel firmament lucht uitspansel

heavenly /ˈhɛvənli/ adj
pertaining to heaven hemels

heavenly body n
natural celestial body hemellichaam

heavens /ˈhɛvənz/ n
the abode of God hemelen

heavens above interjection
expression of surprise goeie genade ! goeie hemel ! lieve help !

heaviness n
weightiness zwaarheid zwaarte

heavy /ˈhevi/ /ˈhɛvi/ adj
having great weight zwaar
serious serieus zwaar

heavy metal n
type of music heavy metal metal

heavy metal umlaut n
umlaut in the name of a heavy metal band metalumlaut

heavy water n
water containing deuterium instead of normal hydrogen zwaar water

hectare /ˈhektaː/ /ˈhɛktɛɹ/ /ˈhɛktɛː/ n
unit of surface area hectare bunder

hectic adj
very busy with activity and confusion hectisch

hecto- prefix
hundred hecto-

hectolitre n
100 litres hectoliter

hectosecond n
unit of time equal to 100 seconds hectoseconde

hedge /hɛdʒ/ n
thicket of bushes planted in a row haag

hedgehog /ˈhɛdʒhɒɡ/ n
animal egel

hedonism /ˈhiːdənɪzəm/ n
philosophy hedonisme epicurisme genotzucht

hedonist /ˈhiːdənɪst/ n
someone devoted to hedonism epicurist hedonist levensgenieter

hee-haw interjection
cry ia

hee-haw n
cry ia

heed /hiːd/ n
attention aandacht hoede quivive

heedless /ˈhiːdləs/ adj
unaware, without noticing onbezorgd onoplettend slordig

heel /hiːl/ n
anatomy: part of the foot hiel hak
end-piece of a loaf of bread korst
part of shoe hak

heel /hiːl/ v
To follow at somebody's heels op de hielen zitten
incline hellen

heft /hɛft/ n
heaviness, the feel of weight gewichtigheid
weight gewicht

heft /hɛft/ v
to lift opheffen heffen hijsen optillen tillen
to test the weight of something by lifting it wegen wikken

hefty /ˈhɛfti/ adj
heavy zwaar fors
powerfully or heavily built stevig
strong, bulky fors stevig

hegemony /həˈdʒɛm.ə.ni/ /hɪˈɡɛm.ə.ni/ n
domination, influence, or authority over another hegemonie heerschap overwicht preponderantie suprematie

heifer /ˈhɛfə(ɹ)/ n
young cow vaars

height /haɪt/ n
distance from bottom to top hoogte
height of a standing person or animal lengte

heighten v
to augment, aggravate, intensify aandikken opsmukken
to make higher verhogen op

heinous /ˈheɪnəs/ /ˈhiːnəs/ adj
totally reprehensible afgrijselijk afschrikwekkend afschuwelijk verschrikkelijk verwerpelijk

heir /ɛəɹ/ n
one who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office opvolger
one who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another erfgenaam

heirloom /ˈɛə.luːm/ /ˈɛəɹ.lum/ n
valued possession passed down through the generations erfstuk

helicopter /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛlɨˌkɑptɚ/ n
aircraft helikopter

heliopause n
boundary heliopauze

helium /ˈhiːli.əm/ n
id=Q560|chemical element helium

hell /hɛl/ n
place of suffering in life hel

hell /hɛl/ pn
abode for the condemned hel

hellbent /ˈhɛlˌbɛnt/ adj
recklessly determined to do or achieve something vastbesloten

hellfire /ˈhɛlˌfaɪə/ n
fire of hell hellevuur

hellish /ˈhɛlɪʃ/ adj
causing pain, discomfort or distress hels

hello /həˈləʊ/ /hɛˈloʊ/ interjection
greeting hallo hoi dag goedendag goeiedag goededag
sarcastic: that was foolish ja, hallo
when answering the telephone hallo
is anyone there? hallo
expression of puzzlement hallo

hello there /həˈləʊ̯ ðɛə(ɹ)/ /hɛˈloʊ̯ ðɛɚ/ interjection
semi-formal hello hallo daar

hellspawn n
creature(s) from Hell hellegebroed

helm /hɛlm/ n
maritime: member of the crew in charge of steering roerganger stuurman
metaphor: position of leadership or control roer
steering apparatus of a ship helmstok

helmet /ˈhɛlmɪt/ n
protective head covering helm

helmeted adj
wearing a helmet gehelmd

helmsman n
he who is responsible for steering a ship stuurman

help /hɛlp/ interjection
cry of distress hulp help

help /hɛlp/ n
action given to provide assistance hulp
person or persons who provides assistance with some task hulp

help /hɛlp/ v
transitive: provide assistance to (someone or something) helpen
contribute in some way to helpen
intransitive: provide assistance helpen

help is on the way phraseologicalUnit
help is on the way hulp is onderweg

helper /ˈhɛlpɚ/ n
one who helps helper helpster

helpful /ˈhɛlp.fəl/ adj
furnishing help; giving aid; useful behulpzaam

helpless /ˈhɛlplɪs/ adj
unable to defend oneself hulpeloos

hem /hɛm/ /hɪm/ n
border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together zoom
rim or margin marge

hem /hɛm/ /hɪm/ v
to put hem on an article of clothing zomen

hematoma /ˌhiməˈtoʊmə/ n
swelling of blood from broken vessel bloeduitstorting hematoom

hemiplegia n
total or partial inability to move one side of the body hemiplegie

hemisphere /ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/ /ˈhɛmɪsfɪəɹ/ n
half of the Earth hemisfeer halfrond
any half-sphere hemisfeer halfrond

hemlock /ˈhɛmˌlɒk/ n
poisonous plant of genus Conium scheerling
tree hemlockspar

hemodynamics ˌhimoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks n
circulation of blood hemodynamiek

hemorrhage /ˈhɛməɹɪdʒ/ n
release of blood; bleeding bloeding

hemp /hɛmp/ n
Cannabis sativa hennep

hen /hɛn/ n
female bird hen wijfje
female chicken hen kip leghen legkip
hen-like woman moederkloek

hen pigeon n
female pigeon duif duivin

henbane /ˈhɛnbeɪn/ n
Hyoscyamus niger bilzenkruid

hence /ˈhɛns/ adv
vandaar
as a result, therefore dus bijgevolg derhalve
from here heen hiervandaan van hier

henceforth /hɛnsˈfɔɹθ/ adv
from now on voortaan nu vanaf

henchman n
a loyal and trusted follower or subordinate aanhanger handlanger volgeling
a person who supports a political figure chiefly out of selfish interests aanhanger volgeling
an assistant member of a criminal gang handlanger meeloper trawant

hendiadys /hɛnˈdaɪ.ədɪs/ n
figure of speech hendiadys

henhouse n
house for chickens to live in kippenhok

henna /hɛnə/ n
dye henna

hennin n
medieval headgear hennin

henotheism /ˈhɛnoʊˌθiɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhɛnəʊˌθiːɪz(ə)m/ n
belief or worship henotheïsme

hentai n
a work of anime that contains sexual art (esp. manga or anime) hentai

hepatitis /ˌhɛpəˈtaɪ̯tɪs/ n
liver inflammation hepatitis

hepatitis A n
acute form of hepatitis hepatitis A

heptagonal /hɛpˈtæɡ ə nl/ adj
Having seven angles and sides zevenhoekig

heptatonic adj
heptatonic heptatonisch

her /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ determiner
belonging to haar

her /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ pronoun
she haar

herald n
a harbinger giving signs of things to come aankondiger verkondiger
a messenger, especially one bringing important news heraut
an official whose speciality is heraldry heraut

herald v
announce aankondigen inluiden verkondigen

heraldry lang=en n
the profession of devising and blazoning arms heraldiek wapenkunde

herb /(h)ɝb/ /hɜːb/ n
plant used to flavour food kruid
plant used in medicine kruid

herbaceous /hə(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ /hɝˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
botany: not woody kruidachtig

herbal tea n
beverage made by infusion of herbs kruidenthee

herbarium n
building or institution where a collection of plants is held herbarium
collection of dried plants herbarium

herbivore /ˈhɜːbɪvɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɜːɹbɪvɔːɹ/ n
plant-eating organism herbivoor planteneter

herd /hɜːd/ /hɝd/ n
a number of domestic animals assembled together under the watch or ownership of a keeper kudde
any collection of animals gathered or travelling in a company kudde
herdsman herder

herder /ˈhɜːdə/ /ˈhɝːdɚ/ n
herder herder

herding dog n
herding dog Herdershond

herdsman n
a person who tends livestock, especially cows and sheep herder

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɹ/ adv
in, on, or at this place hier
to this place hierheen

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɹ/ n
this place hier
this time, the present situation heden hier en nu

here and now n
present situation hier en nu

here below adv
in dit leven

here lies phraseologicalUnit
epitaph hier rust

here you are phraseologicalUnit
said when you hand something over alsjeblieft alstublieft

hereabout adv
close, nearby hieromtrent

hereafter /hɪəˈɹɑːftə/ /hɪɹˈæftɚ/ adv
in time to come hierna

hereafter /hɪəˈɹɑːftə/ /hɪɹˈæftɚ/ n
future existence hierna hiernamaals

hereat adv
at this time hierheen

hereby /hɪəˈbʌɪ/ /hɪɹˈbaɪ/ adv
formal phrase hierbij hierdoor

hereditary /həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/ adj
of a disease or trait: passed in the genes erfelijk
which is passed on as inheritance erfelijk
of a person: holding a hereditary title or rank erf- erfelijk
of a title, honor or right: granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death erf- erfelijk

herefore /ˈhɪəfɔː/ adv
for this reason, on this account hiervoor

herein adv
within this content or context hierbij hierin

hereinafter /ˈhiɚɹɪnˈæftɚ/ /ˈhɪəɹɪnˈɑːftə/ adv
In the parts of this document, statement, or book that follow; after this hieropvolgens

hereinbefore adv
translation hierinvoren

hereinto adv
translation hierheen

hereof adv
translation hiervan

hereon adv
translation hieraan hierop

heresy /ˈhɛɹəsi/ n
a controversial opinion ketterij
dissension from religious dogma ketterij dwaalleer

heretic /ˈhɛɹɨtɪk/ n
someone who believes contrary to fundamentals ketter

heretical /həˈɹɛtɪkəl/ adj
contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion ketters
of or pertaining to heresy or heretics ketters

hereto /ˌhɪɹˈtuː/ adv
hiertoe

heretofore /ˈhɪɹtəfɔɹ/ /ˌhɪətəˈfɔː/ adv
up to the present time hiertevoren

hereunder adv
translation hieronder

hereunto adv
translation hierheen wetende

hereupon adv
immediately afterward; at this. hierop

herewith adv
with this (especially, with this letter or communication) hiermee

heritable /ˈhɛɹɪtəbl̩/ /ˈhɛɹɪtəbəl/ adj
able to be inherited overerfbaar

heritage n
property erfenis erfgoed
tradition erfgoed erfenis

hermaphrodite /hɝˈmæfɹədaɪt/ adj
having both male and female gonads hermafrodiet hermafrodiete

hermaphrodite /hɝˈmæfɹədaɪt/ n
individual or organism having both male and female gonads hermafrodiet

hermeneutical /hɝməˈn(j)uːtɨkəl/ adj
concerning hermeneutics hermeneutisch

hermeneutics /hɜːrməˈnjuːtɪks/ n
art and science of text interpretation hermeneutiek

hermit n
A recluse; someone who lives alone and shuns human companionship kluizenaar
A religious recluse; someone who lives alone for religious reasons; an eremite kluizenaar

hermit crab n
crustacean heremietkreeft

hermitage n
dwelling place of hermit hermitage kluis

hernia n
part of the body protruding abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part hernia

hero /ˈhɛəɹoʊ/ /ˈhɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈhɪɹoʊ/ n
main protagonist held hoofdrolspeler
person of great bravery held heldin

heroin /ˈhɛɹoʊ.ɪn/ n
powerful and addictive drug heroïne

heroine n
female hero heldin

heron /ˈhɛ.ɹən/ n
bird reiger

herpes zoster n
acute viral inflammation gordelroos zona

herring /ˈhɛɹɪŋ/ n
fish in Clupea haring

hers /ˈhɜːz/ /ˈhɝz/ pronoun
that which belongs to her de hare het hare

herself /hɜːˈsɛlf/ /hɝˈsɛlf/ pronoun
(as intensifier) she zijzelf

hesitant adj
tending to hesitate aarzelend schoorvoetend weifelend

hesitate /ˈhɛzɪteɪt/ v
to stop or pause respecting decision or action aarzelen

hesitation /hɛzɪˈteɪʃən/ n
act of hesitating aarzeling

hetero n
heterosexual person heteroseksueel

hetero- prefix
other hetero-

heterodoxy /ˈhɛtɛɹədɒksi/ n
a heterodox belief, creed, or teaching dwaalleer ketterij
the quality of being heterodox heterodoxie onrechtszekerheid

heterogeneous /hɛ.tə.ɹə.ˈdʒiː.niː.əs/ adj
diverse in kind heterogeen heterogene

heterosexism n
Discrimination in favor of heterosexuals heteroseksisme

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex heteroseksueel

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ n
a heterosexual organism heteroseksueel

heterosexuality n
heterosexual orientation heteroseksualiteit

heterovalent adj
describing a resonance structure that has one fewer single bond than others heterovalent
having a different valency heterovalent

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ adj
relating to general strategies or methods for solving problems heuristisch heuristische

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ n
heuristic method, heuristics heuristiek

hew /hjuː/ v
to act according to zich conformeren met zich richten naar
to chop away at; to whittle down; to mow down houwen
to shape; to form boetseren modelleren vormen

hex /hɛks/ n
a witch heks
an evil spell or curse beheksing betovering vloek

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ adj
expressed in hexadecimal hexadecimaal hexadecimale

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ n
number system with base 16 heksadecimale talstelsel

hexagon /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡɑn/ /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡən/ n
A polygon with six sides and six angles zeshoek

hexagonal /hɛkˈsæɡənəl/ adj
crystallography: having three equal axes crossing at 60° and an unequal one crossing at 90° hexagonaal
geometry: having six edges, or having a cross-section in the form of a hexagon hexagonaal zeshoekig

hexahedron /hɛksəˈhiːdɹən/ n
polyhedron with six faces hexaëder

hexamethylenediamine n
hexamethylenediamine hexamethyleendiamine

hey /heɪ/ interjection
exclamation to get attention hé
expression of surprise huh hè
informal greeting hoi hé
protest or reprimand hela ho hola hé

hey /heɪ/ n
country dancing figure hey

heyday /ˈheɪdeɪ/ n
a period of success, popularity or power bloeitijd hoogtijdag

hi /haɪ/ interjection
friendly, informal greeting hallo hoi

hi-hat n
drum kit part hihat

hiatus /haɪˈeɪtəs/ n
gap in a series hiaat lacune
interruption, break or pause gat hiaat interruptie onderbreking pauze
syllable break between two vowels hiaat
vacation vakantie

hibernate /ˈhaɪbəˌneɪt/ v
winter sleep een winterslaap houden overwinteren

hibernation n
state of inactivity during winter winterslaap

hibiscus /hɪˈbɪskəs/ n
flower koraalmalve

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ n
minor setback tegenvaller
spasm of the diaphragm hik

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ v
to hiccup hikken

hiccups /ˈhɪkəps/ n
the condition of having hiccup spasms hik

hick /hɪk/ n
country yokel or hillbilly boer boerenkinkel boerenlul boerenpummel

hickey /ˈhɪk.i/ n
bruise-like mark zuigplek zuigvlek
referring to an object whose name is unknown or cannot be recalled ding spul
swelling in a tissue area knobbel zwelling

hidden /ˈhɪd(ə)n/ adj
that has been hidden verborgen

hidden agenda n
wish (and plan) to implement a particular idea without telling anybody geheime agenda verborgen agenda

hide /haɪd/ n
skin of an animal huid leer vacht vel

hide /haɪd/ v
(transitive) verstoppen versteken wegstoppen

hide and seek n
game verstoppertje

hideous /ˈhɪd.iː.ʌs/ adj
extremely ugly afzichtelijk

hiding place n
a place where something or someone may be hidden onderduikadres schuilplaats

hierarchal adj
pertaining to a hierarch hiërarchisch

hierarchization n
de hierarcharizatie

hierarchy /ˈhaɪə.ɹɑːɹ.kɪ/ n
body of authoritative officials organised by rank hiërarchie rangorde
class of objects hiërarchie rangorde

hieroglyph /ˈhaɪɹəˌɡlɪf/ n
element of ideographic writing system hiëroglief

hierophant /ˈhaɪəɹəˌfænt/ n
ancient Greek priest opperpriester
interpreter of sacred mysteries hiërofant

high /haɪ/ adj
elevated; tall hoog
of great or large quantity hoog
slang: stoned high

high priest n
clergyman hogepriester
male person who was responsible for making the annual sacrifice on the Day of Atonement Hogepriester

high priestess n
high priestess hogepriesteres

high school n
secondary school middelbare school

high street n
the main street of any town hoofdstraat

high tide n
climax, culminating point or phase climax hoogtepunt hoogtij
the natural tide at its highest level vloed hoog tij hoog water hoogwater
the time of day when the sea has risen to its highest level hoog tij hoog water hoogwater

high treason n
Criminal disloyalty to one's country hoogverraad

highfalutin /ˌhaɪ.fəˈlu.tɨn/ adj
(informal) self-important, pompous; arrogant or egotistical arrogant hoogdravend

highland /ˈhaɪlənd/ adj
relating to highlands hoogland

highland /ˈhaɪlənd/ n
mountainous land hoogland

highlight /ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/ v
to make prominent benadrukken

highlighter n
pen for highlighting markeerstift

highly /ˈhaɪli/ adv
hoog zeer

hight /haɪt/ v
be called heten

highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/ n
main public road weg

highwayman /ˈhaɪˌweɪmən/ n
a person who robbed travelers on roads struikrover

hijack /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/ v
to seize control of a vehicle kapen hijacken

hijacker /ˈhaɪˌdʒækəɹ/ n
someone who hijacks kaper

hijacking n
act of one who hijacks gijzeling kaping

hike /haɪk/ n
a long walk wandeling
an abrupt increase plotse stijging

hikikomori n
phenomenon hikikomori

hiking /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/ n
walking wandelen

hilarious adj
very funny; causing great merriment and laughter hilarisch

hill /hɪl/ n
elevated location heuvel

hilly /ˈhɪli/ adj
abounding in hills heuvelachtig

hilt /hɪlt/ n
grip of a sword heft

him /ˈhɪm/ pronoun
dative / indirect object hem
accusative / direct object hem
objective after preposition hem

himself /hɪmˈsɛlf/ pronoun
(emphatic, exclusive) he hijzelf zelf
(reflexive) male person as the previously mentioned object zich zichzelf

hind /haɪnd/ adj
located at the rear achterst

hind /haɪnd/ n
female deer hinde

hindbrain n
hindbrain ruithersenen

hinder /ˈhɪndə/ /ˈhɪndɚ/ adj
of or belonging to that part in the rear achterste

hinder /ˈhɪndə/ /ˈhɪndɚ/ v
to delay or impede movement hinderen verhinderen vertragen
to make a task difficult hinderen maken

hindquarter n
hind leg of a quadruped achtereinde achterhand
rear half of a side of an animal achtereinde achterhand
human behind achtereinde achterste achterwerk

hindsight /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/ n
the phrase "in hindsight" achteraf gezien

hinge /ˈhɪndʒ/ n
device for the pivoting of a door scharnier hengsel har
point in time, on which subsequent events depend hoeksteen keerpunt

hinny /ˈhɪ.ni/ n
hybrid offspring of a male horse and a female donkey muilezel

hint /hɪnt/ n
clue aanwijzing

hinterland /ˈhɪntə(ɹ)ˌlænd/ n
land immediately next to a coast achterland binnenland
remote or undeveloped area achterland hinterland
rural territory surrounding urban area achterland hinterland platteland

hip /hɪp/ n
joint heup
the fruit of a rose rozenbottel

hip bone n
bone heupbeen

hip hip hooray interjection
an exclamation of congratulations hiep hiep hoera hieperdepiep hoera

hip-hop n
urban youth culture hip-hop

hippie /ˈhɪpi/ n
1960s nonconformist hippie

hippodrome /ˈhɪpəˌdɹəʊm/ n
horse racing course renbaan

hippopotamus /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/ n
large African mammal nijlpaard

hippotigrine adj
zebrine zebra-achtig

hire /haɪə/ /haɪɹ/ n
a person who has been hired werknemer

hire /haɪə/ /haɪɹ/ v
to accept employment werk aannemen
to employ aanstellen aanwerven
to exchange the services of for remuneration verhuren
to obtain the services of in return for fixed payment huren

hirsute /həːˈsjuːt/ /hɚˈsut/ adj
hairy behaard harig

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ determiner
attributive: belonging to him zijn

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ pronoun
that which belongs to him aan hem de zijne

hiss /hɪs/ n
animal expression of disapproval gesis sis tss
sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc. gesis sis

hiss /hɪs/ v
to make a hissing sound sissen

hist interjection
injunction to be silent sst

histology n
the study of the microscopic structure weefselleer

historian /hɪˈstɔəɹɪən/ /hɪˈstɔɹi.ən/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪən/ n
person who studies history historicus geschiedkundige
writer of history historicus geschiedkundige

historic /(h)ɪˈstɒɹɪk/ /(h)ɪˈstɔːɹɪk/ adj
having significance in history historisch

historical /hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/ adj
pertaining to history historisch geschiedkundig

historism n
19th century school of thought historisme

history /ˈhɪstəɹi/ n
aggregate of past events geschiedenis
medicine: list of past and continuing medical conditions geschiedenis
record or narrative description of past events geschiedenis
computing: record of previous user events geschiedenis
branch of knowledge that studies the past geschiedenis historie

history repeats itself proverb
Translations de geschiedenis herhaalt zich

histrionic /hɪs.tɹi.ˈɑn.ɪk/ /hɪs.tɹiːˈɒn.ɪk/ adj
excessively dramatic pathetisch theatraal
relating to acting theatraal

hit /hɪt/ adj
attack on a location aanslag
blow, punch slag stoot
success, especially in the entertainment industry hit

hit /hɪt/ v
to give a blow raken slaan treffen
to manage to touch in the right place raken treffen

hit point n
A unit of damage raakpunt

hit the ground running v
begin an activity immediately and with full commitment direct aan de slag gaan

hit the hay v
to go to bed gaan slapen naar bed gaan

hit the nail on the head v
identify something exactly de spijker op de kop slaan

hitchhiker n
a person who hitchhikes lifter liftster

hither /ˈhɪðə/ /ˈhɪðɚ/ adv
to here alhier herwaarts hierheen

hitherto /ˈhɪðəˌtuː/ /ˈhɪðɚˌtu/ adv
up to this time tot nu toe tot dan toe tot dusver tot dusverre tot hiertoe

hitman n
contract killer huurmoordenaar huurdoder

ho /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ n
whore hoer

hoard /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ v
to amass opstapelen

hoarder /ˈhɔɹdɚ/ /ˈhɔːdə/ n
one who hoards verzamelaar

hoarfrost n
frozen dew drops rijm dauwvorst rijp vriesdauw

hoarse /ho(ː)ɹs/ /hoəs/ /hɔɹs/ /hɔːs/ adj
afflicted by a dry, quite harsh voice schor

hoary /hɔɹ.i/ /hɔː.ɹi/ adj
white or gray with age grijs wit

hobbit n
fictional small humanoid creature hobbit

hobby /ˈhɑ.bi/ /ˈhɒ.bi/ n
activity done for enjoyment in spare time hobby vrijetijdsbesteding

hobby horse n
child's toy stokpaard stokpaardje
early bicycle draisine
topic about which someone loves to talk stokpaardje

hobnob /ˈhɑbˌnɑb/ /ˈhɒbnɒb/ n
informal chat babbel klapke

hobnob /ˈhɑbˌnɑb/ /ˈhɒbnɒb/ v
to associate in a friendly manner with babbelen klappen kletsen
to drink with borrelen drinken

hobo /ˈhəʊ.bəʊ/ n
homeless person zwerver dakloze landloper vagebond
tramp, vagabond; bum leegloper vagebond

hock /hɑk/ /hɒk/ v
leave with a pawnbroker as security verpanden

hockey /ˈhɒki/ n
the sport hockey

hockey stick n
instrument used in field hockey hockeystick

hodgepodge /ˈhɑdʒˌpɑdʒ/ /ˈhɒdʒˌpɒdʒ/ n
collection of miscellaneous things; a jumble mengelmoes mikmak

hodman n
a bricklayer's or mason's laborer who carries bricks, mortar, cement and the like in a hod opperman

hoe /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ n
agricultural tool schoffel hak

hoe /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ v
to use the gardening tool schoffelen

hog /hɑɡ/ /hɒɡ/ n
animal of the family Suidae varken

hog /hɑɡ/ /hɒɡ/ v
to greedily take more than one's share, to take precedence at the expense of another or others inpikken voor zichzelf opeisen

hog-tie v
figurative use kluisteren knevelen

hogshead /ˈhɑɡzˌhɛd/ /ˈhɒɡzˌhɛd/ n
cask okshoofd oxhoofd
measure okshoofd oxhoofd

hoi polloi /ˌhɔɪ pəˈlɔɪ/ n
the common people gepeupel

hoist /hɔɪst/ v
transitive: to raise; to lift; to elevate hijsen ophijsen optillen

hokey adj
corny, overly sentimental melig
phony, obviously of flimsy credibility flauw nep slap zwak

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ n
cargo area ruim scheepsruim

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ v
to cause to wait tegenhouden
to contain bevatten
to detain vasthouden
to grasp houden vasthouden
to keep possession bijhouden

hold off v
to delay someone or something tegenhouden

hold on v
to hold, grasp, or grip vasthouden
wait a minute wachten

hold out v
withhold something achterhouden

holdall /ˈhoʊldɔːl/ n
large bag sporttas

holder /ˈhoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈhəʊldə/ n
a person who possesses something houder

hole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ n
hollow in some surface gat holletje gaatje opening
opening in a solid gat holte opening
orifice (see anus etc. for specific body cavities) lichaamsholte
portion of a game of golf hole
security vulnerability gat leemte

hole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ v
to make holes doorboren doorzeven

hole punch n
tool perforator

holiday /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/ /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ n
day on which a festival, etc, is traditionally observed feestdag
day declared free from work by the government feestdag
period taken off work or study for travel vakantie
period of one or more days taken off work by an employee for leisure vakantie
period during which pupils and students do not attend their school or university vakantie

holiday home n
second home vakantieappartement

holiday-maker n
somebody on holiday vakantieganger

holiness n
state or condition of being holy heiligheid

holler /ˈhɑ.ləɹ/ /ˈhɒ.lə/ n
A yell, shout brul gil kreet roep schreeuw
By extension, any communication to get somebody's attention gebrul gegil geroep geschreeuw

holler /ˈhɑ.ləɹ/ /ˈhɒ.lə/ v
to call out one or more words brullen roepen uitroepen uitschreeuwen
to yell, shout brullen roepen schreeuwen

hollow /hɑlɚ/ /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ adj
having an empty space inside hol
without substance leeg

hollow /hɑlɚ/ /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ n
sunken area laagte

hollow out v
make hollow uithollen

holly /ˈhɑli/ /ˈhɒli/ n
any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Ilex hulst

holme n
small island holm

holmium /ˈhoʊlmiəm/ n
chemical element holmium

holocaust /ˈhɑləkɑst/ /ˈhɑləkɔst/ /ˈhɒləkɔːst/ n
sacrifice to a god holocaust

holonym n
term that denotes a whole holoniem

holster n
case for carrying a gun holster

holy /ˈhoʊli/ /ˈhəʊli/ adj
dedicated for a specific purpose heilig
dedicated to a religious purpose heilig gewijd sacraal
flawless foutloos heilig perfect volmaakt
revered in a religion heilig sacraal

holy grail n
distant, near impossible goal heilige graal

holy smoke interjection
expression of surprise allemachtig wel heb ik ooit

holy war n
primarily religious war heilige oorlog

holy water n
water, sanctified wijwater

homage /ˈhɑmɪdʒ/ /ˈhɒmɪdʒ/ n
artistic work imitating another in a flattering style hommage
demonstration of respect eerbetoon hommage hulde huldeblijk
in feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to his or her lord hommage leenhulde manschap

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ adv
at home thuis
homewards naar huis

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ n
childhood or parental home thuis
place of the affections thuis
habitat habitat
house or structure in which someone lives huis heem thuis
place of refuge or rest tehuis
someone’s native land moederland

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ v
to home ("in on") mikken

home cinema n
theatre-quality movie system at home thuisbioscoop

home country n
the country where a person was born and raised thuisland

home economics n
the study of homemaking huishoudkunde

home is where the heart is proverb
One's true home is where one feels happiest eigen haard is goud waard

home page /ˈhoʊmpeɪdʒ/ /ˈhəʊmpeɪdʒ/ n
the main or first page of a Web site homepage thuispagina

home plate n
pentagonal rubber object thuishonk

homecoming /ˈhoʊm.ˌkʌmɪŋ/ n
the act of returning home thuiskomst

homeland n
country which one regards as home thuisland

homeless /ˈhoʊmlɪs/ adj
lacking a permanent residence dakloos

homemade adj
made at home huisgemaakt

homeomorphism n
in topology homeomorfisme

homeopathy /ˌho.mi.ˈɑ.pə.θi/ n
system of treating diseases with very small amounts homeopathie

homeostasis /ˌhoʊmioʊˈsteɪsɪs/ n
ability to stabilize internal environment homeostase

homeowner n
someone who owns a house huiseigenaar

homeschooling n
teaching children at home thuisonderwijs

homesick adj
missing one's home or family heemziek

homesickness n
missing one's home or family heimwee

hometown n
place of birth or residence vaderstad

homeward /ˈhoʊmwɚd/ /ˈhəʊmwəd/ adv
towards home heemwaarts huiswaarts

homewards adj
leading toward home heemwaarts huiswaarts

homework /ˈhoʊmˌwɜɹk/ /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ n
preliminary or preparatory work huiswerk
work that is done at home huiswerk huistaak

homicide /ˈhɑməsaɪd/ /ˈhɒmɪsaɪd/ n
the killing of one person by another moord doodslag

homing pigeon n
domesticated rock pigeon with strong homing instinct postduif

homo /ˈhoʊ.moʊ/ /ˈhəʊ.məʊ/ n
short form of homosexual homo

homogeneity /ˌhoʊ.mə.dʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ).dʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ n
quality of being homogeneous homogeniteit

homogeneous /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈdʒiː.njəs/ /ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ adj
of the same kind; alike, similar homogeen

homomorphism n
notion in mathematics homomorfisme

homonym /ˈhɑm.əˌnɪm/ /ˈhɒm.əˌnɪm/ n
word with the same sound or spelling but different meaning homoniem

homonymous adj
having the same name gelijknamig

homophobe [ˈhɒməˌfəʊb] n
person who is prejudiced against homosexuals and homosexuality homofoob

homophone n
words with the same pronunciation homofoon

homosexual /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ adj
sexually attracted solely or primarily to the same sex homoseksueel van de verkeerde kant

homosexual /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ n
person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex homoseksueel homo

homosexuality n
sexual orientation homoseksualiteit

homotopic adj
(topology) such that there is an interval of maps joining one to the other homotopisch

homovalent adj
Having the same valency homovalent

homunculus /həˈmʌŋkjələs/ n
little man ventje

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ n
sharpening stone slijpsteen wetsteen

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ v
to make more acute, intense or effective verfijnen
to produce a precision bore with a hone kalibreren
to refine or master a skill vervolledigen vervolmaken
to sharpen with a hone aanzetten slijpen scherp maken

honed /hoʊnd/ /həʊnd/ adj
geslepen verfijnd

honest /ˈɑnɪst/ /ˈɒnɪst/ adj
scrupulous with regard to telling the truth eerlijk

honesty /ˈɑːnəsti/ /ˈɒnəsti/ n
quality of being honest eerlijkheid

honesty is the best policy proverb
eerlijk duurt het langst

honey /ˈhʌni/ n
sweet substance produced by bees honing honig
term of affection schat schatje

honey badger n
Mellivora capensis honingdas

honey bee n
bee honingbij bij imme

honey buzzard n
Pernis apivorus wespendief

honeycomb /ˈhʌniːkəʊm/ n
structure of cells made by bees honingraat bijenraat raat

honeymoon /ˈhʌn.iˌmun/ n
period of time immediately following a marriage wittebroodsweken huwelijksreis
period of unusually good feelings wittebroodsweken
trip taken by a newly wed married couple huwelijksreis

honeysuckle /ˈhʌniːsʌkəl/ /ˈhʌnɪsʌk(ə)l/ n
plant kamperfoelie

honor /ˈɑː.nɚ/ /ˈɒ.nə/ n
token of praise or respect eer

honor /ˈɑː.nɚ/ /ˈɒ.nə/ v
confer honour on eren huldigen
think of, respect highly eren huldigen respecteren vereren

honorable /ˈɑnəɹəbl̩/ /ˈɒnəɹəbl̩/ adj
worthy of respect eervol

honorificabilitudinitatibus n
state of being able to receive honours eerbewijsontvankelijkheid

honour killing n
murder as a cultural practice eermoord eerwraak

hoo-ha /ˈhuːˌhɑː/ n
a fuss, commotion, uproar drukte herrie ophef

hood /hʊd/ n
front of car kap motorkap
headwear capuchon kap
protective cover beschermingskap kap

hood /hʊd/ v
cover with a hood bedekken

hooded crow n
Corvus cornix bonte kraai

hoodoo n
spire of rock aardpijler aardpiramide

hooey /ˈhuː.i/ n
silly talk or writing flauwe kul nonsens

hoof /hʊf/ n
tip of a toe of ungulates hoef

hook [hʊk] n
rod bent into a curved shape haak

hook [hʊk] v
to attach a hook haken
to make addicted verslaven

hook up v
to connect to something aansluiten

hookah /ˈhʊkə/ n
pipe waterpijp

hooligan /ˈhuː.lɪ.ɡən/ n
person that causes trouble or violence hooligan onruststoker vechtersbaas

hoon /hun/ /huːn/ n
lout ruziemaker
young man who drives badly or excessively quickly wegpiraat

hoop /huːp/ n
circular band of metal used to bind a barrel hoepel reep tonnenband

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ interjection
elated expression of approval hoera

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ n
an expression of excitement hoera

hoot /huːt/ v
To make the cry of an owl oehoeën

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ v
jump a short distance huppen

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ n
belief that something wished for can happen hoop uitzicht
person or thing that is a source of hope hoop uitzicht

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ v
to want something to happen, with expectation that it might hopen

hope springs eternal proverb
the feeling of hopefulness endlessly renews itself hoop doet leven

hopeful adj
hoopgevend hoopvol

hopefully /ˈhoʊpfəli/ /ˈhəʊpfəli/ adv
in a hopeful manner hoopvol
it is hoped that hopelijk

hopeless /ˈhoʊplɪs/ /ˈhəʊplɪs/ adj
destitute of hope; having no expectation of good; despairing hopeloos kansloos uitzichtloos

hoplite /ˈhɒplaɪt/ n
A heavily-armed infantry soldier of Ancient Greece hopliet

hopscotch /ˈhapˌskatʃ/ /ˈhɒpˌskɒtʃ/ n
child's game hinkelen

horde /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ n
wandering troop or gang horde
a large number of people horde

horizon /həˈɹaɪzən/ n
line that appears to separate the Earth from the sky horizon horizont einder kim

horizontal /ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ /ˌhɔːɹəˈzɑːntəl/ adj
parallel to the plane of the horizon horizontaal

hormonal /hɔɹˈmoʊnəl/ adj
of or pertaining to the menstrual cycle hormonaal
pertaining to hormones hormonaal

hormone /ˈhɔːməʊn/ /ˈhɔːɹmoʊn/ n
substance produced by the body that effects physiological activity hormoon

horn /hɔɹn/ /hɔːn/ n
conical device used to direct waves horen
growth on the heads of certain animals hoorn
substance hoorn
any of several musical wind instruments hoorn
instrument used to signal others hoorn
any similar real or imaginary projection hoorn
horn-shaped object hoorn
loud alarm, especially on a motor vehicle claxon toeter

hornbeam n
tree of Carpinus haagbeuk

hornbook n
hornbook abecedarium

horned melon n
plant gehoornde meloen

hornet /ˈhɔɹ.nɪt/ /ˈhɔː.nɪt/ n
a large wasp, of the genus Vespa, with a brown-and-yellow-striped body hoornaar hoorntje

horny /ˈhɔɹ.ni/ adj
hard or bony hoornig
having horns gehoornd
sexually aroused geil opgewonden

horologist n
a person who makes or repairs clocks horlogemaker

horology n
art, science and technology of timekeeping horologie

horoscope /ˈhɒɹəskəʊp/ /ˈhɔɹəˌskoʊp/ n
astrological forecast horoscoop

horrific adj
causing horror afschuwelijk

horror movie n
motion picture which horrifies or frightens horrorfilm

horror story n
fictional narrative of distressing events horrorverhaal
unpleasant experience horrorverhaal

hors d'oeuvre /ɔəˈdɜːv/ /ɔɹˈdɝv/ n
appetizer hors-d'oeuvre

horse /hɔɹs/ /hɔːs/ n
gymnastic equipment bok paard
knight in chess (see also knight) paard
members of the species Equus ferus paard ros

horse chestnut n
tree paardenkastanje

horsefly n
fly of the family Tabanidae brems daas paardevlieg paardenhorzel

horseman n
man who rides a horse ruiter

horsepower /ˈhɔɹsˌpaʊɚ/ /ˈhɔːsˌpaʊə/ n
metric paardenkracht
non-metric paardenkracht
strength macht

horseradish /ˈhɔɹsɹædɪʃ/ /ˈhɔːsɹædɪʃ/ n
condiment mierik mierikswortel boerenradijs
plant mierik

horseshoe /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ n
metallic shoe of a horse hoefijzer
shape of a horseshoe hoefijzer
piece of metal used to play the game horseshoes hoefijzer

horsetail /ˈhɔː(ɹ)s.teɪl/ n
plant paardenstaart

hortatory /ˈhɔɹ.tə.tɔɹ.i/ /ˈhɔː.tə.təɹ.i/ adj
encouraging bemoedigend ondersteunend

horticulture /ˈhɔɹ.tɪˌkʌl.tʃɚ/ /ˈhɔː.tɪˌkʌl.tʃə(ɹ)/ n
small scale agriculture tuinderij

hose /hoʊz/ /həʊz/ n
flexible tube slang

hose down v
To calm down a person Iemand tot bedaren brengen
To put out or reduce a fire uitdoven

hosepipe n
hose slang tuinslang

hospice /ˈhɑspɪs/ /ˈhɒspɪs/ n
a facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill hospice

hospitable adj
cordial and generous towards guests gastvrij

hospital /ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈhɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ n
large medical facility ziekenhuis hospitaal gasthuis

hospital pass n
a poorly executed pass ziekenhuisbal

hospitality /hɑs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ /hɒs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ n
act or service of welcoming, receiving, hosting, or entertaining guests gastvrijheid

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ n
biology: cell or organism which harbors another organism gastheer
computing: computer attached to a network host
computing: computer or software component that provides services host
genetics: organism bearing certain genetic material drager
moderator gastgever gastheer gastvrouw moderator
person or organisation responsible for running an event gastheer gastgever organisator
person who receives or entertains a guest gastheer gastgever gastvrouw
large number of items berg troep
multitude of people arrayed as an army leger heerschaar troep
consecrated bread hostie

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ v
computing: run software for a remote user or process hosten
perform the role of a host ontvangen modereren onderbrengen

host family n
a family which provides board and lodging to students gastgezin

hostage n
person given as a pledge or security gijzelaar

hostage-taker n
gijzelhouder gijzelnemer

hostel /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstəl/ n
a temporary refuge for the homeless providing a bed and sometimes food hospies
an affordable overnight lodging place herberg pension

hostile /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstaɪl/ adj
belonging or appropriate to an enemy vijandig

hostility /hɑˈstɪlɪti/ /hɒˈstɪlɪti/ n
hostile action, especially a military action vijandelijkheid vijandigheid
state of being hostile hostiliteit vijandigheid vijandschap

hostler /ˈ(h)ɑːs.lɚ/ /ˈ(h)ɒs.lə/ n
person at an inn who looks after horses staljongen

hot /hɑt/ /hɒt/ adj
having a high temperature heet warm
slang: physically very attractive heet porno geil lekker
spicy heet pikant pittig

hot air n
empty, confused or exaggerated talk gebakken lucht

hot chocolate n
beverage warme choco

hot favorite n
one that is favored above others favoriet kakkernestje

hot flush n
sudden sensation of heat, symptom of the menopause opvlieger

hot water bottle n
a flexible bottle for heat therapy warmwaterkruik kruik

hot-air balloon n
A balloon-shaped aircraft filled with hot air. heteluchtballon

hot-tempered adj
easily angered heetbloedig heetgebakerd

hotbed n
place ideal for the growth of something undesirable broeinest

hotel /hoʊˈtɛl/ /həʊˈtɛl/ n
establishment providing accommodation hotel

hothead n
one who angers easily or goes in search of arguments or fights driftkikker heethoofd

hottie /ˈhä.ɾi/ /ˈhɒ.ti/ n
slang: sexually attractive person knapperd stuk

hound /haʊnd/ n
dog jachthond

hour /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ n
the time uur tijd
time period of sixty minutes uur stonde

hourglass /ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/ n
clock zandloper

hourglass figure n
a human body shape resembling an hourglass wespentaille

house /haʊs/ /haʊz/ /hʌʊs/ n
debating chamber for government politicians kamer
human abode huis

house /haʊs/ /haʊz/ /hʌʊs/ v
admit to residence onderbrengen

house arrest n
confinement of a person, by authorities, to his or her residence huisarrest

house mouse n
mouse of the species Mus musculus huismuis muis

house music n
type of electronic dance music with an uptempo beat and recurring kickdrum house

house of cards n
structure made by laying cards perpendicularly on top of each other kaartenhuis
structure or argument built on a shaky foundation kaartenhuis

house of correction n
penitentiary facility correctie huis van correctie

house party n
social gathering huisfeest

house rule n
a rule adopted by a particular establishment huisregel

house rules n
plural form of house rule huisregels

house sparrow n
Passer domesticus huismus

house-search n
thorough search of a home huiszoeking

house-trained adj
trained not to excrete indoors zindelijk

houseboat /ˈhaʊsˌboʊt/ n
a vessel, such as a barge, used as a dwelling woonboot

housecat n
housecat huiskat

housefly n
fly huisvlieg

household deity n
minor god or goddess who protects a home or family huisgod

househusband n
husband who remains in the homestead huisman

housekeeper n
one who looks after the home by herself huishoudster

housemate n
someone living in the same house huisgenoot

housewarming n
party huiswarming instuif

housewife /ˈhaʊs.waɪf/ /ˈhʌzɪf/ n
female head of household huisvrouw

housework n
domestic household chores huishoudelijk werk huishouden

housing estate n
group of buidings woonwijk

hovercraft /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌvɚ.kɹæft/ n
vehicle supported on a cushion of air hovercraft luchtkussenvoertuig

hoverfly n
fly in the family Syrphidae zweefvliege

how /haʊ/ /hæo/ adv
in what manner hoe
in what state hoe
to what degree hoe
used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings hoe

how /haʊ/ /hæo/ conjunction
in which way hoe

how are you /haʊ ˈɑɹ ju/ /haʊ ˈɑː juː/ phraseologicalUnit
greeting hoe gaat het alles goed hoe is het

how come adv
why waarom hoe kom hoe komt het dat

how did he die phraseologicalUnit
what were the circumstances of his death hoe is hij gestorven?

how do I get to phraseologicalUnit
how do I get to...? hoe kom ik bij hoe kom ik in

how do I get to the airport phraseologicalUnit
how do I get to the airport? hoe kom ik bij de luchthaven hoe kom ik bij het vliegveld

how do I get to the bus station phraseologicalUnit
how do I get to the bus station? hoe kom ik bij het busstation

how do I get to the train station phraseologicalUnit
how do I get to the train station? hoe kom ik bij het station

how do you do phraseologicalUnit
Phrase: how do you do hoe maakt u het

how do you pronounce this word /ˈhaʊ duː ˈjuː pɹəˈnaʊns ðɪs ˈwɜːd/ /ˈhaʊ duː ˈjuː pɹəˈnaʊns ðɪs ˈwɝd/ phraseologicalUnit
how do you pronounce this word? hoe spreek je dit woord uit

how do you say...in English phraseologicalUnit
request for translation into English hoe zeg je...in het Engels

how do you spell this word phraseologicalUnit
how do you spell this word? hoe spel je dit woord?

how long adj
how long (distance) hoe lang

how many determiner
what number hoeveel

how many languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
how many languages do you speak? hoeveel talen spreek je? hoeveel talen spreekt u?

how manyth adj
standing for an unknown or queried ordinal number hoeveelste

how much adv
what is the cost/price hoeveel

how much determiner
what quantity hoeveel

how old are you /haʊ ˈoʊld ɑɹ ˌju/ /haʊ ˈəʊld ɑː(ɹ) ˌjuː/ phraseologicalUnit
what is your age in years hoe oud ben je? hoe oud bent u?

how's it going phraseologicalUnit
how's it going? - informal greetings hoe gaat het?

how's the weather phraseologicalUnit
how's the weather? hoe is het weer?

how-to n
description of how to accomplish a task zo-doe-je-dat

however /haʊˈɛvɚ/ /hɑwɛvə/ /hɑʊˈɛvə/ adv
eender hoe
nevertheless echter daarentegen

howl /haʊl/ n
prolonged cry of distress or anguish gebrul gehuil gejammer
protracted, mournful cry of a dog or a wolf gehuil

howl /haʊl/ v
to utter a sound expressive of pain or distress huilen jammeren
to utter with outcry uitroepen uitschreeuwen

howler n
joke giller
mistake blunder miskleun

hub /hʌb/ n
central part of a wheel naaf
computer networking device hub knooppunt
point where many routes meet centrum draaischijf

hubcap n
decorative disk for wheels velg

hubris /ˈhjuːbɹɪs/ n
excessive pride or arrogance kapsones hoogmoed hubris

huchen /ˈhuːkən/ n
Hucho hucho Donauzalm

hue /hju/ /hjuː/ /hjʉː/ n
character; aspect aanblik voorkomen
color or shade of color; tint; dye tint schakering kleurschakering

huffy /ˈhʌfi/ adj
Angry, annoyed geïrriteerd

hug /hʌɡ/ n
affectionate embrace knuffel knuffelen

hug /hʌɡ/ v
embrace knuffelen

huge /hjuːdʒ/ /juːdʒ/ adj
very large enorm gigantisch reusachtig

huh /hə/ /hʌ/ interjection
expressing doubt or confusion hè
to indicate that one didn't hear hè wat
to reinforce a question hè nou

hula hoop /ˈhuːlə ˌhuːp/ n
toy in the form of a large hoop hoepel hoelahoep

hulk /hʌlk/ n
a big, (and possibly clumsy) person vleesklomp
an excessively muscled person kolos
any large ship that is difficult to maneuver bakbeest joekel
non-functional, floating ship scheepsromp

hull /hʌl/ n
outer covering of a fruit or seed dop
frame of a ship or plane casco scheepsromp

hull /hʌl/ v
to remove the hull of a fruit or seed; to peel doppen

hum /ˈhʌm/ n
indistinct sound resembling human humming gebrom
tune created orally with lips closed gebrom geneurie

hum /ˈhʌm/ v
to drone like certain insects naturally do in motion zoemen
to make sound with lips closed neuriën brommen
to smell bad stinken

human /ˈ(h)jumən/ /ˈ(h)juːmən/ /ˈhjuːmən/ /ˈjumən/ adj
having the nature or attributes of a human being menselijk
of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens menselijk mens

human /ˈ(h)jumən/ /ˈ(h)juːmən/ /ˈhjuːmən/ /ˈjumən/ n
id=Q15978631|a human being mens

human being n
person mens

human nature n
set of qualities shared by all humans mensenaard

human resources n
the personnel department of an organization personeelszaken
the personnel employed in an organization menselijk kapitaal personeel

human rights n
basic rights and freedoms that all humans should be guaranteed rechten van de mens mensenrechten

human shield n
civilians placed in or around targets menselijk schild

human trafficking n
criminal activity in which people are recruited, etc. to serve an exploitative purpose mensenhandel

humane /hjuːˈmeɪn/ adj
with regard for the health and well-being of another humaan

humanism /ˈhjuːmənɪz(ə)m/ n
ethical system humanisme
historical revival of Classical culture humanisme
humanitarianism menslievendheid

humanist /ˈçuːmənɪst/ n
proponent of the group of ethical stances humanist

humanities /hjuˈmæn.ɪ.tiz/ n
language, literature, etc. geesteswetenschappen

humanity /hjuˈmænɪti/ n
human beings as a group mensheid mensdom mensengeslacht
human condition mensheid
quality of being benevolent menselijkheid humaniteit menslievendheid

humankind n
the human race mensheid mensdom

humanoid /ˈhjuːmənɔɪd/ adj
having the appearance or characteristics of a human humanoïde

humble /ˈhʌmbəl/ adj
near the ground bescheiden modest
thinking lowly of oneself bescheiden deemoedig

humble /ˈhʌmbəl/ v
to bring low, etc. humiliëren verlagen vernederen
to make humble or lowly in mind, etc. deemoedigen

humdrum adj
lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring eentonig saai slaapverwekkend vervelend

humerus /ˈhjuːməɹəs/ /ˈhjuːməɹɪs/ n
bone of the upper arm opperarmbeen

humid /ˈhjuːmɪd/ adj
slightly wet vochtig vochtige

humidity /hjuːˈmɪdɪti/ n
amount of water vapour in the air luchtvochtigheid
dampness, especially that of the air luchtvochtigheid

humiliate /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/ v
to injure a person's dignity and self-respect vernederen verootmoedigen

humiliation /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/ n
the state of being humiliated, humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission vernedering
the act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification vernedering

humility n
characteristic of being humble nederigheid

hummingbird /ˈhʌmɪnˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɝd/ n
any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae kolibrie

hummus /ˈhuːməs/ /ˈhʊməs/ /ˈhʌməs/ n
dip made of chickpea paste hummus

humongous /ˌhjuːˈmʌŋɡəs/ [çu̟ːˈmʊŋɡəs] [ˌçu̟ːˈmɐŋɡəs] adj
extremely large gigantisch enorm

humoristic adj
pertaining to a humorist humoristisch

humour /hjuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈhjuːmɚ/ n
mood humeur stemming
something funny humor

hump /hʌmp/ n
on camel's back bult

humpback n
humpbacked person bultenaar

humpback whale n
Megaptera novaeangliae bultrug

hunch /hʌntʃ/ n
idea, theory idee ingeving

hundred /ˈhʌndɚd/ /ˈhʌndɹəd/ numeral
cardinal number 100 honderd

hundreds and thousands n
sprinkles hagelslag spikkels

hung over adj
suffering from a hangover brak

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ n
need for food honger trek

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ v
need food honger hongeren

hunger is the best sauce proverb
being hungry makes one less concerned about the taste of one's food honger is de beste saus

hunger strike n
a fast undertaken as a means of protest hongerstaking

hungover /ˈhʌŋˌəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adj
suffering from a hangover brak

hungry /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ adj
affected by hunger; desirous of food hongerig
eager, having a desire for something hongerig begerig hongerend lustend snakkend

hunk /hʌŋk/ n
sexually attractive man bink

hunt /hʌnt/ n
the act of hunting, shooting jacht

hunt /hʌnt/ v
to chase down prey jagen
to search for something zoeken

hunter /ˈhʌntɚ/ n
hunting dog jachthond
person who hunts game jager

huntress /ˈhʌntɹɪs/ n
female who hunts jageres

huntsman spider n
any spider from the taxonomic family Sparassidae jachtkrabspin

hurdy-gurdy /ˈhɜː.diˌɡɜː.di/ /ˈhɝː.diˌɡɝː.di/ n
stringed instrument draailier draaivedel

hurl /hɝl/ v
throw with force smijten
vomit braken

hurrah /həˈɹɑː/ interjection
expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness hoera

hurricane /ˈhʌɹɪkən/ /ˈhʌɹɪˌkeɪn/ n
weather phenomenon orkaan
meteorology: a wind scale for quite strong wind orkaan

hurst n
a wood or grove horst

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ adj
pained pijn gedaan
wounded, injured geblesseerd gekwetst gewond

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ v
to cause emotional pain pijn doen kwetsen
to cause physical pain and/or injury kwetsen kwellen pijn aandoen pijnigen

husband /ˈhʌzbənd/ n
male partner in marriage man echtgenoot

husband and wife n
[[man]] [[en]] [[vrouw]]

hush money n
bribe to maintain secrecy zwijggeld

hush up v
to keep secret verzwijgen

husk /hʌsk/ n
any worthless exterior waardeloos omhulsel
exterior of certain vegetables or fruits schil

hussar n
light cavalry of any of several European armies huzaar

hustler /ˈhʌsləɹ/ n
a pimp pooier

hut /hʌt/ n
primitive dwelling hut
small wooden shed hut

hyacinth /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/ n
plant of the genus Hyacinthus hyacint

hybrid /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ n
biology: offspring resulting from crossbreeding hybride kruising
car that runs on both fuel and electricity hybride
something of mixed origin hybride
word derived from different languages [[hybridisch]] [[woord]]

hybrid war n
war hybride oorlog

hybrid warfare n
warfare that blends conventional warfare and irregular warfare hybride oorlogsvoering

hydrate /ˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ n
solid compound containing or linked to water molecules hydraat

hydraulic /haɪˈdɹɒlɪk/ /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪk/ adj
Related to hydraulics hydraulisch waterbouwkundig

hydraulics /haɪˈdɹɒlɪks/ /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪks/ n
engineering science that deals with liquid in motion hydraulica

hydride n
compound of hydrogen hydride

hydrocarbon n
compound of carbon and hydrogen koolwaterstof

hydrochloric acid n
strong acid made by dissolving the gas, hydrogen chloride zoutzuur

hydrodynamic adj
of or relating to the science of hydrodynamics hydrodynamisch

hydrodynamics n
study of fluids in motion hydrodynamica waterstromingsleer

hydrofluorocarbon n
haloalkane fluorkoolwaterstof

hydrofoil /ˈhaɪˌdɹoʊ.foɪl/ /ˈhɑeˌdɹəʉ.foɪl/ n
vessel draagvleugelboot
wing draagvleugel

hydrogen /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən/ n
id=Q556|chemical element waterstof

hydrogen bomb n
thermonuclear bomb waterstofbom

hydrogen peroxide n
H₂O₂ waterstofperoxide zwaar water

hydrogen sulfide n
H₂S waterstofsulfide

hydrogen vehicle n
any vehicle that uses hydrogen as its principal fuel waterstofauto

hydrology n
science related to water waterkunde hydrologie

hydronym /ˈhaɪdɹənɪm/ /ˈhʌɪdɹənɪm/ n
name of a body of water hydroniem

hydrostatic /ˌhaɪdɹəʊˈstætɪk/ adj
of or relating to hydrostatics hydrostatisch

hyena /haɪˈiːnə/ n
mammal hyena

hygiene /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/ n
conditions and practices that promote and preserve health hygiëne

hygienic /haɪˈdʒiːnɪk/ adj
pertaining to hygiene hygiënisch sanitair

hygrometer n
instrument that measures humidity hygrometer

hymen /ˈhaɪmən/ n
membrane which occludes the vagina maagdenvlies

hymn /hɪm/ n
a song of praise or worship hymne lofzang

hymnal /ˈhɪmnəl/ n
book or collection of hymns kerkgezangen

hypallage /hɪˈpælədʒi/ n
literary device hypallage

hype /haɪp/ v
to promote promoten

hyperaldosteronism n
condition in which too much aldosterone is produced aldosteronisme hyperaldosteronisme

hyperbaton /haɪˈpɜːbətɒn/ n
grammar hyperbaton

hyperbola n
geometric curve hyperbool

hyperbole /haɪˈpɝːbəli/ n
rhetorical device hyperbool

hyperbolic adj
pertaining to a mathematical hyperbola hyperbolisch

hyperbolic space n
space exhibiting hyperbolic geometry hyperbolische ruimte

hypergeometric distribution n
probability distribution hypergeometrische verdeling

hyperglycemia n
unusually high concentration of sugar in the blood hyperglykemie

hyperhidrosis [haɪpəɹhaɪˈdɹoʊsɪs] n
a medical condition hyperhidrosis

hyperlink n
link from one electronic document to another hyperlink

hypernova n
the gravitational collapse of a massive star to form a black hole hypernova

hypernym /ˈhaɪpənɪm/ /ˈhaɪpɚnɪm/ n
superordinate grouping word hyperoniem

hyperplasia /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.ˈpleɪ.ʒə/ n
increase in the size of a tissue or organ hyperplasie

hypertension n
abnormally high blood pressure hypertensie

hypertrophy /haɪˈpɜːtɹəfi/ /haɪˈpɝːtɹəfi/ n
an increase in the size of an organ due to swelling of the individual cells hypertrofie

hypha n
filament that forms the mycelium of a fungus schimmeldraad hyfe zwamdraad

hyphen /ˈhaɪ.fən/ n
symbol used to join words or to indicate a word has been split koppelteken afbreekteken verbindingsstreepje

hyphenation /ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/ n
inclusion and location of hyphens woordafbreking [[splitsing]] in [[lettergrepen]] woordsplitsing

hypnosis n
a trancelike state hypnose

hypnotherapy n
treatment of disease through hypnotism hypnotherapie

hypnotize /ˈhɪpnətaɪ̯z/ v
To induce somebody into a state of hypnosis hypnotiseren

hypochondria n
psychological disorder hypochondrie

hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑːndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ adj
affected by hypochondria hypochonder

hypochondriasis n
excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness hypochondrie

hypocorism /haɪˈpɒ.kəˌɹɪ.zəm/ n
a term of endearment hypokorisme koosnaam koosnaampje

hypocoristic /ˌhaɪpəkəˈɹɪstɪk/ adj
relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy hypocoristisch

hypocrisy /hɪˈpɑkɹəsi/ /hɪˈpɒkɹəsi/ n
Claim, pretense, or false representation of holding beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not actually possess hypocrisie

hypocrite /ˈhɪ.pə.kɹɪt/ n
person practising hypocrisy huichelaar

hypocritical /hɪpəˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ adj
characterized by hypocrisy or being a hypocrite hypocriet schijnheilig

hypoglycemia n
low level of blood glucose hypo hypoglycemie

hyponym /ˈhaɪ.poʊ.nɪm/ /ˈhaɪpəʊ.nɪm/ n
more specific word hyponiem

hypophysis /haɪˈpɒfɪsɪs/ n
gland hypofyse

hypopituitarism /ˌhaɪpəʊpɪˈt(j)uːɪtəˌɹɪzəm/ n
decrease in secretion of one or more of the eight hormones normally produced by the pituitary gland hypopituïtarisme

hypotension n
disease of abnormally low blood pressure hypotensie

hypotenuse /haɪˈpɑt̬ənjus/ /haɪˈpɒtənjuːz/ n
The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle hypotenusa schuine zijde

hypothalamus n
a region of the brain, below the thalamus hypothalamus

hypothenar /haɪˈpɒθɪnə/ adj
of the ulnar side of the palm and underlying muscles hypothenair

hypothenar /haɪˈpɒθɪnə/ n
muscle of the pinkie hypothenaire spier
ulnar side of the palm hypothenaire prominentie

hypothesis /haɪˈpɒθɪ̈sɪs/ n
antecedent of a conditional statement hypothese
assumption taken to be true hypothese veronderstelling
tentative conjecture in science hypothese stelling

hypothetically adv
in a hypothetical way hypothetisch

hypotrochoid /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈtɹoʊ.kɔɪd/ /ˌhaɪ.pə(ʊ)ˈtɹəʊ.kɔɪd/ n
geometric curve hypotrochoïde

hypoxia n
condition in which tissues are deprived of oxygen hypoxie

hypoxic adj
pertaining to hypoxia hypoxisch

hysterectomy /hɪstəˈɹɛktəmi/ n
surgical removal of the uterus or part thereof hysterectomie

háček /ˈhætʃɛk/ /ˈhɑːtʃɛk/ [ˈhatʃɛk] [ˈhaːtʃek] [ˈhaːtʃɛk] [ˈhætʃɛk] [ˈhɐːtʃek] [ˈhɑtʃɛk] [ˈhɑətʃɛk] [ˈhɑːtʃɛk] [ˈɦaːtʃɛk] [ˈɦɑːtʃɛk] n
háček diacritic háček

iBook n
device iBook

iPhone n
device iPhone

iPod n
device iPod

iambic adj
consisting of iambs or characterized by their predominance jambisch

iatrogenesis /aɪˌætɹoʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ n
any adverse effect resulting from medical treatment iatrogenese

iatrogenic /aɪˌætɹəˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
induced by physician or medical treatment iatrogeen

ibex /ˈaɪbɛks/ n
type of wild mountain goat ibex steenbok

ibuprofen /ˌaɪ.bjuːˈpɹəʊ.fen/ n
pharmaceutical drug ibuprofen

ice /aɪs/ /ʌɪs/ n
frozen dessert ijs ijsje
water in frozen form ijs
frozen volatile chemical ijs
icehockey: area where game is played ijs

ice /aɪs/ /ʌɪs/ v
to cover with icing glaceren
to murder koudmaken

ice age n
period of extensive glaciation (glacial period) ijstijd

ice cream /aɪsˈkɹiːm/ /ˈaɪs.kɹiːm/ /ˌaɪsˈkɹiːm/ n
dessert roomijs ijs
in a cone ijsje

ice cream maker n
machine used to make homemade ice cream ijsmachine sorbetière

ice cube n
small piece of ice used for cooling drinks ijsklontje ijsblokje

ice dancing n
figure skating ijsdansen

ice hockey n
hockey ijshockey

ice pop n
frozen juice on a stick waterijs

ice sculpture n
sculpture carved from ice ijssculptuur

ice skate n
a light boot, fitted with a blade, used for skating on ice schaats

ice wine n
a sweet wine made from grapes that are harvested after being frozen on the vine ijswijn

ice-cold /ˈʌɪskəʊld/ adj
as cold as ice ijskoud

iceberg /ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ /ˈaɪsbɝɡ/ n
huge mass of floating ice ijsberg

iceblock n
a lump of ice ijsklomp

icebreaker /ˈaɪsˌbɹeɪkəɹ/ n
ship designed to break through ice ijsbreker
game, anecdote, or other activity to help introduce people ijsbreker

iced coffee n
beverage ijskoffie

iced tea n
beverage ijsthee

icepick n
a pointed tool used for breaking ice ijspriem

ichthyological adj
ichthyological viskundig

ichthyology /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/ n
branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish ichtyologie viskunde

icicle /ˈaɪs.ɪkl̩/ /ˈaɪsəkəl/ n
a spear-shape of ice ijspegel ijskegel pegel

icon /ˈaɪ.kɑːn/ /ˈaɪ.kən/ n
exemplar icoon idool
religious painting icoon
image icoon
small picture, computer icon icoon pictogram

iconoclasm n
belief in, participation in, or sanction of destroying religious icons beeldenstorm iconoclasme

iconographic adj
iconografisch

iconology /aɪkəˈnɒlədʒi/ n
the study of icons iconologie

iconostasis n
a wall of icons iconostase

icosahedron n
a polyhedron regelmatig twintigvlak

icy /ˈaɪsi/ adj
characterized by coldness, as of manner, influence, etc. ijskoud

id /ɪd/ n
id Es id

idd adv
indeed idd

ide /ʌɪd/ n
fish winde

idea /aɪˈdi.ə/ /aɪˈdɪə/ /aɪˈdɪɹ/ n
conception of sthg to be done, plan, intention bedoeling idee intentie plan
image formed in the mind idee denkbeeld gedachte ingeving
result of mental activity idee bedenking gedachte
vague or fanciful notion idee impressie indruk

ideal /aɪˈdɪəl/ adj
being optimal ideaal optimaal
being perfect ideaal perfect volmaakt
conceptual conceptueel ideëel

ideal /aɪˈdɪəl/ n
(algebra) ideaal
a perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc. ideaal perfectie streefdoel

ideal gas n
hypothetical gas ideaal gas

idealess /aɪˈdiːələs/ adj
ideeëloos

idealist n
impractical person idealist
unrealistic or impractical visionary idealist

ideality n
quality or state of being ideal idealiteit

identical adj
bearing full likeness identiek identieke
of twins, such that they share the same genetic code eeneiig identiek identieke

identifiable adj
capable of being distinguished and named herkenbaar identificeerbaar

identification n
a document or documents serving as evidence of a person's identity identiteitsbewijs
a particular instance of identifying something identificatie
the state of being identified identificatie
feeling of support, sympathy, understanding or belonging identificatie vereenzelving
the act of identifying, or proving to be the same identificatie identificeren

identify /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/ v
(biology) to establish the taxonomic classification of an organism determineren identificeren
to establish the identity of someone or something identificeren

identikit /aɪˈdentəkɪt/ /aɪˈdentɪkɪt/ n
facial composite compositiefoto compositietekening

identity /aɪˈdɛntəti/ n
knowledge of who one is identiteit identiteiten
name or persona identiteit
the sameness some individuals share to make up the same kind or universal identiteit
the difference or character that marks off an individual from the rest persoonlijkheid identiteit

identity element n
member of a structure identiteit

identity matrix n
diagonal matrix with all diagonal elements equal to 1 eenheidsmatrix

identity politics n
identity politics identiteitspolitiek

identity theft n
deliberate assumption of another person's identity identiteits diefstal

ideogram /ˈɪd.i.oʊ.ɡɹæm/ /ˈɪd.i.ə.ɡɹæm/ n
a symbol ideogram

ideological adj
of or pertaining to an ideology ideologisch

ideologue /ˈaɪ.di.əl.ɑɡ/ n
advocate of a particular ideology ideoloog

ideology /aɪ.di.ˈɑl.ə.dʒi/ n
doctrine, body of ideas ideologie

ideophone n
sound symbolic word ideofoon

ides /aɪdz/ n
day in the Roman calendar iden

idiom /ˈɪdɪəm/ n
expression peculiar to a given language idioom taaleigen

idiophone /ˈɪdi.əfoʊn/ /ˈɪdi.əfəʊn/ n
any musical instrument that produces its sound by its own vibration idiofoon

idiosyncrasy /ˌɪd.i.əʊˈsɪŋ.kɹə.si/ /ˌɪdi.əˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdɪə(ʊ)ˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ n
(medicine) individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance idiosyncrasie overgevoeligheid
language or behaviour particular to an individual or a group eigenaardigheid jargon
peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify eigenaardigheid kenmerk
way of behaving or thinking eigenaardigheid eigenheid

idiosyncratic adj
peculiar to a specific individual eigenaardig eigenzinnig idiosyncratisch karakteristiek

idiot /iːdʒɪt/ /ˈɪd.i.ət/ n
person of low general intelligence idioot
person who lacks the capacity to develop beyond the mental age of a normal four-year-old idioot

idiotic /ɪd.iˈɑt.ɪk/ /ɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
having the quality of idiocy idioot

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ adj
not engaged in any occupation or employment nietsdoend
not turned to appropriate use, not occupied, of time with little activity inactief
of no importance, worthless, useless nutteloos

idler n
one who spends his or her time in inaction luiaard

idol /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ n
representation of anything revered afgod idool godenbeeld

idolatry /aɪˈdɑ.lə.tɹi/ /aɪˈdɒl.ə.tɹiː/ n
worship of idols afgoderij

idyllic /aɪˈdɪlɪk/ /ɪˈdɪlɪk/ adj
happy, peaceful, picturescue idyllisch

if /ɪf/ conjunction
supposing that indien als as
whether of

if I had a nickel for every time phraseologicalUnit
Als ik een stuiver kreeg voor iedere keer

if I were you phraseologicalUnit
advice introduction als ik jou was als ik u was

if and only if conjunction
implies and is implied by dan en slechts dan als als en slechts als

if looks could kill phraseologicalUnit
used to characterize a look of strong hostility als blikken konden doden

if need be adv
if necessary desnoods

if not adv
zo niet

if only phraseologicalUnit
signifies a wish hebben maar was het maar zo dat

if the mountain won't come to Muhammad proverb
if one cannot get one's own way als de berg niet naar Mohammed komt, zal Mohammed naar de berg moeten gaan als de berg niet naar Mozes komt, zal Mozes naar de berg moeten gaan

if the shoe fits, wear it phraseologicalUnit
idiomatic wie de schoen past, trekke hem aan

igloo /ˈɪɡluː/ n
Inuit snow house iglo

igneous rock n
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth stollingsgesteente

ignite /ɪɡˈnaɪt/ v
to set fire to, to light aansteken ontbranden ontsteken

ignominious /ɪɡnəˈmɪnɪəs/ adj
marked by shame of disgrace schamelijk

ignominy /ˈɪɡnɑmɪni/ /ˈɪɡnəmɪni/ n
great dishonor, shame, or humiliation schaamte

ignorable adj
that can be ignored negeerbare

ignorance /ˈɪɡnəɹəns/ n
condition of being uninformed or uneducated onwetendheid ignorantie onkunde

ignorance is bliss proverb
Ignorance is bliss Zalig zijn de onwetenden het geluk is met de onwetenden wat niet weet, wat niet deert

ignorant /ˈɪɡnəɹənt/ adj
characterized by ignorance ignorant onwetend

ignore /ɪɡˈno(ː)ɹ/ /ɪɡˈnoə/ /ɪɡˈnɔɹ/ /ɪɡˈnɔː/ v
to deliberately pay no attention to negeren

iguana /ɪˈɡwɑnə/ /ɪˈɡwɑːnə/ n
a green iguana (Iguana iguana) iguana
any member of the genus Iguana iguana
any of several members of the lizard family Iguanidae iguana

ileum n
last division of small intestine kronkeldarm ileum

ilium /ˈɪlɪəm/ n
bone darmbeen

ill /ɪl/ adj
having an urge to vomit misselijk
in poor health, suffering from a disease ziek zieke

illative case n
case used to indicate movement into something illatief illativus

illegal /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ /ɪˈliːɡəl/ adj
contrary to or forbidden by law illegaal strafbaar onwettig

illegal /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ /ɪˈliːɡəl/ n
illegal immigrant illegaal sans-papiers

illegal alien n
person within a state without authorization illegaal sans-papiers

illegal immigrant n
immigrant who has entered a country illegally illegaal sans-papiers

illegible /ɪˈlɛd͡ʒəbəl/ adj
not clear enough to be read onleesbaar

illegitimate [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾɨmɨt] adj
against the law illegaal onrechtmatig

illeism /ˈɪliɪzəm/ /ˈɪliːɪzəm/ n
practice of (excessively) referring to oneself in the third person illeïsme

illiteracy /ɪˈlɪtəɹəsi/ n
inability to read and write analfabetisme

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ adj
unable to read and write ongeletterd

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ n
an illiterate person analfabeet ongeletterde

illness /ˈɪl.nəs/ n
an instance of a disease or poor health ziekte

illocution n
aim of speaker illocutie

illogical adj
contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning onlogisch

illuminate /ɪlˈl(j)umɪneɪt/ /ɪlˈl(j)umɪnət/ v
to clarify or make something understandable verhelderen
to decorate something with lights illumineren verlichten
to decorate the page of a manuscript book with ornamental designs verluchten verluchtigen
to shine light on something belichten

illumination n
the act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated verlichting

illusion /ɪˈljuːʒən/ [ɪˈluː.ʒən] n
anything that seems to be something that it is not illusie zinsbegoocheling
belief in something that is in fact not true illusie
magician's trick illusie trick truuk

illustration n
picture designed to decorate illustratie

illustrator /ˈɪləˌstɹeɪtəɹ/ n
person who draws pictures illustrator

illustrious /ɪˈlʌs.tɹi.əs/ /ɪˈlʌs.tɹɪ.əs/ adj
admired, respected, or well-known illuster roemrijk

ilmenite n
a weakly magnetic dark gray mineral ilmeniet

image /ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/ n
characteristic as perceived by others beeld imago
computing: file beeldkopie
graphical representation beeld beeltenis plaatje
mental picture beeld perceptie

imaginary /ɪˈmædʒɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ɪˈmædʒɪˌnɛɹi/ adj
existing in imagination denkbeeldig
non-real part of a complex number imaginair

imaginary number n
number of the form bi imaginair getal

imagination /ɪˌmædʒəˈneɪʃən/ n
a mental image verbeelding
construction of false images verbeelding
image-making power of the mind verbeelding fantasie

imagine /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪn/ v
(intransitive) to guess raden speculeren
(intransitive) to use one's imagination fantaseren
(transitive) to assume veronderstellen

imam /ˈiːmɑːm/ n
Muslim leader imam

imbecile /ˈɪmbəsɪl/ n
fool imbeciel
person with limited mental capacity imbeciel

imbibe /ɪmˈbaɪb/ v
drink drinken nuttigen tot zich nemen
take in opnemen tot zich nemen

imbroglio /ɪmˈbɹoʊljoʊ/ /ɪmˈbɹəʊljəʊ/ n
complicated situation, entanglement kluwen

imbue /ɪmˈbjuː/ v
to permeate or impregnate completely doordrenken doortrekken
to wet or stain completely bevlekken nat maken

imitate /ˈɪmɪteɪt/ v
to follow as a model imiteren nabootsen

imitation /ɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ n
act of imitating navolging

imitator n
one who imitates another imitator

immaculate /ɪˈmækjəlɪt/ adj
having no stain or blemish, spotless, undefiled, clear, pure vlekkeloos

immediate /ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/ /ɪˈmiːdɪət/ adj
without delay onmiddellijk direct

immediately /ɪˈmiːdi.ətli/ adv
in an immediate manner onmiddellijk meteen direct

immense /ɪˈmɛns/ adj
huge, gigantic, very large immens

immerse v
to involve deeply opgaan
to put under the surface of a liquid onderdompelen

immersion /ɪˈmɝʒən/ n
the act of immersing or the condition of being immersed onderdompeling

immersion blender n
tool staafmixer

immigrant /ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/ n
person who comes to a country to settle immigrant ingewekene inwijkeling

immigrate v
to move in from another country or area immigreren

immigration /ɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃn/ /ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
the act of immigrating immigratie inwijking

imminent /ˈɪmɪnənt/ adj
about to happen, occur, or take place very soon dreigend imminent

immobile adj
not mobile bewegingsloos

immodest adj
lacking modesty onbescheiden

immolate /ˈɪm.ə.leɪt/ /ˈɪm.əʊ.leɪt/ v
destroy vernietigen
kill as sacrifice offeren

immortal /ɪˈmɔɹtəl/ /ɪˈmɔːtəl/ adj
not susceptible to death onsterfelijk ondoodbaar

immortalise /ɪ.ˈmɔː(ɹ).tə.ˌlaɪz/ v
to make eternally famous vereeuwigen

immortality /ˌɪmɔːɹˈtæləti/ /ˌɪmɔːˈtæləti/ n
condition of not being susceptible to death onsterfelijkheid

immune system n
system that protects the body from foreign material and organisms immuunsysteem

immunity /ɪˈmjuːnəti/ n
exemption from legal prosecution immuniteit onschendbaarheid
exemption from specified duties immuniteit vrijstelling
the quality of being resistant to infection immuniteit

immunize v
to make someone or something immune to something immuniseren

immunology n
branch of medicine immunologie

imp /ɪmp/ n
demonic creature aardmannetje kabouter
mischievous child schelm

impact /ɪmˈpækt/ /ˈɪmpækt/ n
a significant or strong influence schokeffect
the force or energy of a collision of two objects botsing inslag

impact /ɪmˈpækt/ /ˈɪmpækt/ v
to compress samenpersen
to influence beïnvloeden inwerken

impair /ɪmˈpɛə/ v
have a diminishing effect on verzwakken beschadigen verslechteren

impaired adj
Rendered less effective beschadigd verminderd verstoord verzwakt

impairment n
result of being impaired handicap

impala /ɪmˈpɑːlə/ n
African antelope impala

impale /ɪmˈpeɪl/ v
pierce something with any long, pointed object doorboren
put to death by piercing with a pale spietsen

impart /ɪmˈpɑːt/ /ɪmˈpɑːɹt/ v
communicate the knowledge of mededelen communiceren
to give a part or share delen verdelen
to hold a conference or consultation beraadslagen vergaderen

impartial /ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/ adj
treating all parties, rivals or disputants equally onpartijdig

impartiality n
The quality of being impartial; fairness onpartijdigheid

impatience /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/ n
quality of being impatient ongeduld

impatient /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/ adj
anxious and eager ongeduldig
restless and intolerant of delays ongeduldig

impatiently adv
without patience ongeduldig

impeccable /ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/ adj
Perfect, having no faults, flaws or errors onberispelijk

impeccably /ɪmˈpɛk.ə.bli/ adv
in a perfect or flawless manner onberispelijk

impedance /ɪmˈpiːdn̩s/ n
physics, measure of opposition to flow of current impedantie

impede /ɪmˈpiːd/ v
to get in the way of; to hinder belemmeren hinderen beletten impediëren in de weg staan

impediment /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/ n
hindrance; that which impedes progress belemmering beletsel hindernis obstakel impediment

impel /ɪmˈpɛl/ v
To drive forward; to propel an object voortdrijven
To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation aanzetten

impending /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/ adj
about to happen nakend

impenetrable adj
not penetrable ondoordringbaar

imperative /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ adj
essential noodzakelijk

imperative /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ n
essential action must

imperative mood n
imperative mood gebiedende wijs

imperfect /ɪmˈpɝːfɪkt/ n
past tense onvoltooid verleden tijd

imperfection /ɪmpɚˈfɛkʃən/ n
something that makes something else less than perfect schoonheidsfout

imperial /ɪmˈpɪ.ɹi.əl/ adj
related to an empire keizerlijk

imperialism /ɪmˈpɪ.ɹi.əˌlɪz.m̩/ n
the policy of extending power, by force imperialisme

impersonal /ɪmˈpɝsənəl/ adj
lacking warmth or emotion onpersoonlijk
not representing a person onpersoonlijk

impersonal subject n
pronoun when used as subject loos onderwerp

impertinence n
Lack of pertinence; irrelevance onbeschaamdheid

impertinent /ɪm.ˈpɜː.tɪ.nənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɝ.tɨ.nənt/ adj
insolent, ill-mannered impertinent

impervious /ɪmˈpɜːvi.əs/ /ɪmˈpɝ.vi.əs/ adj
immune to damage or effect ongevoelig onkwetsbaar
preventative of any penetration; impenetrable, impermeable ondoordringbaar ondoorlaadbaar
unaffected or unable to be affected by ongevoelig onvatbaar

impetigo /ɪmpɪˈtaɪɡəʊ/ n
contagious bacterial skin disease impetigo

impetuous /imˈpɛtʃuəs/ adj
characterized by sudden and violent force onstuimig bruusk gewelddadig
describing one who makes arbitrary decisions impulsief

impetus /ˈɪm.pə.təs/ n
a force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse impuls stuwkracht
an activity in response to a stimulus prikkel stimulans
something that impels aanleiding impuls
the force or energy associated with a moving body; a stimulus drijvende kracht stuwkracht

impinge /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/ v
to have an effect upon; to limit beinvloeden
to interfere with beroeren invloed hebben op
to make a physical impact on to collide, to crash (upon) botsen raken treffen

impish /ˈɪmpɪʃ/ adj
mischievous ondeugend

implacable /ɪmˈplækəbəl/ adj
not able to placate or appease onverzoenlijk

implant lang=en n
anything surgically implanted in the body implantaat

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ n
a tool gereedschap hulpmiddel

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ v
bring about implementeren toepassen uitwerken

implementation n
process of moving an idea from concept to reality implementatie
result of implementing something implementatie

implicate v
to connect or involve impliceren

implication /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/ n
that which is implied, but not expressed implicatie

implicature n
An implied meaning implicatie

implicit /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/ adj
contained in the essential nature impliciet
implied indirectly impliciet
unquestioning or unconditional absoluut

implied /ɪmˈplaɪd/ adj
suggested without being stated directly onrechtstreeks

imply /ɪmˈplaɪ/ v
to have as a consequence impliceren inhouden
to suggest by a logical inference suggereren

impolitic /ɪmˈpɒ.lɪ.tɪk/ adj
not in accordance with good policy onoordeelkundig onpolitiek onverstandig

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ n
licence for import invoervergunning
practice of importing import invoer
something brought in from a foreign country import invoer
significance, importance belang gewicht

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ v
to bring in from a foreign country importeren invoeren

importance /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ n
quality or condition of being important or worthy of note belang belangrijkheid

important /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹtənt/ /ɪmˈpo.tənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ adj
having relevant and crucial value belangrijk

impose /ɪmˈpoʊz/ /ɪmˈpəʊz/ v
to establish or apply by authority opleggen

impossibility n
The quality of being impossible onmogelijkheid

impossible /ɪmˈpɒsɪbəl/ adj
not able to be done onmogelijk
very difficult to deal with onmogelijk
never happening onmogelijk

impossibly adv
in an impossible manner onmogelijk
to the point of impossibility onmogelijk

impostor /ɪmˈpɑstɚ/ /ɪmˈpɒstə/ n
someone who uses assumed identity bedrieger

imposture n
The act or conduct of an impostor; deception practiced under a false or assumed character; fraud or imposition; cheating oplichter

impound /ɪmˈpaʊ̯nd/ /ˈɪmpaʊ̯nd/ v
to hold in the custody of a court or its delegate confisqueren in beslag nemen

impoverish v
to become poor verarmen
to make poor verarmen
to deprive of some strength or richness verarmen verzwakken

impracticable /ɪmˈpɹaktɪkəb(ə)l/ adj
impassable onbegaanbaar onberijdbaar
not practicable onuitvoerbaar

impractical adj
not practical onhandig onpraktisch

imprecation /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
act of imprecating, or invoking evil upon someone verwensing

impress /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɪmpɹɛs/ v
compel (someone) to serve in a military force ronselen

impression /ɪmˈpɹɛʃən/ n
impersonation impressie uitbeelding verbeelding
indentation or depression made by pressure indruk deuk
outward appearance indruk voorkomen
overall effect of something indruk impressie

impressionable adj
easily influenced beïnvloedbaar ontvankelijk

impressionism n
movement in art impressionisme

impressionist n
One who adheres to impressionism impressionist

impressive /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ adj
capable of being impressed onder de indruk
making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress indrukwekkend imposant

imprint /ˈɪm.pɹɪnt/ n
an impression; the mark left behind by printing something indruk

imprisonment /ɪmˈpɹɪzn̩.mənt/ n
confinement gevangenschap

improper /ɪmˈpɹɑ.pɚ/ /ɪmˈpɹɒp.ə/ /ɪmˈpɹɔp.ə/ adj
Not according to facts foutief onjuist
Not consistent with established facts foutief inconsistent
Not properly named verkeerd omschreven
not in keeping with conventional mores or good manners misplaatst ongeschikt
unsuitable to needs or circumstances ongepast

improve /ɪmˈpɹuːv/ v
to become better beteren
to make something better verbeteren beter maken

improvement /ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt/ n
act of improving verbetering

improvidence n
state of being improvident overhaasting zorgeloosheid

improvisation n
act or art of composing and rendering music, poetry, and the like, extemporaneously improvisatie
musical technique, characteristic of blues music improvisatie
that which is improvised; an impromptu improvisatie

improvise /ˈɪmpɹəvaɪz/ v
to make something up as one goes on improviseren

improvised explosive device n
bermbom

impudence /ˈɪmpjədəns/ n
quality of being impudent onbeschaamdheid onbeschoftheid

impudent /ˈɪmpjədənt/ adj
Not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced brutaal

impugn /ɪmˈpjuːn/ v
To assault, attack aanvallen
To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action bestrijden weerspreken
question the validity of betwisten

impulse response n
output from a brief input signal impulsantwoord impulsrespons

impulsive adj
actuated by impulse or by transient feelings impulsief
(mechanics) acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous impulsief
having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent impulsief
highly reactive; inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration impulsief

impure adj
impure onzuiver

impurity /ɪmˈpjɝɪti/ n
a component or additive that renders something else impure bezoedeling onzuiverheid
a state of immorality bezoedeling onreinheid
the condition of being impure onreinheid onzuiverheid

imputation /ˌɪm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
act of imputing aantijging
that which has been imputed aantijging

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adj
in fashion, popular in

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adv
indoors; at home or the office and available for conversation binnen
moving to the interior binnen
still able to play in

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ preposition
after a period of time binnen in
by the virtue of tijdens
contained by in
language, script, or tone in
into in
surrounded by in
a state in
part, member of in
pertaining to in
within a certain elapsed time in
during in tijdens

in a nutshell adv
in summary in een notendop

in absentia
while not present bij afwezigheid in absentia

in any case adv
at any rate in ieder geval in elk geval

in charge adj
having responsibility verantwoordelijk

in cold blood
in a ruthless and unfeeling manner in koelen bloede

in common
held in joint possession gemeen
shared with others gemeen

in conclusion
as a conclusion tot slot

in due time
eventually te zijner tijd

in fact
actually, in truth feitelijk in feite

in favor of preposition
in support of ten faveure van ten gunste van

in focus
sharp and clearly visible scherp scherpgesteld

in for a penny, in for a pound /ɪn fɔɹ ə ˈpɛ.ni ɪn fɔɹ ə paʊnd/ /ɪn fəɹə ˈpɛ.ni ɪn fəɹə paʊnd/ proverb
Expressing recognition that one must, having started something, see it through to its end, rather than stopping short thereof wie a zegt, moet ook b zeggen

in front of preposition
at or near the front part of voor
in the presence of someone in het bijzijn van voor

in lieu of preposition
instead; in place of; as a substitute for in plaats van

in love
followed by "with": enamored (of a person, etc.) [[verliefd]] [[op]]
followed by "with": very fond (of an idea, etc.) [[gek]] [[van]]
of a person or persons: enamored verliefd

in my opinion
according to me mijns inziens naar mijn mening

in no time
very soon in ijltempo

in order adj
appropriate, worthwhile op zijn plaats
in accordance with the procedural rules governing formal meetings in orde
in sequence op volgorde
ready, prepared op orde

in order that conjunction
so that opdat

in order to phraseologicalUnit
as a means of achieving the specified aim om ten einde

in other words
stated or interpreted another way met andere woorden zeg maar

in particular adv
especially, individually or specifically in het bijzonder

in person
actually present in het vlees in persoon persoonlijk

in principle
with regard to fundamentals in beginsel

in question adj
under consideration or discussion in kwestie

in respect of preposition
pertaining to met betrekking tot ten opzichte van

in short
as a summary in het kort

in spite of preposition
despite ondanks

in terms of preposition
In relation to, concerning, regarding betreffende wat betreft

in the blink of an eye
immediately, instantaneously in een oogwenk

in the first place /ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst pleɪs/ /ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst plæɪs/ /ɪn ðə ˈfɜ˞st pleɪs/
to begin with allereerst in de eerste plaats

in the flesh
with one's own body and presence in het vlees persoonlijk

in the know
informed, aware ingeweid

in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king proverb
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king in het land der blinden is éénoog koning

in the limelight
focus of attention in het centrum van de aandacht in het spotlicht

in the long run
eventually op den duur op termijn uiteindelijk

in the making
in the process of being made in wording

in the nick of time
at the last possible moment op het nippertje

in the offing
in the foreseeable future; on the horizon in het verschiet

in the same boat adj
in the same situation in hetzelfde bootje zitten

in time
as time passes mettertijd

in twain
in halves in tweeën

in vain adv
without success tevergeefs vergeefs

in wine, there is truth proverb
one tells the truth under the influence of alcohol kinderen en dronken mensen spreken altijd de waarheid

in-box /ˈɪnbɑks/ /ˈɪnbɒks/ n
container postvak
electronic folder inbox

in-depth adj
thorough, comprehensive diepgravend gedegen

in-law n
relative by marriage [[aangetrouwd]] [[familielid]] aanverwant schoonfamilie

inability /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ n
lack of the ability to do something; incapability onvermogen

inaccuracy n
inaccurate statement fout onjuistheid onnauwkeurigheid onwaarheid
incorrect calibration of a measuring device, or incorrect use; lack of precision onnauwkeurigheid
lack of accuracy onnauwkeurigheid

inaccurately adv
In an inaccurate manner; incorrectly; inexactly onnauwkeurig

inactivity n
quality of being inactive inactiviteit

inadequate adj
Not adequate inadequaat ongeschikt ontoereikend onvoldoende

inadvertently adv
unintentionally abusievelijk onopzettelijk

inalienable /ɪˈneɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/ /ɪˈneɪ.lɪ.ə.nə.bəl/ adj
incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred to another; not alienable onvervreemdbaar

inane /ɪˈneɪn/ adj
lacking sense or meaning flauw inhoudsloos stom zinloos
purposeless; pointless doelloos

inanity n
property of being inane zinloosheid inhoudsloosheid leegheid stupiditeit

inappropriate /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/ /ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/ adj
not appropriate or suitable ongepast

inasmuch as conjunction
to the extent that voorzover

inaudible adj
unable to be heard onhoorbaar

inauguration /ɪnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/ n
act of inaugurating inhuldiging inauguratie

incandescent /ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.ənt/ adj
remitting light as result of heating lichtgevend
shining brightly witgloeiend
showing intense emotion eclatant stralend

incantation /inkænˈteɪʃən/ n
formula bezwering spreuk

incarcerate /ɪnˈkɑɹ.səˌɹeɪt/ /ɪnˈkɑː.səˌɹeɪt/ v
to confine intomen
to lock away in prison gevangenzetten opsluiten

incense /ɪnˈsɛns/ /ˈɪnsɛns/ n
A perfume often used in the rites of various religions wierook

incense /ɪnˈsɛns/ /ˈɪnsɛns/ v
anger, infuriate vertoornen

incentive /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ n
cash bonus bonus premie
something that motivates aansporing drijfveer incentief prikkel stimulans

inception /ɪnˈsɛpʃən/ n
the creation or beginning of something aanvang begin

incessant /ɪnˈsɛs.ənt/ adj
without pause or stop; not ending onophoudelijk voortdurend

incessantly /ɪnˈsɛs.ənt.li/ adv
in a manner without pause or stop onophoudelijk aanhoudend onophoudend

incest /ˈɪnsɛst/ n
sexual relations between close relatives incest bloedschande

incestuous adj
pertaining to or engaging in incest incestueus

inch /ɪntʃ/ n
unit of length duim
unspecified but very short distance haarbreed

inchoate adj
not fully formed embrionaal

incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ adj
arising as the result of an event inherent
physics: falling on a surface inslaand

incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ n
(minor) event incidental to others episode gebeuren gebeurtenis voorval
event causing interruption or crisis voorval
event or occurrence voorval episode gebeuren gebeurtenis

incidentally adv
Without looking for sth/sb toevalligerwijze

incinerate v
destroy by burning verbranden

incipient /ɪnˈsɪp.i.ənt/ adj
beginning, starting beginnend

incite /ɪnˈsaɪt/ v
to rouse, stir up or excite ophitsen aanzetten

inclement /ɪnˈklɛm.ənt/ adj
merciless genadeloos
stormy ruig stormachtig

inclination /ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
geometry: angle of intersection inclinatie
mental tendency neiging tendens
physical tilt or bend buiging knik
slant or slope glooiing glooiingshoek helling inclinatie

incline /ɪnˈklaɪn/ /ˈɪn.klaɪn/ v
to tend to do or believe something neigen

inclined plane n
simple machine hellend vlak

including /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/ preposition
Such as, among which inclusief met inbegrip van

inclusion /ɪnˈkluːʒən/ n
act of including, i.e. adding or annexing, (something) to a group, set or total inbegrip toevoeging
addition or annex to a group, set or total toevoeging
defect in precious stone insluiting

inclusive /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/ adj
including (almost) everything within its scope inclusief

incognito /ˌɪnkɒɡˈniːtoʊ/ adj
Without being known; in disguise; in an assumed character, or under an assumed title incognito

incognito /ˌɪnkɒɡˈniːtoʊ/ adv
without revealing one's identity incognito

income /ˈɪnˌkʌm/ n
Money one earns by working or by capitalising on the work of others inkomen

income tax n
tax levied on income inkomstenbelasting

incomparable adj
beyond comparison onvergelijkbaar

incompatible adj
impossible to coexist; irreconcilable onverenigbaar

incompetence n
inability to perform incompetentie

incompetent adj
unskilled, lacking normally expected degree of ability incompetent

incompletable adj
Not completable. onvoltooibaar

incomplete /ɪn.kəm.ˈpliːt/ adj
not complete inkompleet

incomprehensible /ɪnkɑmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ adj
impossible or very difficult to understand onbegrijpelijk

inconceivable /ɪn.kənˈsiːv.ə.bəl/ adj
unable to be conceived, unbelievable ongelovelijk onvoorstelbaar

incongruous /ɪnˈkɑn.ɡɹu.əs/ /ˈɪn.kɒn.ɡɹʊu.ʌs/ adj
not matching onpassend

inconsistency /ˌɪnkənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/ /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/ n
state of being inconsistent inconsistentie tegenstrijdigheid

inconsolable adj
Not consolable ontroostbaar

inconspicuous /ˌɪn.kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ adj
not prominent or easily noticeable onopvallend

incontinence /ɪnˈkɒntɪnəns/ n
inability to restrain discharge incontinentie

incontrovertibly /ɪnˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː(ɹ).tɪ.bli/ /ˌɪnˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.tə.bli/ adv
in incontrovertible manner ontegensprekelijk onweerlegbaar

inconvenience n
something inconvenient or bothering ongemak verstoring

inconvenient adj
not convenient niet van pas komend ongelegen ongemakkelijk storend

incorporate /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚe(ɪ)t/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚeɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔː(ɹ).pəɹ.eɪt/ v
include as a part or ingredient inbouwen inlijven

incorrect /ˌɪnkəˈɹɛkt/ adj
erroneous incorrect

incorrigible /ɪnˈkɒɹɨdʒɨb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɔɹɨdʒɨb(ə)l/ adj
defective and materially impossible to correct or set aright onherstelbaar onverbeterbaar
determined, unalterable onveranderlijk onverbeterbaar
impervious to correction by punishment or pain onverbeterlijk
incurably depraved onverbeterlijk

incorrigible /ɪnˈkɒɹɨdʒɨb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɔɹɨdʒɨb(ə)l/ n
an incorrigibly bad individual onverbeterlijke

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ n
increased amount toename stijging vermeerdering

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ v
become larger toenemen vermeerderen verhogen
make larger opvoeren

incredible /ɪnˈkɹɛdəbəl/ adj
too implausible to be credible ongelofelijk
amazing ongelofelijk

incredulity /ˌɪnkɹɪˈdjuːlɪti/ n
religious disbelief ongelovigheid
unwillingness to believe; doubt about the truth of something ongeloof

incredulous /ɪnˈkɹɛdjʊləs/ adj
Skeptical, disbelieving ongelovig sceptisch skeptisch
difficult to believe; incredible ongelofelijk ongelooflijk ongeloofwaardig

incubus /ˈɪŋ.kjʊ.bəs/ n
a nightmare nachtmerrie
an evil spirit incubus
oppressive thing or person; a burden juk last obsessie

inculcate /ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt/ v
teach by repeated instruction inprenten

incumbent lang=en adj
being the current holder of an office zittend

incumbent lang=en n
current holder of an office plaatsbekleder

incunable /ɪnˈkjuːnəbəl/ n
very early printed book, specifically one printed before 1501; an incunabulum wiegendruk

incur /ɪnˈkəː/ /ɪnˈkɝ/ v
to expose oneself to something inconvenient zich blootstellen aan

indebted adj
obligated to someone verschuldigd

indecent adj
offensive to good taste onbetamelijk onfatsoenlijk

indecipherable adj
not decipherable onontcijferbaar

indecision /ɪndɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n/ n
inability to decide on a course of action besluiteloosheid

indecisive /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adj
inconclusive or uncertain onbeslist
not decisive besluiteloos

indeclinable adj
not declinable onverbuigbaar

indeed /ɪnˈdiːd/ adv
modal: truly; in fact; actually inderdaad daadwerkelijk

indeed /ɪnˈdiːd/ interjection
indication of agreement inderdaad en of

indefatigable /ˌɪndəˈfætəɡəbəl/ /ˌɪndɪfəˈtiɡəbəl/ /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl/ adj
extremely persistent and untiring onvermoeibaar onvermoeid

indefinite article n
word preceding a noun to indicate any member of the class of objects onbepaald lidwoord lidwoord van onbepaaldheid

indefinite pronoun n
Pronoun not specifying the identity of its referent onbepaald voornaamwoord

indefinitely adv
Forever (voor) altijd

indelible /ɪnˈdɛləbl/ adj
difficult to delete, remove or wash away onuitwisbaar onverwijderbaar
incapable of being annulled onuitwisbaar
incapable of being canceled or forgotten onuitwisbaar onvergetelijk

indemnify /ɪnˈdɛm.nɪ.faɪ/ v
To make restitution or compensation for vergoeden
To save harmless; to secure against loss or damage; to insure indekken verzekeren

indent /ɪnˈdɛnt/ /ˈɪndɛnt/ v
typography: to begin a line or lines at a greater or less distance from the margin inspringen

indenture /ɪnˈdɛn.ʃɝ/ n
contract leercontract

independence /ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/ n
state or quality of being independent onafhankelijkheid zelfstandigheid
state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood onafhankelijkheid zelfstandigheid

independent /ɪndɪˈpɛndənt/ adj
not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free onafhankelijk zelfstandig

independently /ɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/ adv
in an independent manner onafhankelijk

indestructible adj
not destructible onverwoestbaar

indeterminism n
indeterminisme

index /ˈɪndɛks/ n
alphabetical listing index inhoud register

index /ˈɪndɛks/ v
to arrange an index indexeren

indexable adj
that can be indexed indexeerbaar

indicate /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ v
to point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known aanduiden aanwijzen wijzen op
to show or manifest by symptoms aangeven wijzen op
to signal in a vehicle the desire to turn right or left aangeven

indicative /ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ n
the indicative mood aantonende wijs indicatief

indicative mood n
indicative mood aantonende wijs indicatief

indicator /ɪn.dɪ.keɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
economic measure indicator
indicative animal or plant indicator
trafficator richtingaanwijzer clignoteur

indict /ˌɪnˈdaɪt/ v
to accuse of wrongdoing beschuldigen
to make a formal accusation or indictment aanklagen

indictment /ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/ n
accusation beschuldiging
legal accusation beschuldiging

indifference /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹəns/ n
the state of being indifferent onverschilligheid

indifferent /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹənt/ adj
not caring onverschillig

indigence n
poverty behoeftigheid

indigenous /ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.nəs/ adj
born or engendered in, native to a land or region inheems autochtoon oorspronkelijk
innate, inborn aangeboren ingeboren overgeërfd

indigent /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/ adj
poor; destitute arm behoeftig indigent nooddruftig onbemiddeld

indigent /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/ n
a person in need or in poverty arme armlastige behoeftige noodlijder

indignant /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/ adj
angry, infuriated, mad, resentful geïndigneerd verontwaardigd

indignation /ˌɪn.dɪɡ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
anger aroused by some perceived offense or injustice verontwaardiging
self-righteous anger or disgust gebelgdheid verontwaardiging

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ adj
colour indigo indigoblauw indigoblauwe

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ n
colour indigo
dye indigo

indirect /ˌɪndaɪˈɹɛkt/ /ˌɪndəˈɹɛkt/ adj
not direct indirect onrechtstreeks

indirect free kick n
soccer onrechtstreekse vrije trap

indirect object n
grammatical term meewerkend voorwerp

indirectly /ˌɪndɪˈɹɛktli/ adv
in a indirect manner onrechtstreeks

indiscreet adj
not discreet; wanting in discretion indiscreet

indiscretion n
Want of discretion indescretie

indispensable /ɪndɪˈspɛnsəbəl/ adj
absolutely necessary onontbeerlijk onmisbaar
not dispensable onmisbaar
not subject to exemption onmisbaar

indisputable adj
not disputable onomstotelijk

indisputably adv
in a manner that is incapable of being disputed onomstotelijk

indissoluble adj
indestructable onlosmakelijk

indissolubly adv
in an indissoluble manner onlosmakelijk

indium /ˈɪndi.əm/ n
metallic chemical element indium

individual /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊəl/ adj
intended for a single person individueel
relating to a single person or thing individueel

individual /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊəl/ n
person considered alone individu enkeling

indoctrination n
act of indoctrinating indoctrinatie

indomitable /ɪnˈdɑmɪtəbl̩/ /ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbl̩/ adj
incapable of being subdued, overcome, or vanquished niet klein te krijgen ontembaar

indubitable /ɪnˈdubɪtəbl/ adj
not dubitable onbetwijfelbaar twijfelloos

indubitably /ɪnˈdjuː.bɪ.tə.bli/ /ɪnˈdu.bɪ.tə.bli/ adv
Undoubtedly; unquestionably ongetwijfeld zonder twijfel

induce /ɪnˈdjuːs/ /ɪnˈduːs/ v
to cause; persuade; force forceren opwekken overhalen veroorzaken

induced abortion /ɪnˈdust əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/ n
procedure that terminates pregnancy by removing the fetus opgewekte bevalling

inductance n
property inductie
quantity inductie

induction /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/ n
the act of inducting inductie toeleiding

indulge /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ v
to grant extension to payment uitstel van betaling toestaan
to satisfy the wishes or whims of koesteren verwennen in de watten leggen
to yield to a temptation toegeven zwichten

indulgence /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒəns/ n
pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory aflaat

indulgent /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/ adj
prone to indulge toegeeflijk

industrial /ɪnˈdʌstɹɪəl/ adj
(of a society or country) having many industries industrieel geïndustrialiseerd
of or relating to industry industrieel

industrial espionage n
use of clandestine methods to acquire secret information for commercial advantage bedrijfsspionage

industrial output n
what an industry produces industriële produktie

industrious /ɪnˈdʌstɹi.əs/ adj
hard-working and persistent ijverig vlijtig

industry /ˈɪndəstɹi/ n
businesses of the same type sector industrie
businesses that produce goods industrie nijverheid
tendency to work persistently werklust

inebriated /ɪˈniːbɹieɪtɪd/ adj
behaving as though affected by alcohol dronken

inebriation n
state or characteristic of drunkenness dronkenschap

ineffable /ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/ /ˌɪnˈɛf.ə.bəl/ adj
beyond expression onnoembaar onuitsprekelijk onzeggelijk
forbidden to be uttered geheiligd onnoembaar taboe

inefficiency n
degree or measure of someone or something's lack of efficiency or effectiveness inefficiëntie

inelastic /ˌɪnəˈlæstɪk/ adj
lacking elasticity inelastisch

inept /ɪnˈɛpt/ adj
not able to do something onbekwaam ongeschikt

ineptitude n
the quality of being inept dwaasheid

inequality n
unfair, not equal, state ongelijkheid
statement that one quantity is less (or greater) than another ongelijkheid

inertia /ɪnˈɝ.ʃə/ n
in physics traagheid inertie
unwillingness to take action daadloosheid

inertial frame of reference n
frame of reference inertiaalstelsel

inescapable adj
cannot be avoided onontkoombaar onvermijdelijk

inessive n
inessive case inessief

inevitable /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/ adj
impossible to avoid or prevent onvermijdelijk onafwendbaar
predictable, or always happening voorspelbaar

inexorable /ɪnˈɛk.sɔɹ.ə.bəl/ /ɪˈnɛk.sɚ.ə.bəl/ adj
Impossible to stop or prevent: inevitable onvermijdelijk
Unable to be persuaded: relentless onverbiddelijk

inexorably /ɪnˈɛk.sɚ.ə.bli / /ɪˈnɛk.səɹ.ə.bli/ adv
in an inexorable manner; relentlessly ontoegeeflijk onverbiddelijk

inexpensive adj
low in price goedkoop goedkope

inexperience n
lack of experience onervarenheid

inexpugnable adj
impregnable, unconquerable ongenaakbaar oninneembaar onneembaar

infallible /ɪnˈfa.lɪ.b(ə)l/ /ɪnˈfæ.lə.bəl/ adj
without fault or weakness; incapable of error or fallacy onfeilbaar

infallibly adv
in an infallible manner onfeilbaar

infamous /ˈɪnfəməs/ adj
having a bad reputation berucht

infamy /ˈɪnfəmi/ n
the state of being infamous berucht

infant /ˈɪn.fənt/ n
very young human being zuigeling

infanticide /ɪnˈfæntɪsaɪd/ n
a person who has killed a child kindermoordenaar kindermoordenares
the murder of an infant infanticide kinderdoding kindermoord
the murder of one's child infanticide kinderdoding kindermoord

infantile adj
childish; immature infantiel kinderachtig kinderlijk

infantry /ˈɪnfəntɹi/ n
regiment of infantry infanterieregiment
soldiers who fight on foot infanterie voetvolk
the part of an army consisting of infantry soldiers infanterie

infantryman n
soldier who fights on foot infanterist voetsoldaat

infarct n
area of dead tissue infarct

infatuation n
An unreasoning love or attraction geliefde vlam
The act of infatuating; the state of being infatuated; folly; that which infatuates waanzinnige verliefdheid

infect /ɪnˈfɛkt/ v
to bring into contact with a substance that causes illness infecteren
to make somebody enthusiastic about one's own passion infecteren

infected adj
having an infection besmet

infection /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ n
uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host infectie

infectious adj
informal: memorable and invoking excitement or interest aanstekelijk
spreading quickly between persons aanstekelijk

infectiousness n
state or condition of being infectious infectiositeit

infer /ɪnˈfɜː/ /ɪnˈfɝ/ v
(intransitive) To draw a conclusion (by reasoning) concluderen
(transitive) To conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence concluderen

inference n
act or process of inferring by deduction or induction afgeleid gegeven conclusie

inferior /ɪnˈfɪ(ə)ɹiɚ/ /ɪnˈfɪəɹɪə/ n
inferieur

inferiority complex n
a sense of inferiority minderwaardigheidscomplex

infernal /ɪnˈfəɹnəl/ /ɪnˈfɜː(ɹ)nəl/ adj
Of or relating to hell, or the world of the dead; hellish hels infernaal
UK, as an expletive: very annoying; damned hels infernaal
by extension: of or relating to a great fire or inferno infernaal
diabolical or fiendish duivels hels infernaal

inferno /ɪnˈfɝnoʊ/ n
large fire inferno vuurzee

infertile adj
not fertile onvruchtbaar

infidel n
non-believer ongelovige

infill v
to rededicate land inbreiden

infinite /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ adj
boundless, endless oneindig eindeloos
figuratively, very large oneindig eindeloos
greater than any positive quantity or magnitude oneindig

infinitesimal /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/ adj
very small infinitesimaal oneindig klein

infinitesimal calculus n
Differential calculus and integral calculus considered together as a single subject infinitesimaalrekening

infinitive /ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/ n
a mood or mode of verbs infinitief onbepaalde wijs
uninflected verb form infinitief onbepaalde wijs

infinity n
endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of end or limit oneindigheid

infix /ɪnˈfɪks/ /ˈɪnfɪks/ n
morpheme inserted into word infix tussenvoegsel

inflamed /ɪnˈfleɪmd/ adj
affected by inflammation ontstoken

inflation /ɪnˈfleɪʃən/ n
expansion or increase in size opblazen
increase in prices inflatie
inflation of the universe uitdijing

inflected adj
(grammar) verbogen

inflection /ɪnˈflɛkʃən/ n
buigpunt
change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function verbuiging vervoeging
turning away from a straight course bocht

inflorescence n
flower cluster bloeiwijze bloeigestel bloemgestel

influence /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ n
(astrology) element determining someone's character or individual tendencies invloed
person or thing exerting such power or action invloed
action exerted by a person or thing with power to cause change invloed beïnvloeding
electrostatic induction inductie
power to affect, control or manipulate invloed impact

influence /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ v
intransitive: to exert influence invloed uitoefenen
transitive: to exert an influence upon beïnvloeden

influential adj
having considerable influence invloedrijk

influenza /ˌɪn.flu.ˈɛn.zə/ n
an acute contagious disease of the upper airways and lungs griep

influx /ˈɪnˌflʌks/ n
inward flow toevloed

inform /ɪnˈfɔɹm/ /ɪnˈfɔːm/ v
to act as an informer, denounce verklikken
to communicate knowledge to (an)other(s) informeren inlichten voorlichten
to impart information or knowledge (intransitive) informeren voorlichten
to make known (intransitive) informeren

informally adv
in an informal manner informeel

information /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
communicable knowledge informatie

information system n
data processing system informatiesysteem

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ adj
having the wavelength in the infrared infrarood

infringement n
violation schending inbreuk

ingenious adj
displaying genius or brilliance; tending to invent ingenieus
witty; original; shrewd; adroit; keen; sagacious vernuftig

ingenuity /ˌɪndʒəˈn(j)uːəti/ n
ability to come up with solutions to difficult problems vernuft

ingot /ˈɪŋɡət/ n
solid block of more or less pure metal baar staaf

ingrained adj
ingeworteld

ingratiate /ɪnˈɡɹeɪ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
get someone's favor, especially through flattery bemind maken in het gevlei komen

ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/ n
substance present in a mixture ingrediënt bestanddeel

ingress n
entree

inhabitant /ɪnˈhæ.bɪ.tənt/ n
Someone or thing who lives in a place inwoner bewoner

inhabited adj
having inhabitants bewoond

inhalation n
the act of inhaling inademing

inhale /ɪnˈheɪl/ v
to draw air into the lungs inademen

inhaler n
canister containing medicine inhalator

inharmonicity n
music inharmoniciteit

inhere /ɪnˈhɪə/ v
To be inherent; to be an essential or intrinsic part of; to be fixed or permanently incorporated with something een inherent deel van uitmaken inhouden

inherent /ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/ adj
natural part or consequence inherent samengaand

inherit /ɪnˈhɛɹɪt/ v
to receive property or a title by legal succession etc. erven
to receive a characteristic by genetic transmission erven

inheritance /ɪnˈhɛɹətəns/ n
biological attributes passed to offspring erfelijkheid
passing of title erfenis nalatenschap
programming: mechanism for making parts of superclass available to subclass overerving
that which a person is entitled to inherit erfenis erfdeel

inheritance tax n
tax on the property of the deceased erfbelasting

inhibit v
to hold in or hold back; to restrain remmen

inhibition n
Act of inhibiting remming

inhibitor n
substance slowing a reaction inhibitor remmer

inhospitable adj
Not offering shelter onherbergzaam

inimical /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/ adj
harmful schadelijk
hostile vijandig

iniquitous /ɪˈnɪkwɨtəs/ adj
morally objectionable moreel verwerpelijk onrechtvaardig
sinful boosaardig zondig

iniquity /ɪnˈɪk.wɪ.ti/ n
denial of sovereignty of God godslastering godsloochening
deviation from right afdwaling misdaad
lawlessness wetteloosheid
wrongful act misdaad

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ n
first letter of a word beginletter initiaal voorletter

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ v
sign one's initial(s) paraferen

initialize v
to assign initial values to something initialiseren

initiate /ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪt/ n
A new member of an organization beginner
One who has been through a ceremony of initiation ingewijde

initiate /ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪt/ v
to begin; to start initiëren aanvangen beginnen starten

initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ n
a beginning; a first move initiatief

initiator n
one who initiates initiator

inject /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/ v
to administer an injection to inspuiten injecteren
to introduce something sudddenly or violently injecteren
to push or pump something in injecteren inspuiten
to take or be administered something by means of injection spuiten

injection /ɪn.ˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ n
act of injecting, or something injected inspuiting
medicine: something injected injectie spuitje

injunction /ɪnˈdʒʌnk.ʃən/ n
an official writ dwangbevel gerechtelijk bevel injunctie
that which is enjoined; command bevel gebod order sommatie verbod
the act of enjoining bevelen sommeren

injury /ˈɪn.dʒə.ɹi/ n
damage or violation verwonding letsel

injury time n
additional time played straight after each of the two halves blessuretijd

injustice /ɪnˈdʒʌs.tɪs/ n
absence of justice onrecht

ink /ɪŋk/ n
coloured fluid used for writing inkt
dark fluid ejected by squid etc inkt

ink /ɪŋk/ v
apply ink inkten

inkling /ɪŋk.lɪŋ/ n
inclination, desire neiging
suspicion or hint vermoeden

inkwell n
container for ink inktpot

inlay /ɪnˈleɪ/ /ˈɪn.leɪ/ n
dentistry: filling vulling
material placed within another material as decoration. incrustatie inlegsel

inlet n
body of water let into a coast inham

inmate n
one confined to institution, such as a prison gedetineerde gevangene

inn /ɪn/ n
lodging herberg

inner cabinet n
inner circle within a cabinet kernkabinet

inner city n
central part of a city binnenstad stadskern

inner core n
innermost part of the Earth binnenkern

inner product n
generalization of the dot product inproduct

inner tube n
inflatable rubber tube binnenband

innermost /ˈɪnɚmoʊst/ adj
farthest inside or towards the center or middle binnenst

innkeeper /ˈɪnkiːpəɹ/ n
person responsible for the running of an inn waard

innocence /ˈɪnəsn̩s/ n
absence of responsibility for a crime onschuld
lack of understanding about sensitive subjects such as sexuality and crime onschuld

innocent /ˈɪnəsn̩t/ adj
not legally responsible for a wrongful act onschuldig
pure, free from sin, untainted onschuldig

innocuous /ɪˈnɑkjuəs/ /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/ adj
harmless onschadelijk onschuldig
inoffensive onschadelijk braaf onschuldig

innovative /ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.əˌveɪɾɪv / adj
characterized by the creation of new ideas or things innovatief

innuendo /ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/ n
A derogatory hint or reference to a person or thing, an implication or insinuation insinuatie

inoculate /ɪˈnɑːkjuleɪt/ /ɪˈnɒkjuleɪt/ v
to add one substance to another enten inoculeren
to provide immunity inenten

inoculation /ɪˌnɑkjəˈleɪʃən/ /ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
introduction of substance into the body to produce immunity inenting inoculatie

inordinate /ɪnˈɔɹdn̩ɪt/ /ɪnˈɔːdɪnɪt/ adj
excessive; unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude buiten proportioneel

input /ˈɪnpʊt/ n
something fed into a process invoer

input /ˈɪnpʊt/ v
to enter data invoeren ingeven

inquirer /ɪnˈkwaɪɹ̩ə(ɹ)/ n
one who enquires informateur onderzoeker

inquisitive /ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/ adj
eager to acquire knowledge inquisitief nieuwsgierig

inquisitively adv
In an inquisitive manner nieuwsgierig

insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ adj
exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind gestoord waanzinnig

insanity /ɪnˈsænɪti/ n
state of being insane krankzinnigheid

inscription /ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
carved text inscriptie
text on a coin inscriptie
dedication in a book ex libris

inscrutable /ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl/ adj
difficult or impossible to comprehend, fathom or interpret ondoorgrondelijk

insect /ˈɪnsɛkt/ n
arthropod of class insecta insect nietsnut
contemptible or powerless person nietsnut

insecticide n
A substance used to kill insects insecticide

insectivore /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔɹ/ /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔː/ n
insect eating animal insecteneter insectivoor

insecurity n
lack of security, uncertainty onzekerheid
vulnerability kwestbaarheid kwetsbaarheid onveiligheid

insemination n
act of making pregnant inseminatie

insensate /ɪnˈsɛn.sət/ adj
having no sensation or consciousness gevoelloos
senseless; foolish; irrational onzinnig
unfeeling, heartless, cruel, insensitive hardvochtig

inseparable /in.ˈsɛ.p(ə).ɹə.bl/ adj
unable to be separated onscheidbaar

insert /ɪnˈsɜːt/ /ɪnˈsɝt/ /ˈɪnsɜːt/ /ˈɪnsɝt/ v
put in between or into invoegen

inshallah /ˌɪnʃˈɑ.lə/ interjection
God willing (Islam) insha'Allah

inside /ˈɪnsaɪd/ adj
within binnen

inside /ˈɪnsaɪd/ n
interior or inner part binnenkant

inside out adv
with the inside turned to be on the outside binnenstebuiten

inside pocket n
inside pocket of a garment binnenzak

insidious /ɪnˈsɪdi.əs/ adj
producing serious harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner verraderlijk sluipend

insight /ˈɪnsaɪt/ n
power of acute observation and deduction inzicht

insignia /ɪnˈsɪɡ.ni.ə/ n
symbol or token of power, status, or offic insigne

insignificant adj
not significant; not important onbelangrijk onbelangrijke

insinuate /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/ v
hint at (something) insinueren

insipid /ɪnˈsɪp.ɪd/ adj
flat; lacking character or definition karakterloos
unappetizingly flavorless smaakloos flauw smakeloos

insist /ɪnˈsɪst/ v
to hold up a claim emphatically aandringen blijven bij erop staan met klem beweren volhouden

insolence /ˈɪnsələns/ n
Arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude onbeschoftheid

insolent /ˈɪnsə.lənt/ adj
insulting in manner or words brutaal
rude brutaal

insomnia n
sleeping disorder slapeloosheid

insouciant /ɪnˈsuːsi.ənt/ adj
carefree nonchalant

inspection /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/ n
organization that checks that certain laws or rules are obeyed inspectie keuring
the act of examining something, often closely inspectie onderzoek

inspiration /ɪnspɨˈɹeɪʃən/ n
breath adem ademhaling
physiology: drawing of air inademen inademing
stimulating influence upon the intellect or emotions inspiratie
supernatural divine influence ingeving inspiratie

inspire /ɪn.ˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɪn.ˈspaɪɹ/ v
archaic: to breathe into; to fill with the breath; to animate beademen
to infuse by breathing, or as if by breathing beademen
to infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit inspireren

instability n
physical state instabiliteit
quality of being unstable instabiliteit

install /ɪnˈstɔːl/ v
set something up for use installeren aansluiten opzetten

installment /ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/ n
act of installing; installation installatie
part of a serial aflevering
portion of debt afbetaling schijf

instance /ˈɪnstəns/ n
case occurring, a case offered as an exemplification, an example voorbeeld
recurring occasion, case voorval

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ adj
immediate ogenblikkelijk onmiddelijk
momentary kortstondig
quickly prepared kant-en-klaar
urgent dringend ogenblikkelijk

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ n
period of time moment ogenblik poosje
point in time moment ogenblik

instant coffee /ˌɪnstənt ˈkɒfi/ n
beverage koffiepoeder

instant noodle n
a mass of precooked noodles instantnoedels

instantaneously adv
Without any delay ogenblikkelijk

instanton n
A solution to the Yang-Mills field theory equation instanton

instead /ɪn.ˈstɛd/ adv
in the place of (it) in plaats van

instead of preposition
in lieu of; in place of; rather than in plaats van

instep n
top of the foot between the toes and the ankle wreef

instigate /ˈɪnstəɡeɪt/ v
to goad or urge forward; to set on; to provoke; to incite aanstichten

instigator /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɚ/ /ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtə/ n
person who intentionally instigates something aanstichter

instill /ɪnˈstɪl/ v
to cause a quality to become part of someone's nature bijbrengen

instinct /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ n
natural or inherent impulse or behaviour instinct

instinctive /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ adj
driven by impulse, spontaneous and without thinking instinctief instinctmatig
related to or prompted by instinct instinctief instinctmatig

institute /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/ n
college instituut

institution /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/ n
established organisation instelling

instruct /ˌɪnˈstɹʌkt/ v
teach, give instruction instrueren

instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ n
act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with knowledge; information onderwijs
order or command aanwijzing
single operation of a processor instructie

instructive /ɪnˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
Conveying knowledge, information or instruction instructief leerrijk leerzaam

instructor n
one who instructs; a teacher instructeur leermeester

instrument /ˈɪnstɹʊmənt/ n
measuring device instrument meetinstrument meter
musical device instrument muziekinstrument
tool instrument

instrumental adj
music instrumentaal

instrumental n
composition without lyrics instrumentaal

instrumental case n
case to express agency or means instrumentalis

insubordination n
quality of being insubordinate insubordinatie

insufferable adj
not sufferable onduldbaar ontoelaatbaar

insulator /ˈɪn.sjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
structure isolatie
substance isolator isolatiemateriaal

insulin /ˈɪnsjʊlin/ /ˈɪnsəlɪn/ n
polypeptide hormone insuline

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪn.sʌlt/ n
action or speech deliberately intended to be rude belediging

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪn.sʌlt/ v
to be rude beledigen

insuperable adj
onoverkomelijk

insurance /ɨn.ˈʃəɹ.ɨns/ n
indemnity verzekering assurantie

insure /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɚ/ v
to deal in such contracts [[doen in]] [[verzekeringen]] verzekeren
to ensure garanderen verzekeren waarborgen
to provide for compensation if some risk occurs verzekeren

insurer n
one who insures verzekeraar

insurgent /ɪnˈsəɹdʒənt/ /ɪnˈsəːdʒ(ə)nt/ adj
rebellious opstandig

insurgent /ɪnˈsəɹdʒənt/ /ɪnˈsəːdʒ(ə)nt/ n
rebel opstandeling rebel

insurmountable adj
incapable of being passed over onoverkomelijk

insurrection n
mutiny or rebellion opstand muiterij rebellie

intact /ɪnˈtækt/ adj
untouched intact

intangible /ɪnˈtandʒɪbl/ /ɪnˈtændʒəbəl/ adj
incapable of being perceived ontastbaar ontastbare

intangible /ɪnˈtandʒɪbl/ /ɪnˈtændʒəbəl/ n
anything intangible ontastbare

integer /ˈɪn.tɨ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ n
a number that is not a fraction geheel getal

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹəl/ adj
constituting a whole together with other parts or factors; not omittable or removable integraal
math: of, pertaining to, or being an integer geheel

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹəl/ n
limit of sums integraal

integral calculus n
calculus of areas and volumes integraalrekening

integration n
act or process of making whole or entire integratie
in evolution integratie
in mathematics integratie integraalrekening
process of fitting into a community integratie inburgering

integument /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/ n
outer layer of an ovule omhulsel
outer protective covering of body bekleedsel huid

intellectual /ˌɪntəˈlɛk(t)ʃʊəl/ adj
belonging to, or performed by, the intellect; mental or cognitive verstandelijk

intelligence /ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ n
a department, agency or unit designed to gather such information inlichtingendienst
capacity of mind intelligentie
entity that has such capacities wezen
information about the enemy inlichting

intelligence quotient n
IQ score intelligentiequotiënt

intelligent /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/ adj
characterized by thoughtful interaction intelligent
of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright intelligent
well thought-out, well considered intelligent doordacht

intelligent design pn
intelligent design / Intelligent Design intelligent design

intelligentsia /ɪntɛlɪˈd͡ʒɛntsɪə/ /ɪntɛlɪˈɡɛntsɪə/ n
intellectual élite intelligentsia

intelligible /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəbl̩/ adj
capable of being understood begrijpelijk verstaanbaar

intempestivity /ɪntɛmpɛˈstɪvɪtɪ/ n
unseasonability; untimeliness intempestiviteit

intense /ɪnˈtɛns/ adj
strained; tightly drawn intens

intensify v
to render more intense intensiveren

intent /ɪnˈtɛnt/ n
a purpose; something that is intended bedoeling

intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/ n
course intended to follow opzet voornemen
the goal or purpose behind a specific action bedoeling

intentional adj
done with intent met voorbedachte rade
intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily opzettelijk

intently adv
in a focused manner aandachtig

inter /ɪnˈtɜː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈtɝ/ v
bury in a grave begraven

inter alia adv
among other things onder andere

interact /ɪntəɹˈækt/ n
act or piece between others entr’acte tussenspel

interact /ɪntəɹˈækt/ v
act upon each other interageren beïnvloeden elkaar in wisselwerking zijn met

interaction /ˌɪntəɹˈækʃən/ n
conversation or exchange between people interactie
situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another wisselwerking

intercept /ɪntəˈsɛpt/ /ɪntɚˈsɛpt/ /ˈɪntəsɛpt/ /ˈɪntɚsɛpt/ v
to gain possession of onderscheppen

intercostal /ˌɪn.təˈkɒs.təl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈkɔ.stəl/ adj
anatomy intercostaal tussenribs

intercostal /ˌɪn.təˈkɒs.təl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈkɔ.stəl/ n
intercostal muscle tussenribspier

intercourse /ˈɪn.təˌkɔːs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkɔɹs/ n
communication, conversation betrekkingen
dealings between countries betrekkingen
sexual intercourse geslachtsverkeer sexuele betrekkingen

interdependent adj
Mutually dependent wederzijds afhankelijk

interdict n
A papal decree prohibiting the administration of the sacraments from a political entity under the power of a single person interdictie

interdisciplinary adj
of or pertaining to multiple distinct academic disciplines or fields of study interdisciplinair

interest /ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɪst/ n
attention that is given to or received from someone or something interesse belangstelling
finance: price of credit interest rente
great attention and concern from someone interesse
involvement in or link with financial, business, or other undertaking belang

interest /ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɪst/ v
to attract attention or concern interesseren

interested /ˈɪntɹəstəd/ /ˈɪntɹəstɪd/ adj
having or showing interest geïnteresseerd geïnteresseerde
owning a share belanghebbend

interesting /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntəɹəstɪŋ/ adj
arousing or holding the attention interessant belangwekkend

interface /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ /ˈɪntɚˌfeɪs/ n
computing, object-oriented: piece of code defining a set of operations that other code must implement interface
computing: connection between a user and a machine interface
computing: point of interconnection between systems or subsystems interface
point of interconnection between entities aansluiting koppeling raakpunt

interfere /ˌɪntəˈfɪə/ /ˌɪntɚˈfɪɹ/ v
hinderen maken

interference /ˌɪntəɹˈfiɹɨns/ /ˌɪntəˈfiɹəns/ n
act of interfering with something bemoeien

interferon n
any of a group of glycoproteins, that prevent viral replication in infected cells interferon

interim /ˈɪntəɹɪm/ adj
transitional tussentijds

interior /ɪnˈtɪəɹɪə/ /ɪnˈtɪɹiɚ/ n
the inside of an enclosed structure interieur

interject /ɪn.təˈdʒɛkt/ /ɪn.tɚˈdʒɛkt/ v
to insert something between other things tussenwerpen
to interpose onseself tussenkomen

interjection /ɪn.təˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ n
exclamation or filled pause in grammar tussenwerpsel

interlocutor /ˌɪntəɹˈlɒkjətəɹ/ /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtə/ n
A person who takes part in dialogue or conversation gesprekspartner

interloper /ɪntəˈləʊpə/ n
one who interferes indringer

intermediary n
an agent acting as a mediator between sides that may disagree tussenpersoon

intermediate frequency n
middenfrequentie

interment n
The act of burying a dead body; burial begrafenis teraardebestelling

intermittent /ˌɪntəˈmɪtn̩t/ /ˌɪntɚˈmɪtn̩t/ adj
stopping and starting at intervals fluctuerend intermitterend met tussenpoos wederkerend

intern n
student or recent graduate who works in order to gain experience in their chosen field intern

intern v
to imprison (transitive) interneren

internal /ɪnˈtɝnəl/ adj
concerned with the domestic affairs of a nation, state etc. binnenlands
concerned with the non-public affairs of a company or other organisation intern
inside of something intern inwendig
within the body inwendig

internal combustion engine n
a piston or a rotary heat engine interne verbrandingsmotor verbrandingsmotor

international /ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ adj
between, concerning, or transcending multiple nations internationaal

international law n
set of rules applied to the relations between nations volkenrecht

international organisation n
organisation established by treaty internationale organisatie

international relations n
study of relationships among countries internationale betrekkingen

internecine /ˌɪntəˈniːsaɪn/ /ˌɪntɚˈnɛsin/ adj
verwoestend

internship /ˈɪntɝnʃɪp/ n
job taken by a student stage

interpret /ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/ /ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/ v
to act as an interpreter tolken vertalen
to explain or tell the meaning of interpreteren

interpretable adj
capable of being interpreted interpretabel

interpreter /ɪnˈtəːpɹɪtə/ n
one who interprets speech tolk vertolker

interrobang /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəʊˌbæŋ/ /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəˌbæŋ/ n
the punctuation mark ‽ interrobang

interrogate v
to question or quiz verhoren interrogeren ondervragen

interrogation /ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
act of interrogating or questioning ondervraging verhoor

interrogative /ˌɪn.təˈɹɒ.ɡə.tɪv/ adj
asking or denoting a question vragend

interrogative /ˌɪn.təˈɹɒ.ɡə.tɪv/ n
a question vraag
a word implying interrogation interrogatief vraagwoord

interrogative pronoun n
pronoun used in a question vragend voornaamwoord

interrupt /ˈɪntəˌɹʌpt/ /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ v
to disturb or halt an ongoing process or action onderbreken

interruption /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpʃən/ n
a time interval during which there is a cessation of something onderbreking
the act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted onderbreking

intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/ n
in geometry doorsnijding kruispunt
in set theory doorsnede
junction of two or more paths, etc kruising kruispunt

intersectionality /ɪntəˌsɛkʃəˈnælɪti/ /ɪntɚˌsɛkʃəˈnæləti/ n
sociological methodology intersectionaliteit kruispuntdenken

interstice /ɪnˈtɚ.stɪs/ /ɪnˈtɜː.stɪs/ n
small opening or space tussenruimte opening

interstitial /ɪntəɹˈstɪʃəl/ /ɪntəˈstɪʃəl/ adj
of, relating to, or situated in an interstice interstitieel met betrekking tot een tussenruimte tussenliggend

interval /ˈɪntəvəl/ /ˈɪntɚvəl/ n
period of time interval
music: distance in pitch of notes interval
distance in space interval

intervene v
to come between, or to be between, persons or things ingrijpen interveniëren tussenkomen

intervention /ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/ /ɪntɚˈvɛnʃən/ n
act of intervening tussenkomst

intervertebral disc n
disc between the vertebra in the spine tussenwervelschijf

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ n
conversation with journalist etc. interview vraaggesprek
a formal meeting for the assessment of a candidate or applicant interview vraaggesprek

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ v
to have an interview interviewen

interviewee n
Someone being interviewed geïnterviewde

interviewer /ˈɪntəvjuːə/ /ˈɪntɚvjuɚ/ n
one who interviews interviewer interviewster

interweave /ɪntəɹˈwiːv/ v
to combine through weaving aanelkaarweven

intestine /ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/ n
alimentary canal darm ingewanden
subdivision of the alimentary canal darm ingewanden

intimacy /ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/ n
feeling of closeness and openness towards someone else intimiteit

intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ adj
closely acquainted; familiar innig

intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ v
To suggest or disclose discreetly laten doorschemeren suggereren

intimidate /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ v
to make timid or fearful intimideren inschuchteren

intimidation n
act of making timid or fearful intimidatie

intimidator n
one who intimidates intimidator

intonation /ɪntɵˈneɪʃən/ n
the rise and fall of the voice in speaking intonatie

intoxicate v
To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol vergiftigen

intoxicated adj
stupefied by alcohol dronken zat bedronken gealcoholiseerd

intoxication n
poisoning intoxicatie

intractability n
(of people) the state of being intractable balsturigheid eigengereidheid eigenwijsheid eigenzinnigheid onhandelbaarheid onmeegaandheid
(of things) the state of being intractable hardnekkigheid lastigheid

intractable adj
not tractable onhandelbaar

intransigence n
intransigence onverzettelijkheid

intransigent adj
unwilling to compromise or moderate a position onverzettelijk

intransitive /ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/ adj
of a verb, not taking a direct object intransitief onovergangelijk

intransitive verb /ɪnˌtɹænsətɪv ˈvɜːb/ n
onovergankelijk werkwoord

intranslatability n
property of being untranslatable; inability to be translated onvertaalbaarheid

intrasexual adj
intrasexual binnengeslachtelijk binnengeslachts-

intrauterine device n
contraceptive device spiraal spiraaltje

intravenous /ɪntɹəˈviːnəs/ adj
inside the veins intraveneus

intravenously adv
in an intravenous manner intraveneuze

intrepid /ɪnˈtɹɛpɪd/ adj
fearless onbevreesd onversaagd onvervaard

intrepidness n
fearlessness onverschrokkenheid

intricacy n
The state or quality of being intricate or entangled verwikkeling

intricate /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ adj
having a great deal of fine detail or complexity gecompliceerd ingewikkeld

intrigue /ɪnˈtɹiːɡ/ /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ n
plot or scheme intrige

intrigue /ɪnˈtɹiːɡ/ /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ v
to arouse interest intrigeren
to plan intrigeren

intriguing /ɪntɹiːɡɪŋ/ adj
causing a desire to know more intrigerend

intrinsic /ɪn.ˈtɹɪn.zɪk/ adj
inherent intrinsiek

intro /ˈɪntɹoʊ/ n
short form of introduction intro

introduce /ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɪntɹəˈduːs/ v
to and make something or someone known by formal announcement or recommendation voorstellen
to bring into practice introduceren
to cause someone to be acquainted voorstellen introduceren

introduction /ɪntɹəˈdʌkʃən/ n
act or process of introducing inleiding introductie
initial section of a book or article which introduces subject material inleiding introductie
means of presenting one person to another introductie

introverted adj
possessing the characteristic property of an introvert eenzelvig in zichzelf gekeerd introvert

intrude /ɪnˈtɹuːd/ v
to enter without welcome; to encroach binnendringen storen

intruder /ənˈtɹudɚ/ /ɪnˈtɹuː.də(ɹ)/ n
someone who intrudes indringer

intrusive /ɪnˈtɹuːsɪv/ adj
tending to intrude intrusief

intuition /ɪntuwˈɪʃɨn/ /ˌɪntjʊˈɪʃən/ n
immediate cognition without the use of rational processes intuïtie
perceptive insight gained by the use of this faculty intuïtie

intuitionistic logic n
a type of logic which rejects the axiom "law of excluded middle" intuïtionistische logica

inundate /ˈɪn.ən.deɪt/ v
to cover with large amounts of water inunderen

inundation n
act of inundating inundatie

inure /ɪˈnjʊə/ /ɪˈnjʊɹ/ v
to cause to become accustomed to something unpleasant by prolonged exposure gewennen harden stalen verharden
to take effect, or to benefit someone iemand begunstigen in voege treden

invade /ɪnˈveɪd/ v
to enter by force in order to conquer binnenvallen

invader /ɪn.ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ n
one who invades; an assailant; an encroacher; an intruder indringer indringers indringster indringsters

invalid /ɪnˈvæl.ɪd/ adj
not valid ongeldig

invalidate /ˌɪnˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ v
to make invalid ontkrachten

invariable adj
not variable onveranderlijk

invariably adv
always onveranderlijk steevast

inveigh /ɪnˈveɪ/ v
To draw in or away; to entice, inveigle lokken meesleuren verleiden
to complain loudly, to give voice to one's censure or criticism krachtig protesteren schelden tieren

invent /ɪnˈvɛnt/ v
create something fictional uitvinden bedenken uitdenken verzinnen
design a new process or mechanism uitvinden uitdenken

invention /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/ n
something invented uitvinding

inventive /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/ adj
creative, or skilful at inventing vindingrijk

inventiveness n
quality of being inventive vindingrijkheid

inventor n
inventor uitvinder

inventory /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/ /ˈɪn.vənˌtɔ.ɹi/ n
process of producing or updating such a list inventariseren

inventory /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/ /ˈɪn.vənˌtɔ.ɹi/ v
to take stock of the resources or items on hand; to produce an inventory inventariseren

inverse /ɪnˈvɝs/ adj
(mathematics) having the properties of an inverse invers
opposite in effect or nature tegengesteld tegenovergesteld
reverse, opposite in order omgekeerd

inverse /ɪnˈvɝs/ n
math: element inverse
opposite of a given due to contrary effects or nature tegendeel tegengestelde tegenovergestelde
reverse procedure omgekeerde spiegelbeeld

inverse Fourier transform n
inverse transform of the Fourier transform inverse Fourier-transformatie inverse Fouriertransformatie

invert /ɪnˈvɜːt/ /ɪnˈvɝt/ /ˈɪnvɜːt/ /ˈɪnvɝt/ v
turn upside down or inside out omdraaien omkeren

invert sugar /ˈɪnvɜː(ɹ)t ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ n
equal mixture of glucose and fructose formed by the enzymatic hydrolysis of sucrose invertsuiker

invertebrate adj
lacking backbone ongewerveld

invertebrate n
animal without backbone ongewervelde

invertible adj
(mathematics) which has an inverse inverteerbaar

investigate [ɪn.ˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t] v
to examine onderzoeken uitzoeken
to inquire into, study bestuderen onderzoeken bekijken

investigation /ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
the act of investigating onderzoek nasporing

investigator n
one who investigates onderzoeker

investiture n
act of investing ep

investment n
placement of capital in expectation of deriving income or profit from its use investering

investor n
person who invests money in order to make a profit investeerder

invigorate /ɪnˈvɪɡəɹeɪt/ v
To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to kracht bijzetten versterken

invincible /ɪnˈvɪns.ɪbl̩/ adj
impossible to defeat, destroy or kill onoverwinnelijk onoverwinnelijke

invincible /ɪnˈvɪns.ɪbl̩/ n
someone who cannot be defeated, destroyed or killed onoverwinnelijke

inviolable /ɪnˈvaɪələbl̩/ adj
not violable; not to be infringed onschendbaar

invisibility n
the state of being invisible onzichtbaarheid

invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
unable to be seen onzichtbaar onzichtbare

invisibly adv
in a way that can not be seen onzichtbaar

invitation /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
act of inviting uitnodiging
document or spoken words conveying the message by which one is invited uitnodiging

invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ v
ask for the presence or participation of someone uitnodigen inviteren laden nodigen

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ n
bill factuur rekening

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ v
to bill factureren in rekening brengen

invoke /ɪnˈvoʊk/ v
(computing) cause to execute oproepen
conjure up by incantation oproepen
appeal for validation to a (notably cited) authority inroepen
call upon someone for help etc. aanroepen

involuntary adj
Not voluntary or willing; contrary or opposed to explicit will or desire; unwilling onwillekeurig
Without intention; unintentional niet intentioneel

involvement n
the act of involving or state of being involved betrokkenheid

invulnerable adj
incapable of being wounded onkwetsbaar

iodine /ˈaɪ.ədaɪn, -dɪn, -diːn/ n
antiseptic jodium jodiumtinctuur
element jodium jood

ion /ˈaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈaɪən/ n
atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge ion

ionic bond n
bond where atoms are connected by electrostatic attraction ionische binding

ionizing adj
capable of producing ions ioniserend ioniserende

ionosphere n
part of Earth's atmosphere ionosfeer

iota /aɪˈoʊtə/ /aɪˈəʊtə/ n
Greek letter jota
small amount jota

irascible /ɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl/ adj
prone to anger prikkelbaar humeurig opvliegend

irate /aɪˈɹeɪt/ adj
extremely angry woedend ziedend

ire /aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /aɪɹ/ n
great anger toorn woede

ire /aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /aɪɹ/ v
anger, fret laaien woeden

iridium /ɪˈrɪdiəm/ n
chemical element iridium

iris /ˈaɪɹɪs/ n
part of the eye iris regenboogvlies
plant of the genus Iris iris lis

iritis n
inflammation of the iris iritis regenboogvliesontsteking

irksome /ˈɚksəm/ adj
disagreeable or troublesome by reason of long continuance or repetition; bothersome; annoying; irritating; wearisome; tedious vervelend

iron /ˈaɪə(ɹ)n/ /ˈaɪɚn/ /ˈaɪɹən/ n
for pressing clothes strijkijzer
id=Q677|element ijzer

iron fist n
ruthless control ijzeren vuist

iron ore n
ore containing iron ijzererts

ironic /aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
characterized by irony ironisch

ironically adv
In an ironic manner ironisch

ironing n
act of pressing clothes with an iron strijken
laundry that has been washed and is ready to be ironed strijkgoed
laundry that has recently been ironed strijkgoed

ironing board n
a long board on which one can iron strijkplank

ironmonger n
retailer in iron goods and hardware ijzerhandelaar

irony /ˈaɪ.ɹə.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ɹən.i/ adj
of or pertaining to iron ijzerachtig ijzerhoudend

irony /ˈaɪ.ɹə.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ɹən.i/ n
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally ironie
condition contrary to expectations ironie

irrational /ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/ adj
mathematics: of a number irrationaal irrationale
unfounded or nonsensical irrationeel irrationele onredelijk onredelijke onzinnig onzinnige

irrationality n
want of reason onredelijkheid

irreconcilable adj
unable to be reconciled; opposed; uncompromising irreconciliabel onverenigbaar onverzoenlijk

irredeemable /ɪɹəˈdiːməbəl/ adj
not able to be restored onherstelbaar

irredentism /ɪɹɪˈdɛntɪzəm/ n
an annexation doctrine irredentisme

irredentist /ɪɹɪˈdɛntɪst/ adj
irredentist voorstander van hereniging met het moederland

irredentist /ɪɹɪˈdɛntɪst/ n
adherent of irredentism irredentistisch

irregular /ɪˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ adj
non-standard onregelmatig
in grammar, applied to verbs onregelmatig

irrelevance n
lack of relationship with the topic at hand, lack of importance irrelevantie

irrelevant adj
not related, not applicable, unimportant, not connected irrelevant

irremediable adj
unable to be remedied onherstelbaar

irreparable /ɪˈɹɛp(ə)ɹəbəl/ adj
that is unable to be repaired onherstelbaar

irresistible /ˌɪɹɪˈzɪstəbl̩/ adj
not able to be resisted onweerstaanbaar

irrespective adj
regardless ongeacht

irreverent adj
courageous, straightforward, having mass appeal, but likely to offend respectloos
lacking respect or seriousness oneerbiedig

irreversible adj
incapable of being reversed onomkeerbaar

irrigation /ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
The act or process of irrigating irrigatie bevloeiing

irritable bowel syndrome n
functional disorder causing the nerves and muscles of the large intestine to be oversensitive prikkelbaredarmsyndroom

irritate /ˈɪɹɪteɪt/ v
to cause or induce displeasure or irritation irriteren

is /ɘz/ /ɪz/ v
is

is anyone sitting here phraseologicalUnit
is anyone sitting here? gaat iemand hier zitten?

is it safe here phraseologicalUnit
is it safe here? is het veilig hier?

is there a smaller size phraseologicalUnit
is there a smaller size? is er een kleinere maat?

ischemia /ɪˈskiːmi.ə/ n
local anemia ischemie

ischemic /ɪˈskiːmɪk/ adj
characteristic of, or accompanied by ischemia ischemische

ischium /ˈɪskɪəm/ n
the lowest of three bones of the pelvis zitbeen

isinglass /ˈaɪzɪŋɡlæs/ /ˈaɪzɪŋɡlɑːs/ n
gelatine obtained from fish vislijm

island /ˈaɪ̯lənd/ n
area of land completely surrounded by water eiland
entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself eiland enclave

island /ˈaɪ̯lənd/ v
isolate afsluiten afzonderen isoleren

island chain n
chain-like archipelago eilandenketen eilandenrij

island state n
state consisting of one or more islands eilandstaat

islander /ˈaɪləndə/ /ˈaɪləndɚ/ n
person who lives on an island eilander eilandbewoner

islet /ˈaɪ.lət/ n
small island eilandje

isn't it so phraseologicalUnit
isn't it so? nietwaar?

isogloss /ˈaɪsə(ʊ̆)ɡlɒs/ /ˈaɪsəɡlɑs/ n
line indicating geographical boundaries of a linguistic feature isoglosse

isolate /ˈaɪsəleɪt/ /ˈaɪsələt/ v
transitive, chemistry: to separate a substance in pure form from a mixture afscheiden
transitive: to set apart or cut off from others isoleren
transitive, microbiology: to separate a pure strain of bacteria etc. from a mixed culture isoleren
transitive: to insulate an electrical component from a source of electricity isoleren
transitive: to insulate, or make free of external influence isoleren
transitive: to place in quarantine or isolation isoleren

isolated adj
in isolation geïsoleerd

isolationism /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃəˌnɪzəm/ n
policy of non-interaction isolationisme

isometry n
A function isometrie

isomorphic /ˌaɪ.soʊˈmɔɹ.fɪk/ /ˌaɪ.səˈmɔː.fɪk/ adj
(mathematics) related by an isomorphism isomorf

isomorphism n
bidirectionally structure-preserving bijection isomorfisme
the similarity in form of organisms of different ancestry isomorfisme

isopentane n
aliphatic hydrocarbon: 2-methylbutane isopentaan

isosceles triangle n
triangle having two sides equal gelijkbenige driehoek

isotherm /ˈaɪ.səʊˌθɜː(ɹ)m/ n
line representing equal or constant temperature isotherm

isotope /ˈaɪ.sə.toʊp/ /ˈaɪ.sə.təʊp/ n
atoms of the same element having a different number of neutrons isotoop

issue /ˈɪsjuː/ /ˈɪʃ(j)uː/ n
a single edition of a periodical publication nummer

isthmus /ˈɪs.məs/ n
narrow strip of land istmus landengte

it /ɘt/ /ət/ /ɪt/ pronoun
object het er
subject of impersonal statement het
subject — inanimate thing het hij

it doesn't matter phraseologicalUnit
it doesn't matter het maakt niets uit het maakt niet uit maakt niks uit scheelt me niks

it is what it is proverb
it is what it is het is wat het is

it never rains but it pours proverb
unfortunate events occur in quantity een ongeluk komt nooit alleen een ongeluk komt zelden alleen

it was delicious phraseologicalUnit
phrase said to compliment a meal after eating it het was lekker het was verrukkelijk

it's a long story phraseologicalUnit
dat is een lang verhaal lang verhaal

it's about time interjection
expression of impatience dat werd tijd eindelijk het werd tijd

it's all Greek to me /ɪts ˌɔːl ˈɡɹiːk tə ˌmiː/ phraseologicalUnit
I don't understand any of this [[ik]] [[verstaan dat is Chinees voor mij

it's an emergency phraseologicalUnit
it's an emergency het is dringend het is een noodgeval

it's cold outside phraseologicalUnit
it's cold outside (weather) buiten is het koud

it's too expensive phraseologicalUnit
it's too expensive het is te duur

italic /ɪˈtælɪk/ adj
having a slant to the right cursief

italicize v
to put into italics cursiveren

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ n
a sensation felt on an area of the skin that causes a person or animal to want to scratch jeuk

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ v
to feel the need to scratch jeuken kriebelen

itchy /ˈɪtʃi/ adj
having or creating an itch jeukend

item /ˈaɪtəm/ [ˈaɪ̯ɾəm] n
distinct physical object artikel exemplaar object stuk
informal: two people who are having a relationship with each other koppeltje
matter for discussion in an agenda agendapunt

iteration /ɪtəɹˈeɪʃən/ n
repetition in a computer program iteratie herhaling

ithyphallophobia n
ithyphallophobia ithyphallofobie

itinerant /aɪˈtɪnəɹənt/ adj
travelling from place to place rondreizend rondtrekkend

itinerary n
account or record of a journey reisverslag wegbeschrijving
guidebook for travellers reisgids routebeschrijving
route or proposed route of a journey weg

its /ɪts/ determiner
belonging to it haar zijn

itself /ɪtˈsɛlf/ pronoun
(emphatic) it zelf
(reflexive) it zichzelf

ivory /ˈaɪvəɹi/ adj
having colour of ivory ivoorkleurig ivoorkleurige
made of ivory ivoren

ivory /ˈaɪvəɹi/ n
colour ivoorkleur ivoor
material ivoor ivoorkleurig

ivory tower /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊə/ /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊɚ/ n
overly-academic perspective ivoren toren

ivy /ˈaɪvi/ n
plant klimop

jab /dʒæb/ n
(boxing) a short straight punch por stomp stoot
medical injection prik

jabiru /ˈdʒæbɪ.ɹuː/ n
Jabiru mycteria jabiroe

jabot /ˈʒæ.bəʊ/ n
a cascading or ornamental frill down the front of a blouse jabot

jack /dʒæk/ n
device for raising and supporting a heavy object krik
male ass ezel
military: coarse medieval coat of defense jekker
playing card boer
surface mounted connector stekker

jack of all trades n
one competent in many endeavors duizendpoot

jack of all trades, master of none n
person who has a competent grasp of many skills twaalf stielen, dertien ongelukken

jack-knife n
a compact folding knife zakmes

jackal /ˈdʒækəl/ n
slang for the playing card jack boer
wild canine jakhals

jackass n
foolish or stupid person ezel
male donkey ezel

jackdaw /ˈdʒækˌdɔ/ /ˈdʒækˌdɔː/ n
Coloeus monedula kauw

jacket /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒækɪt/ n
piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse jas
piece of a person's suit jas
removable or replaceable protective or insulating cover for an object jas vest

jackhammer n
portable percussive drill device drilboor

jackpot n
accumulating money prize pool jackpot
large cash prize jackpot

jade /d͡ʒeɪd/ n
colour jadegroen
gem jade

jaded /ˈdʒeɪdɪd/ adj
Worn out, wearied, or lacking enthusiasm; exhausted uitgeput

jagged /ˈdʒæɡɪd/ adj
unevenly cut; having the texture of something so cut gekarteld kartelig

jaguar /ˈdʒæɡjuːə/ /ˈdʒæɡwɑɹ/ n
Panthera onca jaguar

jake brake n
engine compression brake motorrem

jalopy lang=en n
old, dilapidated car wrak

jalousie /ˈdʒæləsiː/ n
window slats which form a blind or shutter jaloezie blinden

jam /d͡ʒæm/ n
blockage, congestion opstopping
sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar jam confituur

jam jar /ˈdʒam ˌdʒɑː/ n
container for jam jampot

jammed adj
overcrowded; congested overvol propvol

janitor /ˈd͡ʒænɪtə/ /ˈd͡ʒænɪtɚ/ n
caretaker conciërge
doorman portier

jar /dʒɑɹ/ [dʒaː(ɹ)] [dʒɑɹ] [dʒɑː(ɹ)] n
small container for food pot schroefpot

jargon /ˈdʒɑɹ.ɡən/ /ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/ n
incomprehensible speech wartaal gebrabbel gewauwel
language characteristic of a particular group jargon
technical terminology unique to a particular subject jargon vaktaal visserslatijn

jasmine /ˈdʒæzmɪn/ n
plant of genus Jasminum jasmijn

jasper /ˈdʒæspə/ n
precious stone jaspis

jaspé adj
veined or clouded like imitation jasper gejasperd

jaundice /ˈdʒɔndɪs/ /ˈdʒɔːndɪs/ n
morbid condition geelzucht

jaundice /ˈdʒɔndɪs/ /ˈdʒɔːndɪs/ v
affect with jaundice; prejudice groen en geel worden van nijd of afgunst over

jaunt /ˈdʒɑːnt/ /ˈdʒɔːnt/ n
A short excursion for pleasure or refreshment uitstap

jaunt /ˈdʒɑːnt/ /ˈdʒɔːnt/ v
to ramble here and there; to stroll; to make an excursion een uitstap maken omzwerven

jaunty /ˈdʒɑːn.ti/ /ˈdʒɔːn.ti/ adj
airy, showy, or affected luchtig

javelin /ˈdʒævlɪn/ n
spear used as a weapon speer
spear used in athletic competition speer

javelin throw n
athletic event where a javelin is thrown speerwerpen

jaw /d͡ʒɔ/ /d͡ʒɔː/ n
bone of the jaw kaak
one of a pair of opposing parts for grasping or crushing anything between them bek

jaw-dropping adj
jaw-dropping adembenemend verbazingwekkend verbluffend

jawan /dʒəˈwɑːn/ n
infantryman, soldier infanterist infanteriste voetknecht voetman zandhaas

jawbone n
any of the bones in the jaw kaaksbeen

jay /dʒeɪ/ n
bird gaai Vlaamse gaai
name of the letter J, j jee

jazz /d͡ʒæz/ n
musical art form jazz

je ne sais quoi /ˌʒə nə seɪ ˈkwɑ/ /ˌʒə nə seɪ ˈkwɑː/ n
indefinable quality that makes something distinctive ik-weet-niet-wat je ne sais quoi

jealous /ˈdʒɛləs/ adj
suspecting rivalry in love; fearful of being replaced, in position or in affection jaloers

jealousy /ˈdʒɛləsi/ n
a resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold afgunst nijd
close, zealous vigilance, envy jaloersheid naijver
jealous attitude (e.g. fear of infidelity) jaloersheid jaloezie afgunst ijver ijverzucht naijver

jeans /d͡ʒiːnz/ n
denim trousers jeans jeansbroek spijkerbroek

jeer /dʒɪə/ /dʒɪɹ/ v
to scoff or mock spotten

jejunum /dʒiːˈdʒuːnəm/ n
central of the three divisions of the small intestine nuchtere darm

jelly /ˈd͡ʒɛl.i/ n
jam gelei
sieved jam gelei

jellyfish /ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ/ n
aquatic animal kwal

jenever n
spirit jenever

jeopardize v
put in jeopardy bedreigen in [[gevaar]] [[brengen]]

jeopardy /ˈd͡ʒɛpədi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛpɚdi/ n
danger of loss, harm, or failure gevaar

jerk /d͡ʒɜːk/ /d͡ʒɝk/ n
quick, often unpleasant tug or shake ruk
sudden, uncontrolled movement tic
unlikable person lul klojo droplul zak

jerk off v
To masturbate rukken aftrekken

jerrycan lang=en n
pressed-steel fuel container jerrycan

jet /dʒɛt/ adj
colour gitzwart pikzwart

jet /dʒɛt/ n
stream of fluid straal
colour koolzwart

jet engine n
an engine that develops thrust by ejecting a jet, especially a jet of gaseous combustion products straalmotor

jet pack n
Equipment worn on the back for vertical thrust jetpack raketrugzak

jet plane n
an airplane that is powered by a jet engine straalvliegtuig straaljager

jet stream n
air current straalstroom

jet-black n
the blackest black gitzwart

jet-lagged adj
gejetlagd

jetski n
powered watercraft jetski

jetski v
to ride on a jetski jetskiën

jettison /ˈdʒɛtɪsn̩/ /ˈdʒɛɾəsən/ /ˈdʒɛɾɪsn̩/ v
to eject from a boat lozen overboord werpen
to let go or get rid of achterlaten van de hand doen

jetty /ˈdʒɛti/ n
structure to influence currents or protect a harbor or beach pier

jewel /dʒul/ /ˈdʒuːəl/ n
gemstone juweel
valuable object for ornamentation sieraad

jewel beetle n
juweelkever

jeweler /ˈdʒu(ə)lɚ/ /ˈdʒuːələ/ n
a person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry juwelier

jib /dʒɪb/ n
triangular staysail fok

jiffy /ˈd͡ʒɪ.fi/ n
very short, unspecified length of time mum

jiggermast n
smallest mast jagermast

jigsaw n
A saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade figuurzaag

jigsaw puzzle n
type of puzzle legpuzzel puzzel

jihad /dʒəˈhɑːd/ /dʒɪˈhɑːd/ n
holy war undertaken by Muslims jihad

jihadism n
ideological movement within modern Islamic fundamentalism jihadisme

jihadist n
one who participates in a jihad moedjahedien

jilt /dʒɪlt/ v
to jilt dumpen in de steek laten verlaten

jingle /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/ n
sound geklingel gerinkel

jingoism /ˈdʒɪŋɡəʊɪz(ə)m/ n
extreme patriotism in the form of aggressive foreign policy hoerapattriotisme

jinn n
spirit djinn

jinx /dʒɪŋks/ n
A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck ongeluksbrenger

jism /ˈdʒɪzəm/ n
slang: semen kwakje

jitter /ˈdʒɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
(Telecommunications) an abrupt and unwanted variation of signal characteristics interferentie

jittery /ˈdʒɪt.ə.ɹi/ /ˈdʒɪt.ɹi/ adj
nervy scherp springerig zenuwachtig

jive /ˈdʒaɪv/ n
deceptive talk nonsens smoes zever

jive /ˈdʒaɪv/ v
be deceptive blaasjes wijsmaken misleiden
dance dansen swingen

jizz /ˈdʒɪz/ n
slang: sperm kwakje

jizz /ˈdʒɪz/ v
slang: sperm komen

job /d͡ʒɑb/ /d͡ʒɒb/ n
economic role for which a person is paid baan job werk beroep
task job taak

job interview n
interview attended by a job applicant sollicitatiegesprek

jobbery n
The act or conduct of public or official business for the sake of private gain omkoperij vriendjespolitiek

jobseeker n
person seeking employment werkzoekende

jockstrap n
an athletic supporter suspensoir

joey n
kangaroo joey kangoeroejong
koala joey koalajong
wallaby joey wallabyjong

jog /dʒɑɡ/ /dʒɒɡ/ v
to move in an energetic trot joggen

john /ˈdʒɑn/ /ˈdʒɒn/ n
outhouse privy latrine
prostitute client hoerenloper prostituant

joie de vivre /ˌʒwɑ də ˈvivɹə/ /ˌʒwɑː də ˈviːvɹə/ n
enjoyment of living, zest for life levenslust levensvreugde

join /ˈdʒɔɪn/ n
an intersection of piping or wiring; an interconnect verbinding

join /ˈdʒɔɪn/ v
to become a member of lid worden van toetreden
to combine more than one item into one; to put together samenvoegen verenigen
to come into the company of vervoegen
to come together; to meet samenkomen

joiner /ˈdʒɔɪnə/ /ˈdʒɔɪnɚ/ n
maker of wooden furniture timmerman

joint /dʒɔɪnt/ adj
done by two or more people or organisations working together gezamenlijk gezamenlijke

joint /dʒɔɪnt/ n
business zaak
marijuana cigarette joint stickie
part of the body where bones join gewricht
point of a rigid joint, means of joining in carpentry verbinding
prison bak nor

joint tenancy n
gebonden mede-eigendom gezamenhandse eigendom

jointly adv
together gezamenlijk

joke /dʒoʊk/ /dʒəʊk/ n
amusing story grap grol mop
something said or done for amusement grap geintje lol mop
worthless thing or person grap aanfluiting

joke /dʒoʊk/ /dʒəʊk/ v
do for amusement grappen grappenmaken

joker /ˈdʒoʊkɚ/ /ˈdʒəʊkə/ n
playing card joker

jolt /dʒoʊlt/ /dʒɒlt/ n
a surprise or shock ontnuchtering schok verrassing
an act of jolting botsen horten schokken

jolt /dʒoʊlt/ /dʒɒlt/ v
to push or a shake hobbelen schokken
to shake, move with a series of jerks verwarren
to shock emotionally kwetsen ontnuchteren
to shock into taking action in de war brengen

jostaberry n
fruit jostabes

jostle /ˈdʒɑ.səl/ /ˈdʒɒs.əl/ v
bump into or brush against while in motion bruuskeren omverduwen
move through by pushing and shoving drummen verdringen

joule /dʒuːl/ n
derived unit of energy, work and heat joule

journal /ˈdʒɜɹnəl/ [ˈdʒɜː.nəɫ] [ˈdʒɝ.nəɫ] n
diary or daily record log logboek

journalism /ˈdʒɜːn(ə)lɪzəm/ /ˈdʒɝnl̩ˌɪzəm/ n
activity or profession of being a journalist journalistiek

journalist /ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/ /ˈdʒɝnəlɪst/ n
keeper of a personal journal dagboekschrijver
one whose occupation or profession is journalism journalist journaliste
reporter journalist reporter verslaggever

journalistic adj
related to journalism or journalists journalistiek

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ n
trip, a voyage reis trektocht trip

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ v
to travel, to make a trip or voyage op trektocht gaan reizen rondreizen rondtrekken trekken

journeyman /ˈdʒɜːnimən/ /ˈdʒɝnimən/ n
tradesman who has served an apprenticeship gezel

joust /dʒaʊst/ /dʒuːst/ /dʒʌst/ /dʒʌʊst/ n
a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms steekspel

joust /dʒaʊst/ /dʒuːst/ /dʒʌst/ /dʒʌʊst/ v
engage in mock combat on horseback aan een steekspel deelnemen duelleren

jovial /ˈdʒoʊ.vɪ.əl/ /ˈdʒəʊ.vɪ.əl/ adj
merry, cheerful gemoedelijk joviaal

joviality n
Condition of being jovial jovialiteit

jowl /dʒaʊl/ n
jaw wang

joy /dʒɔɪ/ n
feeling of happiness vreugde

joystick n
mechanical control device bedieningshendel joystick stuurknuppel

jubilee /dʒuːbɪˈliː/ n
special anniversary jubileum
time of celebration or rejoicing jubileum

judder /ˈdʒʌdə/ /ˈdʒʌdɚ/ v
to spasm or shake violently schokken

judge /dʒʌdʒ/ n
public judicial official rechter
someone deciding another's fate rechter
someone with valued opinions beoordelaar kenner
sports official scheidsrechter

judge /dʒʌdʒ/ v
to arbitrate, to pass opinion on something oordelen bemiddelen
to criticize or label another person or thing beoordelen veroordelen
to form an opinion on beoordelen berechten
to form an opinion, infer afleiden oordelen schatten
to have as an opinion, consider, suppose achten houden oordelen voor
to sit in judgment on, act as judge oordelen rechtspreken
to sit in judgment on, pass sentence on oordelen berechten

judgement day n
Last Judgement dag des oordeels

judgment /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/ n
act of judging oordeel
conclusion or result of judging uitspraak veroordeling vonnis
power or faculty of making a judgment gezond oordeel

judicial /dʒuˈdɪʃəl/ adj
of or relating to a court of law gerechtelijk

judicial branch n
branch of government rechterlijke macht

judiciary /ˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəɹi/ /ˌdʒuːˈdɪʃɪəɹi/ n
the judicial branch of government rechterlijke macht

judicious /dʒuˈdɪʃ.əs/ adj
having or characterized by good judgment or sound thinking oordeelkundig

judo /ˈdʒudoʊ/ /ˈdʒuːdəʊ/ n
Japanese martial art judo

judoka /d͡ʒuːˈdəʊkə/ n
practitioner of judo judoka

jug /d͡ʒʌɡ/ n
amount a jug can hold kan
serving vessel kan kruik
slang: jail bak
vulgar slang: woman's breast tet

jug ears n
markedly outward sticking ears flaporen

juggle /ˈdʒʌɡəl/ v
manipulate objects artistically jongeleren jongleren

juggling n
moving of objects in an artful manner jongleren

jugular /ˈdʒʌɡ.jʊ.lə/ /ˈdʒʌɡ.jʊ.lɚ/ adj
relating to the neck or throat jugulair

jugular vein n
vein leading blood down from the head halsader

juice /d͡ʒus/ /d͡ʒuːs/ n
beverage made of juice sap
liquid resembling juice sap
liquid from a plant sap

juice /d͡ʒus/ /d͡ʒuːs/ v
to energize voeden
to remove the juice from something persen

juice box n
a small carton of fruit juice with an attached plastic straw pakje drinken

juicer /ˈdʒusɚ/ n
device sapcentrifuge

juicy /ˈdʒusi/ adj
containing juice sappig
exciting, interesting sappig smeuïg

juke n
roadside cafe baancafé

jukebox /ˈdʒukbɑks/ /ˈdʒuːkbɒks/ n
a coin-operated machine that plays recorded music jukebox

jumble /dʒʌmbəl/ n
mixture of unrelated things mengelmoes

jump /dʒʌmp/ n
instance of causing oneself to fall from an elevated location sprong
instance of propelling oneself into the air sprong
instance of employing a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location sprong
instance of reacting to a sudden stimulus by jerking the body sprong
jumping move in a board game sprong

jump /dʒʌmp/ v
cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward springen
employ a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location springen
employ a move in certain board games in which one piece moves over another springen zetten
move to a position in (a queue/line) that is further forward voordringen
propel oneself rapidly upward such that momentum causes the body to become airborne springen opspringen
react to a sudden stimulus by jerking the body violently opschrikken opspringen

jump rope /dʒʌmp ɹəʊp/ n
game or activity touwtjespringen

jump rope /dʒʌmp ɹəʊp/ v
to jump over a rope repeatedly as a game or exercise touwtjespringen

jump ship v
leave suddenly er tussenuit knijpen

jump the queue v
move into a queue ahead of others voordringen

jumping jack n
toy trekpop

jumpy /ˈdʒʌmpi/ adj
nervous and excited nerveus zenuwachtig nerveuze zenuwachtige

junction /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ n
a place where two things meet aansluiting knooppunt samenkomst verbindingspunt
the act of joining aansluiting samenkomst samenvloeiing
the boundary between two materials las naad voeg

juncture /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃɚ/ n
critical moment in time ogenblik
junction aanhechtingspunt verbinding

jungle /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/ n
large, undeveloped, humid forest oerwoud jungle

jungle cat n
Felis chaus moeraskat rietkat

jungle gym n
play structure klimrek

juniper /ˈdʒunɪpə/ /ˈdʒunɪpɚ/ n
shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus jeneverbes

junk /dʒʌŋk/ n
narcotic drug gerief spul
rubbish, waste afval brol rommel rotzooi
Chinese sailing vessel jonk

junk /dʒʌŋk/ v
throw away dumpen weggooien wegsmijten wegwerpen

junk food n
food with little or no nutritional value junkfood

junket /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/ n
dessert platte kaas
feast or banquet banket feestmaal
gaming room goktent speelzaal
pleasure trip snoepreisje uitje

junta /ˈdʒʌntə/ /ˈhʊntə/ n
ruling council of a military dictatorship junta

juridical /dʒʊˈɹɪdɪkəl/ adj
Pertaining to the law juridisch

jurisconsult /ˌdʒʊəɹɪskənˈsʌlt/ n
someone who has studied law rechtsgeleerde

jurisprudence /ˈdʒʊəɹɪsˌpɹuːdəns/ n
the philosophy, science and study of law and decisions rechtswetenschap rechtsgeleerdheid

jurist /ˈdʒəɹ.ɪst/ /ˈdʒʊəɹ.ɪst/ n
expert in law jurist juriste

jury /ˈdʒʊəɹi/ n
group in a court of law gezworenen jury
group of judges in a competition jury

just /d͡ʒʌst/ adj
factually fair, correct billijk correct eerlijk juist rechtmatig
morally fair, righteous rechtvaardig billijk juist gerechtig

just /d͡ʒʌst/ adv
by a narrow margin, nearly juist net nog net op een haar na
exactly, precisely, perfectly precies
only, simply, merely slechts maar enkel gewoon net
recently net onlangs pas zojuist
used to reduce the force of an imperative maar

just about adj
approximately zowat

just now adv
very close to the present moment daarnet net zojuist zonet zoëven

justice /ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/ n
a judge of certain courts raadsheer
correctness recht
fairness, especially with regard to punishment gerechtigheid rechtvaardigheid recht
judgment and punishment of who wronged another gerechtigheid berechting recht rechtsbedeling
state of being just or fair gerechtigheid rechtvaardigheid
the civil power dealing with law gerechtigheid justitie gerecht

justification /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
reason, explanation, or excuse rechtvaardiging

justify /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/ v
arrange lines on a page or computer screen uitlijnen
give a good, acceptable reason for something rechtvaardigen
provide an acceptable explanation rechtvaardigen

juxtaposition /ˌdʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ n
arts: contrasting sounds or colours juxtapositie

kaalgat adj
stark naked piemelnaakt spiernaakt

kaffir /ˈkafə/ n
black person kaffer

kakistocracy /kakɪsˈtɒkɹəsɪ/ /kækɪsˈtɑkɹəsi/ n
government by the worst citizens kakistocratie

kale /keɪl/ n
edible plant: brassica oleracea acephala boerenkool

kaleidoscope n
tube of mirrors rotated to produce symmetrical designs caleidoscoop

kamikaze /ˌkæmɪˈkɑːzi/ n
suicidal attacker kamikaze kamikazepiloot

kangaroo /kaŋ.ɡəˈɹuː/ /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈɹu/ n
marsupial kangoeroe

kanji /ˈkaːndʒi/ /ˈkændʒi/ n
Chinese characters in Japanese context kanji

kaon /ˈkeɪˌɑn/ n
K-meson kaon

kappa /ˈkæpə/ n
Greek letter kappa

kaput /kəˈpʊt/ adj
out of order kapot

karaoke /kɑːɹɑːˌokeɪ/ /ˈkæ.ɹiˌəʊ.ki/ /ˌkæ.ɹiˈoʊ.ki/ n
a form of entertainment karaoke

karma /ˈkɑɹmə/ [ˈkɑɹ.mə] [ˈkɑː.mə] n
destiny, fate karma
the total effect of a person’s actions and conduct during the successive phases of his existence karma

karst /kɑɹst/ /kɑːst/ n
type of land formation karst

katydid /ˈkeɪtiˌdɪd/ n
grasshopper sabelsprinkhaan sprinkhaan

kayak /ˈkaɪˌæk/ n
a type of small boat kajak

kayak /ˈkaɪˌæk/ v
to use a kayak to travel or race kajakken

keel /kiːl/ n
beam along the underside of a ship’s hull kiel
rigid flat piece of material giving a ship greater control and stability kiel

keel over /ˈkil ˈoʊvɚ/ /ˈkiːl ˈəʊvə(ɹ)/ v
flauw vallen kapseizen omvallen

keelhaul /ˈkiːlhɔl/ /ˈkiːlhɔːl/ v
kielhalen

keep /kiːp/ n
main tower donjon bergvrede slottoren

keep /kiːp/ v
to maintain possession of houden
to maintain the condition of; to preserve houden
to remain in, to be confined to behouden

keep an eye on v
to watch and pay attention to in de gaten houden

keep one's fingers crossed v
hope for the best duimen

keep one's head above water v
survive het de baas kunnen het overleven zijn hoofd boven water houden

keep quiet v
remain silent zwijgen

keep someone in the dark v
to keep someone uninformed in het ongewete laten

keep someone posted v
inform of latest developments op de hoogte houden

keep-away n
game lummelen

keeper /ˈkiːpə/ /ˈkiːpɚ/ n
guard, custodian bewaker conservator
guardian of goal doelman
person who keeps something bewaarder
someone or something worth keeping houder

keepsake /ˈkiːp.seɪk/ n
object retained in memory of something or someone aandenken herinnering

keffiyeh n
cloth worn on head arafatsjaal

keg /keɪɡ/ /kæɡ/ /kɛɡ/ n
round wooden container that has a flat top and bottom fust vat

kelp /kɛlp/ n
large seaweed of order Laminariales zeewier

kennel /ˈkɛnəl/ n
shelter hondenhok kennel

kepi /ˈkɛpi/ n
cap with a flat circular top kepie

keratin n
protein that hair and nails are made of keratine

keratoconus n
A degenerative disorder of the eye keratoconus

kerb /kɜːb/ /kɝb/ n
edge between pavement and roadway borduur stoeprand

kerchief /ˈkɜː.tʃɪf/ /ˈkɝ.tʃɪf/ n
piece of cloth hoofddoek sluier

kerfuffle /kəˈfʌfəl/ /kɚˈfʌfəl/ n
disorderly outburst tumult

kernel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ n
(mathematics, algebra) set of elements mapped to zero kern
single seed of corn or wheat graan

kerning /ˈkɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈkɝnɪŋ/ v
horizontal space between selected pairs of glyphs overhang

kestrel /ˈkɛstɹəl/ n
Falco tinnunculus torenvalk
any small falcon of genus Falco valk

ketamine /ˈkɛtəmiːn/ /ˈkɛtəmɪn/ n
pain-killing drug keta ketamine

ketchup /ˈkɛtʃ.əp/ n
tomato-vinegar based sauce tomatenketchup ketchup

ketonuria n
presence of ketone bodies in the urine ketonurie

kettle /ˈkɛtl̩/ /ˈkɪtl̩/ n
vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food ketel

kettlebell n
a kind of weight girya kettlebell

kettledrum n
percussion instrument pauk

key /kʰiː/ n
button on a typewriter or computer keyboard toets
part of a piano or musical keyboard toets
cryptography: piece of information used to encode or decode sleutel
device designed to open and close a lock sleutel
crucial step sleutel
computing: field in a record used as a search argument sleutel
computing: value uniquely identifying entry in associative array sleutel
computing: field of a database constrained to be unique sleutel
device used to transmit Morse code sleutel
small guide explaining symbols or terminology sleutel
scale of musical notes toonaard toonsoort

keyboard /ˈkibɔɹd/ /ˈkiːbɔːd/ n
component of many instruments keyboard klavier
electronic device with keys of a musical keyboard keyboard
set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc. toetsenbord klavier

keyboard shortcut n
key or a combination of keys sneltoets

keyboardist n
musician who plays the keyboard toetsenist

keycard n
plastic card sleutelkaart

keychain n
chain or ring sleutelhanger

keyhole n
a hole to lock/unlock with a key sleutelgat

keyring n
cryptography: set of data holding linked keys sleutelbos
ring for holding keys sleutelbos

keystone /ˈkiː.stəʊn/ n
the top stone of an arch sluitstuk

keyword n
word used as a key to a code sleutelwoord

khachapuri /hæd͡ʒəˈpuɹi/ /hɑːd͡ʒəˈpuːɹi/ n
cheese pastry from Georgia chatsjapoeri

khagan n
title of imperial rank grootkan

khaki /ˈkæ.ki/ /ˈkɑɹ.ki/ /ˈkɑː.ki/ adj
dust-coloured kakikleurig

khaki /ˈkæ.ki/ /ˈkɑɹ.ki/ /ˈkɑː.ki/ n
strong cloth of wool or cotton legerkledij
yellowish-brown colour kaki

khat n
shrub (Catha edulis) qat

kibbutz /kɪˈbʊts/ n
a community kibboets

kibitz /ˈkɪbɪts/ v
chit-chat roddelen
give unwanted advice kommentaar geven

kibitzer n
meddlesome person who tells others what to do [[bazig]] [[persoon]]

kick /kɪk/ n
colloquial: something fun or amusing kick
hit or strike with the leg or foot schop stamp trap

kick /kɪk/ v
strike with or raise the foot or leg schoppen trappen stampen

kick out v
eject, throw out, or forcefully remove eruit trappen
stop, stall, or disconnect suddenly er de brui aan geven

kick the bucket /ˈkɪk ðə ˈbʌkɪt/ v
to die de pijp aan Maarten geven het loodje leggen

kick wheel n
A wheel or disc used to throw pots, turned by kicking or pushing a heavy stone or concrete base with the foot pottenbakkersschijf

kick-off n
opening kick in football aftrap

kicksled n
type of small sled ijsstep stepslee

kid /kɪd/ n
young goat geitje

kidnap v
to seize and detain a person unlawfully ontvoeren kidnappen

kidnapper /ˈkɪdnæpɚ/ n
one who performs kidnap ontvoerder kidnapper schaker

kidnapping n
the crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom gijzeling

kidney /ˈkɪdni/ n
an organ in the body nier
food nier

kidney stone n
calculus in the kidney niersteen

kike n
offensive: Jew kankerjood neus smous

kill /kɪl/ n
act of killing moorden vermoorden
result of killing moord prooi

kill /kɪl/ v
put to death doden vermoorden

kill the fatted calf v
begin a festive celebration het vetgemeste kalf slachten

kill two birds with one stone v
solve two problems at once twee vliegen in één klap slaan

killer /ˈkɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪlɚ/ n
murderer moordenaar doder
person who kills doder

killer whale n
A sea mammal, Orcinus orca orka

kiln /kɪl(n)/ n
oven, furnace or heated chamber oven drooghut droogkamer

kilo- prefix
prefix kilo-

kilogram /ˈkɪləɡɹæm/ n
unit of mass equal to 1000 grams kilogram

kilometrage n
kilometrage kilometering

kilometre /kəˈlɑmɪtəɹ/ /ˈkɪləˌmiːtə/ n
unit of measure kilometer

kiloton /ˈkɪləˌtʌn/ n
unit of measure kiloton

kimono /kəˈmoʊnoʊ/ n
traditional Japanese clothing kimono

kin /kɪn/ n
relatives collectively verwanten

kind /kaɪnd/ adj
affectionate, nice lief aardig leuk mooi prettig
favorable gunstig
mild, gentle mild

kind /kaɪnd/ n
character or nature aard natuur slag
equivalent means as response gelijke munt
goods and services as payment natura
type, race, category soort type ras categorie genre

kind of adv
somewhat ietwat

kindergarten /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹt(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːt(ə)n/ n
educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6 kleuterschool

kindle /ˈkɪndl/ v
to start (a fire) aansteken

kindliness n
the state of feeling kindly towards someone or something vriendelijkheid

kindling n
pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire aanmaakhout

kindly /ˈkaɪndli/ adj
having a kind personality vriendelijk

kindly /ˈkaɪndli/ adv
in a kind manner beminnelijk vriendelijk

kindness /ˈkaɪndnəs/ n
instance of charitable behavior aardigheid vriendelijkheid

kindred /ˈkɪndɹɪd/ adj
of the same nature equivalent gelijkaardig gelijkwaardig

kindred /ˈkɪndɹɪd/ n
people of same ethnic descent soortgenoten

kinematics /ˌkɪnəˈmætɪks/ n
the branch of mechanics concerned with objects in motion kinematica

kinesis /ˌkəˈniːsɪs/ n
the movement of an organism in response to an external stimulus kinesie

kinesthesia /ˌkɪnɪsˈθiʒə/ n
sensation or perception of motion kinesthesie

kinetic adj
relating to motion kinetisch

king /kɪŋ/ n
a male of a royal family who is the supreme ruler of his nation koning
a playing piece in chess koning
a playing card with the image of a king in it koning heer

king cake /kɪŋ keɪk/ n
cake eaten on Epiphany koningentaart driekoningentaart

king cobra n
Ophiophagus hannah koningscobra

king penguin n
Aptenodytes patagonicus koningspinguïn

king vulture /kɪŋ ˈvʌltʃəɹ/ n
Sarcoramphus papa koningsgier

kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/ n
nation having as supreme ruler a king and/or queen koninkrijk rijk
taxonomic division, below Domain and above Phylum rijk dierenrijk plantenrijk

kingfisher /ˈkɪŋfɪʃə/ n
any of various birds of the suborder Alcedines ijsvogel

kingmaker n
person with influence in the choice of a leader koningmaker

kingship n
state of being a king koningschap

kink /kɪŋk/ n
tight curl, twist, or bend kink

kinky /ˈkɪŋ.ki/ adj
marked by unconventional sexual preferences or behavior kinky

kinship n
relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption verwantschap

kiosk /ˈkiˌɑsk/ /ˈkiːˌɒsk/ n
enclosed structure where cigarettes, magazines, etc are sold kiosk

kip /kɪp/ n
informal: nap dut hazeslaapje
informal: very untidy house or room hol keet
unit of currency in Laos kip

kip /kɪp/ v
to sleep, in a temporary, charitable, or necessary situation dutten een uiltje knappen maffen

kippah n
skullcap keppel

kipper n
a prepared herring kipper

kismet /ˈkɪz.mɛt/ n
fate; a predetermined or unavoidable destiny lotbestemming

kiss /kɪs/ n
touch with the lips zoen kus

kiss /kɪs/ v
to touch with the lips kussen zoenen

kiss me phraseologicalUnit
kiss me kus me

kit /kɪt/ n
circular wooden vessel ton
collection of items needed for a specific purpose set
equipment of a soldier uitrusting
kind of basket made from straw of rushes mand

kitchen /ˈkɪt͡ʃən/ n
room keuken

kitchen cabinet n
built-in cabinet found in a kitchen keukenkastje

kite /kaɪt/ n
flying toy on string vlieger

kith and kin n
both friends and family bloed- en zielverwanten

kitsch /kɪtʃ/ n
kitsch kitsch

kitten /ˈkɪtən/ [ˈkɪ.ʔn̩] n
a young cat katje kitten poesje
a young rabbit, rat, hedgehog, squirrel, fox, badger, etc. lamprei

kitty /ˈkɪti/ n
kitten, small cat katje kattenjong

kitty litter n
mixture to provide a soiling area for cats kattenbakvulling

kitty-cat n
cat kattepoes

kiwi /ˈkiːwi/ n
bird kiwi

kiwi fruit n
fruit kiwi

kleptomania /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪni.ə/ n
disorder that causes an uncontrollable obsessions with stealing kleptomanie steelzucht

kleptomaniac /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/ n
One who steals compulsively kleptomaan kleptomane

klipspringer n
Oreotragus oreotragus klipspringer

klutz /klʌts/ n
a clumsy or stupid person klos kluns

knackered /ˈnæk.əd/ adj
extremely tired or exhausted kapot

knackwurst n
a short, thick, highly seasoned sausage knakworst

knave /neɪv/ n
archaic: any male servant boy knecht
archaic: boy; especially, boy servant knaap
deceitful fellow schelm
playing card boer

knavery /ˈneɪvəɹi/ n
the (mis)behaviour of a knave schelmenstreek

knead /niːd/ v
to work and press into a mass kneden

knee /ni/ /niː/ n
joint in the middle of the leg and area around it knie
part of a garment knie

knee-jerk adj
reacting unthinkingly or spontaneously in an expected manner voorspelbaar

kneecap n
bone knieschijf patella

kneel /niːl/ v
to stoop down and rest on the knee knielen

knelt /nɛlt/ v
simple past tense and past participle of kneel geknield knielde knielden

knife /naɪf/ n
any blade-like part designed for cutting mes lemmet
utensil or tool designed for cutting mes
weapon mes

knight /naɪt/ n
chess piece paard
person on whom a knighthood has been conferred ridder
warrior, especially of the Middle Ages ridder

knight /naɪt/ v
to confer a knighthood upon ridderen

knighthood n
body of knights ridderschap
quality of being a knight ridderschap

knit /ˈnɪt/ v
intransitive: to become closely joined aaneengroeien
to combine from various elements samenbreien
to join closely together aaneenbreien
to make fabric from thread or yarn breien

knob /nɑb/ /nɒb/ n
rounded protuberance, handle, or control switch knop

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ n
abrupt rapping sound aankloppen kloppen
impact klap

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ v
to bump or impact botsen
to rap one's knuckles against something kloppen aankloppen

knock around v
place rondzwerven
relaxing activity rondhangen
time with a friend uithangen

knock knee n
genu valgum X-benen

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ v
to take a customary action to ward off misfortune hout vasthouden afkloppen

knock-kneed adj
having knees abnormally close together x-benen

knockout /ˈnɒkaʊt/ n
act of making someone unconscious knock-out

knoll /noʊl/ /nəʊl/ n
small mound heuvel

knot /nɒt/ n
difficult situation [[knoei]](boel) de [[knoop]]
firm swollen tissue caused by injury buil bluts
looping knoop
nautical unit of speed knoop
mathematics closed curve knoop
maze-like pattern kluwen
tangled clump kluwen knoop
whorl in wood left by branch knoest
variety of wading bird knot

knot /nɒt/ v
form into a knot; tie with knot(s) knopen aaneenknopen dichtknopen
form wrinkles in forehead fronsen

knot theory n
branch of topology knopentheorie

knotty adj
Complicated or tricky; complex; difficult ingewikkeld

knout /naʊt/ n
kind of whip knoet

know /noʊ/ /nəʊ/ v
be acquainted or familiar with kennen
be certain or sure about (something) weten kennen
be informed about weten kennen
have knowledge of weten

know like the back of one's hand v
be intimately knowledgable about kennen als z'n broekzak

know thyself proverb
be aware of both your strengths and limitations ken uzelf

know-it-all n
someone who obnoxiously claims to be knowledgeable on a subject betweter wijsneus

knowledge /ˈnɑlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈnɒlɪd͡ʒ/ n
awareness, state of having been informed weten medeweten
fact of knowing about something; understanding, familiarity with information kennis weten wetenschap
total of what is known, product of learning kennis weten wetenschap

knowledge is power proverb
knowledge is power kennis is macht

knowledgeable /ˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.ə.bəl/ adj
having knowledge, especially of a particular subject geïnformeerd
well informed goed ingelicht

knuckle /ˈnʌkəl/ n
joint of the finger knokkel

koala /kəʊˈɑːlə/ n
a tree-dwelling marsupial that resembles a small bear koala koalabeer koalabeertje

kobold n
mischievous elf; goblin kobold

koff n
kof

kohlrabi /koʊlˈɹɑb.i/ /kəʊlˈɹɑː.bi/ n
cabbage variety koolrabi

kola n
tree cola

kolkhoz /kəlˈkɒz/ n
farming collective kolchoz

kookaburra /ˈkʊkəˌbaɹə/ /ˈkʊkəˌbɝɹə/ /ˈkʊkəˌbʌɹə/ n
kingfishers kookaburra

kopi luwak n
coffee made from eaten berries kopi loewak

korfball /ˈkɔː(ɹ)fbɔːl/ n
ball used in the sport korfbal
team sport korfbal

kosher /ˈkoʊʃəɹ/ /ˈkɔʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈkəʊʃə/ adj
in accordance with Jewish law koosjer

koumiss /ˈkuːmɪs/ n
fermented drink koemis

kowtow /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/ n
kowtowing buiging kotau

kowtow /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/ v
act submissively aanpassen onderdanig zich zijn
bow deeply buigen diep zich
kneel such that forehead touches ground buigen knielen zich

kraal /kɹɑːl/ n
enclosure for livestock kraal

krater n
Greek vessel krater

krill /kɹɪl/ n
small marine crustacean krill

kroepoek n
Indonesian shrimp crackers kroepoek

krypton /ˈkrɪptɒn/ n
id=Q888|a chemical element krypton

kryptonite /ˈkɹɪptənaɪt/ n
weakness kryptoniet

kshatriya /ˈkʃat.ɹi.ə/ n
a member of warrior caste kshattriya

kudos /ˈkjuːdɒs/ /ˈkuː.doʊz/ n
praise, accolades krediet

kudu /ˈkuːduː/ n
Tragelaphus imberbis or Tragelaphus strepsiceros koedoe

kulak /ˈkuːlak/ n
prosperous peasant koelak

kumquat /ˈkʌmkwɑt/ /ˈkʌmkwɒt/ n
small orange fruit kumquat

kung fu /ˈkʊŋ ˈfuː/ /ˈkʌŋ ˈfuː/ n
martial art kung fu

kurgan /kʊəˈɡɑːn/ n
prehistoric burial mound koergan

kurta n
Indian shirt kurta

kvetch /kvɛt͡ʃ/ v
whine or complain, often needlessly and incessantly kankeren

kyanite n
blue neosilicate mineral kyaniet

kyat /kiˈ(j)ɑt/ /kiːˈɑːt/ n
unit of currency kyat

kylix /kaɪlɪks/ n
drinking cup kylix ogenschaal

la /lɑː/ n
syllable used in solfège to represent the sixth note of a major scale la

labefaction /ˌlæb.əˈfæk.ʃən/ n
act of shaking orweakening or the resulting state; overthrow, ruination aan het wankelen brengen verzwakken

label /ˈleɪbəl/ n
company selling records label platenmaatschappij
name categorising someone as part of a group etiket
small ticket or sign giving information etiket label

label /ˈleɪbəl/ v
give a label to in order to categorise bestempelen categoriseren
put a ticket or sign on aanbrengen etiket etiketteren prijzen

labellum /ləˈbɛl.əm/ n
labellum lip

labia /leɪbi.ə/ /læbi.ə/ n
folds of tissue at opening of vulva schaamlip

labial /ˈleɪ.bi.əl/ adj
pertaining to the lips labiaal

labial /ˈleɪ.bi.əl/ n
organ pipe labiaal

labialize v
make a sound labial labializeren

labor market n
market with labor of workers arbeidsmarkt

laboratory /ləˈbɒɹət(ə)ɹiː/ /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlæbɹəˌtɔɹi/ n
place where chemicals, drugs or microbes are prepared or manufactured laboratorium
room, building or institution equipped for scientific research laboratorium lab labo

laborer /ˈleɪ.bɚ.ɚ/ n
One who uses body strength instead of intellectual power to earn a wage, usually hourly arbeider

laborious adj
requiring much physical effort arbeidsintensief bewerkelijk laborieus

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ n
work arbeid

labyrinth /ˈlæb.(ə)ɹ.ɪnθ/ /ˈlæb.ɚ.ɪnθ/ n
maze labyrint doolhof
part of inner ear labyrint

labyrinthine /læb.əˈɹɪn.θɪn/ adj
physically resembling a labyrinth als doolhof een
twisting, convoluted, baffling ingewikkeld verwarrend

lace /leɪs/ n
cord for fastening a shoe or garment veter
fabric kant

lachanophobia /ˌlækənəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
irrational fear of vegetables lachanofobie

laches /ˈlætʃɪz/ n
legal doctrine nalatigheid verwijtbaar

lachrymose /ˈlæk.ɹɪ.moʊs/ adj
tearful; causing tears aangrijpend intriest treurig

lack /lak/ /læk/ n
deficiency, need gebrek

lack /lak/ /læk/ v
be without, need, require missen ontberen derven gebrek hebben

lackadaisical /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/ adj
showing no interest or enthusiasm lusteloos ongeïnteresseerd

lackey /ˈlæ.ki/ n
a fawning, servile follower lakei slaafje voetvaag
liveried male servant lakei

lackluster adj
Having no shine or lustre; dull dof

laconically adv
in a terse manner laconiek

lacquer /ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ n
glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating lak

lacquer /ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ v
to apply a lacquer to something lakken

lacrimation n
shedding tears tranenvloed

lacrosse /ləˈkɹɑs/ /ləˈkɹɒs/ /ləˈkɹɔs/ n
the sport lacrosse

lactic acid n
2-hydroxy-propanoic acid (CH₃.CHOH.CO₂H) melkzuur

lactose /ˈlæk.toʊs/ /ˈlæk.təʊs/ n
disaccharide sugar of milk and dairy products lactose melksuiker

lad /læd/ /ləd/ n
a boy jongen

ladder /ˈladə/ /ˈlædɚ/ n
climbing tool ladder
length of unravelled fabric in a knitted garment ladder
something that resembles this tool ladder

ladder snake n
Rhinechis scalaris trapslang

lade /leɪd/ v
To fill or load laden

laden /ˈleɪdən/ adj
heavy geladen zwaar
weighed down with a load, burdened geladen

ladies and gentlemen n
phrase used to address an audience of men and women dames en heren

ladies first proverb
phrase encouraging gentlemanliness dames gaan voor

ladle /ˈleɪ.dəl/ n
deep-bowled spoon with a long, usually curved, handle juslepel opscheplepel pollepel

ladle /ˈleɪ.dəl/ v
serve with a ladle inscheppen opdienen opscheppen

lady /ˈleɪdi/ n
polite term referring a woman dame
woman of breeding and authority dame
wife of a lord dame
toilets intended for use by women damestoilet

ladybird /ˈleɪ.di.bəːd/ /ˈleɪ.di.bɝd/ n
member of Coccinellidae lieveheersbeestje

ladyfinger n
small sponge cake lange vinger

laggard /ˈlæɡəd/ n
one who lags behind achterblijver

lagoon /ləˈɡuːn/ n
shallow body of water lagune

lahar /ˈlɑhɑɹ/ n
volcanic mudflow lahar

lain /leɪn/ v
situated horizontally gelegen

lair /lɛə/ /lɛəɹ/ n
of a criminal schuilplaats
of an animal hol

lake /leɪk/ n
body of water meer

lakeshore /ˈleɪk.ʃɔɹ/ /ˈleɪk.ʃɔː/ n
the shore of a lake meeroever

lama /ˈlɑː.mə/ n
master of Tibetan Buddhism lama

lamassu /ləˈmasuː/ n
Assyrian protective deity stierman

lamb /læm/ n
flesh of lamb as food lam lamsvlees
young sheep lam lammetje

lamb /læm/ v
of a sheep, to give birth lammeren

lambaste /læmˈbæst/ v
to give a thrashing to iemand aframmelen iemand een pandoering geven
to scold or verbally reprimand afkraken berispen uitschelden

lambda /ˈlæm.də/ n
name of the Greek letter labda lambda

lambdacism n
pronunciation of other sounds as l lambdacisme

lambic n
traditional Belgian beer lambiek

lame /leɪm/ adj
by extension, hobbling mankend wankel
moving with difficulty kreupel mankend
slang: failing to be cool, funny, interesting or relevant flauw
slang: unconvincing flauw
unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs lam kreupel mank verlamd

lament /ləˈmɛnt/ n
song expressing grief klaagzang

lamentation /ˌlæm.ɛnˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
a sorrowful cry; a lament lamentatie
mourning rouwklacht
the act of lamenting geklaag geweeklaag klagen weeklagen

lamia /ˈleɪmɪə/ n
monster in mythology lamia

laminate /ˈlæmɪneɪt/ /ˈlæmɪnət/ n
Material formed of thin sheets laminaat

laminate /ˈlæmɪneɪt/ /ˈlæmɪnət/ v
To assemble from thin sheets lamineren

lammergeier n
bird lammergier baardgier

lamp /læmp/ n
device producing light lamp
oil device producing light lamp olielamp

lamprey /ˈlæm.pɹi/ n
a fish lamprei prik negenoog

lampshade /ˈlæmp.ʃeɪd/ n
cover over a lamp lampenkap

lance /læns/ /lɑːns/ n
spear or harpoon used by whalers lans
weapon of war lans
wooden weapon used in jousting or tilting lans

lancet /læn.sɪt/ /lɑːn.sɪt/ n
surgical instrument lancet

land /lænd/ n
ground that is suitable for farming grond
part of Earth that is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water land
country or region land
real estate or landed property land grond
someone's homeplace land vaderland
space between the rifling grooves in a gun trek

land /lænd/ v
to descend to a surface, especially from the air landen

land bridge n
isthmus landbrug

land mine /ˈlænd.maɪn/ n
mine that is placed on land landmijn

landgrave n
renderings of Landgraf landgraaf

landgraviate n
countship of a landgrave landgraafschap

landing /ˈlændɪŋ/ n
a place on a shoreline where a boat lands aanlegplaats steiger
an in-between platform overloop
coming to earth, as of an airplane landing

landing gear n
undercarriage landingsgestel

landing strip n
auxiliary or temporary runway for aircraft landingsbaan

landlady /ˈlændˌleɪ.di/ n
female landlord hospita

landlocked /ˈlændˌlakt/ adj
surrounded by land binnen door land omgeven

landlord /ˈlænd.lɔɹd/ /ˈlænd.lɔːd/ n
owner or manager of a public house herbergier kastelein kroegbaas
person who owns and rents land such as a house, apartment, or condo huisbaas

landlubber /ˈlænd.lʌb.ə/ /ˈlænd.lʌb.ɚ/ n
someone unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship landrot zoetwatermatroos

landmark /ˈlændmɑɹk/ n
recognizable feature oriëntantiepunt

landmass /ˈlænd.mæs/ n
large continuous area of land landmassa

landowner /ˈlændˌoʊ.nɚ/ /ˈlændˌəʊ.nə/ n
a person who owns land grootgrondbezitter

landscape /ˈlandskeɪp/ n
mode of printing liggend
portion of land or territory landschap

landslide /ˈlænd.slaɪd/ n
natural disaster aardverschuiving lawine

lane /leɪn/ n
division of racetrack rijstrook rijvak
division of roadway rijstrook rijvak
passageway gang laan wegeltje

language /ˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/ n
taal code
body of words used as a form of communication taal spraak tong
nonverbal communication taal
particular words used taal
the ability to communicate using words taal spraak
vocabulary of a particular field taal jargon

language barrier n
barrier to communication taalkloof

language family n
set of languages taalfamilie

languish /ˈleɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
to lose strength and become weak kwijnen
to pine away with longing smachten

languor n
a state of the body or mind caused by exhaustion or disease and characterized by a languid feeling loomheid

lanky /ˈlæŋk.i/ adj
tall, slim dun graatmager slungel

lansquenet /ˈlɑːnskəˌnɛt/ /ˌlænskəˈnɛt/ n
German mercenary of the 15th or 16th century landsknecht lansknecht

lantern /ˈlæn.tən/ /ˈlæn.tɚn/ n
case of transparent material made to protect a flame, or light lantaarn

lanternfish n
Any small, deep sea fish of family Myctophidae Lantaarnvissen

lanthanum /ˈlænθənəm/ n
metallic element lanthaan lanthanium

lanyard /ˈlæn.jəd/ /ˈlæn.jɚd/ n
a cord worn around the neck; used to hold a small object such as a whistle houwtouw sleutelkoord

lap /læp/ n
edge; border; hem zoom
upper legs of a seated person schoot
sports: one circuit around a race track ronde

lapel /ləˈpɛl/ n
each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on a suit revers

lapidation n
act of stoning, sometimes to the point of death steniging

lapis lazuli /ˌlapɪs ˈlazjʊlaɪ/ /ˌlæpɪs ˈlæz(j)əli/ n
precious blue stone lapis lazuli lazuriet

laptop /ˈlæp.tɑp/ /ˈlæp.tɒp/ n
computing: a laptop computer laptop notebook

lapwing /ˈlæpwɪŋ/ n
bird belonging to the subfamily Vanellinae kievit

larceny /ˈlɑɹ.sə.ni/ /ˈlɑː.sən.i/ n
law: unlawful taking of personal property diefstal ontvreemding

larch /ˈlɑɹtʃ/ /ˈlɑːtʃ/ n
a coniferous tree lariks lork
the wood of the larch larikshout

lard /lɑɹd/ /lɑːd/ n
fat from the abdomen of a pig reuzel smout

lard /lɑɹd/ /lɑːd/ v
to garnish or strew larderen
to stuff with bacon or pork larderen

large /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ adj
groot

large intestine n
bodily organ dikke darm

large-scale adj
drawn large so as to show detail grootschalig
large in amount, scope or extent grootschalig

large-tailed antshrike n
a passerine of the antbird family langstaart-mierklauwier

largescale archerfish n
Toxotes chatareus schuttersvis

largess /lɑɹˈdʒɛs/ /lɑːˈʒɛs/ n
benevolent demeanor gulheid
generosity in the giving of gifts or money gulheid
the gifts or money given in such a way gift gul

lark /lɑɹk/ /lɑːk/ n
bird leeuwerik
one who wakes early vroege vogel leeuwerik
prank vlerkenstreek
romp, frolic, some fun gedol

lark /lɑɹk/ /lɑːk/ v
frolic, engage in carefree adventure stoeien
sport, engage in harmless pranking dollen

larkspur n
Delphinium ridderspoor

larva /ˈlɑɹ.və/ /ˈlɑː.və/ n
larve
a stage of growth larve larvestadium

laryngological adj
of or pertaining to laryngology laryngologisch

laryngologist n
a person who studies or specializes in laryngology laryngoloog

laryngology n
branch of physiology laryngologie

larynx /ˈlæ.ɹɪŋks/ n
the organ strottenhoofd

lasagna /ləˈzæn.jə/ /ləˈzɑ.njə/ n
baked dish lasagne

lascivious /ləˈsɪvɪəs/ adj
wanton wellustig

laser /ˈleɪz.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈleɪzɚ/ n
device producing beam of light laser

lassitude /ˈlæsɪˌtjuːd/ n
lethargy loomheid lusteloosheid matheid

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ adj
final laatst
most recent laatst afgelopen vorig

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ n
tool leest
measure of the carrying capacity of a ship last

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ v
to endure, continue over time duren
to hold out volhouden

last but not least /ˈlæst bʌt nɑt ˈlist/ /ˈlɑːst bʌt nɒt ˈliːst/ adv
An expression to start the last item of a list laatst maar niet het minst

last night adv
during the night before today vannacht gisteravond gisterenavond gisterennacht

last night n
previous evening or night gisteravond gisterenavond gisterennacht vannacht

last year adv
year before this one vorig jaar

latch /lætʃ/ n
crossbow kruisboog
fastening for a door klink

latch-key child n
A child who returns to an empty house sleutelkind

latchkey kid n
schoolchild sleutelkind

late /leɪt/ adj
euphemism for dead wijlen
near the end of a period of time laat late
near the end of the day laat late
associated with the end of a period laat late

late /leɪt/ adv
proximate in time laat

latency /ˈleɪ.tən.si/ n
delay vertraging wachttijd

latent /ˈleɪ.tənt/ adj
existing or present but concealed or inactive latent

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ adv
afterward in time later
more late later
at some unspecified time in the future later

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ interjection
see you later later

later on adv
later

lateral sclerosis n
disease laterale sclerose

latex /ˈleɪtɛks/ /ˈleɪˌtɛks/ n
milky sap latex

lathe /leɪð/ n
machine tool used to shape a piece of material draaibank

lathe /leɪð/ v
to shape with a lathe draaien

lather /ˈlæ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæðɚ/ n
foam of soap and water schuim sop zeepsop

lather /ˈlæ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæðɚ/ v
to cover with lather inzepen soppen

latitude /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.tud/ n
angular distance north or south from the equator breedtegraad

latrine /ləˈtɹiːn/ n
latrine

latter /ˈlæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæt̬.əɹ/ adj
close (or closer) to the present time dichtsbijzijnde jongstleden
near (or nearer) to the end laatste
relating to or being the second of two items laatstgenoemd

lattermath n
literally etgroen nagras

lattice /ˈlæt.ɪs/ n
A flat panel constructed with widely-spaced crossed thin strips of wood or other material, commonly used as a garden trellis raster
a regular spacing or arrangement of geometric points kristalrooster rooster
partially ordered set in algebra tralie

laud /lɑd/ /lɔd/ /lɔːd/ n
hymn of praise lofzang
praise or glorification loven ophemelen prijzen

laudableness /ˈlɔːdəbəlnɪs/ n
quality of being laudable prijzenswaardigheid

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ n
expression of mirth peculiar to the human species lach
something that provokes mirth or scorn lach

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ v
make an object of laughter or ridicule lachen uitlachen
show mirth by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face and emission of sounds lachen
be or appear cheerful lachen
affect or influence by means of laughter lachen
express by, or utter with, laughter lachen

laugh off v
respond to a negative situation lightheartedly weglachen

laugh one's head off v
laugh uproariously kapot lachen zich bescheuren

laughable adj
fitted to exite laughter belachelijk

laughing falcon n
South American hawk (Herpetotheres cachinnans) lachvalk

laughing gull n
American gull lachmeeuw

laughing kookaburra n
Dacelo novaeguineae gewone kookaburra kookaburra lachvogel

laughter /ˈlæftɚ/ /ˈlɑːftə/ n
movement of the muscles of the laughing face gelach lachen
sound (as) of laughing gelach

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɒnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ n
act of launching lancering worp
movement of a vessel from land into the water lancering tewaterlating

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɒnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ v
cause to move or slide from the land into the water lanceren te water laten
send out; start on a career; set going; give a start to; put in operation aanzetten lanceren
strike with, or as with, a lance; to pierce doorboren spietsen
throw, hurl, let fly, propel with force lanceren werpen gooien smijten

laundry /ˈlɑn.dɹi/ /ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ [ˈlɑn.dɹi] n
laundering; washing was
place or room where laundering is done wasserij
that which needs to be laundered was wasgoed

laundry ball n
wasbal

laundry basket n
container for holding and transporting clothing wasmand

laurel /ˈlɒɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔɹ.əl/ n
crown of laurel laurierkroon
evergreen shrub, of the genus Laurus laurier

lava /ˈlɑːvə/ n
molten rock lava

lavender /ˈlæv.ən.də/ /ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/ adj
colour lila

lavender /ˈlæv.ən.də/ /ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/ n
plant lavendel

law /lɑ/ /lɔ/ /lɔː/ n
any rule that must or should be obeyed wet
body of rules established in a community by its authorities wet
statement of (observed, established) order, sequence or relationship of phenomena wet
mathematics: statement that is true under specified conditions wet

law-abiding adj
obeying the laws gezagsgetrouw

lawful /ˈlɔːfʊl/ adj
conforming to or recognised by law or rules rechtmatig wettig

lawless adj
not governed by the law wetteloos
not restrained by the law wetteloos
prohibited illegaal onwettig verboden

lawlessness n
a lack of law and order wetteloosheid

lawn /lɑn/ /lɔn/ /lɔːn/ n
ground covered with grass gazon grasperk

lawn mower n
machine for cutting grass grasmaaimachine

lawrencium /ləˈrɛnsiəm/ n
chemical element lawrencium

lawsuit /ˈlɔˌsut/ n
case where a court is needed to resolve differences rechtszaak zaak

lawyer /ˈlɔ.jɚ/ /ˈlɔɪ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːjə(ɹ)/ n
professional person authorized to practice law advocaat advocate jurist raadsman

lawyer's wig n
Coprinus comatus geschubde inktzwam

laxative /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ adj
causing movement of the bowels laxerend laxerende purgerend

laxative /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ n
substance with a laxative effect laxeermiddel

lay /leɪ/ adj
non-clergy wereldlijk leken-
non-professional leken-

lay /leɪ/ n
arrangement or relationship ligging

lay /leɪ/ v
to place something down in a position of rest leggen
to deposit an egg leggen

lay an egg v
to produce an egg leggen

lay bare v
reveal blootleggen

lay brother n
a layman who is a member of a brotherhood without the intention to become a priest lekenbroeder

lay into v
To beat up. aftroeven
To berate; to scold. berispen uitkafferen

lay off v
to dismiss workers from employment ontslaan de zak geven

lay waste v
to completely destroy verwoesten

layabout /ˈleɪəˌbaʊt/ n
lazy person luiaard

layer /leɪə/ /ˈleɪ.ɚ/ n
hen kept to lay eggs legster
item of clothing worn under or over another laag
single thickness of some material covering a surface laag
deposit laag
person who lays things, such as tiles legger

layered adj
formed of layers gelaagd

laying hen n
hen raised for egg production legkip leghen

layman n
someone who is not a professional in a given field leek
someone who is not an ordained cleric leek

layout n
act of laying out indelen
map or a drawing of a construction site plan
plan for such arrangement indeling
structured arrangement of items indeling
process of arranging media content for publishing lay-out opzet

lazily adv
in a lazy manner loom

laziness n
quality of being lazy luiheid

lazy /ˈleɪzi/ adj
unwilling to work lui
eye: squinting because of weak muscles lui

lazybones n
person who is lazy luierik

lead /lɛd/ n
chemical element lood blij
separator line in print interlinie
act of leading or conducting leiding begeleiding
in cards and dominoes uitkomst
information obtained by a detective or police officer aanwijzing
information obtained by a news reporter leidraad
mining: lode lood
nautical: course of a rope from end to end lengte
precedence; advance position leiding voorsprong

leaden /ˈlɛdən/ adj
made of lead loden

leader /ˈlidɚ/ /ˈliː.də(ɹ)/ n
one having authority aanvoerder leider aanvoerster leidster

leadership n
capacity to lead leiderschap voorzitterschap
office of leader voorzitterschap

leaf /liːf/ n
flat section used to extend a table blad plaat
part of a plant blad
computing, mathematics: tree node without descendants blad
sheet of a book blad
anything resembling the leaf of a plant blad
sheet of any substance beaten or rolled until very thin blad

leaf /liːf/ v
to produce leaves bladeren krijgen

leaf sheath n
bladschede

leaf through v
to turn the pages of (a book) idly, reading short sections at random bladeren doorbladeren

leafless adj
without leaves bladerloos

leaflet /ˈliːflɪt/ n
small piece of paper with information folder
small plant leaf blaadje

leak /liːk/ n
entrance or escape of a fluid lek
hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape lek

leak /liːk/ v
to reveal secret information lekken
to allow fluid to escape or enter lekken

leakage n
act of leaking lekkage
amount lost lekkage

lean /liːn/ adj
being slim and muscular mager tenger
of meat, having little fat mager

lean /liːn/ v
to hang outwards leunen
to press against aanleunen leunen

leaned /liːnd/ v
past participle of lean geleund
simple past of lean leunde leunden

leap /liːp/ n
the act of leaping sprong
significant move forward sprong

leap /liːp/ v
to jump springen huppen wippen

leap year n
366-day year in the Gregorian calendar schrikkeljaar

leapfrog /ˈliːpfɹɑɡ/ /ˈliːpfɹɒɡ/ n
game haasje-over

learn /lɜːn/ /lɝn/ v
to acquire knowledge or ability leren
to be studying leren studeren
to come to know; to become informed of; to find out ervaren op de hoogte gesteld worden te weten komen vernemen

learned /ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ adj
having much learning geleerd
acquired by learning aangeleerd geleerd

learning /ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/ n
accumulated knowledge geleerde kennis geleerdheid
action of the verb leren

lease /liːs/ n
contract granting use or occupation of property pacht

lease /liːs/ v
to operate or live in some property or land through purchasing a long-term contract pachten

leaseholder n
tenant holding a lease pachter

leash /liːʃ/ n
a set of three drietal
long cord for dogs lijn

least /list/ /liːst/ determiner
the smallest amount of minst

least weasel /ˈliːstˈwizəl/ n
Mustela nivalis wezel

leather /ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/ adj
made of leather leren

leather /ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/ n
material produced by tanning animal skin leer leder

leatherette /ˌlɛðəˈɹɛt/ n
a type of fabric kunstleer

leave /liːv/ n
absence from work verlof
permission to be absent verlof toestemming

leave /liːv/ v
To cause to remain as available, not take away, refrain from depleting achterlaten laten
To depart (intransitive) vertrekken weggaan
To depart from, end one's connection or affiliation with verlaten achterlaten
To end one's membership in beëindigen verlaten
To give (something) to someone; to deliver (something) to a repository; to deposit deponeren
To transfer possession after death laten nalaten
To transfer responsibility or attention overdragen overlaten

leave alone v
to stop bothering met rust laten

leave me alone phraseologicalUnit
stop talking to me laat me met rust

leaven /ˈlɛv.ən/ n
any agent used to make dough rise rijsmiddel

lecher /lɛtʃə(ɹ)/ n
a lecherous man geilaard rasversierder schuinsmarcherdder

lecithin /ˈlɛs.ə.θɪn/ n
lecithin lecithine

lectica n
Roman portable couch lectica
any portable couch draagstoel rosbaar

lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ n
a spoken lesson lezing college

ledge /lɛdʒ/ n
lode ader ertslaag

ledger /ˈlɛdʒə(ɹ)/ n
book for keeping notes kladblok
collection of accounting entries grootboek

lee adj
a protected cove or harbor, out of the wind luwte
side of the ship away from the wind lij lijzij lijzijde

leech /liːtʃ/ n
annelid bloedzuiger echel laak
person who derives profit from others bloedzuiger parasiet uitzuiger
paganism: a healer heler
vertical edge of a square sail lijk
aft edge of a triangular sail lijk

leech /liːtʃ/ v
to apply a leech medicinally aderlaten
to drain resources without giving back aderlaten uitzuigen

leek /liːk/ n
vegetable prei porrei

leeward /ˈliːwɜ(ɹ)d/ adj
Downwind benedenwinds lijwaarts lijzijde

leeward /ˈliːwɜ(ɹ)d/ adv
Downwind benedenwinds lijwaarts lijzijds

leeway [ˈliːˌweɪ] n
degree or amount of freedom or flexibility speelruimte speling
drift of a ship or airplane in a leeward direction afdrift afdrijving

left /lɛft/ adj
the west side of the body when one is facing north links linker

left /lɛft/ adv
on the left side links
towards the left side links

left /lɛft/ n
the ensemble of left-wing political parties links linkerkant
the left side linkerkant

left /lɛft/ v
remaining over

left-handed n
preferring the left hand over the right linkshandig

left-wing adj
supporting political change links

leftover adj
remaining as meal is complete kliekje
remaining, left behind restant

leftovers n
food remaining after a meal etensresten kliekjes

leg /leɪɡ/ /lɛɡ/ n
lower limb from groin to ankle been
supporting protrusion of an inanimate object poot

legacy /ˈlɛɡəsi/ n
money or property bequeathed to someone in a will erfenis erfgoed
something inherited from a predecessor; a heritage erfenis erfgoed

legal /ˈliɡəl/ /ˈliː.ɡəl/ adj
allowed or prescribed by law legaal wettelijk wettig legitiem
having its basis in the law juridisch
relating to the law or to lawyers juridisch recht

legalise /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/ v
make legal legaliseren

legality n
lawfulness wettigheid

legate /ˈlɛɡət/ n
deputy of a provincial governor or general in ancient Rome legaat
deputy representing the pope legaat

legato /ləˈɡɑ.toʊ/ /ləˈɡɑ.təʊ/ adv
music: smoothly, in a connected manner gebonden legato

legend /ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/ n
story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events legende
any person of extraordinary accomplishment legende
key to the symbols and color codes on a map legende

legendary adj
of or pertaining to a legend legendarisch

leghorn /ˈlɛɡhɔɹn/ /ˈlɛɡhɔːn/ n
small white chicken breed leghorn

legibility n
property that makes legible or easily readable leesbaarheid

legible /ˈlɛd͡ʒəbl/ adj
being clear enough to be read, readable, particularly for handwriting leesbaar

legion /ˈliːdʒən/ adj
numerous legio

legion /ˈliːdʒən/ n
the major unit or division of the Roman army legioen

legionary n
member of a legion legionair

legislate /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/ v
pass laws wetten maken

legislation n
law already enacted by legislature wet
the act of legislating wetgeving

legislator n
who creates or enacts laws wetgever

legislature /ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtʃɚ/ n
governmental body wetgevende macht

legitimize v
to make legitimate legitimeren

leguaan n
any of the monitor lizards varaan

legume /lɪˈɡjuːm/ n
fruit or seed of leguminous plants peulvrucht peul

leishmaniasis /liːʃməˈnaɪəsɪs/ n
pathology leishmaniasis

leisure /ˈliːʒəɹ/ /ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛʒəɹ/ n
time free vrije tijd
freedom provided vrije tijd

lemma /ˈlɛmə/ n
linguistics: canonical form of a term lemma
mathematics: proposition used mainly in the proof of some other proposition lemma

lemming /lɛm.ɪŋ/ n
rodent lemming

lemniscatic /ˌlɛmnɪˈskætɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to a lemniscate lemniscatisch
shaped like a figure-of eight lemniscatisch

lemon /ˈlɛmən/ adj
having the colour/color of lemons citroengele

lemon /ˈlɛmən/ n
citrus fruit citroen
colour/color citroengeel
defective item kat in de zak
taste citroensmaak citroen
tree citroenboom citroen

lemon balm n
Melissa officinalis citroenmelisse bijenkruid citronella vrouwenkruid

lemon juice n
the liquid extract of lemon fruit citroensap

lemonade /ˈlɛmənˌeɪd/ /ˌlɛmənˈeɪd/ n
carbonated beverage limonade
still beverage kwast limonade

lemur /ˈliːmə(ɹ)/ n
strepsirrhine primate of the infraorder Lemuriformes, superfamily Lemuroidea lemur

lend /lɛnd/ v
to allow to be used temporarily lenen uitlenen

length /lɛŋ(k)θ/ n
distance from end to end lengte

lenient /ˈliːni.ənt/ adj
tolerant; not strict mild toegeeflijk tolerant

lenition /ləˈnɪʃən/ /lɪˈnɪʃən/ n
weakening of consonant articulation lenitie verzachting

lens /lɛnz/ n
anatomy: transparent crystalline structure in the eye kristallens lens
biology: genus of the legume family; its bean linze
device which focuses or defocuses electron beams lens
geometry: convex shape bounded by two circular arcs lens
object focusing or defocusing the light passing through it lens

lens cap n
cap that protects a camera lens lensklep

lens flare n
brightness in an image lensgloed

lentil /ˈlɛntəl/ n
seed used as food linze

leonine adj
of or like a lion leeuwen-

leopard /ˈlɛpəd/ /ˈlɛpɚd/ n
a large wild cat with a spotted coat, Panthera pardus luipaard

leopard shark n
Triakis semifasciata luipaardhaai

leper n
person who has leprosy leproos melaatse

lepidopterology n
scientific study of butterflies and moths lepidopterologie

leprosarium n
institution or place to quarantine and treat leprous people leprakolonie leprozenhuis leprozerie

leprosy /ˈlɛpɹəsi/ n
infectious disease caused by infection by Mycobacterium leprae lepra melaatsheid

lepton /ˈlɛptɒn/ n
elementary particle lepton

lesbian /ˈlɛzbi.ən/ adj
between two women; pertaining to female homosexuality lesbisch
of a woman: preferring female partners lesbisch

lesbian /ˈlɛzbi.ən/ n
female homosexual lesbienne lesbi lesbo

lesbigay /ləz.ˈbaɪ.ɡeɪ/ n
lesbian, bisexual or gay person holebi

lese majesty /liz ˈmædʒəsti/ n
crime of violating majesty majesteitsschennis

lesion /ˈliːʒən/ n
a wound or an injury wonde letsel verwonding kwetsuur
an infected or otherwise injured or diseased organ or part letsel kwetsuur

lesion /ˈliːʒən/ v
to wound or injure, especially in an experiment or other controlled procedure kwetsen verwonden

less /lɛs/ adj
comparative form of "little" for numbers kleiner
not as much minder
smaller number of minder

less /lɛs/ adv
in lower degree minder
to smaller extent minder

less is more proverb
less is more minder is meer

lesser celandine n
a European perennial herb, Ranunculus ficaria speenkruid

lesser flamingo n
the smaller of the two old world species of flamingo dwergflamingo

lesser scaup n
Aythya affinis kleine topper

lesser spotted woodpecker /ˈlɛsə(ɹ)ˈspɒtədˈwədpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
Picoides minor kleine bonte specht

lesson /ˈlɛsn̩/ n
section of learning or teaching les
les

lest /lɛst/ conjunction
for fear that tenzij uit angst dat

let /lɛt/ v
to allow laten toestaan
to put up for rent verhuren

let alone conjunction
as well as laat staan
to say nothing of gezwegen van laat staan om maar te zwijgen van

let alone v
leave alone met rust laten

let bygones be bygones v
to disregard a past offense geen oude koeien uit de sloot halen zand erover!

let down v
to allow to descend|this a literal sense neerlaten
to disappoint teleurstellen

let go v
to no longer hold on loslaten

let him who is without sin cast the first stone phraseologicalUnit
only those who are faultless have the right to pass judgment on others laat hij die zelf nooit zondigt, de eerste steen maar gooien

let sleeping dogs lie v
leave things as they are slapende honden wekt men niet

let there be light phraseologicalUnit
let there be light daar zij licht

let's go interjection
hortative of go gaan
hurry up kom kom nou kom op schiet op schiete op

lethal /ˈliː.θəl/ adj
deadly dodelijk

lethargy /ˈlɛθədʒi/ /ˈlɛθɚdʒi/ n
pathological state of fatigue futloosheid lethargie lusteloosheid slaapzucht
state of extreme torpor or apathy lethargie onverschilligheid

letter /ˈletə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛtɚ/ n
letter of the alphabet letter karakter boekstaaf letterteken
written message brief

letter carrier n
post office employee postbezorger

letter of marque n
official commission kaperbrief
ship that has been armed for such a task kaperschip

letter of recommendation n
evaluation letter aanbevelingsbrief

letter opener n
knifelike device briefopener

lettuce /ˈlɛtɪs/ n
US paper currency flappen
an edible plant, Lactuca sla salade slaplant
the leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable or dish salade slaatje

leucism n
partial loss of pigmentation leucisme

leukemia /luːˈkiːmi.ə/ n
cancer of blood forming tissue leukemie

leukocyte /ˈluːkə(ʊ)sʌɪt/ n
a white blood cell witte bloedcel leukocyt

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ adj
at the same height as some reference geëqualiseerd
being unvaried constant
same height at all places vlak

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ n
distance relative to a given reference elevation niveau hoogte
floor of a building etage verdieping
gaming: discrete segment of a game niveau
tool waterpas

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ v
to destroy by reducing to ground level; to raze egaliseren

level crossing n
at-grade crossing overweg spoorwegovergang

level-headed adj
possessing sound judgement weloverwogen wijs

leveling seat n
seats that ensure a representation proportional to votes at the national level ausgleichsmandat

lever /ˈliː.və/ /ˈliː.vɚ/ /ˈlɛ.vɚ/ n
rigid piece hefboom koevoet
small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device hendel hefboom

leverage /ˈliːv(ə)ɹɪdʒ/ n
force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot hefboom hefboomkracht
influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage invloed voordeel
use of borrowed funds leverage

leveret n
a young hare hazenjong

levitation n
raising of something without apparent physical cause levitatie

lewd /ljuːd/ /lud/ adj
lascivious liederlijk

lexeme /ˈlɛksiːm/ n
unit of vocabulary, the different forms of the same lemma lexeem

lexical item n
term that acts as a unit of meaning lexicale eenheid

lexicography n
art or craft of writing dictionaries lexicografie

leyn v
read from a Torah scroll lajenen

li /liː/ n
Chinese unit of distance li

liability /laɪəˈbɪlɪti/ n
debt aansprakelijkheid

liability insurance n
insurance against liability aansprakelijkheidsverzekering

liable /ˈlaɪ̯əbəl/ adj
responsible aansprakelijk verantwoordelijk

liana n
climbing woody vine liaan

liar /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ n
one who tells lies leugenaar leugenaarster

libation n
act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice plengoffer
alcoholic beverage plengoffer
liquid poured out plengoffer

libecchio n
southwest wind zuidwester

liberal /ˈlɪbəɹəl/ /ˈlɪbɹəl/ adj
widely open to new ideas, willing to depart from established opinions, conventions etc. vrijzinnig

liberalization n
the process or act of making more liberal liberalisering

liberate /ˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ v
to free bevrijden

liberation n
act of liberating or the state of being liberated bevrijding

libertarianism /lɪbəˈtɛːɹɪənɪz(ə)m/ n
political philosophy libertarisme

liberty /ˈlɪbɚti/ n
condition of being free vrijheid

libidinous /lɪˈbɪdɪnəs/ adj
having lustful desires wellustig

libido /lɪˈbiː.dəʊ/ n
drives or mental energies related or based on sexual instincts but not necessarily sexual in and of themselves. libido
sexual urges or drives libido

librarian /laɪˈbɹɛɹ.i.ən/ n
the manager of a library bibliothecaris bibliothecaresse

library /ˈlaɪbəɹi/ /ˈlaɪbɹəɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɛɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɹɛɹi/ n
collection of books bibliotheek boekenkast
collection of records archief
institution which holds books etc. bibliotheek boekerij

license /ˈlaɪsəns/ n
excessive freedom bandeloosheid
freedom to deviate from rules vergunning
legal document giving official permission to do something vergunning
legal terms of product usage licentie vergunning

license /ˈlaɪsəns/ v
act of giving a formal authorization licentiëren toekennen vergunning
authorize officially licentiëren toekennen toelaten vergunning

license plate n
an identifying plate attached to a vehicle kentekenplaat nummerplaat nummerbord

licentious /laɪ.ˈsɛn.ʃəs/ adj
disregard for accepted rules non-conformistisch vrijgevochten
lacking restraint, particularly in sexual conduct licentieus wellustig wulps

licentiousness n
Property of being licentious wellustigheid wulpsheid

lich /lɪtʃ/ adj
undead being Zielenzuiger

lichen /ˈlaɪ.kn̩/ /ˈlɪtʃ.n̩/ n
symbiotic association of fungi and algae korstmos

lick /lɪk/ n
the act of licking lik

lick /lɪk/ v
to stroke with the tongue likken

lickspittle /ˈlɪkspɪtl/ n
practice of giving empty flattery pluimstrijker slijmerd

licorice /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/ n
confection drop
plant zoethout

lid /lɪd/ n
top or cover deksel

lie /laɪ̯/ n
golf term ligging terreinligging
position of fetus ligging
intentionally false statement leugen

lie /laɪ̯/ v
be in horizontal position liggen
be situated liggen gelegen zijn
tell an intentional untruth liegen

lie down v
assume a reclining position gaan liggen

liege /liːdʒ/ n
A free and independent person; a lord paramount; a sovereign leenheer soeverein
The subject of a sovereign or lord; a liegeman leenman vazal

lieutenant /l(j)uˈtɛnənt/ /lɛfˈtɛnənt/ n
lowest commissioned officer rank luitenant

lieutenant general n
an officer above major general and below general luitenant-generaal

life /laɪf/ n
duration levensduur
life sentence levenslang
the state of being alive leven
a worthwhile existence leven
the essence of the manifestation and the foundation of the being leven
the subjective and inner manifestation of the individual leven
the world in general, existence leven
something inherently part of a person's existence leven

life cycle n
course of stages through which an organism passes levenscyclus

life force n
life force levenskracht

life insurance n
form of insurance levensverzekering

life jacket n
An article of protective clothing reddingsvest

life of Riley /ˈlaɪf əv ˈɹaɪ.li/ n
ideal life of care-free prosperity luizenleventje

life sentence n
sentence of imprisonment for the rest of the defendant's life levenslange gevangenisstraf

life stance n
relation to what one views as important levensbeschouwing

life-threatening adj
used to describe something that endangers life levensbedreigend

lifeboat /ˈlaɪfˌboʊt/ /ˈlaɪfˌbəʊt/ n
a boat to save shipwrecked people reddingsboot

lifeform n
living organism levensvorm

lifeguard n
attendant badmeester reddingszwemmer
lifesaver badmeester strandmeester

lifestyle /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/ n
style of living levensstijl

lift /lɪft/ n
mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people lift
the act of transporting someone in a vehicle lift

lift /lɪft/ v
to raise or rise opheffen
to steal stelen

lift up v
to elevate optillen

lifting /ˈlɪft.ɪŋ/ n
facelift opwaardering

ligate /ˈlɪɡeɪt/ v
to bind with a ligature or bandage afbinden

ligature /ˈlɪɡətʃɚ/ n
act of tying ligatuur verbinding
cord etc. afbinding band verbinding
typography: character that combines multiple letters ligatuur
music: group of notes played as a musical phrase ligatuur

liger n
animal born to a male lion and a tigress lijger

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] adj
coffee: served with extra milk or cream verkeerd
having light lichtend licht helder lichtgevend
pale in colour licht helder
of little significance onbelangrijk triviaal
of low weight licht
low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc. licht

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] n
electromagnetic waves licht schijn
source of illumination licht schijn
spiritual illumination licht schijn
flame or something used to create fire vuurtje

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] v
to illuminate bijlichten lichten
to start (a fire) aansteken

light bulb n
evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament that produces light gloeilamp peer

light pollution n
excess artificial light lichtvervuiling

light switch n
switch used to turn the light on or off lichtknopje

light year /laɪtjɜː/ /laɪtjɪə/ /laɪtjɪɹ/ n
astronomical distance lichtjaar

lighten /ˈlaɪ.tən/ v
to alleviate verlichten

lighter /ˈlaɪtɚ/ n
fire making device aansteker

lightheaded adj
Feeling faint licht in het hoofd

lighthouse /ˈlaɪthaʊs/ n
building containing a light to warn or guide ships vuurtoren

lightning /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ [ˈlʌɪʔ.nɪŋ] n
discharge bliksem weerlicht
flash of light bliksem bliksemflits bliksemschicht weerlicht

lightning fast adj
fast as lightning bliksemsnel

lightning rod n
metallic conductor that protects from lightning bliksemafleider donderroede

lightsaber /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bɚ/ n
a fictional type of sword lichtzwaard lichtsabel

lightspeed n
the speed of light snelheid van het licht

lightweight /laɪtˈweɪt/ /ˈlaɪt.weɪt/ adj
having less than average weight lichtgewicht

lignify /ˈlɪɡnɪfaɪ/ v
to become wood verhouten

lignin n
aromatic polymer lignine

lignite /lɪɡnaɪ̯t/ n
coal bruinkool

like /laɪk/ adj
similar gelijk zoals

like /laɪk/ adv
such as als zoals

like /laɪk/ n
Internet interaction like
something that a person likes favoriet voorkeur
something similar to a given person or object dat soort dingen evenknie gelijkaardige dingen gelijkaardigheden

like /laɪk/ preposition
similar to als zoals gelijk lijkend op

like /laɪk/ v
enjoy lusten graag houden van hebben leuk vinden
find attractive leuk vinden aangetrokken voelen tot graag hebben graag zien
to show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote liken

like a chicken with its head cut off adv
In a frantic, disorganized manner als een kip zonder kop

like father, like son proverb
a son will have traits similar to his father zo vader, zo zoon

like mother, like daughter proverb
a daughter will have traits similar to her mother zo moeder, zo dochter

likelihood /ˈlaɪklihʊd/ n
probability waarschijnlijkheid

liken /ˈlaɪkən/ v
compare vergelijken

likewise /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/ adv
in like manner eveneens evenzo [[op]] [[gelijkwaardig op gelijkaardige wijze
the same to you insgelijks

lilac /ˈlaɪlək/ adj
colour lila

lilac /ˈlaɪlək/ n
colour lila
flower sering
shrub sering seringen

lily /ˈlɪli/ n
flower in the genus Lilium lelie

lily of the valley n
Convallaria majalis lelietje-van-dalen meiklokje

lily-livered adj
cowardly laf

limaçon n
plane curve limaçon van Pascal slaklijn van Pascal

limb /lɪm/ n
major appendage of human or animal ledemaat lid lidmaat

limbo /ˈlɪmboʊ/ /ˈlɪmbəʊ/ n
place for innocent souls limbus limbo vagevuur voorgeborchte
dance with bar that is lowered limbo

lime /laɪm/ n
gluey or adhesive substance lijm
inorganic material containing calcium kalk
citrus tree limoenenboom
colour limoengeel limoengroen
green citrus fruit limoen

lime /laɪm/ v
to treat with lime logen

limelight /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/ n
attention or notice spotlicht
type of stage lighting kalklicht

limerence /ˈlɪməɹəns/ n
state of mind verliefd

limerick /ˈlɪməɹɪk/ n
rhyming verse of five lines limerick

limestone n
abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments kalksteen

liminal /ˈlimənl̩/ /ˈlɪmɪn(ə)l/ adj
pertaining to an entrance or threshold overgangs-

limit /ˈlɪmɪt/ n
boundary grens
mathematics: value to which a sequence converges limiet

limit /ˈlɪmɪt/ v
restrict beperken

limit point n
a point verdichtingspunt

limitation /lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ n
act of limiting beperking begrenzing inperking
imperfection which limits beperking
restriction that limits beperking grens
time period verjaring verjaringstermijn

limited liability company n
type of company bijzondere vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid

limitless adj
without limits; boundless grenzeloos onbegrensd

limousine n
luxury sedan/saloon car limo limousine

limp /lɪmp/ v
to walk lamely hinken

limpet /ˈlɪm.pɪt/ n
a small mollusc napslak

limpid /ˈlɪmpɪd/ adj
clear duidelijk begrijpelijk helder limpide

linden /ˈlɪn.dən/ n
tree linde lindeboom
wood from such tree lindehout

lindworm n
a wingless bipedal dragon lintworm

lindwyrm n
a wingless bipedal dragon lintworm

line /laɪn/ n
connected series of public conveyances, and hence, an established arrangement for forwarding merchandise, etc. verbinding
course of conduct, thought, occupation, or policy lijn methode visie
direction, path gezichtspunt richting
engineering: proper relative position or adjustment of parts uitlijning
exterior limit of a figure, plat, or territory; boundary; contour; outline grens contour
fortifications: trench or rampart loopgraaf
geography: circle of latitude or of longitude, as represented on a map lijn meridiaan
geography: equator evenaar
geometry: continuous finite segment of such a figure lijn lijnstuk rechte
geometry: infinite one-dimensional figure lijn rechte
graph theory: edge of a graph lijn kant
letter, written form of communication brief regel
lineament; feature; figure kenmerk lijn
long tape, or a narrow ribbon of steel, etc., marked with subdivisions, as feet and inches, for measuring; a tapeline meetlat regel
music: one of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed regel lijn
official, stated position of an individual or political faction lijn
series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person lijn
sentence of dialogue, especially in a script or screenplay lijn
path through two or more points, threadlike mark lijn rechte streep
poetic: verse regel stanza vers
products or services sold by a business, or the business itself aanbod gamma maatschappij productlijn
rope, cord, or string lijn touw
single horizontal row of text on a screen, printed paper, etc. lijn regel
straight sequence of people, queue rij lijn file
telephone or network connection lijn aansluiting verbinding
threadlike crease marking the face or the hand; hence, characteristic mark lijn rimpel
lijn

line /laɪn/ v
obsolete: to represent by lines; delineate; portray tekenen
to form or enter into a line opstellen
to mark with a line lijn tekenen voorzien
to place (objects) into a line opstellen uitlijnen
to place persons or things along the side of for security or defense versterken
to read or repeat line by line opzeggen
cover the inside surface of (something) bekleden bedekken voeren
to fill or supply, as a purse with money vullen
of a dog: impregnate dekken laten

line integral n
integral lijnintegraal

lineage /ˈlɪn.i.ɪdʒ/ n
descent afkomst afstamming geslacht nakomelingschap
number of lines lijnental

lineament /ˈlɪ.nɪə.mənt/ n
distinctive feature trek

linear /ˈlɪ.ni.ə/ /ˈlɪ.ni.ɚ/ adj
having the form of a line lineair

linear algebra n
branch of mathematics lineaire algebra

linen /ˈlɪnɪn/ n
thread or cloth made from flax fiber linnen doek

ling /lɪŋ/ n
Any of various marine food fish, of the genus Molva leng

linger v
to consider or contemplate weifelen
to remain alive or existent aanslepen
to stay or remain in a place or situation talmen treuzelen

lingerie /ˈlæn.ʒə.ɹi/ /ˌlɑn.(d)ʒəˈɹeɪ/ n
women's underwear or nightclothes lingerie

lingonberry n
shrub rode bosbes vossenbes

lingua franca /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə fɹæŋ.kə/ n
common language lingua franca

linguist /ˈliŋɡwɪst/ n
one who studies linguistics linguïst taalkundige

linguistics /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
scientific study of language linguïstiek taalkunde taalwetenschappen

link /lɪŋk/ n
computing: connection between busses or systems link verbinding
computing: hyperlink link koppeling verwijzing
connection link koppeling relatie verbinding
element of a chain schakel link schalm
torch fakkel flambouw toorts

link /lɪŋk/ v
connect things verbinden linken

links /lɪŋks/ n
golf course golfbaan

linnet /ˈlɪnɪt/ n
Carduelis cannabina, a finch of Europe, western Asia and northern Africa kneu

linseed /ˈlɪnsiːd/ n
seed of the flax plant lijnzaad vlaszaad

linseed oil n
oil extracted from flax seeds lijnzaadolie

lint /lɪnt/ n
a fine material made by scraping cotton or linen cloth pluis
fuzzy fluff pluis pluksel

lintel /ˈlɪn.təl/ n
horizontal structural beam latei

lion /ˈlaɪən/ n
big cat Panthera leo leeuw
heraldic charge leeuw
person with strength and courage leeuw
famous person coryfee

lion cub n
young lion leeuwenwelp leeuwenwelpje welp welpje

lion tamarin n
any of four species of small New World monkeys that constitute the Leontopithecus genus leeuwaapje

lion's den n
a dangerous or frightening place hol van de leeuw

lion's share n
A generous portion leeuwendeel

lioness n
female lion leeuwin

lip /lɪp/ n
fleshy protrusion framing the mouth lip
part of body resembling a lip lip
rim of an open container lip
slang: backtalk, verbal impertinence grote bek grote mond tegenspraak

lip balm n
substance topically applied to the lips of the mouth lippenbalsem

lip gloss n
a cosmetic product lipgloss

lip service n
Empty talk; words absent of action or intention lippendienst

lip sync n
synchronization of music with lips playback

lip-sync v
to move lips in synchronization with sounds lippen playbacken

lipid /ˈlɪpɪd/ n
organic compound lipide

lipless adj
not having lips liploze

lipophile n
lipophilic substance lipofiel

lipreading n
the act of reading lips liplezen spraakafzien

lipstick /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/ n
make-up for the lips lippenstift lippenrood lipstick
stick of this make-up lippenstift lipstick

lipstick on a pig n
to superficially alter something al draagt een aap een gouden ring, het is en blijft een lelijk ding

liqueur /lɪˈkjʊə/ /lɪˈkɝ/ n
a flavored alcoholic beverage likeur

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ adj
fluid; not solid and not gaseous vloeibaar vloeistof

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ n
l or r sound vloeiklank
substance that is liquid vloeistof

liquid nitrogen n
nitrogen in the liquid state vloeibare stikstof

liquor /ˈlɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪk.ɚ/ n
strong alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation sterke drank

liquor store n
liquor store, bottle shop slijterij

liquorice allsorts n
confection Engelse drop

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ n
The habit or an act of lisping. slisgeluid

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ v
to pronounce the sibilant letter ‘s’ imperfectly lispenen slissen

list /lɪst/ n
enumeration or compilation of items lijst
computing: codified representation of a list lijst

list /lɪst/ v
to create or recite a list [[een]] [[lijst]] [[maken]]

listen /ˈlɪs.ən/ v
to accept advice or obey instruction luisteren gehoorzamen
to expect or wait for a sound luisteren opletten
to hear (something) horen luisteren
to pay attention to a sound luisteren

listen in v
to listen secretly afluisteren luistervinken
to listen without participating meeluisteren

listener /ˈlɪs(ə)nə/ n
someone who listens luisteraar

listening /ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/ n
ability of perceiving spoken language luisteren

listless /ˈlɪstləs/ adj
Lacking enthusiasm lusteloos

listlessness n
state of being listless lusteloosheid

litany /ˈlɪtn̩i/ n
prolonged or tedious list litanie
ritual liturgical prayer litanie

lite /laɪt/ adj
lightweight licht light
low in calories light licht luchtig

literacy /ˈlɪtəɹəsi/ n
ability to read and write alfabetisering alfabetisme

literal /ˈlɪtəɹəl/ adj
consisting of, or expressed by, letters letter
exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation letterlijk
following the letter or exact words, not taking liberties letterlijk strikt

literal /ˈlɪtəɹəl/ n
programming: value written in the source code literaal

literally [ˈlɪt͡ʃɹəli] [ˈlɪɾɚ(ɹ)əli] adv
not metaphorically letterlijk

literary /ˈlɪtəɹəɹi/ /ˈlɪtəɹɛ(ə)ɹi/ adj
relating to literature literair

literary science n
all kinds of scientific study pertinent to literature letterkunde literatuurwetenschap

literature /ˈlɪ.tə.tʃɚ/ /ˈlɪ.tə.ɹɪ.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪ.tɚ.ɪ.tʃɚ/ n
body of all written works literatuur letterkunde
all the papers, treatises etc. published in academic journals on a particular subject literatuur letterkunde

lithe /laɪð/ adj
flexible soepel
mild, calm kalm rustig
slim slank

lithium /ˈlɪθi.əm/ n
id=Q568|chemical element lithium

lithium hydride n
chemical compound, LiH lithiumhydride

lithograph n
noun litho steendruck

lithography n
printing method lithografie

lithopone n
pigment lithopoon

lithosphere n
The outer layer of the Earth lithosfeer

litigate /litiɡeɪt/ v
to go to law procederen voor de rechter dagen

litigation /ˌlɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
conduct of a lawsuit geding proces procesvoering rechtszaak

litre /ˈli.tɚ/ /ˈliː.tə/ n
unit of fluid measure liter

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ n
animals born in one birth worp
bedding for animals strooisel
discarded items vuilnis afval vuil zwerfafval zwerfvuil
platform designed to carry a person or a load draagbaar draagbed draagstoel

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ v
drop or throw trash without properly disposing of it sluikstorten
give birth werpen

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ adj
(of a sibling) younger klein jongere
small in size klein
very young klein

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ adv
not much weinig

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ determiner
small amount weinig een beetje

little brother n
broertje

little finger n
outermost and smallest finger of the hand pink

little girl n
a female child meisje

little gull n
gull dwergmeeuw

little owl /ˈlɪtəl ɑʊl/ n
species of owl steenuil

little penguin n
Eudyptula minor dwergpinguïn

little sister n
zusje

liturgical /lɨˈtɹ̩dʒɨkl̩/ adj
Pertaining to liturgy liturgisch

liturgy /ˈlɪtəd͡ʒi/ /ˈlɪtɚd͡ʒi/ n
a predetermined or prescribed set of rituals liturgie

livable adj
suitable for living in leefbaar

live /lɪv/ adj
(broadcasting) Seen or heard from a broadcast, as it happens live
capable of causing harm scherp
having life levend

live /lɪv/ adv
as it happens rechtstreeks

live /lɪv/ v
be alive leven
have permanent residence wonen leven
survive, persevere, continue overleven verderleven voortbestaan

live and let live v
be tolerant leef en laat leven

live by the sword, die by the sword proverb
one who uses violence can expect a violent response wie leeft bij het zwaard, zal sterven bij het zwaard

livelihood /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/ /ˈlʌɪvlɪhʊd/ n
means of supporting oneself levensonderhoud

liveliness ˈlaɪvlinəs n
the quality of being lively levendigheid

livelong n
the orpine, Sedum telephium hemelsleutel

lively /ˈlaɪvli/ adj
full of life levendig

liver /lɪvə(ɹ)/ n
organ as food lever levertjes
organ of the body lever

liverish adj
not feeling well due to an upset digestive system misselijk onpasselijk

livermorium /ˌlɪvərˈmɔːriəm/ n
chemical element with atomic number 116 livermorium

liverwort /ˈlɪv.ə.wɜːt/ /ˈlɪv.ɚ.wɝːt/ n
bryophyte with a leafy stem levermos

liverwurst n
liver sausage leverworst

livery /ˈlɪv.ə.ɹi/ /ˈlɪv.ɹɪ/ n
distinctive uniform worn by a group livrei

livestock n
farm animals vee

livid /ˈlɪvɪd/ adj
having a dark, bluish appearance livide
very angry, furious razend

living dead n
undead levende dode ondode zombie

living fossil n
levend fossiel

living hell n
continuing state of extreme pain, punishment or torment door de hel gaan

lizard /ˈlɪz.əd/ /ˈlɪz.ɚd/ n
reptile hagedis

lizardfish n
the taxonomic family Synodontidae hagedisvissen

llama /ˈlɑmə/ /ˈlɑː.mə/ n
South Americal mammal of the camel family, Lama glama lama

lo /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ interjection
look, see, behold aanschouw

lo and behold interjection
used to express surprise kijk eens! neen maar!

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ n
a large number or amount heel wat hoop
burden gewicht last
number of articles that can be transported or processed at one time lading
the electrical current or power delivered by a device vermogen
the volume of work required to be performed belasting

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ v
to fill with munition laden
to put a load on or in inladen
to read into memory laden inlezen

load of bull n
worthless structure or device schijtzooi shitzooi

load of crap n
worthless structure or device schijtzooi shitzooi

load of shit n
worthless structure or device schijtzooi shitzooi

loaded /ˈloʊdɪd/ /ˈləʊdɪd/ adj
(of a word or phrase) having strong connotations geladen

loaf /loʊf/ /ləʊf/ n
block of bread brood

loafer n
idle person leegloper nietsnut

loam /loʊm/ /ləʊm/ n
type of soil leem

loan /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ n
borrowed sum of money or other valuables lening

loan /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ v
to lend uitlenen lenen

loan shark n
money lender; usurer woekeraar

loanword /ˈloʊnwɝd/ /ˈləʊn.wɜː(ɹ)d/ n
word taken from another language leenwoord

loath /loʊθ/ /ləʊθ/ adj
hostile, angry, loathsome, unpleasant boos onaangenaam vijandig
unwilling, reluctant; averse, disinclined aarzelen afkerig weifelend weigerachtig

loathe /ˈloʊð/ /ˈləʊð/ v
hate, detest, revile verafschuwen

loathing n
sense of revulsion, distaste, detestation, extreme hatred or dislike afkeer

lobbyist /ˈlɑ.bi.ɪst/ /ˈlɒ.bi.ɪst/ n
A person who for remuneration reattempts to persuade politicians lobbyist

lobe /ləʊb/ n
any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form lel lob
division of the brain kwab

lobotomy n
surgical operation lobotomie

lobster /ˈlɑb.stɚ/ /ˈlɒb.stə/ n
crustacean kreeft zeekreeft hommer

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ adj
of a nearby location lokaal plaatselijk

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ n
(UK) the nearest bar stamcafé stamkroeg
a person who lives near a given place plaatselijke bewoner
a train that stops at all stations lokaaltrein lokale trein stoptrein

locale /loʊˈkæl/ /ləʊˈkɑːl/ n
language-related settings locale taalregio
place where something happens [[plaats]] [[van]] [[gebeuren]] oord

localization n
act of localizing lokalisatie
state of being localized lokalisatie

location /loʊˈkeɪʃən/ /ləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
place plaats locatie

locative case n
case used to indicate place, or the place where locatief

lochia /ˈlɒkɪə/ n
post-partum vaginal discharge kraamvloed lochia

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ n
firing mechanism of a gun haan slot
segment of a canal sluis
something used for fastening slot
length of hair lok

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ v
to become fastened in place blokkeren vastlopen
to fasten with a lock afsluiten op slot doen

locket /ˈlɑkɪt/ n
chained ornament medaillon

locksmith n
one who practices locksmithing slotenmaker

locksmithing /ˈlɒkˌsmɪθɪŋ/ n
art of making and defeating locks slotenmakerij

locomotion n
ability to move voortbeweging

locomotive /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/ /ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ n
self-propelled vehicle that runs on rails locomotief lokomotief

locus /ˈloʊkəs/ /ˈləʊkəs/ n
place or locality plaats localiteit
position on a chromosome plaats van een gen in een chromosoom
set of all points given by an equation or condition meetkundige plaats

locust /ˈloʊ.kəst/ /ˈləʊ.kəst/ n
type of grasshopper treksprinkhaan sprinkhaan

lodestar n
star used as navigation reference poolster

lodestone /ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/ n
magnetite zeilsteen
natural magnet zeilsteen

lodge /lɑdʒ/ /lɒdʒ/ n
local chapter of freemasons loge
porter's rooms portierswoning
recreational building hut

lodge /lɑdʒ/ /lɒdʒ/ v
to supply with a room or place to sleep in for a time herbergen

lodger n
person who lodges in another's house kostganger

lodging /ˈlɑdʒɪŋ/ /ˈlɒdʒɪŋ/ n
place to live or lodge logies onderdak

loess /ləːs/ /ˈloʊ.əs/ n
sediment of eolian origin löss

loft /lɑft/ /lɒft/ /lɔft/ n
an attic or similar space zolder

lofty /ˈlɑfti/ /ˈlɒfti/ /ˈlɔːfti/ adj
high, having great height or stature hoogstaand
idealistic ambitieus

log /lɑɡ/ /lɒɡ/ n
bulky piece of timber houtblok
trunk of dead tree, cleared of branches boomstam boomstronk

log /lɑɡ/ /lɒɡ/ v
to cut down trees houthakken

log cabin n
small simple dwelling made from wood blokhut

log in v
gain access to a computer system inloggen aanmelden

log out v
to exit an account in a computing system afmelden

loganberry n
raspberry-blackberry hybrid berry loganbes

logarithm /ˈlɑ.ɡə.ɹɪ.ð(ə)m/ n
The power to which a given base number must be raised in order to obtain a given number logaritme

logbook /ˈlɑɡ.bʊk/ n
nautical: book in which details from journey are recorded logboek

logic /ˈlɑdʒɪk/ /ˈlɒdʒɪk/ n
method of human thought logica
any system of thought, irrespective of its rigor or productiveness logica
mathematical study logica
formal or informal language logica

logical [ˈlɑdʒɪkəɫ] [ˈlɒdʒɪkəɫ] adj
in agreement with the principles of logic logisch
reasonable logisch

logician /loʊd͡ʒˈɪʃən/ n
person who studies or teaches logic logicus

logistic /ləˈdʒɪs.tɪk/ adj
mathematics: relating to symbolic logic logistisch
statistics: relating to the logistic function logistisch
relating to logistics logistiek

logistic function n
mathematics: specific function logistische functie

logistics n
planning and implementing the flow of goods and services logistiek
military procurement, supply, maintenance, and transportation logistiek

logjam n
A clog; any jam or mess that halts or greatly delays progress impasse opstopping
An excess of logs being conveyed on a river stremming

logo /ˈloʊɡoʊ/ /ˈləʊɡəʊ/ n
symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of an entity logo

logophor /ˈloʊɡɵfoʊɹ/ n
reflexive pronoun with discourse antecedents logofoor logofora

logophoric adj
being a logophor logoforisch

logorrheic adj
having excessive flow of words praatzuchtig

logotype n
single type two letters, a ligature ligatuur
symbol used by organization, logo logo

loin /lɔɪn/ n
cut of meat carré lendenstuk
part of the body lende

loincloth n
garment lendendoek

loins /lɔɪnz/ n
the lower abdomen, groin and genitalia schaamstreek

loiter /ˈlɔɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔɪtɚ/ v
to stand about without any aim or purpose rondhangen

loitering n
The action of the verb loiter rondhangen

lollipop /lɑ.li.pɑp/ /lɒl.i.pɒp/ n
confectionery on a stick lolly lekstok

lollipop man n
klaarover

lollygag /ˈlɒlɪɡæɡ/ v
dawdle; to avoid work lanterfanten treuzelen

lone adj
having no companion alleen

loneliness /ˈloʊnlinəs/ n
condition of being lonely eenzaamheid

lonely /ˈloʊnli/ /ˈləʊnli/ adj
of person: unhappy by feeling isolated eenzaam alleen alleenig allenig

loner n
one who lacks or avoids company eenzaat

long /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/ adj
having great duration lang
having much distance from one point to another lang

long /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/ v
to wait, to aspire verlangen

long ago adv
at a time in the distant past lang geleden

long arm of the law n
influence or effectiveness of law enforcement lange arm der wet

long for v
to have desire for; to yearn begeren
to miss verlangen

long johns n
garment for bottom half of the body lange onderbroek

long live v
prosper lang leve leve

long primer n
Dessendiaan Garmond

long story short adv
Introducing a short version of, or simply the conclusion of, an involved story lang verhaal kort

long time no see interjection
idiomatic: I (or we) have not seen you for a long time lang niet gezien

long ways, long lies /ˈlɒŋ ˌweɪz ˈlɒŋ ˌlaɪz/ proverb
Proverb wie verre reizen doet, kan veel verhalen

long-eared owl /ˌlɒŋɪədˈaʊl/ n
Asio otus ransuil

long-haired adj
Having long, uncut hair on the head langharig

long-legged buzzard n
Buteo rufinus Arendbuizerd arendbuizerd

long-suffering adj
having endured discomfort lankmoedig

long-term adj
extending over a relatively long time period langdurig langlopend

longanimous adj
long-suffering lankmoedig

longbow /ˈlɒŋbəʊ/ n
large bow langboog

longe /lʌndʒ/ v
work a horse in a circle longeren

longevity /lɒŋˈdʒɛ.vɪ.ti/ n
the quality of being long-lasting, especially of life levensduur

longing /ˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/ n
melancholic desire verlangen

longitude /ˈlɑndʒəˌtud/ /ˈlɒnɡɪtjuːd/ n
angular distance lengtegraad

longitudinal /lɔŋɡəˈt͡ʃʉːdənəl/ /ˌlɑndʒəˈtuːdənəl/ /ˌlɒŋɡɪˈtjuːdɪnl/ adj
running in the direction of the long axis of a body overlangs

longline n
very long fishing line with multiple hooks beug

longship n
type of Viking vessel langschip snek

longsword n
a kind of sword grootzwaard slagzwaard

longwave adj
having a wavelength of greater than 1000 meters langegolf

loofah n
tropical vine luffa

loogie /ˈluːɡi/ n
sputum fluim
thick liquid blubber drets slijm

look /luːk/ /lʊk/ n
action of looking blik
facial expression blik
physical appearance uiterlijk uitzicht look stijl

look /luːk/ /lʊk/ v
to appear, to seem lijken als op uitzien
to expect uitzien
to face over uitzien
to search zoeken
to try to see kijken

look after v
to watch, to protect verzorgen behartigen naar omkijken

look back v
look behind oneself achterom kijken
reminisce about the past achterom kijken omzien terugkijken

look before you leap proverb
think before taking actionn bezint eer ge begint bezint eer gij begint

look down on v
to regard or treat as inferior neerkijken op

look for v
search; seek zoeken

look forward to v
anticipate, expect, or wait for ernaar uitkijken om uitkijken naar verheugen zich op

look like v
be similar in appearance, resemble lijken op
seem, appear erop lijken

look up v
to obtain information about something from a text source opzoeken
used other than as an idiom opkijken

looker n
slang: good-looking one schoonheid

loom /lum/ /luːm/ n
weaving frame weefgetouw

loom /lum/ /luːm/ v
impend, threaten, hang over dreigen opdoemen

loon /ˈluːn/ n
a crazy person gek getikte
bird of order Gaviiformes duiker zeeduiker

loop /luːp/ n
programmed sequence of instructions lus herhaling repetitie

loophole /ˈluːphəʊl/ n
method of escape achterdeur
slit in a castle wall schietgat

loopy /ˈluːpi/ adj
Having loops vol bochten
Idiotic, crazy or drunk bezopen geschift

loose /luːs/ adj
not compact los mul
not fitting tightly ruim
not fixed tightly los
not packaged los
relaxed ontspannen

loose /luːs/ v
archery: to shoot lossen
to let go loslaten
to let loose loslaten verlossen
to unfasten losmaken

loose ablative n
syntactic construction losse ablatief

loose cannon v
unpredictable person ongeleid projectiel

loose change n
coins kept in one's pocket or bag kleingeld

loosely /ˈluːsli/ adv
not tightly ruim

loosen /ˈluːsn̩/ v
to make less tight losmaken

loot /luːt/ n
money poen
the proceeds of theft, robbery etc., swag, contraband buit plundering

loot /luːt/ v
to steal from plunderen

loppers n
pruning shears with long handles takkenschaar

lopsided /ˈlɑp.saɪ.dɪd/ /ˈlɒp.saɪ.dəd/ adj
not balanced scheef onevenwichtig

loquacious /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/ /ləʊˈkweɪʃəs/ adj
talkative, chatty praatgraag praatziek

loquacity n
talkativeness spraakzaamheid

lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ n
aristocrat landheer
master of a household heer landheer
ruler, one having mastery over others overste
titled nobleman heer

lore /lo(ː)ɹ/ /loə/ /lɔɹ/ /lɔː/ n
all the facts and traditions about a particular subject overlevering

lorgnette /lɒɹnjɛt/ n
an opera glass with a handle binocle lorgnet toneelkijker

lose /luːz/ v
(transitive) fail to win verliezen
cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability verliezen
fail to be the winner verliezen
have (somebody of one's kin) die verliezen
shed (weight) afvallen verliezen

lose face v
lose respect of others gezicht verliezen

loss /lɑs/ /lɒs/ /lɔs/ n
casualties verliezen
engineering: power expended without doing useful work verlies krachtverlies stroomverlies warmteverlies
financial: negative result on balance verlies
something lost verlies
hurtful condition resulting from losing verlies verslagenheid
instance of losing verlies nederlaag verliezen

loss of face n
loss of respect of others gezichtsverlies

lost /lɑst/ /lɒst/ /lɔst/ adj
in an unknown location kwijt

lost and found n
department, service or location where items that are found can be claimed by their owners gevonden voorwerpen

lot /lɑt/ /lɒt/ /lɔt/ n
a thirtieth pound lood

lottery /ˈlɑtɚi/ /ˈlɒtəɹi/ n
affair of chance loterij
scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance loterij loting lottrekking

lottery ticket n
slip of paper drawn in a lottery lot

lotus seed n
seed from the plants in the genus Nelumbo lotuszaad

loud /laʊd/ adj
noisy luidruchtig luidruchtige
of a colour, clothing, etc. fel schreeuwerig vloekend
of a sound luid hard harde luide

loudmouth n
one who talks too much or too loudly druktemaker

loudspeaker /laʊdˈspiːkə/ /ˈlaʊdspiːkɚ/ n
transducer luidspreker

loupe /luːp/ n
magnifying glass often used by jewellers and watchmakers loep

louse /laʊs/ n
insect luis luris
worthless person ([[arme]]) [[luis]]

lout /laʊt/ /lʌʊt/ n
a rude violent man lummel onbeschofterik
bumpkin malloot
troublemaker ruziestoker schurk

louvar n
Luvarus imperialis haanvis

louver /ˈluːvə/ /ˈluːvɚ/ n
a slatted opening in a wall, door or window luifel
a system of slits for ventilation luifel
a ventilating turret or lantern luifel

lovableness n
property that makes someone or something lovable beminnenswaardigheid

love /lʊv/ /lʊːv/ /lʌv/ n
liefde minne verliefdheid
closing of a letter liefs
object of one's romantic feelings; darling or sweetheart schat liefde
strong affection liefde
zero nul

love /lʊv/ /lʊːv/ /lʌv/ v
(euphemistic): to have sex with de liefde bedrijven vrijen
be strongly inclined towards doing houden van gek zijn op
care about; will good for houden van liefhebben
have a strong affection for liefhebben houden van beminnen graag zien
to lust for gek zijn op smachten naar
to need, thrive on gedijen

love at first sight n
an instantaneous attraction liefde op het eerste gezicht

love bite n
swelling on the skin zuigzoen zuigplek zuigvlek

love child n
child born as a result of a romantic liaison between unmarried parents liefdeskind

love game n
a game in which one player scored no points lovegame

love is blind proverb
proverb liefde is blind

love letter n
letter about the author's love liefdesbrief

love triangle /ˈlʌv ˌtɹʌɪæŋɡəl/ n
situation in which two people vie for the love of a third driehoeksverhouding

love-in-a-mist n
Nigella damascena juffertje-in-het-groen

loveless adj
without love liefdeloos

lovely /ˈlʌvli/ adj
Beautiful; charming; very pleasing in form, looks, tone, or manner. beminnelijk liefelijk lieflijk
very nice, wonderful heerlijk zalig

lovely /ˈlʌvli/ n
attractive person liefje lieverd oogappel schat
lovely object schat

lover /ˈlʌvə/ /ˈlʌvɚ/ n
sexual partner minnaar minnares
one who loves another person minnaar minnares

lovesickness n
liefdespijn

lovingly adv
in a loving manner liefdevol

low /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ adj
in a position comparatively close to the ground laag lage
of pitch diep laag

low /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ n
area of low pressure depressie lagedrukgebied

low tide n
the tide at its lowest level laagtij ebtij
the time of day when the sea has recded to its lowest level laagtij laagwater

low-fat adj
not having a high number of calories from fat vetarm

lowboy /ˈləʊbɔɪ/ n
low-loading semi trailer dieplader

lower back n
the lower part of the back onderrug

lower case /ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/ n
lower case letters, collectively klein kleine letters schrift

lower deck n
deck of a ship immediately above the hold benedendek onderdek

lowerable adj
that can be lowered verlaagbaar

lowercase /ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/ adj
in lower case [[in]] [[kleine]] [[letters]] kleingeschreven

lowering n
act of something being lowered verlaging

lowermost adj
lowest onderst

lowland n
area which is lower than surroundings laagland

lowlife /ˈloʊlaɪf/ /ˈləʊlaɪf/ n
untrustworthy, despicable, or disreputable person viezerik

lox /lɑks/ n
smoked salmon gerookte zalm

loyal /ˈlɔɪəl/ adj
firm in allegiance to a person or institution loyaal

lozenge /ˈlɑzɪndʒ/ /ˈlɒzɪndʒ/ n
medicated sweet pastille keelpastille
rhombus ruit

lubricant n
substance used to reduce friction gel glijmiddel

lubricate v
to make slippery or smooth smeren

lucid dream n
lucid dream levendige droom

lucidness /ˈluːsɪdnəs/ n
property of being lucid helderheid klaarheid

luck /lʌk/ n
something that happens to someone by chance geluk

luckily /ˈlʌkɪli/ adv
in a lucky manner gelukkig

lucky /ˈlʌki/ adj
being good by chance gelukkig boffend
of people, having good fortune gelukkig succesvol

lucky dip n
game with prizes in container grabbelton

lucre /ˈluːkə/ /ˈluːkəɹ/ n
money, riches, or wealth gewin profijt

luff /lʌf/ n
vertical edge of a sail loef

lug nut n
nut to attach wheel to axle wielmoer

luggage /ˈlʌɡɪd͡ʒ/ n
traveller's containers bagage

lugsail n
sail loggerzeil

lukewarm /ˌlukˈwɔɹm/ /ˌluːkˈwɔːm/ adj
not very enthusiastic lauw flauw
temperature lauw

lull /lʌl/ v
to cause to rest in slaap wiegen kalmeren

lullaby /ˈlʌləbaɪ/ n
a soothing song to lull children to sleep wiegeliedje slaapliedje

lumbago /lʌmˈbeɪɡoʊ/ /lʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ n
lumbago spit verschot

lumber /ˈlʌm.bə/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ/ n
wood as building material timmerhout

lumberjack /ˈlʌm.bə.dʒæk/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ.dʒæk/ n
person who fells trees houthakker

lumberjacket n
a lumberjack shirt houthakkershemd

luminary /ˈluməˌnɛɹi/ /ˈluːmɪn(ə)ɹi/ n
artificial light lichtbron
body that gives light hemellichaam ster
one who is an inspiration to others lichtend voorbeeld uitblinker

lummox /ˈlʌməks/ n
clumsy, stupid person lomperd vlegel vlerk

lump /lʌmp/ n
A small, shaped mass of sugar klontje
something that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together; a cluster or blob; a mound, hill, or group brok klont

lump /lʌmp/ v
to treat as single unit bij elkaar doen klonteren

lump hammer n
small sledgehammer moker

lumpia n
a kind of spring roll loempia

lumpsucker n
scorpaeniform fish snotolf

lunacy /ˈluː.nə.si / n
cyclical mental disease, apparently linked to the lunar phases maanziekte
something deeply misguided gekheid waanzin
state of being mad gekheid krankzinnigheid waanzin

lunar eclipse n
when the Earth casts its shadow over the Moon maansverduistering

lunar phase n
any one of the aspects presented by the moon [[schijngestalte]] [[van]] [[de]] [[Maan]]

lunatic /ˈluːnətɪk/ n
insane person gek gekkin zot zottin

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ n
meal around midday middageten lunch ([[licht]]) [[middagmaal]]

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ v
to eat lunch lunchen middageten dineren

lunchbox n
container for transporting meals broodtrommel

lung /ˈlʌŋ/ n
organ that extracts oxygen from the air long

lungfish n
air-breathing fish of the class Dipnoi longvis

lurch n
sudden or unsteady movement hobbelen slingeren

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lʊəɹ/ n
tempting or attractive object lokkertje lokmiddel

lurid /ˈl(j)ʊ.ɹɪd/ /ˈlʊɹɪd/ adj
shocking, horrifying luguber

lurk /lɜːk/ /lɝk/ v
to hang out or wait around a location schuilen

luscious adj
obscene obsceen wulps
sexually appealing verleidelijk wulps
sweet and pleasant delicieus smaakvol zoet

lush /lʌʃ/ adj
amazing, cool, fantastic, wicked cool de max tof wijs
beautiful, sexy sexy
dense, teeming with life groen levend
luxuriant, delicious delicieus luxurieus weelderig

lush /lʌʃ/ n
alcoholic zatlap

lust /lʌst/ n
delightful cause of joy, pleasure lust plezier
general want or longing begeerte lust verlangen
strong desire, especially of a sexual nature lust wellust

lust /lʌst/ v
crave sexual contact begeren lusten smachten
strongly desire begeren lusten smachten

luster n
a shine, polish or sparkle glans schittering
brilliance, attractiveness or splendor glans luister splendeur
refinement, polish or quality lustrum

luster v
to give luster opluisteren
to have luster glanzen glimmen stralen

lustful /ˈlʌst.fəl/ adj
full of lust lustig wellustig

lute /l(j)uːt/ /luːt/ n
stringed instrument luit

lutetium /ljuːˈtiːʃiəm/ n
chemical element with atomic number of 71 lutetium

luxurious /lʌɡˈʒʊɹ.i.əs/ adj
being very fine and comfortable luxueus
enjoying pleasures of luxury luxueus

luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ /ˈlʌɡʒəɹi/ n
something desirable but expensive luxe
something very pleasant but not really needed in life luxe
very wealthy and comfortable surroundings luxe

lychee /ˈlaɪ̯t͡ʃiː/ n
fruit lychee litsji
tree litsjiboom lycheeboom

lye /laɪ/ n
caustic alkaline solution loog
potassium or sodium hydroxide bijtende soda caustic soda caustische soda natriumhydroxide

lymph /lɪmf/ n
the fluid carried by the lymphatic system lymfe

lymphoma n
malignant tumor that arises in the lymph nodes or in other lymphoid tissue lymfoom

lynch /lɪntʃ/ v
execute without a proper legal trial lynchen

lynx /lɪŋks/ n
wild cat lynx los

lynx spider n
spider lynxspin

lyre /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ n
stringed musical instrument lier

lyric poetry n
lyric poetry lyriek

lyricist n
writer of lyrics tekstdichter

lyrics /ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/ n
the words to a song liedtekst songtekst

lysine n
essential amino acid, C₆H14N₂O₂ lysine

lysosome n
digestive organelle lysosoom

macabre /məˈkɑb/ /məˈkɑːbɹə/ adj
representing or personifying death macaber

macadamia /mækəˈdeɪmi.ə/ n
tree macadamia

macadamia nut n
edible seed of the macadamia tree macadamianoot

macaque /məˈkɑk/ /məˈkɑːk/ n
any monkey of the genus Macaca makaak

macaron /mækəˈɹɒn/ /mɑkəˈɹoʊn/ n
pastry makaron

macaroni /ma.kəˈɹəʊ.ni/ /ˌmækəˈɹoʊni/ n
type of pasta macaroni

macaroni penguin n
Eudyptes chrysolophus macaronipinguïn

macaroon /ˌmæk.əɹˈuːn/ /ˌmæk.əˈɹun/ n
soft biscuit or cookie prepared with almond or coconut dough bitterkoekje kokoskoekje makron

macaw /məˈkɑː/ /məˈkɔː/ n
various parrots ara

mace /meɪs/ n
weapon strijdknots
a spice foelie

machete /məˈʃɛ.ti/ n
a sword-like tool kapmes

machicolation /məˌtʃɪ.kəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
shooting hole mezenkooi

machine /məˈʃiːn/ n
a person who is very proficient machine
archaic: vehicle, automobile automobiel
mechanical or electrical device machine apparaat

machine gun n
type of firearm mitrailleur machinegeweer

machine language n
set of instructions for a computer machinetaal

machine tool /məˈʃiːn ˈtuːl/ n
tool used for machining werktuigmachine

machine translation n
act of translating something by means of a machine computervertaling machinevertaling

machinery /məˈʃiːnəɹi/ n
collective parts of something which allow it to function machinerie
machines constituting a production apparatus machinepark machinery
working parts of a machine as a group machinerie mechaniek

machinist /mə.ˈʃi.nɪst/ n
constructor of machines and engines werktuigbouwkundige
one skilled in the use of machine tools bankwerker
person employed to shift scenery in a theater machinist

macho /ˈmætʃəʊ/ /ˈmɑtʃoʊ/ adj
manly, tough macho

mackerel /ˈmækɹəl/ n
edible fish makreel

macrocosm /ˈmæk.ɹəʊˌkɒ.zəm/ /ˈmæk.ɹəˌkɑ.zəm/ n
a complex structure containing numerous smaller-scale structures macrokosmos

macroeconomics /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌiː.kəˈnɒ.mɪks/ n
study of the entire economy macro-economie

macron /ˈmeɪkɹɑn/ /ˈmækɹɒn/ n
short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark macron

macrophage n
type of white blood cell macrofaag

macula n
anatomy: yellow spot near the center of retina gele vlek macula

mad /mæd/ adj
angry boos kwaad
insane (adj.) gek waanzinnig zot

mad as a hatter /ˌmæd æz ə ˈhætə/ /ˌmæd æz ə ˈhætɚ/ adj
demented or crazy stapelgek

mad cow disease n
bovine spongiform encephalopathy gekke-koeienziekte

madam /ˈmæd.əm/ n
polite term of address to a woman mevrouw

madder /ˈmædə(ɹ)/ /ˈmædəɹ/ n
plant meekrap

made in China adj
manufactured in the PRC gemaakt in China geproduceerd in China vervaardigd in China

madman n
An insane man dolleman gek krankzinnige waanzinnige

maelstrom /ˈmeɪlstɹəm/ n
any violent or turbulent situation maalstroom
large whirlpool maalstroom moskenstraumen moskstraumen

maenad /ˈmiː.næd/ n
follower of Dionysus maenade

mafia /ˈmæfi.ə/ /ˈmɑfi.ə/ n
a crime syndicate maffia

magazine /mæɡəˈzin/ /mæɡəˈziːn/ n
ammunition clip or chamber enabling multiple rounds to be held before firing magazijn
ammunition storehouse magazijn
periodical tijdschrift magazine

magenta /məˈdʒɛntə/ n
colour magenta

maggot /ˈmæɡət/ n
dipterous insect's larva that eats decomposing flesh made
whimsy or fancy gril kuur luim
worthless person worm made

maggoty adj
infested with and/or partially eaten by maggots wormstekig

magic /ˈmadʒɪk/ /ˈmædʒɪk/ adj
Producing extraordinary results; wonderful, amazing betoverend feeëriek magisch

magic /ˈmadʒɪk/ /ˈmædʒɪk/ n
illusion performed to give the appearance of magic or the supernatural goochelkunst illusionisme
ritual associated with supernatural magic or mysticism magie tovenarij toverkunst
something spectacular or wonderful magie toverij
use of supernatural rituals, forces etc. magie toverkunst toverij toverkracht

magic carpet n
a carpet capable of magical flight vliegend tapijt
a skier/snowboarder conveyor sleeplift

magic mushroom n
mushroom-like fungus that has psychedelic effects paddo

magic wand n
wand used to perform magic toverstaf toverstokje

magic word /ˈmædʒɪkˌwɜːd/ /ˈmædʒɪkˌwɝd/ n
word with magical effect toverwoord

magical /ˈmædʒɪkəl/ /ˈmædʒɪkɯl/ adj
enchanting betoverend magisch
relating to magic magisch

magician /məˈdʒɪʃən/ n
amazingly talented craftsman or scientist tovenaar
performer of tricks goochelaar illusionist magiër
person who astounds, is an enigma goochelaar magiër tovenaar
practitioner of allegedly supernatural magic tovenaar magiër

magma /ˈmæɡ.mə/ n
molten matter magma

magnanimity /ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti/ n
The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul grootmoedigheid

magnanimous /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/ adj
noble and generous in spirit grootmoedig

magnate /ˈmæɡneɪt/ n
Powerful industrialist; captain of industry. magnaat

magnesium /ˌmæɡˈnizi.əm/ /ˌmæɡˈniːzi.əm/ n
id=Q660|chemical element magnesium

magnet /ˈmæɡnət/ n
piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism magneet

magnetic /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/ adj
determined by earth's magnetic fields magnetisch
having the properties a magnet magnetisch
of, relating to, caused by, or operating by magnetism magnetisch

magnetic field n
a field of magnetic force magnetisch veld magneetveld

magnetism /ˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪz.əm/ n
the property of being magnetic magnetisme

magnetite /ˈmaɡnətʌɪt/ n
a mineral magnetiet

magnetization n
The act of magnetizing, or the state of being magnetized magnetisatie

magnetotail n
the long, trailing part of a magnetosphere magnetostaart

magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ adj
grand, elegant or splendid in appearance prachtig

magnify /ˈmaɡnɪfaɪ/ /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ v
to make larger vergroten

magnifying glass n
instrument vergrootglas

magnitude /mæɡnɪtjuːd/ n
size, etc. grootte

magpie /ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/ n
Australian bird, Gymnorhina tibicen zwartrugfluitvogel
bird of genus Pica ekster

maharaja /ˌmɑ.hɑˈɹɑː.dʒə/ n
a Hindu prince ranking above a raja maharadja

maharajadhiraja n
title maharajadhiraja

mahlab n
aromatic spice made from cherry stones weichselboom

mahogany /məˈhɒɡəni/ n
tropical tree mahonie
wood mahonie

maid /meɪd/ n
female servant or cleaner meid dienstmeid
young female meid meisje

maiden /ˈmeɪdən/ adj
without offspring kinderloos

maiden /ˈmeɪdən/ n
female virgin maagd
unmarried young female vrijster jongedame juffrouw maagd meisje

maiden name n
married woman's original last name meisjesnaam

maidenhead n
hymen maagdenvlies
virginity maagdelijkheid

maidenhood /ˈmeɪd(ə)nhʊd/ n
condition of being maiden maagdelijkheid

mail /meɪ̯l/ n
postal delivery system post

mail slot n
slot for mail delivery brievengleuf

mail-order bride n
a woman in a catalogue for marriage importbruid

mailman n
post office employee postbode brievenbesteller postbesteller

maim v
to cause permanent loss of a part of the body verminken

main /meɪn/ adj
principal belangrijk hoofd- voornaam

main building n
most important building of a group of buildings (e.g. in a school/university) hoofdgebouw

main clause n
grammar: clause that can stand alone syntactically hoofdzin

main course n
main dish of a meal hoofdgerecht

main verb n
verb in a clause with the highest semantic content hoofdwerkwoord

mainland /ˈmeɪ̪nlənd/ n
the main landmass of a country or continent vasteland

mainly /ˈmeɪnli/ adv
chiefly; for the most part voornamelijk

mainmast n
mainmast grote mast

mainstay /ˈmeɪn.steɪ/ n
chief support steunpilaar hoofdpijler
nautical: stabilizing rope grootstag

maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ v
to keep up handhaven

maintenance /ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/ n
keeping a machine or system in service onderhoud handhaving

maize /meɪz/ n
corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays mais Turkse tarwe Spaanse tarwe

majestic /məˈdʒɛstɪk/ adj
having splendor or royalty majesteitisch majestueus

majesty /ˈmædʒ.əs.ti/ n
the quality of being impressive and great majesteit

major /ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/ n
military rank majoor
person of legal age meerderjarige
the main area of study hoofdvak

major arcana n
Tarot cards grote arcana

majority /məd͡ʒɒɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɑɹɪɾi/ n
more than half meerderheid merendeel

make /meɪk/ n
brand merk

make /meɪk/ v
to cause to do brengen doen
to force to do brengen doen
to constitute vormen
to construct maken
to cause to be maken
to create maken
to bring into success maken
to indicate or suggest to be maken
to interpret denken interpreteren maken

make a living v
earn enough income [[zich]] [[in]] [[zijn]] [[levensonderhoud]] [[voorzien]]

make a mountain out of a molehill v
to treat a problem as greater than it is van een mug een olifant maken van een muis een olifant maken

make a spectacle of oneself v
To embarrass oneself or others in public een belachelijk figuur slaan

make an exhibition of oneself v
to embarrass oneself in public zichzelf voor gek zetten

make do v
to get by (with) genoegen nemen

make ends meet v
get by financially rondkomen

make friends v
to create friendships bevriend raken

make hay while the sun shines proverb
act while an opportunity exists het ijzer smeden als het heet is

make it v
to succeed in doing something, for example in reaching a place, or getting there on time halen

make love v
de liefde bedrijven vrijen

make out /meɪk aʊt/ /meɪk æɔt/ /meɪk ɘʉt/ /meɪk ʌʊt/ v
to kiss or to make love vrijen zoenen

make peace v
to end hostilities vrede sluiten

make sense v
be coherent betekenisvol kloppen zinvol
decipher, understand ontcijferen snappen verstaan

make sure v
to verify; to recheck; to use extra care or caution opletten zorgen

make the bed v
arrange sheets, etc smoothly and neatly [[het]] [[bed]] [[opmaken]]

make use v
to use gebruikmaken van

make yourself at home phraseologicalUnit
doe alsof je thuis bent

make-up artist n
artist who applies makeup for theatrical, television, or film productions grimeur grimeuse

maker /ˈmeɪk.ə/ /ˈmeɪk.ɚ/ n
one who makes maker

makeshift /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/ adj
made to work or suffice provisorisch

makeup n
cosmetics make-up schmink

malacology n
study of molluscs malacologie

maladroit /ˌmæl.ə.ˈdɹɔɪt/ adj
not adroit; clumsy onbeholpen onhandig

malaise /mæˈleɪz/ /məˈleɪz/ n
ambiguous feeling of mental or moral depression teneergeslagenheid
bodily feeling ongesteldheid

malapropism /ˈmæləpɹɑːpɪzəm/ /ˈmæləpɹɒpɪzəm/ n
the blundering use of a similar-sounding expression verhaspeling

malaria n
disease malaria

male /meɪl/ adj
belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or the gender typically associated with it mannelijk masculien
having an external plug mannelijk

male /meɪl/ n
animal of masculine sex mannetje mannetjesdier
human of masculine sex or gender man jongen mannetje
plant of masculine sex mannetje mannetjesplant

malevolence n
hostile feeling and attitude booswil kwaadwil malevolentie misgunst moedwil

malevolent /məˈlɛvələnt/ adj
having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others kwaadwillend

malfunction /ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ n
failure to function storing stuk zijn
faulty functioning [[slechte

malice /ˈmælɪs/ n
intention to harm kwaadaardigheid

malicious adj
Of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite boos kwaad kwaadaardig

malignant /məˈlɪɡnənt/ adj
harmful, malevolent, injurious kwaadaardig
tending to produce death kwaadaardig

mall /mæl/ /mɑl/ /mɔːl/ n
enclosed shopping centre winkelcentrum

mallard /ˈmæl.ɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈmælɚd/ n
a common and widespread dabbling duck, Anas platyrhynchos wilde eend

malleability n
the quality or state of being malleable buigzaamheid smeedbaarheid wendbaarheid

malleable /ˈmæli.əbəl/ adj
able to be hammered into thin sheets hamerbaar smeedbaar
liable to change kneedbaar

malleate /ˈmæl.i.eɪt/ /ˈmæl.i.ɪt/ v
to beat into shape with a hammer behameren hameren smeden uithameren

mallow /ˈmæloʊ/ /ˈmæləʊ/ n
any of a group of plants in several genera of the taxonomic family Malvaceae kaasjeskruid

malnourished adj
suffering from malnutrition ondervoed

malnutrition n
lack of adequate nourishment ondervoeding

malodorous /ˌmælˈoʊ.də.ɹəs/ /ˌmælˈəʊ.də.ɹəs/ adj
having a bad odor malodorant onwelriekend stinkend

malt /mɑlt/ n
sprouted grain used in brewing mout

maltose n
the disaccharide C12H22O11 maltose moutsuiker

maltreat /malˈtɹiːt/ v
treat badly mishandelen

malware /ˈmæl.weə(ɹ)/ n
software developed to cause harm to a computer system malware schadelijke software

mammal /ˈmæməl/ n
animal of the class Mammalia zoogdier

mammary gland n
milk-secreting gland melkklier

mammoth /ˈmæməθ/ n
elephant-like mammal mammoet

mammothrept /ˈmaməθɹɛpt/ n
spoilt child [[verwend]] [[nest]]

man /mæn/ [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] v
to supply with staff or crew bemannen
to take up position in order to operate something bemannen

man of few words n
man who doesn't speak much geen man van veel woorden

man of letters n
a literary man literaat

man overboard interjection
cry indicating someone has fallen over the side man overboord

man proposes, God disposes proverb
things don't always work out as they were planned de mens wikt, God beschikt

man-day n
one person's working time mandag

man-hour n
amount of work manuur

man-made adj
created by a human door mensenhanden gemaakt

man/translations n
adult male human man heer
human mens
piece in board games pion

manacle /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/ n
a shackle restricting free movement of the hands handboeien

manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/ v
to direct or be in charge beheren leiden managen
to succeed at an attempt erin slagen lukken

manageable /ˈmæn.ɪd͡ʒ.ə.bəl/ adj
capable of being managed behapbaar beheerbaar beheersbaar

management /ˈmænədʒmənt/ /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ n
administration; the process or practice of managing administratie beheer bestuur directie management
the executives of an organisation bestuur management

manager /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒɚ/ n
person whose job is to manage something (for female equivalents, see manageress) directeur manager

manatee /ˈmæn.əˌtiː/ n
any of several plant-eating marine mammals, of family Trichechidae lamantijn zeekoe

mandarin /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ n
Chinese Imperial bureaucrat mandarijn

mandarin duck /ˈmændəɹɪn dʌk/ n
bird mandarijneend

mandarin orange n
fruit mandarijn
tree mandarijnenboom

mandatory /ˈmæn.də.t(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔ.ɹi/ adj
obligatory verplicht nodig

mandible /ˈmændɪb(ə)l/ n
lower jaw onderkaak
mouthpart of an arthropod kaak

mandola n
musical instrument mandola

mandrake n
botany mandragora

mandrill /ˈmæn.dɹɪl/ n
Mandrillus sphinx mandril

mane /meɪn/ n
longer hair growth around head of male lions maan
longer hair growth on back of neck of a horse maan

manes /ˈmɑːneɪz/ n
spirits of the dead manen

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ n
a large training exercise of military troops manoeuvre
a movement, often one performed with difficulty manoeuvre

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ v
(intransitive) to intrigue, manipulate, plot, scheme intrigeren manoeuvreren
to move (something) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position manoeuvreren laveren

maneuverable adj
able to be maneuvered wendbaar

manga /ˈmæŋɡə/ n
comic done in Japanese style manga
comic originated in Japan manga

manganese /ˈmæŋɡəniz/ /ˈmæŋɡəniːz/ n
id=Q731|chemical element mangaan manganium

mange /meɪndʒ/ n
skin disease schurft

manger /ˈmeɪn.dʒə(ɹ)/ n
trough for animals to eat from kribbe

mangle /ˈmeɪŋ.ɡəl/ /ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/ v
to wring laundry mangelen

mango /ˈmæŋɡoʊ/ /ˈmæŋɡəʊ/ n
fruit mango
tropical fruit tree Mangifera indica mangoboom

mango juice n
juice mangosap

mangosteen /ˈmæŋɡəstiːn/ n
fruit mangistan

manhole n
a hole in the ground used to access the sewers or other underground vaults and installations mangat

manhunt n
organized search klopjacht

mania /ˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ n
violent derangement manie
excessive desire manie

maniac /ˈmeɪniˌæk/ n
fanatic, obsessive maniak
insane person dolleman maniak waanzinnige

manifest /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ n
list of passengers or goods manifest vrachtbrief vrachtlijst
obsolete: public declaration manifest

manifest /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ v
to show plainly; to make to appear distinctly manifesteren

manifestation /ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/ n
the act or process of becoming manifest manifestatie

manifesto /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.to(ʊ)/ /ˌmæn.ɪˈfɛs.təʊ/ n
public declaration manifest

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfold/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ adj
various in kind or quality divers talrijk veelvoudig veelvuldig

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfold/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ n
locally Euclidean space variëteit

maniple /ˈmænɪpəl/ n
division of the Roman army manipel
vestment manipel

manipulate /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/ v
beïnvloeden manipuleren
influence or manage beïnvloeden manipuleren
move with the hands manipuleren

manipulation /mə.nɪ.pju.leɪ.ʃən/ /ˈmən.ɪpˌjʊu.leɪ.ʃʌn/ n
devious management manipulatie misbruik
practice of manipulating gebruik manipulatie
skillful use of the hands manipulatie

mankind /mænˈkaɪnd/ n
human race mensheid

manliness n
similarity to man mannelijkheid

manly /ˈmænli/ adj
having the characteristics of a man mannelijk

manna ash n
Fraxinus ornis pluimes

mannequin /ˈmænəˌkɪn/ n
model of the human body used for the displaying of clothes mannequin paspop

manner /ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/ n
characteristic mode of acting or behaving gedrag
way of performing or effecting; method or style manier wijze

manners /ˈmæn.ɚz/ n
etiquette omgangsvormen

manometer /məˈnɑmɪtɚ/ /məˈnɒmɪtə/ n
instrument to measure pressure manometer

manor /ˈmænə/ /ˈmænəɹ/ n
landed estate landhuis

mansion /ˈmæn(t)ʃən/ n
large house or building landhuis

manslaughter n
act of killing unlawfully doodslag

mantel /ˈmæn.təl/ n
shelf above a fireplace schouw

mantelpiece /ˈmæntlpiːs/ n
shelf schoorsteenmantel schouwmantel

mantle /ˈmantl/ /ˈmæn.təl/ n
geology: layer of the Earth mantel aardmantel
incandescent gauze in a gas lamp gloeikous

mantling n
heraldry: drapery behind and around a coat of arms dekkleed

manual /ˈman.j(ʊ)əl/ /ˈmænjə(wə)l/ adj
performed with the hands handmatig manueel met de hand

manual /ˈman.j(ʊ)əl/ /ˈmænjə(wə)l/ n
handbook or booklet that instructs handboek handleiding
manual transmission handbak
musical keyboard manuaal

manually adv
by hand handmatig manueel met de hand

manufacture /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ/ /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/ v
to make things vervaardigen
to produce goods fabriceren

manufacturer /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ(ɹ)ɚ/ n
one who manufactures fabrikant

manul n
Otocolobus manul manoel pallaskat

manumission /mænjʊˈmɪʃən/ n
release from slavery, freedom, the act of manumitting vrijlating van een slaaf

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjʊə/ n
excrement mest

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjʊə/ v
to apply manure bemesten
to cultivate by manual labor cultiveren

manuscript adj
handwritten, or by extension typewritten handgeschreven geschreven

manuscript n
book, article etc, submitted for reproductive publication kopij manuscript
book, composition or any other document, written by hand handschrift manuscript

many /ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈmɪni/ determiner
an indefinite large number of veel vele menig

many /ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈmɪni/ pronoun
a collective mass of people menigte
an indefinite large number of people or things veel velen

many hands make light work proverb
a large number of people co-operating can perform tasks easily vele handen maken licht werk

map /mæp/ n
visual representation of an area kaart landkaart plan plattegrond

map /mæp/ v
to create a visual representation of a territory afbeelden in kaart brengen

maple /ˈmeɪpl̩/ n
tree of the Acer genus esdoorn

maple syrup n
syrup made from the sap of the sugar maple ahornsiroop

mapping mæpɪŋ n
function that maps every element of a given set to a unique element of another set afbeelding

mar /mɑɹ/ /mɑː(ɹ)/ v
to spoil, to damage beschadigen verknoeien verpesten

marabou n
large wading bird native to Africa maraboe

marathon /ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ /ˈmæɹəθən/ n
road race marathon

maraud /məˈɹɑːd/ /məˈɹɔːd/ v
intransitive: to move about in roving fashion looking for plunder roven
transitive: to raid and pillage plunderen

marauder n
one who moves about in roving fashion looking for plunder stroper

marble /ˈmɑɹbəl/ /ˈmɑːbəl/ n
crystalline limestone marmer
spherical ball knikker

marcassin /mɑːˈkasɪn/ n
young wild boar everjong

march /mɑɹtʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ n
formal, rhythmic way of walking mars
song in the genre of music written for marching mars
political rally or parade mars
obsolete: border region grensmark
region at a frontier governed by a marquess mark

march /mɑɹtʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ v
go to war; make military advances ten strijde trekken
walk with long, regular strides marcheren

marching band n
group of instrumental musicians blaaskapel dweilorkest

mare /mɛə/ /mɛəɹ/ n
female horse merrie

mare's milk n
white liquid produced by the mammary glands of a mare paardenmelk

margarine /ˈmɑɹ.dʒə.ɹɪn/ /ˈmɑː.dʒə.ɹɪn/ n
spread margarine

margay n
Leopardus wiedii margay

margin /ˈmɑːdʒɪn/ /ˈmɑːɹdʒ(ə)n/ n
edge of the paper that remains blank kantlijn marge

margin of error n
expression of the lack of precision foutmarge

marginal sea n
part of ocean binnenzee

marginal utility n
the additional utility to a consumer from an additional unit of an economic good marginaal nut

margrave /ˈmɑɹɡɹeɪv/ /ˈmɑːɡɹeɪv/ n
hereditary prince markgraaf markies
military officer in charge of German border area markgraaf

marijuana /ˌmæɹɪˈwɑː.nə/ /ˌmɛɹɪˈwɑ.nə/ n
the drug marihuana

marimba /mə.ˈɹɪm.bə/ n
musical instrument marimba

marina /məˈɹinə/ n
harbour jachthaven

marinade n
liquid mixture marinade

marinate v
soak in marinade marineren

marine /məˈɹiːn/ adj
of or pertaining to the sea maritiem marien

marine /məˈɹiːn/ n
member of a marine corps marinier

marine biology n
branch of biology mariene biologie

marine climate n
mild climate near water zeeklimaat

marine corps /məˈɹinˌkɔɹ/ /məˈɹinˌkɔɹz/ n
military organization of marines who are trained and equipped to fight on or from ships marinier

marionette n
string puppet marionet

maritime earwig n
Anisolabis maritima maritieme oorworm

marjoram /ˈmɑɹd͡ʒəɹəm/ /ˈmɑːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəm/ n
culinary herb marjolein
plant marjolein

mark /mɑːk/ n
academic score punt score
sporting score punt score
indication for reference or measurement aanduiding markering teken
visible impression, blemish, stain blaam
coin mark
unit of currency mark

mark /mɑːk/ v
blemish bevlekken
correct verbeteren
indicate aanduiden markeren optekenen
take note of neerpennen nota nemen noteren opschrijven

marker n
A gene or DNA sequence with a known location merker

marker pen n
pen fiche

market /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ n
formally organized system of trading in specified goods or effects markt beurs
geographical area where a commercial demand exists markt afzetgebied afzetmarkt
group of potential customers markt afzetmarkt
organised event of trading markt
total sum of trading markt
spacious site for trading markt marktplein
used attributively markt-

market garden n
a garden in which vegetables are raised for sale at a market tuinderij

market share n
percentage of some market marktaandeel

markhor /ˈmɑɹkɔɹ/ /ˈmɑːkɔː/ n
Capra falconeri schroefhoorngeit

marking gauge n
kruishout

marksman /ˈmɑɹksmən/ n
a man skilled in shooting at a target schutter

markup /ˈmɑː(ɹ)k.ʌp/ n
increase in price prijsstijging
notation used to indicate how text should be displayed opmaak
percentage or amount added to buy-in price marge verkoopsmarge

markup language n
computer language using markups opmaaktaal

marl /mɑɹl/ /mɑːl/ n
a mixed earthy substance mergel

marlin n
game fish zwaardvis

marmalade /ˈmɑɹ.mə.leɪd/ /ˈmɑː.mə.leɪd/ n
jam jam marmelade confituur

marmot /ˈmɑɹmət/ n
rodent of the genera Marmota marmot

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ adj
color bordeauxrood

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ v
to abandon achterlaten verlaten

marquess /ˈmɑɹ.kwɪs/ /ˈmɑː.kwɪs/ n
title of nobility markies

marriage /ˈmæɹɪdʒ/ n
state of being married huwelijk echt
union of two people huwelijk
close union huwelijk
joining of two parts huwelijk
wedding bruiloft huwelijk

married /ˈmæɹ.id/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪd/ adj
In a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband getrouwd gehuwd

marrow /ˈmæɹoʊ/ /ˈmæɹəʊ/ n
kind of vegetable courgette
substance inside bones merg

marrowbone n
bone with edible marrow mergbeen

marry /ˈmæɹi/ /ˈmæɹɪ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ v
to be joined in marriage trouwen huwen zich in de echt verbinden
to take a husband or wife trouwen
to unite in wedlock trouwen in de echt verbinden huwen

marry me phraseologicalUnit
marriage proposal to a man (the shortest form) trouw met mij
marriage proposal to a woman (the shortest form) trouw met mij

marsh /mɑɹʃ/ /mɑː(ɹ)ʃ/ n
area of low, wet land moeras broek moer

marsh buck n
Tragelaphus spekii langhoefantilope moerasantilope sitatoenga

marshal /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ n
military officer of the highest rank maarschalk
officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord maarschalk

marshmallow /mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/ /ˈmɑɹʃˌmɛl.oʊ/ n
confectionery marshmallow
plant heemst

marshrutka n
share taxi marsjroetka

marsupial /mɑɹˈsupi.əl/ /mɑːˈsuːpi.əl/ n
mammal of which the female typically has a pouch buideldier

marten /ˈmɑɹ.tən/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ n
mammal marter

martial art n
fighting style gevechtskunst gevechtssport krijgskunst

martial law n
rules by military authorities krijgswet staat van beleg

martini /ˌmɑɹˈtini/ n
cocktail martini

martlet n
depiction of a mythological bird merlet

martyr /ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ n
one who sacrifices their life for an important cause martelaar
one who suffers greatly, even involuntarily martelaar
one willing to be killed for religion martelaar martelares

martyry n
a shrine in honor of a martyr martelaarsschrijn martyrium

marvelous /ˈmɑɹvələs/ adj
exciting wonder or surprise wonderbaar

marzipan /ˈmɑɹzəpæn/ /ˌmɑːzɪˈpæn/ n
confection of almond paste, sugar and egg white marsepein

mascara /məˈskɑːɹə/ /ˌmæsˈkæɹə/ /ˌmæsˈkɑːɹə/ n
eyelash cosmetic mascara

mascot /ˈmæsˌkɒt/ n
something used to symbolize a sports team or other group mascotte

masculine /ˈmæskjulɪn/ /ˈmæskjələn/ /ˈmæskjʊlɪn/ adj
belonging to males; appropriated to, or used by, males mannelijk
having male qualities, not feminine or effeminate mannelijk
of the male sex; biologically male, not female; manly mannelijk
grammar: being of the masculine class, being inflected in the masculine manner mannelijk

masculinity /ˌmæskjəˈlɪnɪti/ n
degree or property of being masculine mannelijkheid masculiniteit

mashed potatoes n
potatoes that have been boiled and mashed aardappelpuree

mask /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ n
cover for the face masker
that which disguises masker

mask /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ v
to cover, as the face, by way of concealment or defense against injury maskeren

masking tape n
tape made of a thin paper schildersplakband

masochism /ˈmæs.ə.kɪ.zəm/ n
the enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation masochisme

masochist n
someone who enjoys pain or humiliation masochist

masochistic adj
deriving pleasure from abuse, being punished, or dominated masochistisch

mason /ˈmeɪsən/ n
one who builds with stone or brick metselaar

mass /mæs/ adj
involving a mass of people massa
involving a mass of things massa

mass /mæs/ n
bulk; magnitude; body; size hoeveelheid massa
large quantity; sum hoeveelheid massa
physics: quantity of matter which a body contains massa
quantity of matter cohering together to make one body massa
medicine: palpable or visible abnormal globular structure massa
large body of individuals massa
pharmacy: medicinal substance made into a cohesive, homogeneous lump massa
principal part massa meerderheid
religion: celebration of the Eucharist mis
musical setting of parts of the mass mis
religion: Eucharist mis
religion: sacrament of the Eucharist mis

mass /mæs/ v
form or collect into a mass ophopen samenhopen samennemen
celebrate Mass misvieren vieren

mass murder n
successive killing of many people massamoord

mass noun n
noun describing something that cannot be counted niet-telbaar substantief niet-telbaar zelfstandig naamwoord

mass production n
process of manufacturing products on a large scale massaproductie

massage /məˈsɑʒ/ /ˈmæsɑʒ/ n
rubbing, kneading, or hitting muscled part of a body massage

massage /məˈsɑʒ/ /ˈmæsɑʒ/ v
to falsify data or accounts vervalsen
to manipulate data or a document manipuleren
to perform a massage on somebody masseren

masseur /məˈsuːɹ/ n
a person who performs massage masseur masseuse

masseuse /maˈsɜːz/ /məˈsuːs/ n
a female masseur masseuse

massif /mæˈsiːf/ n
principal mountain mass massief

massive /ˈmæs.ɪv/ adj
massive massief

mast /mæst/ /mɑːst/ n
support of a sail mast
the fruit of forest-trees mast

mast cell n
cell mastocyt mestcel

master /ˈmæs.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːs.tə/ n
expert at something meester
courtesy title of a man meester

master /ˈmæs.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːs.tə/ v
to control controleren
to learn to a high degree beheersen

master key n
a key that opens a set of several locks loper moedersleutel

master of ceremonies n
host at a formal event ceremoniemeester

master's degree n
postgraduate degree master

master's thesis n
thesis masterscriptie masterthese masterthesis

masterpiece /ˈmæstɚˌpis/ /ˈmɑːstəˌpiːs/ n
piece of work that has been given much critical praise meesterwerk

mastership n
meesterschap

mastic n
the flexible, waterproof filler mastiek
the shrub or tree Pistacia lentiscus mastaka mastiekboom
the tree's resin mastaka mastiek

mastiff /ˈmæstɪf/ n
mastiff mastiff

masturbate /ˈmaːstəbæɪt/ /ˈmæstəbeɪt/ /ˈmæstɚbeɪt/ v
to masturbate masturberen

masturbation /ˌmæstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌmæstɚˈbeɪʃən/ n
manual erotic stimulation of the genitals masturbatie zelfbevrediging

masu /ˈmasuː/ n
square wooden box masu

mat /mæt/ n
athletics: protective pad mat turnmat
foot wiping device or floor covering deurmat mat
protector mat onderlegger placemat

matador /ˈmætədɔɹ/ n
bullfighter stierenvechter

match /mætʃ/ n
attribute equaling or exceeding evenknie gelijke
sporting event wedstrijd match
device to make fire lucifer zwavelstokje

match /mætʃ/ v
equal or exceed in achievement evenaren
make a successful pairing overeenkomen
to agree; to equal overeenstemmen

match fixing n
the act of losing, or playing to a pre-determined result matchfixing wedstrijdvervalsing

matchbox n
small cardboard box in which matches are kept luciferdoosje

mate /meɪt/ n
friend [[maat]](je) gabber kameraad makker
nautical: ship's officer on commercial vessel maat scheepsmaat
of breeding animal: sexual partner gezel paringsgezel partner
trade assistant gast maat

mate /meɪt/ v
arrange in matched pairs koppelen paren
copulate paren
pair in order to raise offspring paren

material /məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/ adj
related to matter materieel materiële
worldly materieel materiële wereldlijk wereldlijke

material /məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/ n
cloth materiaal naaigoed
matter materiaal grondstof
text materiaal

maternal /məˈtɜɹnəl/ /məˈtɜːnəl/ adj
of or pertaining to a mother moederlijk
related through the mother, or her side of the family langs moeders kant

maternal aunt n
one's mother's sister tante

maternal death n
death of a woman that occurs directly related to the procreative process zwangerschapsdood

maternal grandfather n
one's mother's father grootvader moederszijde

maternal grandmother n
The mother of one's mother bomma bonbonneke grootmoeder moederszijde oma

maternal uncle n
brother of one's mother nonkel oom

maternity n
state of being a mother; motherhood materniteit moederschap

maternity leave n
leave of absence moederschapsrust zwangerschapsverlof

math /mæθ/ /mɑːθ/ n
short form of mathematics wiskunde

mathematical /ˌmæθəˈmætəkəl/ /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/ adj
of, or relating to mathematics wiskundig
possible but highly improbable theoretisch

mathematician /ˈmæθ(.ə)ˌmə.tɪʃ.ən/ n
expert in mathematics mathematicus wiskundige

mathematics /mæθ(ə)ˈmætɪks/ n
field of study wiskunde mathematica mathematiek mathesis
person's ability to use mathematics wiskunde rekenvaardigheid

maths /mæθs/ n
short form of mathematics wiskunde

matriarch /ˈmeɪt(ʃ)ɹiɑɹk/ /ˈmeɪtɹɪˌɑːk/ n
a female leader of a family, a tribe or an ethnic or religious group aartsmoeder matriarch

matriarchal adj
governed by a matriarch matriarchaal

matriculation n
A pass in some university examinations toelatingsexamen
enrollment in a college or university inschrijving

matrix /ˈmeɪtɹɪks/ /ˈmætɹɪks/ n
math: rectangular arrangement of numbers or terms matrix
two-dimensional array matrix

matron /ˈmeɪtɹən/ n
housekeeper directrice hoofdverpleegster
mature woman matrone

matte /mæt/ adj
not reflective of light mat

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ n
basic structural component of the universe materie
kind of substance stof

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ v
to be important belangrijk zijn er toe doen

matter of life and death n
Something whose outcome could result in either someone's survival or their death kwestie van leven of dood

mattock n
agricultural tool hak

mattress /ˈmætɹɪs/ n
a pad on which a person can recline and sleep matras

mature /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈtʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ v
to become mature; to ripen rijpen volwassen worden
to reach the date when payment is due vervallen

maturity /məˈtʊəɹəti/ /məˈt͡ʃʊəɹəti/ n
ready for execution or coming due betaaldatum vervaldag
state of being mature, ready or ripe maturiteit rijpheid
when bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin geslachtsrijpheid maturiteit volwassenheid wasdom

maudlin /ˈmɑd.lɪn/ /ˈmɔːd.lɪn/ adj
extravagantly or excessively sentimental; self-pitying melodramatisch schreierig sentimenteel

maul n
heavy, long-handled hammer kloofbijl

maul v
savage toetakelen

maunch /mɑːntʃ/ n
heraldry: a long stylised sleeve mouw

maunderer n
babbler babbelaar babbelkous

mausoleum /ˌmɔː(ɹ).zəˈliː.əm/ n
large tomb mausoleum

mauve /mɔːv/ /məʊv/ adj
colour mauve paars

mauve /mɔːv/ /məʊv/ n
colour mauve paars

maven /ˈmeɪvən/ n
expert in a given field zelf-benoemde expert specialist

maverick /ˈmævəɹik/ /ˈmævəɹɪk/ adj
showing independence in thoughts or actions eigenwijs

maverick /ˈmævəɹik/ /ˈmævəɹɪk/ n
one who does not abide by rules individualist nonconformist

maw /mɑ/ /mɔ/ /mɔː/ n
stomach maag pens

maxilla n
bone of upper jaw kaakbeen

maximal adj
Largest, greatest, highest, most maximaal

may /meɪ/ v
have permission to mogen
subjunctive mogen

may the Force be with you phraseologicalUnit
wish someone luck moge de Kracht met u zijn

maybe /ˈmeɪbi/ adv
as a pro-sentence misschien mogelijk [[het]] [[zou]] [[kunnen]]
indicating a lack of certainty misschien mogelijk wellicht mogelijkerwijs

mayhem /ˈmeɪhɛm/ n
chaos chaos

mayonnaise /ˈmeɪ.ə.neɪz/ /ˈmæn.eɪz/ n
dressing mayonaise

mayor /ˈmeɪ.ə/ /ˈmeɪ.ɚ/ n
leader of a city burgemeester

maypole n
pole, garlanded with streamers held by people who dance around it to celebrate May Day meiboom

mazel tov /ˈmaz(ə)l ˌtɒf/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɔf/ interjection
(Hebrew/Yiddish) congratulations or good wishes, especially at weddings mazaal tob mazal tov mazzel tov mazzeltof mazzeltow

mañana adv
Sometime in the future ooit

me /mi/ /miː/ pronoun
direct object of a verb me mij
indirect object of a verb me mij
marking ownership m'n mijn
object of a preposition me mijn
subject of a verb without “and” ik

me too phraseologicalUnit
I agree ik ook

mea culpa /ˌmeɪ.əˈkʊl.pə/ n
My fault, due to my error mijn schuld

mead /miːd/ n
alcoholic drink mede

meadery /ˈmidəɹi/ /ˈmiːdəɹi/ n
place where mead is made mederij

meadow /ˈmɛdoʊ/ /ˈmɛdəʊ/ n
field or pasture weide wei

meager /ˈmiɡɚ/ /ˈmiːɡə/ adj
lean mager
poor, deficient or inferior schamel mager

meagre /ˈmiːɡɚ/ adj
karig mager schraal

meagre /ˈmiːɡɚ/ n
Argyrosomus regius ombervis

meal /miːl/ n
food that is prepared and eaten maaltijd maal
coarse-ground edible part of various grains meel

mealtime n
time at which a meal is eaten etenstijd

mealworm beetle n
mealworm beetle, Tenebrio molitor meeltor

mealy-mouthed adj
not forthright huichelachtig

mealybug n
wolluis

mean /miːn/ adj
causing or intending to cause intentional harm boosaardig gemeen
low in quality; inferior minderwaardig
low-minded; acting without consideration of others gemeen
powerful; fierce; harsh; damaging gemeen
having the mean as its value gemiddeld gemiddelde

mean /miːn/ n
intermediate value gemiddelde
method by which something is done middel

mean /miːn/ v
to convey, indicate betekenen bedoelen willen zeggen
to have conviction in what one says menen
to have intentions of some kind bedoelen menen
to intend (something) for a given purpose or fate bedoelen
to intend; plan on doing van plan zijn willen
to result in; bring about betekenen
to be important betekenen
to signify bedoelen willen zeggen

meanie n
person who acts mean gemenerik

meaning /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ n
definition or connotation of a word betekenis
significance of a thing, as "the meaning of life" zin betekenis
symbolic value of something betekenis waarde

meaning of life n
hypothetical answer to life's ultimate questions zin van het leven

meaningful /ˈminɪŋfʊl/ adj
having meaning, significant zinvol

meaningless adj
lacking meaning betekenisloos zinloos

means /miːnz/ n
resources middelen

meantime /ˈmiːntaɪm/ n
ondertussen

meanwhile /ˈmiːnhwaɪl/ /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ adv
during the time intussen ondertussen
at the same time but elsewhere intussen ondertussen

measle n
a leper lepralijder

measles /ˈmiːzəlz/ n
acute highly contagious viral disease mazelen morbilli

measurable adj
able to be measured meetbaar

measure /ˈmeɪʒɚ/ /ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/ n
act of measuring meten meting
action to achieve some purpose maatregel
criterion maat maatstaf
designated distance afstand
ruler, measuring stick lat lineaal meetlat regel
size ascertained by measuring maat
special mathematical function maat
musical designation maat
unspecified quantity or capacity hoeveelheid maat

measure /ˈmeɪʒɚ/ /ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/ v
ascertain the quantity of a unit meten
estimate the unit size meten schatten
obtain or set apart afmeten

measure word n
measure word, classifier maatwoord

measurement /ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmeʒ.ɚ.mənt/ n
act of measuring meting
magnitude determined by measuring meting

measuring cup n
utensil to measure the volume maatbeker

meat /mit/ /miːt/ n
animal flesh used as food vlees
any sort of flesh vlees
meathead hansworst lulvent
solid edible part of a plant vruchtvlees
substance, solid part substantie vlees op de botten
type of meat vleessoort vlees

meatball n
meatball gehaktbal

meatgrinder n
device for cutting meat gehaktmolen

meatloaf /ˈmitloʊf/ /ˈmiːtləʊf/ n
mixture of ground meat gehaktbrood

mechanic n
skilled worker mecanicien werktuigkunde

mechanical /məˈkæ.nə.kəl/ /mɪˈkanɪk(ə)l/ adj
physics: related to mechanics mechanisch

mechanics n
a branch of physics mechanica

mechanism /ˈmɛkənɪzm/ n
mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion mechanisme

medal /ˈmɛdəl/ [ˈmeɾ.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛd.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛɾ.ɫ̩] n
stamped metal disc medaille erepenning

medal table n
medaillespiegel

meddle /ˈmɛd.əl/ v
to interfere in affairs bemoeien moeien tussenkomen zich

meddler /ˈmɛdlə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɛdlɚ/ n
one who meddles or interferes bemoeial

meddlesome adj
inclined to meddle or interfere bemoeizuchtig

media studies /ˈmiːdi.ə ˈstʌdis/ n
academic discipline mediastudies

median /ˈmiːdi.ən/ /ˈmiːdɪən/ adj
having the median as its value mediaan

median /ˈmiːdi.ən/ /ˈmiːdɪən/ n
area separating two lanes of opposite-direction traffic middenberm
statistics: measure of central tendency mediaan

mediation /midiˈeɪʃən/ n
bemiddeling

mediator /ˈmidieɪtɚ/ n
one who negotiates between parties seeking mutual agreement tussenpersoon

medical /ˈmɛdɪkl̩/ adj
of the practice of medicine medisch

medical ethics n
Translations medische ethiek

medicate /ˈmɛdɪkeɪt/ v
administer medication medicineren

medication /mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
one or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient medicatie

medicinal /meˈdɪsɪnəl/ adj
tending to cure disease geneeskrachtig

medicine /ˈmɛ.də.sən/ /ˈmɛ.dɪ.sɪn/ /ˈmɛd.sɪn/ n
field of study geneeskunde artsenij
profession geneeskunde artsenij
ritual Native American magic medicijn
substance which promotes healing medicijn geneesmiddel

medicine man n
shamanistic healer medicijnman

medicine woman n
shamanistic healer medicijnvrouw

medieval /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/ /ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/ adj
having characteristics associated with the Middle Ages middeleeuws mediëvaal
of or relating to the Middle Ages middeleeuws mediëvaal

medieval /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/ /ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/ n
a medieval thing middeleeuws
someone living in the Middle Ages middeleeuwer

medievalist n
one who studies culture and history in the Middle Ages mediëvist

mediocre /ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/ /ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/ adj
having no peculiar or outstanding features middelmatig

mediocrity /miːdɪˈɒkɹɪti/ n
condition of being mediocre middelmatigheid

meditate v
rest mediteren

meditation /mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/ n
contemplative discourse meditatie overpeinzing
devotional contemplation meditatie

medium /ˈmiːdɪəm/ n
someone who supposedly conveys information from the spirit world medium
material or empty space through which signals, waves or forces pass medium

mediumwave adj
middengolf

medlar n
fruit mispel
tree mispelaar mispelboom

medulla oblongata n
lower portion of the brainstem medulla oblongata verlengde merg

meek /mik/ /miːk/ adj
humble, modest, or self-effacing gedwee zachtmoedig

meet /mit/ /miːt/ v
come together in conflict [[elkander]] [[ontmoeten]]
comply with [[beantwoorden]] aan [[overeenstemmen]] met vervullen
converge and touch raken
encounter by accident ontmoeten treffen
see through arrangement afspreken treffen
to get acquainted ontmoeten leren kennen

meeting /ˈmitɪŋ/ /ˈmiːtɪŋ/ n
encounter between people ontmoeting
gathering for a purpose samenkomst bijeenkomst vergadering beraad ontmoeting overleg
people at such a gathering vergadering
place or instance of junction or intersection ontmoetingsplaats raakpunt raakvlak samenkomst

mega- /ˈmeɪɡə/ /ˈmɛɡə/ prefix
multiplication factor one million mega-
very large, great mega-

megacalorie n
megacalorie

megagram n
unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms megagram

megalith n
construction megaliet

megalomania /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniə/ n
obsession grootheidswaanzin
psychopathological condition megalomanie grootheidswaanzin grootheidswaan

megalomaniac n
one affected with or exhibiting megalomania grootheidswaanzinnig megalomaan

megasecond n
1,000,000 seconds megaseconde

meh /mɛ/ adj
mediocre; lackluster; unexceptional; uninspiring bah bof

meh /mɛ/ interjection
slang: expressing indifference or lack of enthusiasm bah bof

meiosis /maɪˈəʊsɪs/ n
cell division meiose rijpingsdeling

meitnerium /maɪtˈnɜɹi.əm/ n
chemical element meitnerium

melancholic adj
filled with or affected by melancholy melancholisch

melancholy /ˈmelənkəli/ /ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑl.i/ adj
Affected with sadness or depression droevig melancholisch

melancholy /ˈmelənkəli/ /ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑl.i/ n
Sadness or depression melancholie weemoed

melanism n
congenital excess of melanin pigmentation melanisme

melanoma /mɛləˈnoʊmə/ n
type of skin tumor melanoom

melatonin /ˌmɛləˈtoʊnɪn/ n
hormone melatonine

meld v
to combine two similar objects into one lassen wellen

mellifluous /məˈlɪflu.əs/ adj
flowing like honey stroperig
sweet and smooth (tone, voice...) honingzoet

melodic [mɨˈlɑɾɪk] adj
of, relating to, or having melody melodisch

melodious adj
having a pleasant melody melodieus

melody /ˈmel.ə.di/ /ˈmɛl.ə.di/ n
sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase melodie

melon /ˈmɛlən/ n
fruit meloen
meloen

melt /mɛlt/ v
intransitive: to change from a solid to a liquid smelten
transitive: to change or be changed from a solid to a liquid smelten

meltdown n
severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor kernsmelting

melting point n
temperature at which solid and liquid phases are in equilibrium smeltpunt

member /ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ n
one who officially belongs to a group lid
organ, limb ledemaat lid

member organisation n
organisation connected to an umbrella organisation lidorganisatie

member state n
state that is a member of a confederation lidstaat

membership n
fact of being a member lidmaatschap

membrane /ˈmembɹeɪn/ n
a mechanical, thin, flat flexible part that can deform or vibrate when excited by an external force membraan
enclosing or separating tissue membraan vlies

meme /miːm/ n
unit of cultural information meme
something copied and circulated online meme

memento mori /məˈmɛntoʊ ˈmɔːri/ n
memento mori gedenk te sterven

memorability n
the quality or state of being memorable gedenkwaardigheid

memorable adj
worthy of being remembered gedenkwaardig memorabel

memorial /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ n
structure herdenkingsplaats

memorize /ˈmɛm.əɹˌaɪ̯z/ v
to commit to memory, to learn by heart memoriseren uit het hoofd leren

memory /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪm(ə)ɹi/ n
ability to recall geheugen
RAM or ROM geheugen
stored record herinnering

memory stick n
memory card, flash card Memory Stick

men /mɛn/ /mɪn/ n
human people mensen

men's room n
other rooms intended for men herenkamer

mend /mɛnd/ v
to alter for the better; to set right; to reform; hence, to quicken herstellen verbeteren
to repair repareren herstellen

mendacious /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/ adj
lying, untruthful or dishonest leugenachtig liegend oneerlijk

mendacity /mɛnˈdæsəti/ n
a deceit, falsehood, or lie bedrog leugen
fact or condition of being untruthful; dishonesty leugenachtigheid oneerlijkheid

mendelevium /ˌmɛndəˈliːviəm/ n
chemical element mendelevium

menhir /ˈmɛnhɪə(r)/ n
standing stone as a monument menhir

menial /ˈmiːni.əl/ n
domestic servant bediende dienaar dienares knecht meid

meningitis n
inflammation of the meninges hersenvliesontsteking nekkramp meningitis

meninx /ˈmiːnɪŋks/ n
membrane Hersenvlies

menopause n
ending of menstruation menopauze overgang

menorah /mɪˈnɔːɹə/ n
seven-branch candelabrum menora

menses lang=en n
menstrual flow menstruatie

menstruation /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪʃən/ n
periodic discharging of the menses menstruatie

mental /ˈmɛntəl/ adj
relating to the mind geestelijk mentaal

mental aberration /ˈmɜn.tl̩ ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
mental deviation geestelijke stoornis

mental hospital n
facility designed to treat persons with mental disorders psychiatrisch ziekenhuis psychiatrische instelling

mental hygiene n
concern and care for clean state of mind geesteshygiëne mentale hygiëne

mentality /menˈtæləti/ n
mindset mentaliteit

mentally ill adj
having psychological disorder geestesziek gestoord

menticide n
brain-washing menticide

mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ n
a speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner vermelding

mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ v
make a short reference to something vermelden

mentor /ˈmɛnˌtɔɹ/ /ˈmɛnˌtɔː/ n
A wise and trusted counselor or teacher leidsman

menu /ˈmɛnju/ /ˈmɛnjuː/ n
details of the food to be served at a banquet menu menukaart
list from which the user may select an operation to be performed menu
printed list of dishes offered in a restaurant menu

menu bar n
rectangular region of a graphical user interface where computer menus are housed menubalk

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ interjection
cry of a cat miauw

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ n
cry of a cat miauw gemiauw

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ v
of a cat, to make its cry miauwen

mercantile /ˈmɜːkənˌtaɪl/ /ˈmɝ.kənˌtaɪl/ adj
related to the exchange of goods for profit handels-

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ adj
motivated by private gain geldbelust hebzuchtig

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ n
person employed to fight huurling

merchant /ˈmɜːtʃənt/ /ˈmɝtʃənt/ n
person who traffics in commodities koopman

merchant navy n
civilian naval fleet handelsvloot

merciful adj
showing mercy barmhartig genadig

merciless /ˈmɜːsɪləs/ /ˈmɝsɪlɛs/ adj
showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless genadeloos

mercilessness n
the property of being merciless genadeloosheid

mercurial /məːˈkjʊəɹɪəl/ /mɝˈkjʊɹi.əl/ adj
containing the element mercury kwikhoudend

mercury /ˈməː.kjʊ.ɹi/ /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ n
ambient temperature het kwik thermometer
element kwik kwikzilver

mercy /ˈmɜːsi/ /ˈmɝsi/ n
forgiveness or compassion genade erbarmen vergeving vergiffenis
relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another barmhartigheid genade
tendency toward forgiveness barmhartigheid

mere /mɪə/ /mɪɚ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ adj
the smallest amount luttel schamel

merely /ˈmɪəli/ /ˈmɪɹli/ adv
only, just, and nothing more alleen louter

mereology /ˌmiːɹɪˈɒlədʒi/ n
logic: theory dealing with parts in relation to wholes mereologie

meretricious /ˌmɛɹɪˈtɹɪʃəs/ adj
Tastelessly gaudy schoonschijnend wansmakelijk
of, or relating to prostitutes hoerachtig opzichtig

merganser /məːˈɡansə/ n
diving duck zaagbek

merge /mɜːdʒ/ /mɝdʒ/ n
joining of multiple sources kruising samenvloeiing

merge /mɜːdʒ/ /mɝdʒ/ v
to be combined into a whole fusioneren samengaan samenkomen samenvloeien
to blend gradually into something else in overgaan samenvloeien
to combine into a whole fusioneren samenvoegen fuseren

merger /ˈmɜːdʒə/ /ˈmɝdʒɚ/ n
an absorption into one estate, contract etc. amalgamatie opslorping
the act or process of merging fusie samensmelting versmelting
the legal union of two or more corporations fusie

merit /ˈmɛ.ɹɪt/ n
something deserving recognition verdienste
something worthy of a high rating verdienste

meritorious /ˌmɛɹɪˈtɔɹi.əs/ adj
deserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward verdienstelijk

merkin /ˈmɜːkɪn/ n
pubic wig schaampruik

merlon n
any of the projections between the embrasures of a battlement kanteel

mermaid /ˈməː.meɪd/ /ˈmɝ.meɪd/ n
mythological woman with a fish's tail zeemeermin meermin

merman n
meerman

merriment /ˈmɛɹimɨnt/ n
playful fun jolijt

merry /ˈmɛɹi/ /ˈmɛɹɪ/ adj
jolly and full of high-spirits vrolijk

merry Christmas phraseologicalUnit
good wishes at Christmas time prettig kerstfeest vrolijk kerstfeest

merry-go-round lang=en n
carousel draaimolen carrousel

mesh /mɛʃ/ n
opening maas
structure net

meshugge /məˈʃʊ.ɡə/ adj
crazy, mad, senseless, insane mesjogge mesjokke

mesmerize /ˈmɛzməɹaɪz/ v
to exercise mesmerism on betoveren hypnotiseren

meson /ˈmɛsɒn/ n
elementary particle meson

mess /mɛs/ n
disagreeable mixture or confusion of things puinhoop zootje

mess up v
to make a mess of klieder kliederen

message /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/ n
communication, concept or information conveyed bericht boodschap
underlying theme boodschap

messenger [ˈmɛ.sɪn.dʒəɹ] n
one who brings messages boodschapper

messiah /məˈsaɪ.ə/ n
an extremely powerful divine figure messias
ordained to lead the people of Israel Messias

messy /ˈmɛsi/ adj
in a disorderly state; causing mess or confusion; chaotic; disorderly chaotisch rommelig wanordelijk

metabolism /məˈtæbəlɪzəm/ n
complete set of chemical reactions that occur in living cells stofwisseling metabolisme

metal /ˈmɛtəl/ [ˈmɛ.ɾɫ̩] n
atomic element or material made of such atoms metaal
certain category of rock music metal metaal

metal detector n
a hand-held device metaaldetector
a structure, similar to a doorway metaaldetector

metallurgy /meˈtælədʒi/ /ˈmetələɹdʒi/ n
science of metals metallurgie

metamorphic rock n
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth metamorf gesteente

metaphor /ˈme.tə.fɚ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔː(ɹ)/ n
countable: word or phrase used in metaphor metafoor
metafoor
uncountable: figure of speech metafoor beeldspraak vergelijking

metaphorical /ˌmɛtəˈfɒɹɪkəl/ /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːɹɪkəl/ adj
pertaining to a metaphor metaforisch

metaphysical /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/ adj
of or pertaining to metaphysics metafysisch

metaphysics /mɛtəˈfɪzɪks/ n
branch of philosophy that studies first principles metafysica

metastasis /mɪˈtæstəsɪs/ n
transference of a bodily function or disease to another part of the body uitzaaiing metastase

metastasize /mɪˈtæstəsʌɪz/ v
to spread to other sites in the body metastaseren uitzaaien

metathesis /mə.ˈtæ.θə.səs/ n
the transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word metathesis letteromzetting metathese

metempsychosis /mɛtəmsʌɪˈkəʊsɪs/ n
Transmigration of the soul metempsychose

meteor /ˈmitiɚ/ n
streak of light meteoriet vallende ster

meteoric adj
meteorisch

meteorite n
remains of a meteor meteoriet

meteorological /ˌmitiəɹəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl̩/ /ˌmiːtɪəɹəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
relating to meteorology meteorologisch meteorologische weerkundig weerkundige

meteorologist n
person who studies meteorology meteoroloog weerkundige
weather forecaster meteoroloog weerkundige weerman weerpresentator weervrouw

meteorology /ˌmiti.əˈɹɑːlədʒi/ /ˌmiːtɪəˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
science weerkunde meteorologie

meter /ˈmitəɹ/ /ˈmiːtə/ n
measuring instrument meter teller

methacrolein n
clear, colorless, flammable liquid methacroleïne

methane /ˈmiːθeɪn/ /ˈmɛθeɪn/ n
the compound CH₄ methaan

methionine /mɛˈθaɪəˌniːn/ /mɪˈθʌɪəniːn/ n
amino acid methionine

method /ˈmɛθəd/ n
process by which a task is completed methode

methyl- prefix
prefix used to form terms describing the attachment of a methyl group methyl-

methylated spirit n
ethyl alcohol used as a fuel and a solvent brandspiritus spiritus

metic /ˈmɛtək/ /ˈmɛtɪk/ n
resident alien in ancient Greece metoik

meticulous /mɨˈtɪkjɨlɨs/ adj
characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details meticuleus acribisch angstvallig scrupuleus

metonym /ˈmɛtənɪm/ n
word that names an object from a single characteristic of it metoniem

metonymy n
figure of speech metonymia

metre /ˈmiːtə/ /ˈmiːtəɹ/ n
unit of length meter

metric /ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
relating to metric system metriek

metric space n
space (mathematics) metrische ruimte

metric ton n
unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms ton

metrical foot n
basic unit of verse versvoet

metro /ˈmɛtɹoʊ/ /ˈmɛtɹəʊ/ n
train of underground railway metro metrostel
underground railway metro ondergrondse

metro station n
railway station for a rapid transit system metrostation

metronome /ˈmɛtɹəˌnoʊm/ /ˈmɛtɹəˌnəʊm/ n
a device used in music metronoom

metropolis /mɪˈtɹɒpəlɪs/ n
colony’s mother city metropool moederstad
large, busy city metropool wereldstad grootstad

metrosexual n
man concerned with personal appearance metroseksueel

mettle /ˈmɛt.l̩/ n
a quality of endurance and courage moed
good temperament and character karakter temperament

mezuzah /məˈzuːzɔː/ n
piece of parchment attached to the doorpost of a house mezoeza

mezzaluna n
crescent-shaped steel blade wiegemes

miasma /maɪˈæzmə/ /miˈæzmə/ n
noxious atmosphere or influence miasma miasme
noxious emanation originates from swamps and causes disease miasma miasme moerasdamp

mica /ˈmaɪkə/ n
hydrous aluminosilicate minerals glimmer mica

micellar adj
micellair

micellar water n
micellair water

micro-ohm n
unit of electrical resistance micro-ohm

microbe /ˈmaikɹoʊb/ n
microorganism microbe

microbiology n
branch of biology dealing with microorganisms microbiologie

microcephaly n
neurological disorder microcefalie

microcontroller n
microcomputer on a single chip microcontroller

microdot n
image that has been reduced in size to that of a dot microdot

microfossil n
microscopic fossil microfossiel

micrometer n
one millionth of a meter micrometer
instrument micrometer

micronation n
entity that resembles a nation or a state micronatie

micropaleontology n
the study of microfossils micropaleontologie

microphone n
transducer of sound waves to electricity microfoon

microscope /ˈmaɪkɹəskoʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəskəʊp/ n
an optical instrument microscoop

microscopic /ˌmaɪkɹəˈskɑpɪk/ adj
so small that it can only be seen using a microscope microscopisch
relating to microscopes microscopisch
very small microscopisch

microsecond n
unit of time equal to 10−6 seconds microseconde

microseism n
tremor aardschok

microstate n
a very small country dwergstaat ministaat

microwave /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ n
electromagnetic wave microgolf

microwave oven /ˈmaɪkɹə(ʊ)ˌweɪv ˈʌv(ə)n/ n
oven using microwave energy magnetron microgolfoven magnetronoven microgolf

mid /mɪd/ preposition
amid midden
denoting the middle part midden
in linguistics, made with a somewhat elevated position of some part of the tongue relative to the palate te midden van
occupying a middle position; middle middel midden

mid-life crisis n
emotional period of doubt midlifecrisis

midbrain n
part of brain mesencephalon middenhersen

middle /ˈmɪdəl/ adj
located in the middle; in between midden

middle /ˈmɪdəl/ n
centre, midpoint midden centrum
part between beginning and end midden

middle class n
social and economic class middenklasse

middle finger n
finger between the forefinger and the ring finger middelvinger

middle ground n
a compromise position between extremes compromis middenweg

middle of nowhere n
remote place; a place lacking population, interesting things or defining characteristics Verweggistan niemandsland rimboe

middle school n
school contain both primary and secondary students middenschool

middleman lang=en n
intermediate dealer between manufacturer and the retailer or customer tussenhandelaar

middlemost adj
nearest to the exact middle middenst

midge /mɪdʒ/ n
fly of family Chironomidae or Ceratopogonidae mug

midget n
attributively: that is the small version of something dwerg- mini-
derogatory: any short person dwerg
person of small stature of adult height less than 4'10" dwerg

midnight /ˈmɪdnʌɪt/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ n
12 am middernacht

midnight sun /ˈmɪdnʌɪt sʌn/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt sʌn/ n
phenomenon occurring when Sun does not set middernachtzon

midriff n
mid section of the human torso middenrif

midshipman n
officer of the lowest rank adelborst

midsummer n
Midsummer Day midzomerdag
The middle of summer midzomer

midwife /ˈmɪd.waɪf/ n
person who assists women in childbirth vroedvrouw verloskundige

midwifery /mɪdˈwɪfəɹi/ /ˈmɪdˌwaɪfəɹi/ n
the practice and science of being a midwife verloskunde

miff /mɪf/ v
to become slightly offended zich gekrenkt voelen
to offend slightly krenken

miffed /mɪft/ adj
Irritated geïrriteerd op de tenen getrapt

might /maɪt/ n
ability vermogen
personal power macht
physical strength kracht macht

might /maɪt/ v
indicator of conditional or possible actions zou kunnen

mighty /ˈmaɪti/ adj
very strong, possessing might machtig

mignonette /ˌminjəˈnɛt/ /ˌmɪnjəˈnɛt/ n
the plant Reseda odorata reseda

migraine /ˈmaɪɡɹeɪn/ n
headache usually affecting only one side of the head migraine

mikado n
a game of skill mikado
emperor of Japan [[Japans]]e [[keizer]] mikado

mild /ˈmaɪld/ adj
gentle; pleasant; kind; soft mild zacht

mildew /ˈmɪl.d(j)u/ /ˈmɪl.djuː/ n
growth of minute fungi meeldauw schimmel

mildew /ˈmɪl.d(j)u/ /ˈmɪl.djuː/ v
to become tainted with mildew beschimmelen
to taint with mildew met meeldauw bedekken

mile /maɪ̯l/ n
measure of length mijl

milestone n
important event mijlpaal keerpunt
one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals mijlpaal mijlsteen

milieu /mi.ˈljø/ /mɪl.ˈju/ /ˈmiːl.jɜː/ n
person’s social setting or environment milieu

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ adj
characteristic of members of the armed forces militair
relating to armies or ground forces militair
(North America) relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force militair
relating to war militair krijgs- oorlogs-

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ n
armed forces leger

military attaché n
a diplomatic attaché for military affairs [[militair]] [[attaché]]

military order n
order of knighthood militaire orde militaire ridderorde

military police n
police unit of a military organization marechaussee

militia /məˈlɪʃə/ n
army of trained civilians called upon in time of need militie

milk /mɛlk/ /mɪlk/ /mɪɫk/ [mɪɰk̟] n
liquid melk

milk /mɛlk/ /mɪlk/ /mɪɫk/ [mɪɰk̟] v
to express milk from mammal melken
to express any liquid melken
to take advantage of situation uitmelken

milk chocolate n
Chocolate that includes milk powder as one of its ingredients melkchocolade

milk powder n
pulverized milk solids melkpoeder

milk snake n
Lampropeltis triangulum melkslang

milk tooth n
tooth of the first set of teeth melktand

milkfish n
Chanos chanos bandeng

milkmaid /ˈmɪlkmeɪd/ n
a young woman who milked the cows on a farm melkmeid melkmeisje

milkman n
man who delivers milk early in the morning melkboer

milksop n
weak, easily frightened or ineffectual person bangerik kluns

mill /mɪl/ n
building housing a grinding apparatus molen
grinding apparatus molen
manufacturing plant fabriek papierfabriek staalfabriek textielfabriek
building fabriek papierfabriek staalfabriek textielfabriek

mill /mɪl/ v
engrave groove around the edge of graveren
grind or process using a mill or other machine malen
shape, polish, etc, using a machine slijpen

mille-feuille /miːlˈfɜːi/ /ˌmilˈfɔɪ/ n
a type of pastry with several layers of puff pastry tompoes

millennial /mɪˈlɛni.əl/ n
member of the millennial generation millennial

millennium /mɪˈlɛnɪəm/ n
thousand-year period millennium

miller n
person molenaar

millet /ˈmɪlɪt/ n
any of a group of various types of grass or its grains used as food gierst

milli- /ˈmɪlɪ/ prefix
prefix milli-

millimetre n
unit of measure millimeter

milling cutter n
rotary cutting tool frees

million /ˈmɪljən/ numeral
cardinal number miljoen

millionaire n
somebody whose wealth is greater than one million miljonair

millipede /ˈmɪləpid/ n
elongated arthropod miljoenpoot

millisecond n
one one-thousandth of a second milliseconde

millstone /ˈmɪlstəʊn/ /ˈmɪlˌstoʊn/ n
large round stone used for grinding grain molensteen

milt /mɪlt/ n
fish semen kuit

mimeograph n
machine for making copies mimeograaf stencilmachine

mimeograph v
to make mimeographs stencilen

minaret lang=en n
mosque tower minaret

mince /mɪns/ n
finely chopped meat gehakt

mince /mɪns/ v
chop fine hakken

mind /maɪnd/ n
ability for rational thought geest verstand denkvermogen psyche rede
ability to remember things geheugen

mind /maɪnd/ v
to look after, take care of passen op
to pay attention to, obey aandacht schenken aan letten op

mind one's own business v
to concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others met zijn eigen zaken bemoeien

mind-numbing adj
excessively boring geestdodend

mindset n
a way of thinking mentaliteit

mine /maɪn/ n
exploding device mijn
place from which ore is extracted mijn groeve

mine /maɪn/ pronoun
that which belongs to me mijne

mine /maɪn/ v
remove from the ground ontginnen
sow mines in mijnen leggen

miner /ˈmaɪnə/ n
a person who works in a mine mijnwerker
an operator of mines and other explosives in an army mijnenlegger mineur ontmijner

mineral /ˈmɪ.nəɹ.əl/ n
as opposed to animal and vegetable mineraal
in nutrition mineraal
in geology mineraal delfstof
mineral water mineraalwater

mineral water n
water containing dissolved minerals mineraalwater

mineralogist n
expert in mineralogy mineraloog

mineralogy /ˌmɪnəˈɹɑlədʒi/ /ˌmɪnəˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
the study or science of minerals mineralogie

mineshaft n
mineshaft mijnschacht

minestrone /ˌmɪnəˈstɹoʊni/ /ˌmɪnɪˈstɹəʊnɪ/ n
thick Italian vegetable soup minestrone minestronesoep

mingle /ˈmɪŋ.ɡəl/ v
To mix; to intermix; to combine or join vermengen

miniature /ˈmɪn(i)ətʃəɹ/ /ˈmɪn(ɪ)ətʃə(ɹ)/ n
manuscript illustration miniatuur

minibar n
small refrigerator in a hotel room minibar

minibus n
a small bus busje

minidress n
woman's short dress mini-jurk mini-jurkje

minimal /mɪnəməl/ adj
(art) characterised by the use of simple form or structures minimalistische
(music) characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases minimalistisch
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree minimaal

minimalist adj
believing in or seeking a minimal state minimalistisch

minimization n
act of lowering something to its smallest value or extent kleineren

minion /ˈmɪnjən/ n
7-point type kolonel
loyal servant of another more powerful being ondergeschikte
sycophantic follower hielenlikker slaafs volgeling

minionette n
6½-point text insertio

minipig n
small pig minivarken

miniskirt /ˈmɪnɪskəːt/ n
skirt minirok minirokje

minister /ˈmɪnɨstɚ/ /ˈmɪnɪstə/ n
person who is trained to perform religious ceremonies at a Protestant church dominee
politician who heads a ministry minister
someone who serves others dienaar

ministry /ˈmɪnɪstɹi/ n
complete body of government ministers gouvernement kabinet ministerie regering
government department ministerie departement
practice and education of the minister of a particular religion [[bediening]] van de eredienst

minivet n
bird of Pericrocotus menievogel

mink /mɪŋk/ n
mammal nerts visotter

minnow /ˈmɪnəʊ/ n
a small freshwater fish witvis
any small fish ondermaatse vis

minor /maɪnə/ adj
of little importance onbelangrijk

minor /maɪnə/ n
someone below the legal age minderjarige
subject of secondary concentration bijvak

minority /maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
subgroup that does not form a numerical majority minderheid minoriteit

minority government n
government backed by less than half of votes in parliament minderheidsregering minderheidskabinet

minority language n
language spoken by a minority minderheidstaal

minotaur /ˈmɪnɵˌtɑɹ/ /ˈmɪnɵˌtɔː(ɹ)/ n
monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man minotaurus

minstrel n
medieval traveling entertainer minstreel speelman

minstrel show n
A variety show performed by white people in blackface negerzanger

mint /mɪnt/ adj
numismatics: near-perfect uitmuntend uitmuntende
of condition, as new ongeschonden piekfijn piekfijne

mint /mɪnt/ n
large amount of money fortuin
money-producing building or institution munt
plant munt
herb flavouring munt

mint /mɪnt/ v
to reproduce coins munten

minuend /ˈmɪnjʊˌɛnd/ n
number from which another is subtracted aftrekgetal

minuet n
dance menuet
music accompanying the dance menuet

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ adj
negative min negatief negatieve
on the negative part of a scale min

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ preposition
mathematics: less min

minus sign n
symbol used to denote the operation of subtraction and to indicate that a number is negative minteken

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ adj
very small minuscule minuscuul nietig nietige onbeduidend onbeduidende

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ n
record of meeting notulen
short but unspecified period of time moment minuutje secondje
unit of time minuut
unit of angular measure minuut
minute of use of telephone network minuut

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ v
to write the minutes of notuleren

minutes /ˈmɪnɪts/ n
the official notes kept during a meeting notulen

miracle /ˈmɪɹəkəl/ n
wonderful event attributed to supernatural powers wonder mirakel

miracle play n
miracle play mirakelspel

miraculous adj
by supernatural or uncommon causes miraculeus verwonderlijk wonderbaarlijk

mirage /mɪˈɹɑːʒ/ n
an optical phenomenon luchtspiegeling

mire /ˈmaɪə/ /ˈmaɪɚ/ n
deep mud moeras

mirror /ˈmiɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪɹ.ə/ n
smooth reflecting surface spiegel

mirror image n
reversed image spiegelbeeld wederbeeld

mirror punishment n
punishment spiegelstraf

mirth /mɜɹθ/ /mɜːθ/ n
merriment vrolijkheid

misandry /mɪˈsændɹi/ n
hatred of or prejudice against men misandrie

misbehavior /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjə/ /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjɚ/ n
conduct that is inappropriate wangedrag

miscalculation n
rekenfout

miscarriage /ˈmɪs.kɛɹ.ədʒ/ /ˈmɪskaɹɪdʒ/ n
termination of pregnancy misdracht misgeboorte miskraam

miscegenation /mɪˌsɛdʒ.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
the mixing or blending of race rassenvermening verbastering

miscellaneous /ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/ adj
consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts gemengd

mischief /ˈmɪstʃɪf/ n
harm or evil caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause onheil
one who causes mischief plaaggeest
vexatious or annoying conduct kattenkwaad

mischievous /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃɪ.vəs/ adj
causing mischief beledigend kwetsend
naughty stout gemeen

misconstrue /mɪskənˈstɹuː/ v
to interpret erroneously misverstaan verkeerd interpreteren

misdeed /mɪsˈdiːd/ n
something wrong done misdaad vergrijp wandaad

misdemeanor /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ n
small crime overtreding wanbedrijf

miser /ˈmaɪzə(ɹ)/ n
skinflint or scrooge gierigaard vrek

misery /ˈmɪzəɹɪ/ n
great unhappiness ellende

misery loves company proverb
misery is easier when one is not the only one ellende houdt van gezelschap

misfit /mɪsˈfɪt/ /ˈmɪsfɪt/ n
a badly adjusted person onaangepaste

misfortune /mɪsˈfɔɹtʃən/ /mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/ n
an undesirable event such as an accident tegenslag
bad luck ongeluk pech

mishap lang=en n
accident, mistake, or problem ongeluk pech probleem vergissing

misheard /ˈmɪshɜɹd/ v
Past participle of mishear misverstaan

mishmash n
a collection of miscellany mikmak

mislead /mɪsˈliːd/ v
lead in a false direction misleiden
to deceive by lies or other false impression misleiden bedotten bedriegen
to deceptively trick into something wrong verleiden verlokken

misleading adj
tending to mislead misleidend

misnomer /mɪsˈnoʊmɚ/ /mɪsˈnəʊmə/ n
use of term that is misleading verkeerde naam

misogynist /mɪˈsɑdʒ.ən.ɪst/ /mɪˈsɒdʒ.ən.ɪst/ n
hater of women vrouwenhater

misogyny /mɪˈsɑːdʒ.ɪ.ni/ /mɪˈsɒdʒ.ɪ.ni/ n
hatred or contempt for women misogynie

misplace v
to put something somewhere and then forget its location misleggen

miss /mɪs/ n
a failure to hit misser
a failure to obtain or accomplish mislukking
unmarried woman juffrouw

miss /mɪs/ v
to avoid missen ontwijken
to fail to understand ergens overheen kijken lezen niet snappen
to feel the absence of someone or something missen
to fail to hit missen
to be late for something missen
to fail to attend missen

missile /ˈmɪsaɪl/ n
self-propelled, guidable projectile raket

mission /ˈmɪʃən/ n
religious evangelism missie zending
set of tasks that fulfills a purpose missie

missionary position n
position for sexual intercourse missionarishouding

misspeak /mɪsˈspiːk/ v
to fail to pronounce, utter, or speak correctly misspreken verspreken

misspell /mɪsˈspɛl/ v
to spell incorrectly misspellen verkeerd spellen

misspelling n
misspelt word spelfout

mist /mɪst/ n
A layer of fine droplets or particles waas
Water or other liquid finely suspended in air nevel mist damp

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ n
an error fout vergissing blunder misverstand onjuistheid

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ v
To make an error een fout maken in de fout gaan
to take one thing for another misverstaan verwisselen

mister /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] n
title of adult male meneer

mistle thrush n
Turdus viscivorus grote lijster

mistletoe /ˈmɪsəltəʊ/ n
either species of such evergreen plant maretak vogellijm mistel

mistreat v
treat someone or something roughly or badly mishandelen

mistress /ˈmɪstɹɪs/ n
woman in extramarital relationship minnares buitenvrouw
woman of authority meesteres mevrouw

misty adj
with mist; foggy mistig
with tears in the eyes waterig

misunderstand /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/ v
to understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly misverstaan

misunderstanding n
mistake misverstand

mite /maɪt/ n
arachnid mijt

mither /ˈmaɪðəɹ/ v
transitive to mither lastigvallen

mitigate /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
to reduce, lessen, or decrease verzachten mitigeren

mitigation n
relief opluchting verlichting

mitosis /maɪˈtoʊsɪs/ n
division of a cell nucleus mitose mitosis

mitre /ˈmaɪtəɹ/ n
a covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries mijter

mitten /ˈmɪtn̩/ /ˈmɪʔn̩/ n
type of glove want

mix /ˈmɪks/ v
combine items from two or more sources normally kept separate vermengen
music: combine several tracks mixen
use a mixer on mixen
music: produce a finished version of a recording afmixen
stir two or more substances together mengen

mixed /mɪkst/ adj
Stemming from two or more races or breeds gemengdbloedig onzuiver
having two or more separate aspects gemengd
including both males and females gemengd
not completely pure, tainted or adulterated onzuiver verdeeld

mixed economy n
market economy with government provision gemengde economie

mixed martial arts n
Style of combat sport mixed martial arts

mixed reaction n
state of diverse reception geassorteerde reacties

mixer n
blender mengar

mizzenmast /ˈmɪz.ənˌmæst/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌmɑːst/ n
nautical: aftmost mast bezaansmast

mizzle /ˈmɪz.əl/ v
to rain in fine drops miezeren

mnemonic /nəˈmɑːnɪk/ /nəˈmɔ.nɪk/ adj
related to mnemonics mnemonisch ezelsbruggetje mnemotechnisch

mnemonic /nəˈmɑːnɪk/ /nəˈmɔ.nɪk/ n
Anything (especially something in verbal form) used to help remember something ezelsbruggetje geheugensteuntje mnemotechniek

mnemonics /nəˈmɑn.ɪks/ /nəˈmɒn.ɪks/ n
study of techniques for improving memory mnemoniek

moa /ˈmɒʌ/ /ˈməʊə/ n
extinct bird moa

moan /moʊn/ /məʊn/ n
a low cry of pain kreun

moan /moʊn/ /məʊn/ v
to complain klagen
to make a moan or similar sound kreunen

moat /moʊt/ /məʊt/ n
defensive ditch slotgracht gracht

mob /mɑb/ /mɒb/ n
group of animals kudde
unruly group of people massa menigte

mob /mɑb/ /mɒb/ v
to crowd around a person omgeven

mobile /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ adj
capable of being moved beweeglijk mobiel

mobile phone n
portable telephone mobieltje mobiele telefoon GSM

mobocracy /mɒbˈɒkɹəsi/ n
rule of the mob ochlocratie

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ adj
imitation, not genuine namaak-

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ n
imitation afgietsel imitatie namaak

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ v
to mimic imiteren nadoen naäpen
to taunt bespotten spotten met

modal adj
of or relating to a mode or modus modaal
of, relating to, or describing the mood of a clause modaal
requiring immediate computer user interaction modaal
logic: of or relating to the modality between prepositions modaal
music: of, relating to, or composed in the musical modi by which an octave is divided modaal
relating to the statistical mode modaal

modal verb n
a kind of verb modaal werkwoord

mode /moʊd/ /məʊd/ n
in computing modus
in music wijs
means of accomplishing something wijze
style or fashion mode trend

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ n
person model mannequin
simplified representation model
structural design model
style model
miniature model

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ v
be a model staan
create from a substance modelleren
make a miniature model modelleren
use as a model modelleren
display staan tonen

modem /ˈmoʊdəm/ /ˈməʊdəm/ n
device that encodes digital computer signals into analog/analogue telephone signals modem

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ adj
having an intermediate position in politics gematigd
mediocre doorsnee matig middelmatig
not excessive gematigd matig

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ n
one who holds an intermediate position gematigde

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ v
to act as a moderator bemiddelen modereren
to preside over as a moderator modereren
to reduce the excessiveness matigen milderen temperen

modern /ˈmɑdɚn/ /ˈmɒd(ə)n/ adj
pertaining to the current time and style modern hedendaags eigentijds nieuwerwets

modernist adj
relating to modernism modernistisch

modernization /ˌmɑdɚnɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɒdənɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ n
process of modernizing modernisering

modernize /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/ /ˈmɒdənaɪz/ v
bring something up to date moderniseren

modest /ˈmɑdəst/ adj
intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others eerbaar fatsoenlijk ingetogen kuis zedig
not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements bescheiden ingetogen
small bescheiden

modestly adv
in a modest manner bescheiden

modesty /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/ n
moderate behaviour; reserve gereserveerdheid schroom
the quality of being modest bescheidenheid

modicum /ˈmɑdɪkəm/ /ˈmɒdɪkəm/ n
small amount weinigje

modification /ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
act or result of modifying or condition of being modified modificatie
alteration or adjustment modificatie
change to an organism modificatie

modify /ˈmɑdɪfaɪ/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/ v
to make partial changes to veranderen modificeren

modulate v
to cary the amplitude etc. moduleren

module /ˈmɑdʒuːl/ /ˈmɒdjuːl/ n
self-contained component of a system module

mogul /ˈmoʊ.ɡəl/ n
a rich or powerful person magnaat

moiety /ˈmɔɪ.ə.ti/ n
specific segment of a molecule functionele groep groep

moist /mɔɪst/ adj
of eyes: tearful betraand vochtig
slightly wet vochtig nattig

moisture /ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/ n
a moderate degree of wetness vocht vochtigheid

moisturize v
to make more humid natmaken
to make more moist bevochtigen

molality n
concentration of a substance in solution molaliteit

molar /ˈmoʊlɚ/ n
back tooth maaltand kies

molarity n
moles per litre of a solution molariteit

molasses [məˈlæ.sɨz] [məˈlæ.sɪz] n
thick brownish syrup refined from raw sugar melasse

mold /moʊld/ /məʊld/ n
hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance gietvorm vorm mal
woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi schimmel meeldauw

mold /moʊld/ /məʊld/ v
To be shaped in or as if in a mold de vorm aannemen van
To form into a particular shape; to give shape to vormgeven
To shape in or on a mold vormen

mole /mol/ /mɒʊl/ /məʊl/ n
dark spot on the skin moedervlek
burrowing insectivore mol
internal spy mol
unit of amount mol

mole cricket n
insect of Gryllotalpidae veenmol

molecular genetics n
a field of biology moleculaire genetica

molecule /ˈmɑləkjul/ /ˈmɒləkjuːl/ n
group of atoms held together by chemical bonds molecuul

molehill /ˈməʊlhɪl/ n
A small mound of earth molshoop

molinology n
study of mills molinologie molenkunde

mollusc /ˈmɑːləsk/ /ˈmɒləsk/ n
weekdier mollusk

molluscicide n
substance that kills molluscs slakkenbestrijdingsmiddel

mollycoddle /ˈmɑl.iˌkɑd.əl/ /ˈmɒl.ɪˌkɒd.əl/ n
person who is pampered and overprotected moederskindje wekeling

mollycoddle /ˈmɑl.iˌkɑd.əl/ /ˈmɒl.ɪˌkɒd.əl/ v
to be overprotective and indulgent toward vertroetelen

molybdenum /məˈlɪbdɪnəm/ n
chemical element molybdeen

moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ /ˈməʊmənt/ n
moment in time moment stond tijdstip wijl wijle
moment of force moment
very brief period of time moment ogenblik tijdstip oogwenk tel

moment of force n
moment of force krachtmoment

momentarily /ˈməʊmɛntɛɹɪlɪi/ adv
In a moment or very soon zo
In a momentary manner even

momentum /ˌmoʊˈmɛntəm/ n
impetus, either of a body in motion, or of an idea or course of events vaart
product of mass and velocity impuls

momo n
type of dumpling momo

monarch /ˈmɑnɚk/ /ˈmɒnək/ n
ruler monarch

monarchy /ˈmɑnəɹki/ /ˈmɒnə(ɹ)ki/ n
form of government with a hereditary head of state monarchie

monastery /ˈmɑnəstɛɹi/ /ˈmɒnəstɹi/ n
building for monks klooster

money /ˈmʌni/ n
means of exchange and measure of value geld
currency geld
cash geld

money changer n
person who will exchange currency geldwisselaar wisselaar

money laundering n
act of obscuring the origin of money that has been obtained illegally witwassen

moneybags n
wealthy person rijkaard

mongoose /ˈmɑŋɡus/ /ˈmɒŋɡuːs/ n
a small carnivore of the family Herpestidae mangoeste

mongrel /ˈmɑŋ.ɡɹəl/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡɹəl/ n
someone of mixed kind bastaard

moniker /ˈmɑn.ɪ.kɚ/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.kə/ n
personal name or nickname bijnaam

monitor /ˈmɒnɨtə/ n
computer display beeldscherm monitor
someone who watches over something toezichthouder

monitor /ˈmɒnɨtə/ v
watch over, guard controleren surveilleren toezicht houden

monitor lizard n
lizard of the genus Varanus varaan

monitoring n
The act of listening, carrying out surveillance on controleren toezicht houden volgen

monk /mʌŋk/ n
male member of monastic order monnik

monkey /ˈmʌŋki/ n
mischievous child apenjong brutale [[aap]]
primate aap apin

monkey wrench n
problem probleem

monocoque n
structure design monocoque zelfdragende carrosserie

monocotyledon /ˌmɒnəˌkɒtɪˈliːdən/ n
Plant belonging to Monocotyledones or Liliopsida eenzaadlobbigen

monocyte n
type of blood leukocyte monocyt

monogram n
a design composed of one or more letters used as an identifying mark monogram

monolingual adj
only knowing or spoken in one language eentalig

monomania /ˌmɑnoʊˈmeɪni.ə/ /ˌmɒnəʊˈmeɪnɪə/ n
an excessive interest with a singal subject monomanie

monoplane n
airplane that has a single pair of wings eendekker

monopolistic adj
In the manner of a monopoly monopolistisch

monopolize v
dominate opkopen
have a monopoly monopolizeren

monopoly /məˈnɑpəˌli/ /məˈnɒpəˌli/ n
exclusive possession monopolie alleenbezit
holder of such control monopolist
privilege granting such control monopolie alleenrecht
situation of exclusive supply monopolie
market thus controled monopolie

monorail /ˈmono ɹeill/ n
a railroad system where the trains run on one rail monorail

monosyllabic /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)sɪˈlabɪk/ adj
consisting of one syllable eenlettergrepig

monotheism n
belief in one God monotheïsme

monotheistic /ˈmɒn.əʊ.θeɪ.ɪst.ɪk/ adj
believing in a single god monotheïstisch

monotonous /məˈnɑtənəs/ /məˈnɒtənəs/ adj
having an unvarying tone or pitch eentonig monotoon
tedious, repetitious or lacking in variety eentonig monotoon saai

monoxide n
oxide containing a single oxygen atom monoxide

mons pubis /ˌmɒnz ˈpjubɪs/ n
fleshy protuberance over the pubic bones venusheuvel schaamberg schaamheuvel

monsoon /mɒnˈsuːn/ n
tropical rainy season moesson
wind moesson
meteorological system moesson

monster /ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ adj
very large monsterachtig monstrueus

monster /ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ n
badly behaved child monstertje
bizarre or whimsical creature gedrocht monster
terrifying dangerous creature monster
monster

monstrosity /mɒnˈstɹɒsɪti/ n
Monstrous thing, person or act wangedrocht
State of being monstrous misvorming monstruositeit wanstaltigheid

montage /mɒnˈtɑʒ/ /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/ n
composite work created by assembling other elements montage beeldmontage

montage /mɒnˈtɑʒ/ /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/ v
to combine into, or depict as, a montage monteren

month /mʌnθ/ n
period into which a year is divided maand

monthly /ˈmʌnθli/ adv
Occurring every month maandelijks

monument /ˈmɑnjəmənt/ n
structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons monument

moo /mu/ /muː/ interjection
sound made by a cow or bull boe moe

moo /mu/ /muː/ n
characteristic sound made by a cow or bull boe

moo /mu/ /muː/ v
to make a lowing sound loeien

moo-moo n
(childish) cow koebeest koetje koetje-boe

mood /muːd/ n
bad mood humeur bui
mental state humeur stemming gemoedstoestand

moon /muːn/ n
id=Q2537|any substantially sized natural satellite of a planet maan
id=Q405|largest natural satellite of planet Earth maan
month maan maand

moon /muːn/ v
to fuss over adoringly aanbidden

moon blindness n
chronic, equine inflammatory eye disease maanblind maanoog

moon landing n
arrival of a spacecraft on the moon maanlanding

moonfish n
any of various flat, oval marine fish species maanvis

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ n
light reflected from the moon maanlicht

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ v
to work at a secondary job zwartwerken

moonlighter n
person who works a second job zwartwerker

moonlit /ˈmuːnˌlɪt/ adj
lit by moonlight maanverlicht verlicht door de maan

moonquake n
lunar seismic event maanbeving

moonrise n
The time of day or night when the moon begins to rise over the horizon maansopgang maansopkomst

moonset n
the setting of the moon below the horizon maansondergang [[ondergang]] [[van]] [[de]] [[maan]]

moonshine /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/ n
shine of the moon maneschijn

moonsickle /ˈmuːnˌsɪkl̩/ n
thin crescent of the moon maansikkel

moonstone n
translucent gemstone maansteen

moonwalk /ˈmunwɔk/ /ˈmuːnwɔːk/ n
dance style moonwalk

moonwalk /ˈmunwɔk/ /ˈmuːnwɔːk/ v
to moonwalk dance moonwalken

moor /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ n
region with poor, marshy soil, peat and heath veen

moor /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ v
to cast anchor or become fastened aanmeren aanleggen
to fix or secure, as a vessel, in a particular place by casting anchor, or by fastening with cables or chains meren
to secure or fix firmly verankeren

moose /muːs/ n
largest member of the deer family (Alces alces) eland

moot /muːt/ adj
having no practical importance hypothetisch irrelevant
subject to discussion hypothetisch

moot /muːt/ n
to bring up as a subject for debate, to propose ter sprake brengen ter tafel brengen

mop /mɑp/ /mɒp/ n
implement for washing floors dekzwabber mop zwabber

moped /moʊpt/ /məʊpt/ /ˈmoʊ.pɛd/ /ˈməʊ.pɛd/ n
two-wheeled vehicle bromfiets brommer

moral /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔɹəl/ adj
conforming to a standard of right behavior zedelijk

moral hazard n
prospect that a party insulated from risk may behave differently from the way it would behave if it were fully exposed to the risk moreel risico moreel wangedrag

moral panic n
mass movement, public outcry morele paniek

morale /məˈɹæl/ /məˈɹɑːl/ n
capacity moreel

morality /məˈɹalɪti/ n
ethiek

moralize v
to furnish with moral lessons moraliseren

morass /məˈɹæs/ n
tract of soft, wet ground moeras

morbid /ˈmɔɹ.bɪd/ /ˈmɔː.bɪd/ adj
grisly, gruesome akelig gruwelijk macaber morbide
of or relating to disease morbide ongezond ziek ziekelijk
suggesting the horror of death macaber morbide
unhealthy or unwholesome, especially psychologically morbide ongezond ziekelijk

morbidity n
An occurrence of illness or disease, or a single symptom of that illness morbiditeit ziekelijkheid ziekte
The incidence of a disease as a rate morbiditeit ziektecijfer
The quality of being unhealthful, morbid; morbidness morbiditeit ziekelijkheid

mordacious adj
biting, causing a bite or sting bijtend scherp
biting, sharp or caustic in style or tone bijtend scherp
prone to biting bijtend bijtgraag
sharp in intent, sarcastic bijtend bitter sarcastisch scherp

more Catholic than the Pope adj
adhering more stringently to Roman Catholic practice than is required roomser dan de paus

more and more adv
progressively more meer en meer

more often than not adv
more likely to happen than not to happen vaker wel dan niet veelal

more or less adv
approximately min of meer

moreover /mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/ /mɔːɹˈəʊvə/ adv
in addition to what has been said bovendien

morgue /mɔɹɡ/ /mɔːɡ/ n
place for dead people lijkenhuis mortuarium

morion /ˈmɒɹɪən/ n
type of helmet morion

morna /məʊˈɹnɑ/ n
a genre of Cape Verdean music morna

morning /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ n
part of the day between dawn and midday morgen ochtend voormiddag
the part of the day after midnight and before midday morgen ochtend

morning gift n
gift given by husband to wife upon first morning of marriage morgengave

morning star n
planet Venus as seen around dawn morgenster
spiked weapon on staff morgenster

moron /ˈmɔːɹɒn/ n
person of borderline intelligence idioot mongool
person who makes uncool attempts to impress others mogool mongol

morose /mɒˈɹoʊs/ /məˈɹəʊs/ adj
Sullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour mismoedig nors

morpheme /ˈmɔː(ɹ)fiːm/ n
smallest linguistic unit morfeem woorddeel

morphism n
map morfisme

morphological /ˌmɔːfəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
relating to morphology morfologisch

morphology /mɔɹˈfɑlədʒi/ n
a description of the form and structure of something morfologie
the form and structure of something morfologie
a scientific study of form and structure morfologie vormleer
linguistic study of the form and structure morfologie vormleer
biological study of the form and structure morfologie vormleer
geological study of the form and structure morfologie vormleer

morsel /ˈmɔɹsəl/ /ˈmɔːsəl/ n
small fragment brok hap stuk

mortal /ˈmɔːtəl/ adj
causing death; deadly; fatal; killing dodelijk
susceptible to death sterfelijk

mortal /ˈmɔːtəl/ n
human; someone susceptible to death sterveling

mortal sin n
grave sin doodzonde

mortality /mɔɹˈtælɪti/ n
condition of being susceptible to death mortaliteit sterfelijkheid

mortar /ˈmɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
mixture of lime or cement, sand and water mortel specie
short large-bore cannon mortier
vessel used to grind ingredients mortier vijzel

mortar and pestle n
device used for crushing and grinding ingredients into a fine paste or powder vijzel

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪdʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪdʒ/ n
special form of secured loan hypotheek
hypotheek

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪdʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪdʒ/ v
to borrow against a property hypothekeren lijfrente afsluiten verpanden

mortgagee n
one who provides a loan secured upon the borrowers' property hypotheekhouder

mortgager n
one who uses property they own as security for a loan hypotheekgever

mortise-and-tenon joint n
joint pen en gat

mosaic /moʊˈzeɪɪk/ /məʊˈzeɪɪk/ n
artwork mozaïek
genetically diverse individual mozaïek
composite picture collage
viral disease mozaïekvirus mozaïek

mosh /mɒʃ/ v
wild, jumping dancing pogoën

mosh pit n
mosh dance floor pogokring

mosque /mɑsk/ /mɒsk/ n
a place of worship for Muslims moskee

mosque-goer n
one who (regularly) attends a mosque moskeeganger

mosquito /mɒsˈkiː.təʊ/ /məˈski.toʊ/ n
small flying insect of the family Culicidae, known for biting and sucking blood mug muskiet

mosquito net n
fine net used to protect against mosquitos klamboe muskietennet

moss /mɑs/ /mɒs/ /mɔs/ n
plants of the division Bryophyta mos
a kind or species of such plants mos

mossy /ˈmɑːsi/ /ˈmɒsi/ n
covered in or overgrown with moss mossig

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ determiner
majority of meeste

most of all adv
to a greater extent than anything else meest van alles

mostly /ˈmoʊstli/ /ˈməʊstli/ adv
for the most part meestal overwegend voornamelijk

mote /moʊt/ /məʊt/ n
A small particle; a speck stofdeeltje vuiltje

moth /mɑθ/ /mɑθs/ /mɒθ/ /mɒθs/ /mɔθ/ /mɔθs/ n
insect similar to a butterfly mot nachtvlinder

mothball n
small ball mottenbal

mothball v
to store something no longer used in de mottenballen leggen

mother /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/ n
female (human) who parents a child, gives birth to a baby, or is pregnant moeder
one’s female parent moeder

mother /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/ v
to treat as a mother would be expected to bemoederen koesteren

mother goddess n
goddess who serves as a fertility deity moedergodin

mother hen n
overprotective woman moederkloek

mother tongue n
one's native tongue moedertaal

mother-in-law /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/ /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɔː/ n
spouse’s mother schoonmoeder

mother-of-pearl n
the hard pearly inner layer of certain mollusk shells parelmoer

motherboard /ˈmʌðɚˌbɔɹd/ n
primary circuit board of a computer moederbord

motherfucker /ˈmʌðəˌfʌkə/ /ˈmʌðɚˌfʌkɚ/ n
generic term of abuse kankerlijer klerelijer klootzak kelerelijer moederneuker mogool

motherhood n
the state of being a mother moederschap

motherland /ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/ n
country of origin [[land]] [[van]] [[oorsprong]]
mother country in contrast to its colonies moederland
the country of one's ancestors vaderland
the country of one's birth geboorteland

motherless adj
without a living mother moederloos

motherlode n
main prize, etc. hoofdbrok hoofdprijs hoofdvogel leeuwendeel
main, central lode hoofdader

motion /ˈmoʊʃən/ /ˈməʊʃən/ n
parliamentary proposal motie
state of progression from one place to another beweging

motion sickness n
nausea or dizziness in a moving vehicle reisziekte zeeziek

motionless /ˈmoʊʃənlɛs/ /ˈməʊʃənlɛs/ adj
at rest, not moving bewegingsloos

motivate /ˈmoʊtɪveɪt/ /ˈməʊtɪveɪt/ v
to encourage motiveren

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˈməʊtɪv/ adj
Relating to motion and/or to its cause beweging motioneel
causing motion bewegend

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˈməʊtɪv/ n
a cause to commit a crime beweegreden motief motivatie
arts: motif motief
music: theme or subject motief onderwerp

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˈməʊtɪv/ v
to prompt or incite motiveren

motley adj
comprising greatly varied elements bont samengeraapt
having many colours; variegated bont geschakeerd

motley n
an incongruous mixture mengelmoes

motor /ˈmoʊt̬ɚ/ /ˈməʊtə/ n
engine motor
motor car motorrijtuig

motorboat n
boat driven by an engine motorboot

motorcycle /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/ /ˈməʊtəˌsaikəl/ n
open-seated motor-powered vehicle with two wheels motorfiets

motorcycle sport n
The sport of racing with motorcycles motorsport

motorcyclist n
someone who rides a motorcycle motorrijder motorrijdster

motorist n
one who drives a motor vehicle automobilist

motorway n
broad highway autoweg snelweg

mottled /ˈmɑt əld/ adj
spotted gevlekt

motto /ˈmɑ.toʊ/ n
sentence, phrase or word forming part of an heraldic achievement motto lijfspreuk wapenspreuk
suggestive sentence, phrase or word motto

mouflon /ˈmuːf.lɑːn/ /ˈmuːf.lɒn/ n
sheep moeflon

moulin /ˈmuːlan/ n
cylindrical, vertical shaft that extends through a glacier gletsjermolen

moult /moʊlt/ /mɒlt/ /məʊlt/ n
process rui

moult /moʊlt/ /mɒlt/ /məʊlt/ v
to shed hair, feathers, skin, horns etc., as an animal vervellen muiten ruien verharen

mound /maʊnd/ n
artificial elevation of earth terp
natural elevation heuvel

mount /maʊnt/ n
horse rijpaard
rider in cavalry ruiter

mount /maʊnt/ v
to attach an object to a support bevestigen monteren
to get on top of an animal to mate bestijgen
to place oneself on a horse, bcycle etc. to ride beklimmen

mountain /ˈmaʊntən/ /ˈmaʊntɪn/ n
large mass of earth and rock berg
large amount berg

mountain bike n
bicycle especially designed for off-road riding BMX

mountain hare n
mountain hare sneeuwhaas

mountain range n
line of mountains gebergte
series of mountain lines bergketen

mountainous /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/ adj
having many mountains bergachtig

mountaintop n
the summit of a mountain bergtop

mourn /mo(ː)ɹn/ /moən/ /mɔɹn/ /mɔːn/ v
express sadness for, grieve over rouwen treuren

mourning /ˈmo(ː)ɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmoənɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ n
expressing sorrow over death rouw

mouse /maʊs/ /mʌʊs/ n
rodent of the genus Mus muis computermuis
computing: input device muis computermuis
shy person muisje

mouse /maʊs/ /mʌʊs/ v
to catch mice muizen vangen
to mouse around muizen

mouse pad n
mouse pad muis stootkussen

mouse-colored antshrike n
bird grijze mierklauwier

mousetrap /ˈmaʊsˌtɹæp/ n
device for killing mice muizenval

moussaka n
baked dish moussaka

moustache /məˈstɐːʃ/ /məˈstɑːʃ/ /ˈmʌstæʃ/ n
hair on upper lip snor

mouth /maʊð/ /maʊθ/ /mʌʊθ/ mʌʊθ n
the end of a river out of which water flows monding muide riviermond
the opening of a creature through which food is ingested mond bek muil

mouthguard n
device mondbeschermer

mouthwash n
liquid used to clean one's mouth mondwater

movable adj
capable of being moved beweegbaar

move /muːv/ n
an act for the attainment of an object or purpose maatregel stap
the act of moving a token on a gameboard zet beurt
the act of moving; a movement beweging verroering
the event of changing one's residence verhuizing

move /muːv/ v
to act; to take action maatregelen treffen stappen ondernemen
to arouse the feelings or passions of bewegen aangrijpen ontroeren ontzetten roeren
to cause to change place or posture; to set in motion bewegen roeren verroeren
to change place or posture; to go bewegen zich bewegen zich verplaatsen
to change residence verhuizen
to excite to action aansporen drijven aanzetten bewegen
to propose; to recommend voorstellen
to transfer from one space or position to another verplaatsen verzetten

move house v
change place of residence verhuizen

movement /ˈmuːv.mənt/ n
physical motion beweging
trend in various fields or social categories beweging
impression of motion beweging
music: division of a larger musical composition beweging

movie /ˈmuːvi/ n
motion picture film

moving /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ adj
that causes someone to feel emotion ontroerend ontroerende
that moves or move bewegend bewegende

moving spirit n
provider of significant impetus or guidance [[drijvende]] [[kracht]] drijfveer

mow /moʊ/ /məʊ/ v
to cut something down maaien

moxie /ˈmɒksi/ n
doortastenheid

mozzarella /mɒt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ n
soft Italian cheese mozzarella

mu /mjuː/ /muː/ n
Greek letter mu

much /mʌt͡ʃ/ adv
to a great extent veel

much /mʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
a large amount of veel

much of a muchness phraseologicalUnit
little difference between multiple things lood om oud ijzer

mucilage /ˈmju.sɪ.lɪdʒ/ /ˈmjuː.sɪ.lɪdʒ/ n
thick gluey substance produced by many plants gom slijmstof

mucous membrane n
membrane which secretes mucus slijmvlies

mucus /ˈmjuːkəs/ n
slippery secretion slijm

mud /mʌd/ n
mixture of soil and water modder slijk smurrie
willfull remarks or claims modder

mud /mʌd/ v
to make muddy beslijken besmeuren verslijken

mud fight n
dirty verbal duel moddergevecht moddergooien
physical fight in dirt moddergevecht

mud flat n
flat expanse of mud at edge of water wad

muddle n
A mixture; a confusion; a garble warboel wirwar

muddle v
mix together, to mix up; to confuse door mekaar mengen verwarren

muddled adj
troebel

mudra /muːˈdɹɑː/ n
symbolic hand postures of India mudra

mudslide n
geological disaster in which a large amount of mud gathers and moves rapidly down a hill or slope aardverschuiving grondverschuiving modderstroom

muesli /ˈmjuːzli/ n
breakfast dish muesli

muezzin /muˈɛzɪn/ n
person who issues call to prayer muezzin

muff /mʌf/ n
a piece of fur or cloth for keeping the hands warm mof

muffin /ˈmʌfɪn/ n
individual cake muffin

muffle v
To mute or deaden dempen

muffler /ˈmʌflɚ/ n
part of exhaust pipe demper knalpijp knalpot

mufti /ˈmʌfti/ n
Muslim scholar moefti
civilian dress burgertenue

mug /mʌɡ/ n
(colloquial) a person who is easily fooled achterlijke goedgelovige idioot
(slang) the face smoelwerk
large cup beker mok

mug /mʌɡ/ v
to assault for the purpose of robbery beroven overvallen
to exaggerate a facial expression bekken trekken grimassen

mugger n
a street robber straatrover
the large crocodile Crocodilus palustris moeraskrokodil

mujahid /mʊˈdʒɑːhɪd/ n
a Muslim engaging in jihad moedjahedien

mulatto n
A person of mixed black and white descent dubbelbloed halfbloed mulat mulattin

mulberry /ˈmʌlbɛɹi/ n
the fruit moerbei
the tree moerbeiboom

mulch /mʌltʃ/ n
shredded matter for covering the soil bodembedekking mulch muls

mulch /mʌltʃ/ v
to apply mulch mulchen

mulct /mʌlkt/ n
pecuniary penalty geldboete

mule /mjuːl/ n
offspring of male donkey and female horse muildier

muleta n
(bullfighting) red flag muleta

mull /mʌl/ v
to work over mentally overdenken overwegen

mull over v
ponder beschouwen overdenken

mullet /ˈmʌlɪt/ n
fish of the family Mugilidae (grey mullets) harder
hairstyle matje nektapijt

mullion n
vertical bar between the casements of a window middenstijl

multicellular adj
having many cells meercellig

multicolored /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌləd/ /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌlɚd/ adj
having multiple colors bont bonte meerkleurig veelkleurig veelkleurige

multicultural /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃəɹəl/ adj
relating to several different cultures multicultureel multiculturele

multiculturalism /ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃəɹəˌlɪz(ə)m/ n
societal idea multiculturalisme

multifaceted adj
having many aspects veelzijdig

multifarious /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfɛəɹ.i.əs/ adj
having multiplicity divers veelvoudig

multilateral adj
having many sides or points of view multilateraal
involving more than one party multilateraal

multilayered adj
having more than one layer meerlagig

multilingual /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl/ adj
pertaining to multiple languages meertalig

multilingualism n
ability to speak several languages meertaligheid

multilogue /ˈmʌltɪlɒɡ/ n
many-to-many conversation multiloog

multinational n
multinational company multinational

multiple /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ adj
having more than one element, part, component or function meerdere

multiple /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ n
a number that may be divided by another number with no remainder veelvoud

multiplication /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
calculation vermenigvuldiging
process vermenigvuldigen vermenigvuldiging

multiplication sign n
symbol denoting multiplication maalteken

multiply /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ v
transitive: perform multiplication on (a number) vermenigvuldigen

multisyllabic adj
having more than one syllable meerlettergrepig

multiverse n
hypothetical group of all possible universes multiversum

mum /mʌm/ n
mother (informal, familiar) mama

mum's the word phraseologicalUnit
the accompanying facts are a secret mondje dicht

mumble v
to speak unintelligibly mompelen

mummer /ˈmʌm.ə/ /ˈmʌm.ɚ/ n
actor in a pantomime pantomimespeler

mummy /ˈmʌmi/ n
embalmed corpse mummie
child's term for mother mama

mumps n
contagious disease bof

munchies /ˈmʌntʃiz/ n
craving for food as a result of use of cannabis boefkik

mundane /mʌnˈdeɪn/ adj
ordinary alledaags gewoon
tedious afgezaagd
worldly aards

municipal /mjuˈnɪsɪpəl/ adj
pertaining to city gemeentelijk

municipality /mjʊˌnɪsɪˈpælɪti/ n
a district with a government that typically encloses no other governed districts gemeente

munificence /mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/ n
the quality of being munificent; generosity generositeit goedgeefsheid gulheid munificentie vrijgevigheid

munificent /mjuˈnɪfɨsn̩t/ adj
(of a person or group) very liberal in giving or bestowing genereus goedgeefs gul munificent vrijgevig

muon /ˈmjuːɒn/ n
an unstable elementary particle in the lepton family muon

muon neutrino n
elementary particle muonneutrino

mural /ˈmjʊəɹəl/ /ˈmjʊɹəl/ n
painting on wall muurschildering

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ n
an act of deliberate killing moord doodslag
the crime of deliberate killing moord
terrible to endure moord

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ v
defeat decisively de grond in boren
deliberately kill moorden vermoorden
devour vermoorden
express one’s anger at vermoorden

murderer /ˈmɝdəɹɚ/ n
person who commits murder moordenaar

murderess n
woman who commits murder moordenaarster moordenares

murderous adj
likely to commit murder, homicidal moordzuchitg

murky adj
hard to see through troebel troebele

murrey /məɹiː/ n
red colour murrey

muscle /ˈmʌs.əl/ n
contractile tissue spier
organ composed of muscle tissue spier
strength, force spier

muscular /ˈmʌs.kjə.lə/ /ˈmʌs.kjə.lɚ/ adj
having large, well-developed muscles gespierd
having strength gespierd
of or relating to muscles musculair spier

muscularity n
gespierdheid

muse /mjuz/ /mjuːz/ n
a source of inspiration Muze

muse /mjuz/ /mjuːz/ v
to become lost in thought mijmeren nadenken
to think on; to meditate on stilstaan bij

museum /mjuˈzi.əm/ /mjuːˈziːəm/ n
building or institution museum

mush /mʊʃ/ /mʌʃ/ n
A food comprising cracked or rolled grains cooked in water or milk, porridge pap
slang: the face tronie

mushroom /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/ n
fruiting body of a fungus paddenstoel zwam

mushroom cloud n
mushroom shaped cloud paddenstoelwolk

music /ˈmjuzɪk/ /ˈmjuːzɪk/ n
sheet music bladmuziek partituur
sound, organized in time in a melodious way muziek
any pleasing or interesting sounds muziek

music box n
box that generates or plays music speeldoos

music chart n
ranking of music Hitparade

music school /ˈmjuːzɪkˌskuːl/ n
school of music muziekschool

music stand n
stand for holding sheet music muziekstandaard muziekstatief notenstandaard

music theory n
field of study dealing with how music works muziektheorie

music to someone's ears n
good news; pleasing sound or expression als muziek in de oren klinken

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ adj
of or relating to music muzikaal

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ n
stage performance, show or film musical

musical chairs n
figuratively: activity of shuffling people stoelendans
game stoelendans

musical instrument n
a device, object, contrivance or machine used to produce musical notes or sounds muziekinstrument

musical notation n
writing system notenschrift

musician /mjuˈzɪʃən/ n
person who performs or writes music musicus muzikant muzikante

musicologist n
one who studies musicology musicoloog

musicology n
study of music musicologie

musk /mʌsk/ n
greasy secretion with powerful odour muskus

musk duck n
Biziura lobata Australische muskuseend

musk ox n
an arctic mammal muskusos

muskrat /ˈmʌskɹæt/ n
Ondatra zibethicus muskusrat

muslin /ˈmʌz.lɪn/ n
thin cotton cloth mousseline

musophobia n
musofobie

mussel /ˈmʌsəl/ n
mossel

must /məs(t)/ /mʌst/ v
be required to moeten

mustard /ˈmʌstəɹd/ [ˈmas.təd] [ˈmʌs.təd] [ˈmʌs.tɚd] n
condiment mosterd
plant mosterd mosterdplant

muster /ˈmʌs.tə/ /ˈmʌs.tɚ/ n
show; display tonen vertonen

mutagen /ˈmjuːtədʒn̩/ n
agent or substance that can cause genetic mutation mutageen

mutant /ˈmjuʔn̩(t)/ /ˈmjuːtənt/ n
something that has mutated mutant

mute /mjuːt/ adj
not having the power of speech stom
silent, not making a sound gedempt stil

mute /mjuːt/ n
person unable to speak stomme

mute swan n
Cygnus olor knobbelzwaan

mutilate v
To destroy beyond recognition verhakkelen verminken
To physically harm as to impair use verminken
To render imperfect or defective verminken

mutineer n
someone who participates in mutiny muiter

mutiny /ˈmju.tə.ni/ n
organized rebellion muiterij

mutiny /ˈmju.tə.ni/ v
commit mutiny muiten

mutism n
psychological disorder mutisme

mutt /mʌt/ n
a mongrel dog bastaard
a term of abuse domkop halve gare idioot

mutter /ˈmʌtə/ /ˈmʌtɚ/ n
instance of muttering gemompel geroezemoes

mutter /ˈmʌtə/ /ˈmʌtɚ/ v
speak under one's breath mompelen

mutton /ˈmʌtn̩/ n
the flesh of sheep used as food schaap schapenvlees

mutton dressed as lamb n
middle-aged or elderly woman dressed in a style more suited to a young woman van achteren lyceum, van voren museum

mutual /ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl/ adj
having the same relationship, each to each other wederzijds

muzzle n
device to stop an animal from biting muilband muilkorf
part of animal's head snuit

muzzle v
to apply a muzzle muilkorven
to restrain from speaking or acting muilkorven

my /maɪ/ /mi/ /mɪ/ determiner
belonging to me mijn

my blood type is ... phraseologicalUnit
my blood type is … mijn bloedgroep is ...

my car has broken down phraseologicalUnit
my car has broken down mijn auto is kapot

my condom broke phraseologicalUnit
mijn condoom ging kapot

my name is phraseologicalUnit
a way to identify oneself [[ik]] [[heet]]... [[mijn]] [[naam]] [[is]]...

my pleasure interjection
a polite reaction to receiving thanks graag gedaan

mycologist /maɪˌkɑləˈd͡ʒɪst/ n
a person who studies, professes or practices mycology mycoloog

mycology n
study of fungi mycologie

mycorrhiza n
symbiotic relationship between the mycelium of a fungus and the roots of a plant zwamwortel

mycosis n
an infection caused by a fungus schimmelinfectie

myopia /maɪˈoʊ.pi.ə/ /maɪˈəʊ.pɪ.ə/ n
lack of imagination, discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning kortzichtigheid

myopic /maɪˈoʊpɪk/ /maɪˈɒpɪk/ adj
unable to see distant objects unaided bijziend

myriad /ˈmɪɹi.æd/ n
myriade
vast diversity or number een groot aantal myriade

myrrh /mɜɹ/ [mɜː(ɹ)] [mɝ] n
dried sap of the myrrha tree mirre

myself /maɪˈsɛlf/ pronoun
me, reflexive form of I me mezelf mijzelf

mysterious /məˈstɪɹi.əs/ /mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/ adj
having unknown qualities mysterieus geheimzinnig raadselachtig
of unknown origin geheimzinnig mysterieus

mysteriousness n
the quality of being mysterious raadselachtigheid

mystery /ˈmɪstəɹi/ n
something secret or unexplainable mysterie geheimenis

mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ adj
mysterious and strange duister enigmatisch geheimzinnig mysterieus raadselachtig
of, or relating to mystics, mysticism or occult mysteries mystiek

myth /mɪθ/ n
divine story mythe
commonly-held but false belief mythe

mythology /mɪˈθɑːlədʒi/ /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/ n
collection and study of myths mythologie
myths of a people mythologie

mâche n
Valerianella locusta veldsla

métier n
activity that is pursued as a trade or profession; a calling beroep

nab /næb/ v
to seize a criminal oppakken

nadir /ˈneɪ.dɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪ.dɪɹ/ n
point of the sky nadir

naevus flammeus n
anatomy: vascular birthmark wijnvlek

nag /neɪɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ n
small horse negge

nag /neɪɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ v
complain about insignificant matters zaniken zeuren

nagger n
one who nags zeurpiet

nail /neɪl/ n
on fingers and toes nagel
spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials spijker nagel

nail /neɪl/ v
catch vastpinnen
employ a nail as a fastener nagelen inkloppen

nail bomb n
bomb with sharp objects around the explosive nagelbom spijkerbom

nail file n
A file for shaping one's fingernails and toenails nagelvijl

nail polish n
cosmetic lacquer nagellak

naive /naɪˈiv/ adj
lacking experience, wisdom, or judgement naïef

naked /ˈneɪkɪd/ /ˈnɛkɪd/ adj
glib, without decoration, put bluntly naakt onopgesmukt
not wearing any clothes naakt bloot ongekleed

nakedness n
state of being naked naaktheid

name /neɪm/ n
reputation naam roep
word or phrase indicating a particular person, place, class or thing naam

name /neɪm/ v
to designate for a role aanstellen
to give a name to noemen
to identify, define, specify opnoemen vermelden
to mention, specify kiezen zeggen
to publicly implicate benoemen

name after v
to give someone the same name vernoemen

name day n
feast day of a saint naamdag

name-calling n
abusive or insulting language gescheld

named /neɪmd/ /ˈneɪmd/ adj
having a name genaamd

namefellow n
someone with whom one shares a name naamgenoot

nameless adj
having no name naamloos

namely /ˈneɪmli/ adv
specifically namelijk

nameplate n
A plate or plaque inscribed with a name naambord

namesake /ˈneɪmseɪk/ n
person, place or thing named after another person, place or thing gelijknamig

namespace /ˈneɪmspeɪs/ n
conceptual space naamruimte

nanny /ˈnæni/ n
child's nurse kindermeisje

nano- /ˈnænoʊ/ /ˈnænəʊ/ prefix
10-9 nano-

nanometre n
subunit of length nanometer

nanosecond n
measure of time nanoseconde

nanotechnology n
science and technology of creating nanoparticles nanotechnologie

nap /nap/ /næp/ n
a short period of sleep, especially during the day dutje

nap /nap/ /næp/ v
To have a nap een dutje doen

napalm /ˈneɪ.pɑːm/ n
inflammable substance napalm

nape /neɪp/ n
back part of the neck achterkant van de nek

napiform /ˈneɪ.pɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈneɪp.ɪ.fɔːm/ adj
shaped like a turnip koolachtig

napkin /ˈnæp.kɪn/ n
serviette servet

narcissism /ˈnɑɹsəˌsɪzm/ /ˈnɑːsəˌsɪzm/ n
excessive love of oneself narcisme

narcissus n
any of several bulbous flowering plants, of the genus Narcissus narcis

narcolepsy n
sleeping disorder narcolepsie slaapzucht

narcoterrorism n
terrorism as a factor in narcotrafficking narcoterrorisme

nark /nɑːk/ /nɑːɹk/ n
police spy informant

nark /nɑːk/ /nɑːɹk/ v
annoy op iemands zenuwen werken
complain neuten zagen
stop kappen ophouden

narrate /nəˈɹeɪt/ /ˈnæɹeɪt/ v
to give an account rapporteren verhalen verslaan
to relate a story verhalen vertellen

narrative /ˈnæɹətɪv/ /ˈnɛɹətɪv/ adj
overly talkative breedsprakig spraakzaam
telling a story narratief verhalend vertellend

narrative /ˈnæɹətɪv/ /ˈnɛɹətɪv/ n
systematic recitation of an event verhaal vertelling verslag
which is narrated verhaal vertelde

narrator /nəˈɹeɪtə/ /ˈnæɹeɪtəɹ/ n
in film and television verteller vertelster
in story verteller vertelster

narrow /ˈnæɹoʊ/ /ˈnæɹəʊ/ adj
having small width nauw smal

narrow-minded adj
having restricted or rigid views, and being unreceptive to new ideas bekrompen

narrowly adv
by a narrow margin; closely nipt

narthex /ˈnɑɹθɛks/ /ˈnɑːθɛks/ n
vestibule leading to the nave narthex

narwhal /ˈnɑɹʍəl/ /ˈnɑːʍəl/ n
Arctic cetacean narwal

nasal /ˈneɪzəl/ adj
having a quality imparted by means of the nose nasaal

nasal /ˈneɪzəl/ n
vowel or consonant articulated with air flowing through the nose neusklank

nasal bone n
either of two small oblong bones which form "the bridge" of the nose neusbeen

nasal cavity n
air-filled space behind nose neusholte

nasal septum n
septum in the nose neustussenschot

nasalization n
articulation such that air flows through the nose and mouth nasalisatie

nase n
sneep

nation /ˈneɪʃən/ n
community of people natie volk
sovereign state staat natie

nation of laws n
nation-state subject to rule of law rechtsstaat

nation-state n
nation state or nation-state natiestaat

national /ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/ adj
of or having to do with a nation nationaal landelijk

national anthem n
official song of a nation or country volkslied

national day n
day marking a country's establishment nationale feestdag

national sports team n
national sports team selectie selectieploeg

nationalism /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/ n
idea of supporting one's country and culture nationalisme

nationalist n
advocate of nationalism nationalist

nationality /ˌnæ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ n
membership of a nation or state nationaliteit staatsburgerschap
national character or identity nationaliteit volksaard
people belonging to a nation or state natie nationaliteit volk

native /ˈneɪtəv/ /ˈneɪtɪv/ adj
belonging to one by birth aangeboren geboorte- moeder-
biology: which occurs of its own accord in a given locality autochtoon inheems
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin inheems
characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning geboren en getogen ingeboren inheems oorspronkelijk

native /ˈneɪtəv/ /ˈneɪtɪv/ n
person who is native to a place autochtoon inboorling inwoner

native speaker n
person who grew up with a particular language as their mother tongue moedertaalspreekster moedertaalspreker

nativity scene n
nativity scene kerststal

natto n
Japanese food product natto

natural /ˈnæt͡ʃ.ə.ɹəl/ adj
as expected normaal
relating to nature natuurlijk
without additives natuurlijk

natural /ˈnæt͡ʃ.ə.ɹəl/ n
someone with innate ability natuurtalent

natural child n
child born to unmarried parents liefdeskind

natural disaster n
natural phenomenon natuurramp natuurgeweld

natural fiber n
fiber which is obtained naturally natuurvezel

natural gas n
mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons associated with petroleum deposits aardgas

natural law n
An ethical theory natuurrecht

natural number n
positive integer or non-negative integer natuurlijk getal

natural numbers n
number theory natuurlijk getal

natural resource n
source of wealth that occurs naturally grondstof

natural science n
science involved in studying phenomena or laws of the physical world natuurwetenschap

natural selection n
natural selection natuurlijke selectie

naturalism n
a state of nature; conformity to nature naturalisme

naturalist n
a person who studies nature or natural history natuurvorser

naturally /ˈnætʃ(ə)ɹəli/ adv
in a natural manner natuurlijk
inherently or by nature van nature
surely natuurlijk tuurlijk uiteraard vanzelfsprekend

nature /ˈneɪtʃə/ /ˈneɪtʃɚ/ /ˈnɛːtʃɐ/ n
everything related to biological and geographical states natuur
the natural world natuur
essential characteristics natuur
primitive state of being natuur

nature reserve n
area managed to conserve natural features natuurreservaat

naturist n
one who prefers to live without clothes, often for reasons of health naturist

naughty /ˈnɔti/ /ˈnɔːti/ adj
bad; tending to misbehave or act badly ondeugend stout
risqué, sexually suggestive brutaal gedurfd gewaagd ondeugend vuil

nausea /ˈnɑzi.ə/ /ˈnɔzi.ə/ /ˈnɔːzɪə/ n
feeling of physical unwellness, usually with the desire to vomit misselijkheid

nauseated /ˈnɔːziˌeɪtɪd/ adj
having a feeling of nausea misselijk

nauseous /ˈnɑːʃəs/ /ˈnɔːzɪəs/ /ˈnɔːʃəs/ adj
degoutant misselijkmakend walgelijk
afflicted with nausea misselijk
causing nausea misselijkmakend

nautical /ˈnɔːtɪkl/ adj
relating to ships, shipping, navigation, and seamen nautisch

nautical mile n
nautical: a unit of measure equal to 1852 metres zeemijl

nautical twilight n
period in which the sun is 6°-12° below the horizon nautische schemering zeevaartkundige schemering

nave /neɪv/ n
the middle or body of a church schip

navel /ˈneɪvəl/ n
remnant of umbilical cord navel

navel-gazing n
excessive focus on oneself; self-indulgent introspection navelstaren

navigable adj
for a body of water: sea, river etc. bevaarbaar

navigate /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
move on the internet navigeren surfen
plan, control navigeren
travel over water varen navigeren

navigation /nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a ship, aircraft or spaceship navigatie
traffic or travel by vessel scheepvaart

navy /ˈneɪvi/ adj
marineblauw
belonging to the navy marine- zeemacht-

navy /ˈneɪvi/ n
navy blue colour marineblauw
sea force marine zeemacht
department marine zeemacht

navy blue n
a dark blue color marineblauw

naïveté /nɑˌiːvˈteɪ/ n
lack of sophistication, experience, judgement or worldliness; artlessness; gullibility; credulity naïveteit naïviteit

neap tide n
tide which occurs when the moon is in its first or third quarter doodtij

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ adj
physically close dichtbij nabij

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ adv
having a small intervening distance with regard to something nabij bij dierbaar naverwant

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ preposition
in close proximity to bij nabij

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ v
come closer to dichterbijkomen naderen

near abroad n
the other countries and political regions which are in the vicinity of a country or political region nabije buitenland

nearby adj
adjacent dichtbij

nearby adv
close to dichtbij nabij

nearly /ˈniːɹli/ /ˈnɪəli/ /ˈnɪɹli/ adv
almost, but not quite bijna

nearsightedness n
property of being nearsighted bijziendheid

neat /niːt/ adj
having a simple elegance or style; clean, trim, tidy, tasteful netjes
tidy, free from dirt net proper puur

neat /niːt/ n
cow, bovine rund

nebula /ˈnebjələ/ n
a space cloud nevelvlek nevel

necessarily /ˌnɛsəˈsɛɹəli/ adv
of necessity nodig noodzakelijk noodzakelijkerwijs

necessary /ˈnɛsəsɹɪ/ /ˈnɛsəɹi/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/ adj
needed, required noodzakelijk nodig

necessitate v
to make necessary; require something to be brought about noodzakelijk maken noodzaken

necessity is the mother of invention proverb
a person in need will find a way noodzaak is de moeder van uitvinding nood breekt wet

necessity knows no law proverb
nood breekt wet

neck /nɛk/ n
the part of a shirt, dress etc., which fits a person's neck hals nek
the part of body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals nek hals
the extension of any stringed instrument on which a fingerboard is mounted nek hals
the tapered part of a bottle toward the opening flessenhals hals

neck /nɛk/ v
hang by the neck; strangle; kill nekken wurgen

neck and crop adv
completely and with violence met kop en kont

neck and neck adj
very close in progress nek aan nek

neck-gable /ˈnekˌɡeɪ.bəl/ n
part of a structure halsgevel

neckerchief n
type of scarf halsdoek

necklace /ˈnɛkləs/ n
figurative: anything resembling a necklace in shape halssnoer-achtig
jewelry halsketting halssnoer ketting
method of execution executie bij brandende rubberband

necktie n
strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front stropdas das

necrocracy /nəˈkɹɑkɹəsi/ /nɛˈkɹɒkɹəsi/ n
government that still operates under the rules of a former, dead leader necrocratie

necrology /nɛˈkɹɒlədʒi/ n
listing of people who have died necrologie

necromancy /ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsi/ n
divination involving the dead dodenbezwering

necrophilia /nɛkɹoʊˈfɪli.ə/ /ˌnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə/ n
pathological attraction to dead bodies necrofilie
pathological fascination with death necrofilie

necrosis n
localized death of cells or tissue afsterving necrose

nectar /ˈnɛk.tə/ /ˈnɛk.təɹ/ n
any delicious drink nectar nektar
drink of the gods nectar nektar
sweet liquid secreted by flowers nectar nektar

nectarine /ˈnɛk.tə.ɹin/ n
fruit nectarine

need /niːd/ n
something required behoefte

need /niːd/ v
to be obliged to moeten
to have an absolute requirement for nodig hebben behoeven vereisen benodigen
to want strongly moeten hebben

needle /ˈniː.dl/ n
implement for sewing etc. naald
indicating device naald
sensor phonograph stylus naald
leaf of conifer naald

needle /ˈniː.dl/ v
to pierce with a needle naaien
to tease in order to provoke pesten plagen stangen

needle in a haystack n
idiomatic naald in een hooiberg

needless adj
not needed nodeloos

neep n
swede knolraap

nefarious /nɛˈfɛəɹi.əs/ adj
sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics berucht misdadig schandelijk

negative /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv/ adj
linguistics: denying a proposition negatie ontkennende vorm ontkenning
mathematics: less than zero negatief min
not positive or neutral negatief
of electrical charge negatief

negative clause n
negative clause, negative sentence ontkennende zin

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ n
act of neglecting nalatigheid onzorgvuldigheid verwaarlozing
habitual lack of care nalatigheid verwaarlozing zorgeloosheid
state of being neglected verwaarlozing

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ v
disregard verwaarlozen negeren
fail to care for verwaarlozen
failure due to carelessness nalaten verzaken

neglected /nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/ adj
suffering from neglect verwaarloosd

negligence n
failure to exercise a standard of care (law) achteloosheid nalatigheid

negligent /ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/ adj
culpable due to negligence nalatig

negligible adj
able to be ignored or excluded verwaarloosbaar

negotiate /nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
confer to reach an agreement (intransitive) onderhandelen

negotiation lang=en n
process of achieving agreement onderhandeling

negress /ˈniːɡɹɪs/ n
A black female negerin zwarte negervrouw

neigh /neɪ/ n
the cry of a horse hinnik

neigh /neɪ/ v
(of a horse) to make its cry hinniken

neighborhood /ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/ n
largely obsolete: quality of being a neighbor nabuurschap
nearby area buurt kwartier wijk
quality of physical proximity nabijheid

neighboring adj
Situated or living nearby or adjacent to aanpalend buur- naburig

neighbour /ˈneɪbə/ /ˈneɪbɚ/ n
a person living on adjacent or nearby land buurman buur buurvrouw buren

neighbour /ˈneɪbə/ /ˈneɪbɚ/ v
to be adjacent to grenzen aan

neighbouring adj
Situated or living nearby or adjacent to aanpalend aanpalende buur- naburig naburige

neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ adv
similarly not evenmin ook niet

neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ determiner
not one of two; not either [[geen]] [[van]] [[beide]]

neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ pronoun
not either one geen van beide

neither fish nor fowl n
something or someone not easily categorized; something that does not fit in a group or situation vlees noch vis

neither here nor there adj
not relevant er niks mee te maken hebben irrelevant niet ter zake doen onbelangrijk

nemesis /ˈnɛməsɪs/ n
polar opposite of a character tegenvoeter
punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided wrekende gerechtigheid

nene /ˈneɪneɪ/ /ˈneɪˌneɪ/ n
Branta sandvicensis Hawaiigans néne

neo-Nazism n
the ideology held by neo-Nazis neonazisme

neoclassicism n
movement neoclassicisme

neodymium /nɪə(ʊ)ˈdɪmɪəm/ /ˌniː.oʊˈdɪmiəm/ n
chemical element neodymium

neogothic adj
neogotisch

neoliberal adj
in accordance with neoliberalism neoliberaal

neoliberal n
person who subscribes to neoliberalism neoliberaal

neoliberalism n
political ideology neoliberalisme

neologism /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/ n
recently coined word neologisme

neon /ˈni.ɒn/ n
id=Q654|element neon

neon tetra n
Hyphessobrycon innesi neontetra

neophobia /niːəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
fear of new things neofobie

neophyte /ˈni.əˌfaɪt/ n
beginner beginner

neoplasm n
abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue gezwel neoplasma tumor

nephew /ˈnɛf.ju/ n
neef oomzegger

nephology /nɪˈfɒlədʒi/ n
branch of meteorology nefologie wolkenkunde

nepotism /ˈnɛp.ə.tɪ.zəm/ n
favoring of relatives or personal friends nepotisme vriendjespolitiek

neptunium /nɛpˈtjuːniəm/ n
chemical element neptunium

nerd /nɜːd/ /nɝːd/ n
intellectual, skillful person, generally introverted nerd

nervation n
patern of nerves nervatuur

nerve /nɛɾv/ /nɜɪv/ /nɜːv/ /nɝv/ n
(botany) vein; grain in wood nerf
(colloquial) neuron zenuw neuron zenuwknoop
bundle of neurons zenuw neuronenbundel
courage durf lef moed stalen zenuwen
patience geduld sterke zenuwen
stamina geduld uithoudingsvermogen verduldigheid

nerve cell n
cell of the nervous system neuron zenuwcel

nervous /ˈnɜː.vəs/ /ˈnɝː.vəs/ adj
apprehensive, anxious nerveus

nervous breakdown n
disabling attack of a psychological disorder zenuwinzinking

nervous system n
system which coordinates the activity of the body zenuwgestel zenuwstelsel

nervousness n
state or quality of being nervous zenuwachtigheid

nest /nɛst/ n
bird-built structure nest
place for depositing eggs nest
snug residence nest
hideout nest
retreat nest
parental home nest

nest /nɛst/ v
to build or settle into a nest nestelen nesten
to place in a nest innesten
to settle into a home nestelen
to successively neatly fit elkaar in passen
to successively place inside another elkaar in stapelen

nest egg n
savings appeltje voor de dorst

net /nɛt/ adj
final finaal uiteindelijk
remaining after expenses or deductions netto

net /nɛt/ n
device for catching fish, butterflies etc. net
anything that has the appearance of a net net
device for trapping something net
mesh of string, cord or rope net
sports: mesh stretched to divide the court net
figurative: trap strikken val valstrik
interconnecting system net netwerk
The amount remaining after expenses are deducted, profit netto

net /nɛt/ v
receive as profit [[netto]] [[vangen]] [[netto]] [[verdienen]]

net curtain n
thin curtain gordijn

net weight n
weight of a product nettogewicht

netball n
sport netbal
the ball used in the sport netbal

nether /nɛð.ə/ /nɛð.ɚ/ adj
lower neder

netiquette n
appropriate conduct online netetiquette nettiquette

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ n
anything which causes such a rash irritant
stinging herb of genus Urtica netel brandnetel

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ v
of the nettle plant etc., to sting causing a rash branden irriteren prikken steken
to pique, irritate, vex or provoke someone irriteren op de heupen werken steken

network /nɛtwɜːk/ /nɛtwɝk/ n
multiple computers and other devices connected together netwerk
interconnected group or system netwerk
directory of people netwerk

neural network n
neuraal netwerk

neurasthenia /ˌnjʊəɹəsˈθiːniə/ n
ill-defined medical condition neurasthenie

neurasthenic /ˌnjʊəɹəsˈθɛnɪk/ /ˌnʊɹəsˈθɛnɪk/ n
person who has neurasthenia zenuwlijder

neuro- /ˈn(j)ʊɹoʊ/ /ˈnjʊəɹəʊ/ prefix
relating to nerves or the nervous system neuro-

neurohypophysis n
posterior lobe of the pituitary gland neurohypofyse

neuron /ˈnjəɹɑn/ /ˈnjʊəɹɒn/ /ˈnʊɹɑn/ n
a cell of the nervous system neuron zenuwcel

neuroscience n
scientific study of the nervous system neurowetenschap

neurosis n
mental disorder neurose zenuwziekte

neurosurgeon n
brain surgeon neurochirurg

neurotic adj
Overanxious neurotisch

neurotic n
person who has a neurosis neuroot

neurotransmitter n
substance responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons neurotransmitter

neurotypical adj
having normal way of processing information neurotypisch

neuter /ˈnjuːtə/ /ˈnuːtɚ/ adj
grammar: having a form which is not masculine nor feminine onzijdig
having no generative organs, or imperfectly developed ones asexueel ongeslachtelijk
neutral, neither one thing nor another afzijdig onpartijdig

neuter /ˈnjuːtə/ /ˈnuːtɚ/ v
to remove sex organs from an animal castreren knippen steriliseren

neutral /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/ adj
chemistry: neither acidic nor alkaline neutraal
not taking sides in a conflict neutraal

neutralise v
to make inactive or ineffective neutraliseren

neutrality /njuːˈtɹæləti/ /nuˈtɹæləti/ n
state of being neutral; taking no part on either side neutraliteit

neutrino /njuːˈtɹiːnoʊ/ /njuːˈtɹiːnəʊ/ n
en elementary particle with extremely small mass and no electric charge neutrino

neutron /ˈn(j)uːtɹɒn/ n
subatomic particle neutron

neutron bomb n
atomic bomb that produces a greater amount of neutrons neutronenbom

neutron star n
star composed of neutrons neutronenster

never /ˈnɛ.vɚ/ /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)/ adv
at no time nooit nimmer

never ever adv
emphatic never nooit van je leven

never mind v
I was wrong; I withdraw my previous statement laat maar
do not be concerned (about someone or something, or about doing something) uitmaken
it is not important laat maar uitmaken

never say die interjection
do not despair geef niet op! nooit opgeven!

never say never phraseologicalUnit
never say never zeg nooit nooit

nevertheless /ˈnɛvəðəlɛs/ /ˈnɛvɚðəlɛs/ adv
in spite of what preceded desalniettemin desondanks niettemin toch niettegenstaande alhoewel

new /njuː/ /nu/ adj
additional, recently discovered nieuw
distinguishing something established more recently nieuw
current or later nieuw
in original condition, pristine nieuw
inexperienced, unaccustomed nieuw
recently arrived or appeared nieuw
strange, unfamiliar nieuw
newborn jong nieuw
of recent origin nieuw vers
recently made or created nieuw jong
refreshed, reinvigorated nieuw ander

newbie /ˈnjuːbi/ n
new (inexperienced) user or participant beginneling nieuweling

newborn adj
recently born pasgeboren

newborn n
recently born baby boreling neonaat neonatus nieuwgeborene pasgeborene

newcomer /ˈn(j)uˌkʌmɚ/ /ˈnjuːkʌmə/ n
one who has recently arrived in a community nieuwkomer

newel /ˈnjuː.əl/ /ˈnu.əl/ n
central pillar of staircase spindel

newfangled /ˌnjuːˈfæŋ.ɡəɫd/ /ˌnuˈfæŋ.ɡəld/ adj
modern, unfamiliar or different nieuwbakken nieuwerwets

newlywed n
a recently married person pas getrouwd stel

news /n(j)uːz/ n
new information of interest nieuws
reports of current events journaal nieuws

news anchor n
presenter of news broadcasts nieuwslezer

news channel n
a television channel dedicated to news nieuwszender

newsgathering n
nieuwsgaring

newsletter /ˈn(j)uzˌlɛtɚ/ /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtə/ n
publication nieuwsbrief

newspaper /ˈn(j)usˌpeɪpɚ/ /ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ n
paper on which newspapers are printed krantenpapier
publication krant dagblad nieuwsblad

newsprint n
inexpensive paper used in newspapers krantenpapier

newt n
type of salamander salamander

newton metre n
standard unit of torque or energy newtonmeter

next /nɛkst/ adj
being closer to the present location than all other items dichtst naast
following in a sequence volgend
nearest date, time, space or order volgend aanstaand

next /nɛkst/ adv
In a time, place or sequence closest or following bij nabij vlakbij
On the first subsequent occasion volgend

next /nɛkst/ n
the one that follows after this one (in languages with a definite article that is generally required in this sense) volgende

next /nɛkst/ preposition
on the side of naast

next to preposition
beside; alongside naast

next year adv
year after this one volgend jaar

nexus /ˈnɛk.suːs/ /ˈnɛk.səs/ n
connection band verbinding

nib /nɪb/ n
tip of a pen penpunt

nibble n
(computing) A unit of memory equal to half a byte, or four bits nibble

nibble v
eat with small bites knabbelen

nice /naɪs/ adj
attractive mooi aantrekkelijk knap
having a pleasant taste or aroma aangenaam lekker
pleasant aangenaam fijn leuk
showing or requiring great precision or sensitive discernment fijn

nice /naɪs/ interjection
goed zo mooi netjes

niche /niːʃ/ /nɪt͡ʃ/ n
cavity, hollow, or recess nis
ecological function of an organism niche
position of opportunity niche

nickel /ˈnɪk.əl/ n
coin stuiver
id=Q744|element nikkel

nickel /ˈnɪk.əl/ v
to plate with nickel vernikkelen

nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ n
familiar, invented given name bijnaam

nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ v
to give a nickname to bijnamen

nicotine /ˈnɪkətiːn/ n
addictive alkaloid derived from tobacco nicotine

nidicolous adj
tending to stay at the nest or birthplace nestblijvend

niece /niːs/ n
nicht nichtje

nifty /ˈnɪfti/ adj
good, useful leuk nuttig vlot

nigga /ˈnɪɡə/ n
ethnic slur zwartje

niggardly /ˈnɪɡədli/ /ˈnɪɡɚdli/ adj
withholding gierig krenterig

nigger /ˈnɪɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɪɡɚ/ n
negro person nikker neger roetmop

niggle /ˈnɪɡəl/ v
to dwell too much on minor points muggeziften
to fidget, to fiddle, to be restless frunniken peuteren

nigh /naɪ/ adj
near, close by dichtbij nabij naderbij

night /naɪt/ [næt̚] interjection
Short for good night nacht

night /naɪt/ [næt̚] n
darkness nachtelijke duisternis nacht
evening or night spent at a particular activity avondje nachtje nacht
night spent at a hotel nacht hotelovernachting overnachting
period between sunset and sunrise nacht
quality of sleep obtained during a night nachtrust nacht

night blindness n
nyctalopia; the inability to see clearly in faint light nachtblindheid

night owl n
(idiomatic) one who stays up late at night or goes to bed late nachtbraker avondmens

night watchman n
a person appointed by a town or city to walk the streets at night and guard the burghers from felons and robbers nachtwacht

night watchman state n
Translations nachtwakersstaat

night-blind adj
unable to see clearly in low light; suffering from night blindness nachtblind

nightcap n
beverage slaapmutsje
warm cap worn at night slaapmuts

nightclub n
establishment that is open late at night nachtclub

nightfall n
the close of the day; the coming of night avondschemering nachtval

nightgown n
sleeping garment worn by women nachthemd

nightingale /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/ n
bird nachtegaal

nightjar /ˈnaɪtdʒɑɹ/ /ˈnaɪtdʒɑː/ n
nocturnal bird of the family Caprimulgidae nachtzwaluw

nightlife /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/ n
Selection of nocturnal activities nachtleven

nightmare /naɪt.mɛəɹ/ /ˈnaɪt.mɛə/ n
dream nachtmerrie
experience nachtmerrie

nightshade /ˈnaɪtʃeɪd/ n
plant of genus Solanum nachtschade

nightstand n
small table placed at the head side of a bed nachtkastje

nihilism /ˈnaɪ(h)ɨ̞lɪz(ə)m/ /ˈnaɪəˌlɪz(ə)m/ n
Russian anarchistic doctrine Nihilisme
negation of one or more aspects of life; extreme philosophical scepticism nihilisme
rejection of all moral principles (ethisch) [[nihilisme]]

nil /nɪl/ n
nothing nul

nimble /ˈnɪmbl̩/ adj
quick and light in movement or action behendig lichtvoetig wendbaar
quick-witted and alert alert gevat spits

nimbus /ˈnɪmbəs/ n
circle of light; halo nimbus halo
rain cloud nimbus

nincompoop /ˈnɪŋ.kəm.puːp/ n
silly or foolish person domoor lomperd oelewapper oetlul stommeling

nine /naɪn/ n
the digit or figure 9 negen

nine /naɪn/ numeral
cardinal number negen

nine hundred /ˈnaɪn ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
cardinal number 900 negenhonderd

nine-banded armadillo n
Dasypus novemcinctus negenbandgordeldier negenbandig gordeldier

nineteen /naɪnˈtiːn/ /ˈnaɪn.tiːn/ numeral
cardinal number negentien

nineteenth /ˌnaɪnˈtiːnθ/ adj
the ordinal form of the number nineteen negentiende

nineties n
the decade of the 1990s jaren 1990 jaren 90 jaren negentig

ninetieth /ˈnaɪnti.əθ/ adj
ordinal form of ninety negentigste

ninety /ˈnaɪn.di/ /ˈnaɪn.ti/ numeral
90 negentig

ninety-five numeral
95 vijfennegentig

ninety-nine n
cardinal number 99 negenennegentig

ninety-one numeral
cardinal number ninety-one eenennegentig

ninety-seven numeral
97 zevenennegentig

ninety-three numeral
93 drieënnegentig

ninety-two numeral
92 tweeënnegentig

ninja /ˈnɪn.dʒə/ n
person trained in stealth, espionage, assassination and ninjutsu ninja

ninth /naɪnθ/ adj
ordinal form of nine negende

ninth /naɪnθ/ n
something in the ninth position negende

niobium /naɪˈoʊbiəm/ n
chemical element niobium

nip in the bud /ˈnɪp.ɪn.ðəˈbʌd/ v
(idiom) to prevent at an early stage In de kiem smoren

nirvana /nɪəˈvɑːnə/ /nɪɹˈvɑnə/ /nɪɾˈʋɑːn(ə)/ n
Buddhist state of bliss nirwana
cessation of suffering nirwana

nit /nɪt/ n
egg of a louse neet
young louse neet

nitpick /ˈnɪt.pɪk/ v
to correct minutiae or find fault mierenneuken muggenziften vitten
to pick nits vlooien

nitpicker /ˈnɪt.pɪk.ə(ɹ)/ n
one who nitpicks mierenneuker muggenzifter scherpslijper

nitpicking n
any process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors muggenziften

nitpicky adj
overly critical muggenzifterig

nitrate /ˈnaɪˌtɹeɪt/ n
any salt or ester of nitric acid nitraat

nitric acid n
HNO₃ salpeterzuur

nitride /ˈnaɪtɹaɪd/ n
compound of nitrogen nitride

nitrogen /ˈnaɪ.tɹə.dʒən/ n
id=Q627|chemical element stikstof

nix /nɪks/ n
colloquial: nothing niets niks

nix /nɪks/ v
to destroy vernietigen
to reject or cancel verwerpen

no determiner
not any geen
used to show an activity is forbidden verboden verboden te

no n
a negating expression nee neen
a vote not in favor neestem tegenstem

no particle
used to show disagreement or negation nee neen

no biggie n
not a big deal geen probleem

no doubt adv
without a doubt zonder twijfel

no entry phraseologicalUnit
entry is forbidden geen toegang verboden toegang

no good deed goes unpunished proverb
expression stank voor dank

no less adv
furthermore, not to mention maar liefst

no longer adv
not any more [[niet]] [[meer]]

no matter what pronoun
whatever on het even wat onverschillig wat wat dan ook wat ook

no news is good news proverb
lack of information suggests nothing bad geen bericht, goed bericht

no offense phraseologicalUnit
no offense niet beledigend bedoeld

no one /ˈnoʊwʌn/ pronoun
not even a single person niemand

no pain, no gain proverb
discomfort is necessary to achieve goals de kost gaat voor de baat uit niet geschoten is altijd mis voor iets hoort iets wie niet waagt, wie niet wint

no parking phraseologicalUnit
no parking parkering verboden verboden te parkeren

no problem interjection
it does not pose a problem geen probleem maar natuurlijk
no thanks or apology is necessary geen probleem graag gedaan

no quarter n
no mercy for the life of a captured opponent geen kwartier

no shit, Sherlock interjection
a riposte to someone who has just said something obvious geen schijt, Sherlock

no smoke without fire proverb
gossip or accusations are often substantiated by fact waar rook is, is vuur

no smoking phraseologicalUnit
phrase used in notices indicating that the smoking of cigarettes is not permitted verboden te roken

no sooner said than done phraseologicalUnit
no sooner than something is said it will be done zo gezegd zo gedaan

no way interjection
absolutely not echt niet no way
indicates astonished disbelief no way

no. n
number nr nº

nobelium /noʊˈbɛliəm/ n
chemical element nobelium

nobility /noʊˈbɪlɪti/ /nəʊˈbɪlɪti/ n
noble or privileged social class adel

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ adj
having honorable qualities edel nobel adellijk eervol fatsoenlijk

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ n
aristocrat adellijke aristocraat edele

noble gas n
element of group 18 of the periodic table edelgas

noble rot n
fungus edele rotting

nobleman n
man of noble rank, title, or status; peer; aristocrat adellijke edelman

noblesse oblige /noʊˌblɛs əˈbliʒ/ /nəʊˌblɛs ɒˈbliːʒ/ n
the honourable obligation that is the responsibility of those of high rank adel verplicht

nocebo /noʊˈsiboʊ/ /nəʊˈsiːbəʊ/ n
pharmacologically inactive substance experienced as harmful due to previous negative perception nocebo

noctule /ˈnɑktʃul/ /ˈnɒktjuːl/ n
bat of the genus Nyctalus vroegvlieger

nocturnal /nɑkˈtɚnəl/ /nɒkˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/ adj
primarily active during the night [[nacht]]- nachtelijk
taking place at night nachtelijk

nod /nɑd/ /nɒd/ /nɔd/ n
instance of moving one's head knik

nod /nɑd/ /nɒd/ /nɔd/ v
gradually fall asleep knikkebollen
incline the head up and down knikken

noggin /ˈnɑɡɨn/ /ˈnɒɡɪn/ n
head kop
measure equivalent to a gill druppel
small mug, cup or ladle druppelglas glaasje vingerhoed

noise /nɔɪz/ n
sound or signal generated by random fluctuations ruis
technical: unwanted part of a signal ruis
various sounds, usually unwanted lawaai geluid herrie

noise pollution n
excessive noise geluidshinder geluidsoverlast geluidsvervuiling

noisome /ˈnɔɪ.səm/ adj
hurtful or noxious to health schadelijk
morally hurtful or noxious schadelijk
offensive to the senses degoutant misselijkmakend walgelijk

noisy /ˈnɔɪzi/ /ˈnɔːɪzɪ/ adj
making a noise lawaaierig

nomad /ˈnoʊmæd/ /ˈnəʊmæd/ n
a member of society or class who wander with their herds nomade

nomen gentilicium /ˈnəʊmɛn d͡ʒɛntaɪˈlɪsɪəm/ n
name designating a Roman citizen as a member of a particular gens nomen gentile

nomenclature /nəʊˈmɛn.klətʃə/ /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃəɹ/ n
set of names or terms nomenclatuur

nomination n
device or means nominatie

nominative /ˈnɒmɪnətɪv/ adj
giving a name, naming; designating nominatief noemer

nominative case n
case used to indicate the subject nominatief eerste naamval

non- /ˈnɑn/ /ˈnɒn/ prefix
not niet-

non-commissioned officer n
person of authority in the military who has not received a commission onderofficier

non-governmental organization n
organization with no government participation niet-gouvernementele organisatie

non-native speaker n
someone who has another native tongue then the language being used niet-moedertaalspreekster niet-moedertaalspreker

non-smoker n
somebody who does not smoke tobacco niet-roker niet-rookster

non-threatening adj
not posing a threat niet-bedreigend niet-bedreigende

non-violent adj
incarcerated for a crime that did not involve violence niet-gewelddadig
opposed to violence geweldloos vredelievend
without violence geweldloos niet-gewelddadig

nonce /nɒns/ [nɑn(t)s] [nɒn(t)s] n
the one or single occasion; the present reason or purpose gelegenheid

nonce word n
word invented for the occasion hapax

nonchalant /ˈnɒn.ʃəl.ənt/ /ˌnɑn.ʃəˈlɑnt/ adj
casually calm and relaxed nonchalant

nondeterminism n
being non-deterministic niet-determinisme
dependence on other factors niet-determinisme

nondeterministic adj
involving choices niet-deterministisch

none /nʌn/ pronoun
not any person niemand niet een
not any thing geen niets niks

nonentity n
an unimportant or insignificant person schertsfiguur

nonetheless /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/ adv
nevertheless niettemin

nonexistent adj
not existent niet-bestaand

nonfiction n
written works intended to give facts non-fictie

nonkilling n
A precept or worldview niet-doding

nonpareil /nɑnpəˈɹɛl/ /nɒnpəˈɹeɪl/ n
6-point type nonparel

nonplussed /nɑnˈplʌst/ /nɒnˈplʌst/ adj
bewildered verbluft

nonprofit adj
not seeking to produce a profit zonder winstoogmerk

nonprofit n
nonprofit organization non-profitinstelling non-profitorganisatie

nonrepudiation n
assurance of digital sending or receipt onweerlegbaarheid

nonsense /ˈnɑnsɛns/ /ˈnɒnsəns/ n
meaningless words nonsens flauwekul onzin

nonviolence n
philosophy that rejects violence geweldloosheid

noob /n(j)uːb/ n
newbie beginneling beginner nieuweling noob

noodle /nuːdl̩/ n
string or strip of pasta noedel

nook /nʊk/ n
small corner formed by two walls hoekje

noon /nuːn/ n
midday middag

noose /nuːs/ n
an adjustable loop or rope strop

nope /noʊp/ particle
informal "no" neu

nor /nɔː/ /nɔːɹ/ conjunction
nor noch

normal /ˈnɔɹməl/ /ˈnɔːməl/ adj
pertaining to a school to teach teachers how to teach normaal
according to norms or rules normaal
usual, ordinary normaal gewone gewoon normale

normal distribution n
probability distribution gaussverdeling normaalverdeling normale verdeling

normalcy /ˈnɔɹməlsi/ n
state of being normal normaliteit

normality n
state of being normal normaliteit

normalize /ˈnɔː(ɹ).mə.laɪz/ v
statistics: to reduce variations normaliseren
to format in a standardized manner normaliseren
to make normal normaliseren

normally adv
in the expected or customary manner gewoon normaal
under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time normaal normaal gesproken normaal gezien normalerwijze normaliter

normativity n
state of being normative normativiteit

norovirus /ˈnɒɹə(ʊ)vaɪɹəs/ n
genus of Norwalk virus norovirus

north /noɹθ/ /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔːθ/ adj
meteorology: of wind, from the north noordelijk noorden
of or pertaining to the north noordelijk
part of a corridor used by northbound traffic noordelijk
toward the north noordwaarts

north /noɹθ/ /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔːθ/ adv
towards the north noordwaarts

north /noɹθ/ /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔːθ/ n
compass point noorden noord
north pole of a magnet noorden
up or positive direction stijgende

north pole /ˌnɔɹθ ˈpoʊl/ /ˌnɔːθ ˈpəʊl/ n
northernmost point on celestial bodies noordpool
positive pole of a magnetic dipole noordpool

northeast adj
northeastward noordoost- noordoostelijk

northeast n
compass point noordoosten

northeastern adj
of, related to, located in, or from the northeast noordoostelijk

northern /ˈnɒðə(ɹ)n/ /ˈnɔɹðɚn/ /ˈnɔːðən/ adj
facing, situated in or related to the north noordelijk

northern bobwhite n
Colinus virginianus boomkwartel

northern lapwing n
Vanellus vanellus kievit

northern lights n
the aurora of the northern hemisphere noorderlicht

northern pintail n
Anas acuta pijlstaart

northern wild rice n
Zizania palustris wilde rijst

northside n
the northern side of a building, street, area, etc. noorderzijde noordkant noordzijde

northward adv
towards the north noordwaarts

northwest adj
towards the northwest noordwest noordwestelijk

northwest n
compass point noordwesten

nose /noʊz/ /nəʊz/ n
length of a horse’s nose neuslengte
protuberance on the face neus
tip of an object neus
skill in recognising bouquet neus
snout, nose of an animal snuit

nose-picking n
insertion of a finger into one's nostril, especially to remove mucus. neuspeuteren

noseband n
part of a bridle or halter neusriem

nosebleed /ˈnəʊzˌblid/ n
haemorrhage from the nose bloedneus

nosey parker n
prying person nieuwsgierig Aagje

nosology n
the systematic investigation or classification of disease nosologie

nostril /ˈnɒstɹɪl/ n
either of the two orifices located on the nose neusgat

nostrum /ˈnɑ.stɹəm/ /ˈnɒs.tɹəm/ n
medicine or remedy which has not been proven to have any desirable medical effects paardenremedie

nosy /ˈnoʊzi/ /ˈnəʊziː/ adj
prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs; tending to snoop or meddle curieus nieuwsgierig

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ adv
negates meaning of verb niet

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ conjunction
And not niet geen

not at all adv
not helemaal niet

not bad adj
reasonably good niet slecht

not even adv
constitutes an emphatic negation niet eens nog niet

not yet adv
expected to happened but has not for the moment nog niet

notable /ˈnoʊtəbəl/ /ˈnəʊtəbəl/ adj
capable of being noted; noticeable waarneembaar
worthy of notice; remarkable opmerkelijk bemerkenswaardig

notable /ˈnoʊtəbəl/ /ˈnəʊtəbəl/ n
person or thing of distinction notabele opmerkelijk

notary n
notary public notaris

notation /noʊˈteɪʃən/ n
system of characters, symbols or abbreviated expressions used to express technical facts or quantities notatie

notch n
V-shaped cut kerf
indentation inkerving kerf
level or degree graad trede
mountain pass bergengte bergpas
such a cut, used for keeping a record keep

notch v
to achieve behalen bereiken boeken
to cut a notch kerven
to join by means of notches inlaten
to record by notches inkepen kepen

note /noʊt/ /nəʊt/ n
character indicating the length and pitch of a tone noot
memorandum aantekening
musical sound noot toon
reputation; distinction faam
short informal letter briefje notitie

note /noʊt/ /nəʊt/ v
to denote, designate aanduiden
to notice with care constateren opmerken
to record in writing aantekenen noteren opschrijven
to set down in musical characters noteren

notebook /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/ /ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/ n
book schrift cahier

notepad n
bound pad of paper blocnote

nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ n
a nobody, a person of no consequence niemendal

nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ pronoun
not any thing niets niks

nothing to write home about pronoun
not exceptional niets om over naar huis te schrijven

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ n
act of observing opmerken
formal notification or warning verwittiging
notification of termination of employment vooropzeg
prior notification bescheid
published critical review kritiek
written or printed announcement kennisgeving

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ v
to observe merken opmerken

noticeable adj
worthy of note; significant opmerkelijk opmerkenswaardig

notify /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/ v
(transitive) to give (someone) notice of (something) mededelen notificeren waarschuwen

notion /ˈnoʊʃən/ /ˈnəʊʃən/ n
mental apprehension of whatever may be known or imagined; an idea; a conception besef notie

notoriety /noʊ.tɚ.aɪ.ə.ti/ /nəʊ.tə.ˈɹaɪ.ə.ti/ n
condition of being infamous beruchtheid, notoriteit

notorious adj
known widely and infamously berucht beruchte notoir

notwithstanding /ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ preposition
in spite of niettegenstaande

nougat /ˈnuɡət/ /ˈnuːɡɑː/ /ˈnʌɡɪt/ n
a confection of honey and roasted nuts noga

nought /nɔːt/ n
zero nul

noun /naʊn/ /næːn/ n
grammatical category (broad sense) naamwoord
grammatical category (narrow sense) zelfstandig naamwoord substantief

noun class n
a category into which nouns may be organised nominale klasse

noun phrase n
phrase that can serve as the subject or the object of a verb nominale constituent

nourishing adj
that provides nourishment voedzaam

nous /naʊs/ /nuːs/ n
reason in philosophy nous

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvl̩/ adj
new, original, especially in an interesting way nieuw

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvl̩/ n
work of prose fiction roman

novelist n
author of novels romancier romanschrijver

novella n
short novel novelle

novelty n
state of being new nieuwigheid

novena n
a recitation of prayers for nine days noveen

novice /ˈnɒvɪs/ n
beginner beginneling beginnelinge beginner

now /naʊ/ adv
at the present time nu nou thans

now /naʊ/ conjunction
since, because nu

now /naʊ/ interjection
signal to begin nu

now /naʊ/ n
the present time nu heden

now and then /ˌnaʊ ən(d) ˈðɛn/ adv
(idiomatic) sometimes; occasionally; intermittently af en toe nu en dan

now that conjunction
since nu

nowadays /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/ adv
at the present time heden momenteel nu
in the current era tegenwoordig heden ten dage

nowhere adv
in no place nergens

nowhere else adv
in no other place nergens anders

nozzle /ˈnɒzəl/ n
inlet or outlet pipe overloopventiel pijp
short tube buis pijp

nu /njuː/ /nuː/ n
name for the letter of the Greek alphabet: Ν and ν nu

nuance /ˈnjuː.ɑːns/ /ˈnuː.ɑːns/ n
minor distinction nuance
subtlety or fine detail nuance subtiliteit

nubile /ˈnjuːbaɪl/ /ˈnubaɪl/ adj
marriageable huwbaar

nuclear bomb n
nuclear bomb kernbom

nuclear energy n
energy released by a nuclear reaction kernenergie

nuclear family n
a family unit consisting of a father, mother and children kerngezin

nuclear fission n
nuclear reaction that releases energy kernfusie nucleaire fusie

nuclear power n
nation with nuclear weapons kernmacht kernmogendheid
power from nuclear reactions atoomenergie kernenergie

nuclear reaction n
process kernreactie nucleaire reactie

nuclear reactor n
device kernreactor

nuclear winter n
predicted drop in global temperature following a nuclear war nucleaire winter

nucleic acid /njuːˈkliː.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ /nuˈkleɪ.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ n
acidic chainlike biological macromolecule nucleïnezuur kernzuur

nucleolus n
part of nucleus of a cell kernlichaampje nucleolus

nucleus /ˈnjuː.kli.əs/ /ˈnuːkli.əs/ n
core, central part of something kern
cytology: large organelle found in cells celkern nucleus
initial part which will receive additions kiem
neuroanatomy: cluster of many neuronal bodies nucleus
physics: massive, positively charged core of an atom atoomkern nucleus

nude /n(j)uːd/ adj
of color of bare skin vleeskleurig
without clothing or other covering naakt bloot

nude /n(j)uːd/ n
image depicting a human in a state of undress naakt
state of total nudity adamskostuum blootje flikker

nudge v
To push against gently, especially in order to gain attention or give a signal duw geven

nudism /njuː.dɪzəm/ n
the belief in or practice of social, non-sexual nudity nudisme

nudist /ˈnudɪst/ n
person who practices nudism nudist nudiste

nudity /ˈnjudɪˌtʰi/ /ˈnudɪti/ n
the state of being without clothing on the body naaktheid

nudiustertian /n(j)ʊdi.əsˈtɜʃɪən/ adj
Of or relating to the day before yesterday eergisteren

nugatory /ˈnjuːɡətɔɹi/ adj
ineffective, invalid ondoeltreffend ongeldig
law: having no force machteloos
trivial, trifling onbelangrijk

nugget /ˈnʌɡət/ n
small chunk or clump steen

nuisance /ˈnjuːsəns/ /ˈnuːsəns/ n
law: anything harmful or offensive to the community or to a member of it overlast
minor annoyance or inconvenience overlast
person or thing causing annoyance of inconvenience lastpost

null and void adj
invalid, cancelled, unenforceable van nul en gener waarde

nullify /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/ v
to make legally invalid annuleren vernietigen

numb /nʌm/ adj
without the power of sensation bewusteloos verdoofd verkleumd verstijfd

numb /nʌm/ v
to cause to become numb in slaap doen verdoven

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ n
abstract entity aantal hoeveelheid getal
grammar: state of being singular, dual or plural getal aantal
mathematics: number getal aantal
numeral nummer cijfer
quantity aantal getal
used to show the rank of something in a list or sequence nummer getal
performance nummer getal

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ v
label with numbers; assign numbers to nummeren

number one n
urine or urination euphemism kleine boodschap

number theory n
branch of pure mathematics getaltheorie

number two n
feces or defecation euphemism grote boodschap

numbness n
absent or reduced sensitivity to cutaneous stimulation gevoelloosheid

numeral /ˈnjuːməɹəl/ /ˈnuməɹəl/ n
telwoord
non-word symbol that represents a number cijfer

numerator n
in a fraction teller
person who counts things teller

numerous /ˈnjuːməɹəs/ /ˈnuməɹəs/ adj
Indefinitely large numerically talrijk numereus ontelbaar

numismatics /ˌnjuː.mɪzˈma.tɪks/ /ˌnuː.məzˈmæ.ɾɪks/ n
study of coins muntkunde numismatiek

nun /nʌn/ n
member of a Christian religious community of women non zuster
Semitic letter noen

nunchaku /nənˈtʃɑːkuː/ /ˈnʌmtʃʌk/ /ˈnʌntʃʌk/ n
weapon wurgstokjes

nuncio /ˈnʌnʃiˌoʊ/ n
title used for Catholic clerics nuntius

nurse /nɜːs/ /nɝs/ n
person trained to provide care for the sick verpleegster verpleegkundige verpleger
person who takes care of other people's young min voedster zoogmoeder

nurse /nɜːs/ /nɝs/ v
to breast feed borstvoeden zogen
to care for the sick verplegen
to treat kindly and with extra care vertroetelen

nursemaid n
child's nurse kindermeisje

nursery /ˈnɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈnɝs(ə)ɹi/ n
a place where nursing is carried out kleuterschool peuterspeelzaal
the act of nursing verzorgen

nursery rhyme n
short poem or song for children kinderlied

nursery school n
a school for pre-school children peuterklas

nursery web spider n
spider kraamwebspin

nurseryman /ˈnəːs(ə)ɹɪmən/ n
person who rears and sells plants in a nursery kweker

nursing n
caring for patients verpleging

nut /nʌt/ [nɐt] n
hard-shelled fruit noot
slang: insane person gek gekkin zot zottin
slang: testicle bal teelbal
slang: the head kop
that fits on a bolt moer

nutcase /ˈnʌtkeɪs/ n
an eccentric or odd person oelewapper
slang: someone who is insane koekert koekwaus

nutcracker n
implement for cracking nuts notenkraker

nutmeg /ˈnʌtmɛɡ/ n
seed nootmuskaat muskaat muskaatnoot
soccer/football sense panna
tree muskaatboom

nutmeg /ˈnʌtmɛɡ/ v
soccer/football sense of the verb poorten

nutrient /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ /ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/ adj
providing nourishment voedingsmiddel voedsel

nutrition /njuːˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ /nuˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ n
nutrition voeding

nutritious /njuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ /nuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ adj
providing nutrients voedzaam

nuzzle v
touch with the nose snuffelen

nychthemeron /nɪkˈθi.mə.ɹɑn/ /nɪkˈθɛm.ə.ɹɒn/ n
one day and one night etmaal

nymphomania /nɪmfəˈmeɪnɪə/ n
excess of sexual behaviour or desire in women nymfomanie

o'clock /əˈklɑk/ /əˈklɒk/ adv
the translations below are of "at one o’clock" uur

oaf /oʊf/ /əʊf/ n
imbecile pummel

oak /oʊk/ /əʊk/ n
tree or shrub of the genus Quercus eik eikenboom
wood eik eikenhout

oaken /əʊk.ən/ adj
made from the wood of an oak eiken eikenhouten

oakwood n
wood populated with oaks eikenbos eikenbosje

oar /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ n
implement used to row a boat roeiriem riem

oasis /oʊˈeɪsɪs/ /əʊˈeɪsɪs/ n
well surrounded by fertile region oase

oat /əʊt/ n
a widely cultivated cereal grass haver

oath /ˈoʊθ/ /ˈəʊθ/ n
solemn pledge eed
affirmed statement eed

oatmeal n
havermoutpap havervlokkenpap
meal havermout havervlokken

obdurate /ˈɑːbdjʊɹɪt/ /ˈɒbdjʊɹət/ adj
Physically hardened, toughened keihard
Stubbornly persistent, generally in wrongdoing; refusing to reform or repent koppig hardleers onverzettelijk weerbarstig

obedience /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/ n
quality of being obedient gehoorzaamheid

obedient adj
willing to comply with commands gehoorzaam

obediently adv
in an obedient manner gehoorzaam

obelisk n
A tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point obelisk

obese /oʊˈbis/ /əʊˈbiːs/ adj
extremely overweight diklijvig obees vetzuchtig

obesity n
act or state of being obese obesitas

obey /oʊˈbeɪ/ /əʊˈbeɪ/ v
to do as ordered by gehoorzamen

obfuscate /ˈɑːbfʌskeɪt/ /ˈɒbfʌskeɪt/ v
make dark verduisteren

obituary /əˈbɪtjʊəɹɪ/ n
biography of a recently deceased person necrologie
brief notice of a person's death, as published in a newspaper doodsbrief

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ n
in grammar lijdend voorwerp meewerkend voorwerp
in object-oriented programming object
thing voorwerp object

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ v
disagree with something or someone ertegen zijn protesteren

object-oriented programming n
programming paradigm that uses objects to design application and computer programs objectgeoriënteerd programmeren

objection /əbˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
act of objecting tegenspraak
official protest raised in a court of law bezwaar
statement expressing opposition tegenwerping bezwaar

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ adj
based on observed fact objectief objectieve
not influenced by emotions objectief nuchter nuchtere objectieve
relating to a material object objectief objectieve zakelijk

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ n
goal doelstelling doel streefdoel
lens objectief
material object object

objectively /əbˈdʒɛktɪvli/ adv
in an impartial, objective manner objectief

objectivity /ɒbdʒekˈtɪvəti/ /ˌɑːbdʒekˈtɪvəti/ n
The state of being objective objectiviteit zakelijkheid

oblast /ˈɒbləst/ n
region or province oblast

oblation /oʊˈbleɪʃən/ /əʊˈbleɪʃən/ n
deed or gift offered oblaat

obligatory /əˈblɪɡət(ə)ɹi/ /əˈblɪɡətɔɹi/ adj
binding verplicht

oblige /əˈblaɪdʒ/ v
to constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means verplichten
to do someone a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation) een plezier doen

obliged /əˈblaɪdʒd/ adj
Under an obligation to do something for someone verplicht verschuldigd

oblique /oʊˈbliːk/ /əˈbliːk/ adj
not erect or perpendicular schuin
not straightforward; indirect; obscure; hence, disingenuous; underhand; perverse; sinister indirect

obliterate /əbˈlɪtəɹeɪt/ v
to remove completely, leaving no trace; to wipe out; to destroy uitwissen

oblivion /əˈblɪvɪən/ n
state of being completely forgotten vergetelheid
state of forgetfulness or distraction vergeetachtigheid

oblivious /əˈblɪvi.əs/ adj
failing to remember vergeetachtig
unaware onoplettend

oblong adj
longer than wide langwerpig

obloquy /ˈɒbləˌkwi/ n
Abusive language laster smaad

obnoxious /əbˈnɑkʃəs/ /əbˈnɒkʃəs/ adj
offensive, very annoying onaangenaam onuitstaanbaar vervelend weerzinwekkend

oboe /ˈoʊboʊ/ n
wind instrument hobo

oboe d'amore /ˌoʊboʊ dɑˈmɔɹeɪ/ /ˌəʊbəʊ daˈmɔːɹeɪ/ n
instrument of the oboe family liefdeshobo oboe d'amore

obscure /əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjʊɚ/ adj
dark, faint or indistinct duister
hidden, out of sight or inconspicuous verborgen

obsequious /əbˈsiːkwi.əs/ adj
fawning, subservient kruiperig onderworpen slaafs
obedient, compliant with someone else's orders onderdanig

obsequiousness n
the quality of being obsequious kruiperigheid onderworpenheid

observance n
the custom of celebrating a holiday feestdag

observation /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃən/ n
act of observing or being observed waarneming
recording an event; the record of such noting waarneming waarnemen
remark or comment opmerking waarneming

observatory /əbˈzəɹvətɔɹi/ /əbˈzəːvət(ə)ɹi/ n
place where celestial bodies or natural phenomena are observed observatorium sterrenwacht

observe /ɒbˈzɜːv/ /əbˈzɝv/ v
to follow in acht nemen respecteren volgen
to notice, to watch observeren opmerken

observer /əbˈzɜːvə/ /əbˈzɝvɚ/ n
aircraft crew member observator
one manning an observation post observator
one who adheres or follows laws, guidelines, etc. nalever
one who makes observations, monitors or takes notice observator waarnemer
person sent to monitor but not to participate waarnemer

obsession /əbˈsɛʃən/ n
compulsive or irrational preoccupation bezetenheid obsessie
unhealthy fixation obsessie dwangvoorstelling fixatie

obsessive /əbˈsɛsɪv/ adj
having one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others obsessief dwangmatig
prone to cause obsession obsederend

obsessive /əbˈsɛsɪv/ n
person who is obsessed geobsedeerde

obsidian /ˌɑbˈsɪdi.ən/ /ˌɒbˈsɪd.i.ən/ adj
poetic: black obsidiaan

obsidian /ˌɑbˈsɪdi.ən/ /ˌɒbˈsɪd.i.ən/ n
a type of black glass produced by volcanoes lavaglas obsidiaan

obsidional /əbˈsɪdɪənəl/ adj
pertaining to a siege belegering beleger belegerkundig

obsidional coin n
coin belegeringsmunt noodmunt

obsolete /ɑbsəˈliːt/ /ɒbsəˈliːt/ adj
in biology: imperfectly developed rudimentair
no longer in use verouderd achterhaald

obstacle /ˈɒbstəkl/ n
something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress obstakel belemmering

obstetrician /ˌɒbstəˈtɹɪʃən/ n
a physician who specializes in childbirth gynaecoloog

obstinate /ˈɑb.stə.nət/ /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/ adj
adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually unreasonably hardnekkig koppig obstinaat

obstreperous /əbˈstɹɛp.əɹ.əs/ /əbˈstɹɛpəɹəs/ adj
attended by, or making a loud and tumultuous noise luidruchtig
noisily and stubbornly defiant weerbarstig

obstruct v
To get in the way of so as to hide from sight zicht belemmeren

obtain /əbˈteɪn/ v
to get hold of, acquire verkrijgen

obtainable adj
capable of being obtained beschikbaar verkrijgbaar

obtrude /əbˈtɹuːd/ v
transitive opdringen

obtuse /əbˈt(j)us/ /əbˈtjuːs/ adj
botany, zoology: blunt bot stomp
deadened, muffled, muted gesmoord
intellectually dull afgestompt

obverse adj
turned or facing toward the observer voorkant

obverse n
the heads side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that has the principal voorzijde

obviate /ˈɑbviˌeɪt/ /ˈɒbviˌeɪt/ v
to bypass a requirement maken omzeilen overbodig

obviation /ˌɒbviˈeɪʃən/ n
deterrence or prevention omzeiling

obvious /ˈɑb.vi.əs/ /ˈɒb.vɪəs/ adj
easily discovered or understood; self-explanatory voor de hand liggend overduidelijk voordehandliggend

obviously /ˈɑb.vi.əs.li/ /ˈɒb.vɪəs.li/ adv
in an obvious manner; clearly apparent overduidelijk vanzelfsprekend

ocarina /ɑkəˈɹinə/ /ɒkəˈɹiːnə/ n
a musical instrument ocarina

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ n
favorable opportunity gelegenheid
need behoefte noodzaak
occurrence which brings with it some unlooked-for event; motive, reason aanleiding
particular happening gebeurtenis voorval
special event or function gebeurtenis

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ v
give occasion to veroorzaken

occasional /əˈkeɪʒənəl/ adj
limited to certain occasions; not very often af en toe indicenteel nu en dan occasioneel toevallig

occasionally /əˈkeɪʒənəli/ adv
from time to time; now and then; once in a while; at infrequent intervals af en toe nu en dan soms wel eens

occiput /ˈɑksɪpʌt/ /ˈɒksɪpʌt/ n
back of the head or skull achterhoofd

occluded front n
cold front that overtakes a warm front occlusiefront

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ adj
related to the occult occult
secret; hidden from general knowledge; undetected latent verborgen

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ n
supernatural affairs occulte occultisme

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ v
to cover verduisteren bedekken

occultation /ˌɑkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɒkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
astronomical event bedekking occultatie

occupant /ˈɑk.jə.pənt/ /ˈɒk.jʊ.pənt/ n
owner or tenant bewoner
person sitting in a vehicle inzittende

occupation /ɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ /ɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ n
activity or task with which one occupies oneself bezigheid
control of a country or region by a hostile army bezetting

occupied /ˈɑkjəpaɪd/ adj
busy bezet bezig
militarily subjugated bezet
reserved bezet

occupier n
one who occupies bezetter

occupy /ˈɑkjəpaɪ/ /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/ v
have (taken) control of bezetten

occur /əˈkɜː/ /əˈkɝ/ v
be present or found voorkomen
meet or come to the mind invallen opkomen verschijnen
present itself zich gebeuren voorkomen aanbieden plaatsvinden voordoen
take place plaatsvinden

occurrence /əˈkɝəns/ /əˈkʌɹəns/ n
actual instance where a situation arises voorval

ocean /ˈoʊ.ʃən/ /ˈəʊ.ʃən/ n
one of the large bodies of water oceaan wereldzee

oceanography /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌəʊʃjəˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
oceanic exploration and study zeekunde oceanografie

oceanwater n
the water of the ocean oceaanwater

ocelot /ˈɑːsəlɑːt/ /ˈɒsəlɒt/ n
feline carnivore ocelot pardelkat

ochlocracy /ɑkˈlɑkɹəsi/ /ɒkˈlɒkɹəsi/ n
government by the masses ochlocratie

ochre /ˈoʊkɚ/ /ˈəʊkə/ adj
having yellow-orange colour oker okerkleurig

ochre /ˈoʊkɚ/ /ˈəʊkə/ n
earth pigment oker
yellowish-orange colour oker okerkleur

octagon /ˈɒk təˌɡɒn/ /ˈɒk təˌɡən/ n
polygon with eight sides and eight angles achthoek

octagonal /ɑkˈtæɡ.ə.n(ə)l/ adj
shaped like an octagon achthoekig

octahedron n
a polyhedron with eight faces regelmatig achtvlak

octane /ˈɒk.teɪn/ n
isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons octaan

octave /ˈɑktɪv/ /ˈɒktɪv/ n
eight day period beginning on a feast day octaaf
interval octaaf

octogenarian n
One who is between the age of 80 and 89, inclusive tachtiger

octopus /ˈɑːkt.ə.pʊs/ /ˈɒkt.ə.pʊs/ n
mollusc octopus inktvis kraak

odalisque /ˈoʊdlɪsk/ /ˈəʊd(ə)lɪsk/ n
a female harem slave odalisk

odd /ɑd/ /ɒd/ adj
about ongeveer bij benadering
casual, irregular onregelmatig
left over after others have been grouped overblijvend resterend
not divisible by two oneven onpaar
occasional; infrequent uitzonderlijk zeldzaam
strange raar vreemd merkwaardig

odd number n
whole number that is not divisible by two [[oneven getal]]

odd-pinnate adj
pinnate with a single leaflet at the apex oneven geveerd

oddball /ˈɑːdˌbɔl/ n
eccentric person kwast

oddity n
strangeness rariteit

odds and ends n
miscellaneous things brokstukken van alles en nog wat

ode /oʊd/ /əʊd/ n
a short poetical composition lofdicht ode

odious /ˈoʊ.di.əs/ /ˈəʊ.di.əs/ adj
arousing strong dislike hatelijk hatelijke

odour /ˈoʊdəɹ/ /ˈəʊdə/ n
Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; scent; perfume reuk

oenology /iˈnɑlədʒi/ n
scientific study of wines oenologie

oesophagus /iːˈsɒfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɑfəɡəs/ n
the tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach slokdarm

oeuvre /ˈɜːvɹə/ n
complete body of works oeuvre

of /ɒv/ /ɔv/ /əv/ /ʌv/ preposition
(time) before, to voor
containing, comprising or made from van uit met
introducing subject matter over van
linking class with example of class -e- -en- -s-
possessive genitive: belonging to van
indicative of age van
objective genitive: connecting noun with object van

of age
old enough to be considered an adult meerderjarig volwassen

of course adv
naturally natuurlijk uiteraard tuurlijk

of late
recently de laatste tijd

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ adv
in a direction away from the speaker or object weg
into a state of non-operation or non-existence uit

off-white adj
of a very pale colour that is almost white vuilwit

off-white n
very pale colour that is almost white gebroken wit vuilwit

offal /ˈɑfl̩/ /ˈɒfl̩/ /ˈɔfl̩/ n
animal's organs as food orgaanvlees
rejected parts of an animal slachtafval

offend /əˈfɛnd/ v
to annoy, cause discomfort or resent ergeren irriteren kwellen
to feel or become offended aanstoot nemen zich ergeren
to hurt the feelings kwetsen
to physically harm, pain kwellen kwetsen pijnigen
to transgress or violate a law or moral requirement kwetsen misdoen

offender n
a person who commits an offense against the law schuldige

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ adj
causing offense beledigend walgelijk weerzinwekkend
team sports: having to do with play directed at scoring aanvallend offensief

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ n
an attack offensief aanval inval
posture of attack klaar om aan te vallen

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ n
law: invitation to enter binding contract bod
proposal aanbod aanbieding voorstel bod aanzoek
something put forth voorstel bod

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ v
place at disposal aanbieden presenteren vertonen voorstellen
propose indienen presenteren voorstellen
to present something as a gesture of worship offeren

offer one's condolences v
offer sympathy to someone who has recently experienced the loss of a loved one condoleren

offertory /ˈɑfəɹˌtɔɹi/ /ˈɒfət(ə)ɹi/ n
money offered or donated during a church service collecte
the part of a church service when offerings are collected collecte
the offering of sacremental bread and wine to God during a church service offertorium

office /ˈɑfɪs/ /ˈɒfɪs/ /ˈɔfɪs/ n
ceremonial religious duty or rite dienst
major governmental division bureau dienst overheidsdienst
room(s) or building used for non-manual work bureau kantoor

office chair n
desk chair used in an office bureaustoel

office hours n
prearranged time when a person is available spreekuur
times when office workers are at their desks kantooruren

officer /ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/ n
contraction of the term "commissioned officer" officier

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ adj
relating to an office; especially, to a subordinate executive officer or attendant officieel ambtelijk

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ n
office holder invested with powers and authorities ambtenaar beambte functionaris

officially adv
in an official manner officieel

offline adj
of a system, not connected to a larger network offline ontkoppeld

offset /ɑfˈsɛt/ /ɒfˈsɛt/ /ˈɑf.sɛt/ /ˈɒf.sɛt/ n
compensating equivalent compensatie
countertrade arrangement tegenpartij
difference in memory addresses offset
distance by which one thing is out of alignment with another sprong verspringing
offset printing offsetdruk
time at which something begins begin

offshore adj
located in the sea away from the coast buiten de kust

offside n
offside play buitenspel

offsplit n
secession afscheiding afsplitsing

offspring /ˈɒfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfspɹɪŋ/ n
other produce productie voortbrengst
plural or collective offspring (only males, only females, both sexes or sex unspecified) nakomelingschap afstammelingen kinderen kinders nageslachten nakomelingen
singular offspring (male, female or sex unspecified) kind afstammeling nageslacht nakomeling nazaat

often /ɔːfən/ /ˈɑfn̩/ /ˈɒfn̩/ /ˈɔfn̩/ adv
frequently, many times vaak dikwijls menigmaal

ogle /ˈoʊɡəl/ /ˈəʊɡəl/ v
to stare flirtatiously lonken gluren

ogonek /ˈoʊɡənɛk/ /ˈəʊɡənɛk/ n
diacritical mark ogonek

ogre /ˈoʊ.ɡɚ/ /ˈəʊ.ɡə/ n
brutish giant oger reus
brutish man boeman
large beast ondier

oh /oʊ/ /əʊ/ interjection
expression of surprise o

oh my God interjection
excitement or shock goeie genade lieve hemel oh, mijn God

oh no interjection
exclamation of alarm or concern o nee

ohm /oʊm/ /əʊm/ n
the derived unit of electrical resistance ohm

oil /ɔɪl/ n
liquid fat olie
petroleum-based liquid olie aardolie petroleum

oil /ɔɪl/ v
lubricate with oil oliën smeren
to grease with oil for cooking invetten oliën

oil field n
area under which are reserves of petroleum olieveld

oil paint n
paint olieverf

oil palm n
Palm family of trees oliepalm

oil pipeline n
a gas pipeline oliepijpleiding

oil rig n
oil-drilling platform boortoren

oil shale n
shale from which hydrocarbons can be produced olieschalie

oil well n
hole drilled into the earth from which petroleum is pumped oliebron

oink /ɔɪŋk/ v
to oink knorren

ointment /ˈɔɪnt.mɪnt/ n
viscous preparation, usually containing medication zalf smeersel

okapi /ə(ʊ)ˈkɑːpi/ /əʊˈkɑːpi/ n
Large ruminant mammal okapi

old /ˈoʊld/ /ˈəʊld/ adj
of a living being: having lived for relatively many years oud
of an object, concept, etc: having existed for a relatively long period of time oud
(of an item) used, not new oud
former oud

old guard n
old guard oude garde

old wives' tale n
rumour, myth or superstition bakerpraatje

old woman n
elderly woman oude vrouw ouwe vrouw
person who is always complaining oud wijf

old-fashioned adj
outdated or no longer in vogue ouderwets
preferring the customs of earlier times ouderwets

old-growth forest n
forest that has attained great age without significant disturbance oerbos primair bos

older sister n
multi-word, compound-word or otherwise sum-of-parts translations [[oudere]] [[zus]]

olfaction n
the sense of smell reukzin

olfactory /oʊlˈfæk.təɹ.i/ /ɒlˈfæk.təɹ.ɪ/ adj
concerning the sense of smell olfactorisch

oligarch /ˈoʊlɪˌɡɑɹk/ n
a member of an oligarchy oligarch

oligarchy /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑɹki/ /ˈɒlɪɡɑːki/ n
Government by only a few oligarchie
State ruled by such a government oligarchie
Those who make up an oligarchic government oligarchie

olio /oʊljoʊ/ /əʊljəʊ/ n
medley diversen

olive /ˈɑlɪv/ /ˈɒlɪv/ adj
colour olijfgroen olijfgroene

olive /ˈɑlɪv/ /ˈɒlɪv/ n
colour olijfgroen
fruit olijf
wood olijfhout olijvenhout

olive oil n
oil pressed from olives olijfolie

olive tree n
tree that produces olives olijfboom

omasum n
the third part of the stomach of a ruminant boekmaag

ombudsman /ˈɑmbədzmən/ /ˈɒmbədzmən/ n
official who investigates complaints ombudsman

omega /oʊˈmɛɡə/ /ˈəʊmɛɡə/ n
letter of the Greek alphabet omega

omelette /ˈɑm.lət/ /ˈɒm.lɪt/ /ˈɔm.lət/ n
dish made with beaten eggs omelet

omen /ˈoʊmən/ /ˈəʊmən/ n
something which portends or is perceived to portend a good or evil event or circumstance in the future; an augury or foreboding voorteken

omertà /oʊˈmɛɹtə/ /ˌəʊmɛːˈtɑː/ n
code of silence amongst members of the Mafia or other criminal organization omerta

omicron /ˈoʊ.mɪ.kɹɒn/ /ˈɒm.ɪ.kɹɒn/ n
Greek letter omikron

ominous adj
of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen onheilspellend
giving indication of a coming ill onheilspellend

omit /ɵˈmɪt/ v
to leave out or exclude weglaten
to neglect or take no notice of verwaarlozen

omnibus /ˈɑmnɪˌbʌs/ /ˈɒmnɪˌbʌs/ n
vehicle bus

omnipotence n
unlimited power almacht

omnipotent /ɒmˈnɪpətənt/ adj
having unlimited power, force or authority almachtig

omnipresent /ɑmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t/ /ɒmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t/ adj
being everywhere alomtegenwoordig omnipresent

omniscience /ɑmˈnɪʃəns/ /ɒmˈnɪʃəns/ n
capacity to know everything alwetendheid

omniscient /ɑmˈnɪʃənt/ /ɒmˈnɪsɪənt/ adj
having total knowledge alwetend

omnivore n
animal eating both plants and meat omnivoor alleseter

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ adj
in the state of being active, functioning or operating op aan actief

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ adv
to an operating state aan

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ preposition
covering over
dealing with the subject of over
positioned at the upper surface of op
at the date of op
touching; hanging from aan bij

on air
transmitting live rechtstreeks

on behalf of
speaking or acting for namens

on board adj
on or in a means of transportation aan boord

on earth
expletive giving emphasis after interrogative word in godsnaam in hemelsnaam in vredesnaam

on foot
walking, jogging, running te voet

on purpose
purposely, with intention opzettelijk expres met voorbedachte rade

on sale
available for purchase te koop
available for purchase at reduced prices in solden koopje

on the contrary
opposite integendeel

on the edge of one's seat
in suspense op het puntje van zijn stoel

on the one hand
from one point of view enerzijds

on the other hand
from another point of view daarentegen anderzijds

on the street
without a home op straat

on the tip of one's tongue
known but not quite remembered op het puntje van zijn tong

on the way
coming onderweg

on the whole
for the most part grotendeels in het algemeen

on your mark, get set, go phraseologicalUnit
three-command start of racing op uw plaatsen, klaar, af!

on your marks interjection
Interjection used to start a race, followed by "Get set, go!" or "Set, go!". op uw plaatsen

onanism /ˈoʊnəˌnɪzəm/ /ˈəʊnəˌnɪzəm/ n
masturbation onanisme

once /wʌn(t)s/ /wʌns/ adv
formerly eens ooit
one and only one time een keer eenmaal eens

once /wʌn(t)s/ /wʌns/ conjunction
as soon as zodra

once again adv
one more time wederom

once bitten, twice shy proverb
one is cautious in the future if hurt in the past door schade en schande wordt men wijs

once in a while adv
occasionally nu en dan

once upon a time /ˈwʌns.əˈpɒn.əˈtaɪ̯m/ adv
traditional beginning of children’s stories, especially fairy tales er was eens

oncologist /ɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪst/ n
one who specialises in oncology oncoloog

oncology /ɒŋˈkɒlədʒi/ n
branch of medicine oncologie

one /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ adj
being an unknown person with the specified name een zekere

one /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ n
digit or figure één
dollar bill eendollarsbiljet
neutral element in multiplication eenheid één

one and a half numeral
one and a half anderhalf

one at a time adv
individually een tegelijk een voor een

one brick short of a full load adj
not mentally sound; insane ze niet alle vijf op een rijtje hebben er zit een schroefje los

one for all, all for one /wʌn fəɹɔːl ɔːl fə wʌn/ phraseologicalUnit
motto: working for each other één voor allen, allen voor één

one hundred and one n
figure 101 honderdeen honderdeneen

one hundred and one numeral
one hundred plus one honderdeen honderdeneen

one hundred one numeral
101 honderdeneen

one moment, please phraseologicalUnit
one moment please een moment, alstublieft

one swallow does not a summer make proverb
one instance of an event does not necessarily indicate a trend een zwaluw maakt nog geen lente/zomer één zwaluw maakt de lente niet

one's /wʌnz/ pronoun
belonging to one zijn

one's bark is worse than one's bite phraseologicalUnit
one acts in a threatening way but is relatively harmless Blaffende honden bijten niet

one-armed adj
having only one arm eenarmig eenarmige

one-armed bandit n
gaming machine eenarmige bandiet

one-eyed adj
having only a single eye eenogig

one-legged /ˈwʌnˌlɛɡəd/ adj
having only one leg eenbenig

one-night stand n
sexual encounter avontuurtje one-night stand

one-off adj
occurring once; one-time eenmalig

oneirologist n
interpreter of dreams oneirologe oneiroloog

oneirology n
the study of dreams oneirologie

oneness n
state of being undivided eenheid

onerous /ˈɑnəɹəs/ /ˈɒnəɹəs/ adj
burdensome moeilijk lastig

oneself /wʌnˈsɛlf/ pronoun
The person, previously mentioned zichzelf

onesidedness n
being onesided eenzijdigheid

onesie /ˈwʌn.zi/ n
adult jumpsuit romper
baby garment kruippak kruippakje romper rompertje

ongoing adj
presently or currently happening; being in progress lopend

onion /ˈʌnjən/ n
plant ui ajuin

onion dome n
onion-shaped dome uikoepel

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.lɪ/ /ˈəʊnli/ adj
alone in a category enig

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.lɪ/ /ˈəʊnli/ adv
as recently as net pas
no more than slechts maar

only child n
a person who has no siblings enig kind

onomasiology n
branch of lexicology onomasiologie

onomastics /ˌɑː.noʊˈmæs.tɪks/ /ˌɒ.nəʊˈmæs.tɪks/ n
branch of lexicology devoted to the study of names onomastiek naamkunde

onomatopoeia /ˌɑnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmɑnəˈpiːə/ /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpeɪə/ /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ n
property of a word of sounding like what it represents onomatopee klanknabootsing
word that sounds like what it represents onomatopee klanknabootsing

onomatopoeic /ˌɒnəmæatəˈpiːɪk/ /ˌɒnəmætəˈpiːɪk/ adj
having the property of onomatopoeia onomatopoëtisch
of or relating to onomatopoeia onomatopoëtisch

onset /ˈɑnˌsɛt/ /ˈɒnˌsɛt/ /ˈɔnˌsɛt/ n
medicine: initial phase of a disease or condition aanvang
rushing or setting upon aanval

ontogeny /ɒnˈtɒdʒəni/ n
development of an individual organism ontogenie

ontology n
study of being ontologie
system model in computer science ontologie

onus /ˈoʊnəs/ /ˈəʊnəs/ n
burden of proof bewijslast last
legal obligation last plicht

onward adv
In a forward direction vooruit

onyx /ˈɒnɪks/ n
a banded variety of chalcedony onyx

oocyte /ˈoʊ.oʊ.saɪt/ /ˈəʊəsʌɪt/ n
cell that develops into egg or ovum oöcyt

oomph /ʊmf/ n
sex appeal aaantrekkingskracht sex-appeal
strength, power, passion or effectiveness; clout animo geestdrift vitaliteit

oops /uːps/ interjection
acknowledging a minor mistake oeps ai amaai oei
used sarcastically to acknowledge a major mistake oei oeps

ooze /uːz/ v
to secrete or slowly leak afscheiden druppelsgewijze lekken zweten

op-amp n
active circuit element operationele versterker

op-ed /ˈɒpˌɛd/ adj
containing signed articles opinie

op-ed /ˈɒpˌɛd/ n
newspaper page containing signed articles opiniepagina

opal /ˈoʊpəl/ /ˈəʊpəl/ n
a mineral consisting, like quartz, of silica, but inferior to quartz in hardness and specific gravity opaal

opaque /oʊˈpeɪk/ /əʊˈpeɪk/ adj
hindering light to pass through ondoorzichtig ondoorschijnend opaak

open /ˈoʊ.pən/ /ˈəʊ.pən/ adj
not closed open
prepared to conduct business open
public open
receptive open

open /ˈoʊ.pən/ /ˈəʊ.pən/ v
to become open opengaan openen
to begin conducting business opengaan openen
to bring up (a topic) aansnijden openen
to make accessible to customers openen openmaken
to make something accessible openen opendoen openmaken

open sandwich n
slice of bread with toppings boterham

open sea n
part of the sea open zee volle zee

open secret n
widely known fact not mentioned publiek geheim

open set n
the set of all interior points open verzameling

open-handed v
generous genereus

opening /ˈoʊ.pənɪŋ/ /ˈəʊ.pənɪŋ/ n
first few moves in a game of chess opening
first performance of a show or play by a particular troupe première
unoccupied employment position vacature

opening ceremony n
ceremony to mark the official opening of a building or event openingsceremonie

opera /ˈɑ.pəɹ.ə/ /ˈɒp.əɹ.ə/ n
theatrical work opera
score opera
building opera
company opera

opera singer n
someone who sings opera professionally operazanger operazangeres

operant conditioning n
a technique of behavior modification operante conditionering

operate v
opereren aandrijven

operating room n
room in a hospital used for performing surgical operations operatiekamer

operating system n
software which controls computer besturingssysteem

operation /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
military campaign operatie
method by which a device performs its function operatie
surgical procedure operatie
procedure for generating a value from one or more other values operatie

operative adj
effectual werkzaam
functional werkzaam

operator /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtə/ n
one who operates bediener

ophiophobia n
fear of snakes ofidiofobie

ophthalmological adj
pertaining to ophthalmology oogheelkundig

ophthalmology [ɑpθəˈmɑlədʒi] n
eye medicine oogheelkunde

opiate /ˈoʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpiˌeɪt/ /ˌoʊpieɪt/ n
drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium opiaat

opine /oʊˈpaɪn/ /ə(ʊ)ˈpaɪn/ v
to have or express an opinion opiniëren van mening zijn dat
to state as an opinion menen opiniëren van mening zijn

opinion /əˈpɪnjən/ n
EU: A judicial opinion by an Advocate General delivered to the European Court of Justice conclusie
thought a person has formed about a topic mening opinie visie zienswijze gedachte

opinion poll n
poll opiniepeiling

opium /ˈoʊpi.əm/ /ˈəʊpi.əm/ n
drug from opium poppy opium
anything that numbs or stupefies opium

opossum /əˈpɑsəm/ /əˈpɒsəm/ n
marsupial of the Didelphidae opossum Amerikaanse buidelrat

opponent /ɒpəʊnən̩t/ n
rival opponent tegenstander

opportune adj
at a convenient time gelegen gunstig
suitable geschikt passend

opportunist n
someone who takes advantage of any opportunity opportunist opportuniste

opportunistic /ˌɑpəɹˌtuːˈnɪstɪk/ adj
said of people who will take advantage of situations opportunistisch

opportunity /ˌɑpɚˈtunəti/ /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.ti/ n
chance for advancement, progress or profit kans

oppose /əˈpoʊz/ /əˈpəʊz/ v
to attempt to stop the progression of tegenhouden

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adj
located directly across from tegenovergesteld tegenoverliggend
of complementary or mutually exclusive things tegenovergestelde

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adv
in an opposite position tegenover

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ n
antonym tegenovergestelde
contrary thing tegenovergestelde
opponent tegenstander

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ preposition
across from tegenover

opposite sex n
the other gender to which one is referring andere geslacht

opposite side n
side seen as an adversary tegenpartij

opposition /apəˈzɪʃn̩/ /ɒpəˈzɪʃən/ n
political oppositie
opposite oppositie

oppress v
keep down by unjust force onderdrukken

oppression n
act of oppressing, or the state of being oppressed onderdrukking
exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner onderdrukking
feeling of being oppressed bedruktheid

opprobrium /əˈpɹoʊbɹi.əm/ n
ignominy misprijzen

optical fibre n
fibre used for transmitting light glasvezel

optically adv
regarding or using optics optisch

optimate /ˈɒptɪmeɪt/ n
member of the patrician ruling class in republican Ancient Rome optimaat

optimist /ˈɑptɪmɪst/ /ˈɒptɪmɪst/ n
a believer in optimism optimist
a person who expects a favourable outcome optimist
a small centre-board sailing dinghy optimist

optimistic /ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/ /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ adj
expecting a good outcome optimistisch

optimistically adv
in an optimistic manner optimistisch

optimize /ˈɑptɪmaɪz/ /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/ v
to make (something) more efficient optimaliseren verbeteren
to become optimal optimaliseren verbeteren
to make (something) optimal optimaliseren perfectioneren

option /ˈɑpʃən/ /ˈɒpʃən/ n
one of the choices which can be made optie

optional adj
not compulsory optioneel

optography n
the production of an optogram on the retina by the photochemical action of light on the visual purple; the fixation of an image in the eye optografie

optometrist /ɑpˈtɑmətɹɪst/ /ɒpˈtɒmətɹɪst/ n
person trained in examining and testing the eyes for defects oogarts optometrist

opulence n
abundance overvloed
wealth rijkdom zeelde

opulent adj
luxuriant weelderig

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ adj
of yellow or gold tincture on a coat of arms goud

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ conjunction
conjunction of

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ n
gold or yellow tincture goud or

or else phraseologicalUnit
no matter what of anders

or words to that effect phraseologicalUnit
used to indicate a paraphrase of woorden van die strekking

oral /ˈɔɹəl/ /ˈɔːɹəl/ adj
relating to the mouth mondelijk

oral sex n
stimulation of the genitals using the mouth orale seks

orange /ˈɑɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹɨn(d)ʒ/ /ˈɔɹənt͡ʃ/ /ˈɔɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ adj
having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree oranje brandgeel geelrood

orange /ˈɑɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹɨn(d)ʒ/ /ˈɔɹənt͡ʃ/ /ˈɔɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ n
colour oranje sinaasappel
fruit sinaasappel appelsien
tree sinaasappelboom appelsienenboom

orange blossom n
white flower of the orange tree oranjebloesem

orange juice n
juice of squeezed oranges jus d'orange sinaasappelsap

orangeade /ˈɒ.ɹɪn.ˌdʒeɪd/ n
orange-flavored soft drink appelsienlimonade sinaasappellimonade
soda water and orange juice appelsiensap met spa bruis

orangutan /əˈɹæŋ.ə.tæn/ /əˈɹæŋ.əˌtæn/ n
arboreal anthropoid ape orang-oetan

orb /oɹb/ /ɔː(ɹ)b/ n
poetic: the eye, as luminous and spherical oogappel
spherical body bol

orbit n
path of one object around another baan

orbit v
circle another object omcirkelen omlopen

orbital adj
Of or relating to the eye socket (eyehole) orbitaal

orbital n
energy and probability density orbitaal

orc /ɔɹk/ /ɔːk/ n
evil monstrous humanoid creature ork

orca /ˈɔɹkə/ /ˈɔː(ɹ).kə/ n
Orcinus orca orka zwaardwalvis

orchard /ˈɔː(ɹ).tʃəd/ n
land for cultivation of fruit or nut trees boomgaard bongerd

orchestra n
large group of musicians who play together on various instruments orkest
semicircular space in front of the stage used by the chorus in Ancient theatres orkestra orkest
the area in a theatre or concert hall where the musicians sit orkestbak orkest

orchid /ˈɔɹkɪd/ adj
colour lichtpaars

orchid /ˈɔɹkɪd/ n
plant orchidee

orchidectomy n
removal of testicles orchidectomie

ordain /ɔɹˈdeɪn/ v
to prearrange unalterably vaststellen

ordeal /ɔɹˈdiəl/ /ɔːˈdiːəl/ n
a painful or trying experience kwelling ontbering
trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test beproeving

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə/ n
arrangement, disposition orde volgorde
command bevel order
religious group orde
good arrangement orde
highest exponent in a polynomial orde
awarded decoration orde
society of knights orde
biology: taxonomical classification orde
request for some product or service bestelling order

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə/ v
to issue a command bevelen verordonneren
to request some product or service bestellen
to set in (a good) order ordenen
to set in (any) order ordenen

order of knighthood n
order ridderorde

orderliness /ˈɔːdəlɪnəs/ n
regularity; proper arrangement orde

ordinal number n
generalized kind of number to denote the length of a well-order on a set ranggetal
grammar: word used to denote relative position in a sequence rangtelwoord

ordinarily adv
usually or as a general rule gewoon

ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ /ˈɔɹɾɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/ adj
normal, routine gewoon

ordnance /ˈɔɹdnəns/ /ˈɔːdnəns/ n
arms and ammunition geschut

ordure /ˈɔɹ.dʒʊɹ/ /ˈɔːdjʊə/ n
excrement, dung afval uitwerpselen

ore /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ n
rock that contains materials that can be economically extracted and processed erts

oregano /ɒɹɨˈɡɑːnoʊ/ /əˈɹɛɡənoʊ/ n
plant oregano
leaves used to flavour food oregano

organ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən/ /ˈɔː.ɡən/ n
musical instrument orgel orgaan
part of an organism orgaan
official magazine, newsletter, or similar publication orgaan

organelle /ˌɔɹ.ɡənˈɛl/ n
a membrane bound compartment found within cells organel

organic /ɔɹˈɡænɪk/ /ɔːˈɡænɪk/ adj
chemistry: relating to the compounds of carbon organisch organische
of food and food products: grown without agrichemicals biologisch organisch organische
pertaining to an organ orgaan-

organic chemistry n
chemistry of carbon containing compounds organische chemie

organic compound n
carbon containing covalent compound organische verbinding

organism /ˈɔɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ n
living thing organisme

organist n
musician who plays the organ organist

organization /ˈɔː(ɹ).ɡən.aɪˌzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
group of people or other legal entities with an explicit purpose and written rules organisatie
group of people consciously cooperating organisatie
quality of being organized ordening organisatie

organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ /ˈɔːɡənaɪz/ v
to arrange in working order organiseren
to constitute in parts, each having a special function; to systematize organiseren

organizer n
person arranging public events organisator

organoleptic adj
of or pertaining to sensory properties of a particular substance organoleptisch

orgasm /ˈɔɹ.ɡæz.əm/ /ˈɔːɡaz(ə)m/ n
the peak of sexual pleasure orgasme klaarkomen

orgasmic adj
of or relating to orgasms orgastisch

orgulous /ˈɔɹɡjələs/ /ˈɔːɡjʊləs/ adj
proud, haughty hooghartig hoogmoedig
swollen, augmented, excessive overmatige vergroot
threatening, dangerous bedreigend gevaarlijk

orgy /ˈɔː.dʒi/ n
sexual group activity orgie

orient /ˈɔɹ.iː.ɛnt/ v
to familiarize with a situation or circumstance oriënteren

orientation n
(analysis, differential geometry) oriëntatie
(analytic geometry, topology) oriëntatie
the direction of print across the page oriëntatie
ability to orient oriënteringsvermogen
adjustment to a new environment oriëntering
an inclination, tendency or direction gerichtheid oriëntatie
introduction to a new environment oriëntatie voorlichting
position relative to compass bearings oriëntatie plaatsbepaling richting
the act of orienting oriëntatie oriëntering
the oriented construction of a Christian church kerkbouwrichting

origami /ˌɒɹɪˈɡɑːmɪ/ /ˌɔɹəˈɡɑmi/ n
the Japanese art of paper folding origami

origin /ˈɒ.ɹɨ.dʒɨn/ /ˈɔɹɨdʒɨn/ n
ancestry afkomst herkomst oorsprong
beginning of something oorsprong herkomst
point at which the axes of a coordinate system intersect oorsprong
source of a river, information, goods, etc. oorsprong

original /əˈɹɪdʒɪnəl/ adj
first in a series origineel oorspronkelijk
fresh, different origineel oorspronkelijk
newly created origineel oorspronkelijk
having as its origin afkomstig
pioneering origineel vernieuwend
relating to the origin or beginning oorspronkelijk

original /əˈɹɪdʒɪnəl/ n
object from which all later copies and variations are derived origineel
person with a unique and interesting personality and/or creative talent unicum

original sin n
state of sinfulness in each human erfzonde

originally /əˈɹɪdʒɪnəli/ adv
as it was in the beginning in het begin indertijd origineel
creatively op een nieuwe manier origineel

originate /əˈɹɪdʒɪneɪt/ v
to take first existence, have origin voortkomen

oriole /ˈɔɹi.əl/ n
any of the various colourful passerine birds wielewaal

orison /ˈɒɹɪsən/ n
A prayer gebed

ornamental /ˌɔɹnəˈmɛntl/ /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/ n
plant serving to ornament sier-

ornate /ɔɹˈneɪt / adj
elaborately ornamented, often to excess barok sierlijk
flashy, flowery or showy bloemrijk overladen

ornery /ˈɔːnəɹi/ /ˈɔːɹnɚi/ adj
cantankerous, stubborn mopperig nors zeurderig

ornithologist n
expert in ornithology ornitoloog vogelkenner

ornithology n
scientific study of birds ornithologie vogelkunde

ornithophobia n
fear, dislike, or hate of birds ornithofobie

ornithosis n
infection ornithose vogelchlamydiose

orogenesis n
orogenesis orogenese

orogeny /ɒˈɹɒdʒɪni/ n
the process of mountain building by the upward folding of the Earth's crust orogenese

orphan /ˈɔɹfən/ /ˈɔːfən/ n
person whose (parent or) parents have died wees weesjongen weeskind weesmeisje

orphanage /ˈɔː(ɹ)fənɪd͡ʒ/ n
a residential institution for the care and protection of orphans weeshuis

orthoclase n
potassium aluminum silicate orthoklaas

orthodontist n
orthodontic dentist orthodontist

orthodox /ˈɔːɹθədɑks/ /ˈɔːθədɒks/ adj
Adhering to established religious doctrine or tradition orthodox
Adhering to whatever is traditional, customary, accepted orthodox traditioneel

orthodoxy /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ n
correctness in doctrine and belief orthodoxie

orthogonal /ɔɹˈθɑɡənəl/ /ɔːˈθɒɡənəl/ adj
mathematical term orthogonaal
of right angles loodrecht orthogonaal

orthography /ɔɹˈθɑɡ.ɹə.fi/ /ɔːˈθɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
study of correct spelling spelling
aspect of language study spelling
method of representing a language by written symbols spelling

orthonormal adj
orthonormaal

oryx n
antelope oryx

oscillation n
the act of oscillating trilling

osier /ˈoʊʒəɹ/ /ˈəʊzɪə/ n
plant katwilg

osmium /ˈɒzmiəm/ n
chemical element osmium

osprey /ˈɑspɹi/ /ˈɒspɹeɪ/ n
bird of prey visarend

ossicle /ˈɒsɪkəl/ n
small bone in the ear; auditory ossicle boontje botje

osso buco /ˌɑsoʊ ˈbukoʊ/ /ˌɒsəʊ ˈbuːkəʊ/ n
Italian meat dish ossobuco

ossuary n
a place where the dead are buried ossuarium knekelhuis

ostensible /ɑˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ /ɒˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ adj
meant for open display; apparent kennelijk klaarblijkelijk

ostensibly /ɑːˈstɛn.sə.bli/ /ɒˈstɛn.sɪ.bli/ adv
ostensibly ogenschijnlijk schijnbaar op het eerste gezicht

ostentation n
display of excessive show in an attempt to impress others aanstellerij uitsloverij
show or spectacle show spektakel

ostentatious /ˌɒs.tɛnˈteɪ.ʃəs/ adj
of ostentation protserig

osteo- prefix
bone osteo

osteoblast n
cell osteoblast

osteocyte n
mature bone cell osteocyt

osteopenia n
the medical condition of having low bone density, but not low enough to be considered osteoporosis osteopenie

osteoporosis n
bone disease osteoporose botontkalking

ostracism /ˈɒstɹəsɪz(ə)m/ n
banishment, exclusion from community ostracisme banning uitsluiting verbanning verwijdering
in ancient Greece, the temporary banishment by popular vote ostracisme

ostracize v
exclude someone mijden uitstoten verbannen
to ban a person from Athens for ten years verbannen

ostrich /ˈɒs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɔs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ n
large flightless bird struisvogel

ostrich politics n
evasive style of politics struisvogelpolitiek

other /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌðɚ/ adj
not the one previously referred to ander

other /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌðɚ/ determiner
not the one referred to ander andere anderen

otherness n
anderszijn

otherwise /ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/ adv
differently, in another way anders anderszins
in all other respects afgezien van behalve
under different circumstances anders

otiose /ˈoʊ.ʃi.oʊs/ /ˈəʊ.ʃi.əʊs/ adj
having no reason or purpose doelloos overbodig zinloos
reluctant to work lui
resulting in no effect zinloos

otitis n
inflammation of the ear oorontsteking

otorhinolaryngologist /ˌɑtoˌɹajnoˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɑlədʒɪst/ n
medical doctor of ear, nose and throat kno-arts keel-, neus- en oorarts

otter /ˈɑtɚ/ /ˈɒt.ə/ n
mammal otter

otter civet n
Cynogale bennettii ottercivetkat

oubliette /uːbliˈɛt/ n
dungeon oubliëtte vergeetput vergetelput

ouch /ˈaʊtʃ/ interjection
expression of one's own physical pain au

oud /uːd/ n
Arabic plucked string instrument oed

ought /ɑt/ /ɔt/ /ɔːt/ v
indicating duty or obligation moeten behoren

ounce /aʊns/ n
3495 g ons

our /æɔ(ə)/ /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ determiner
belonging to us ons onze

ours /ˈaʊəz/ /ˈaʊɚz/ pronoun
that which belongs to us de onze die van ons het onze

oust /aʊst/ /ʌʊst/ v
to expel; to remove verdrijven verbannen verwijderen

ouster /aʊstə/ /aʊstəɹ/ n
forceful removal from power verdrijving

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ adj
released, available for purchase uit

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ adv
away from one's usual place or not indoors uit weg
away from, at a distance uit weg
away from the inside or the centre buiten

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ n
means of exit buiten

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ preposition
away from the inside uit

out loud adv
aloud voorlezen

out of preposition
from the inside to the outside of uit
with the motivation of uit
not part of buiten

out of hand adj
not under control, out of control in het wilde weg ongecontroleerd

out of line
inappropriate buitensporig ongepast

out of order
inappropriate or unsuitable ongepast
not functioning properly buiten bedrijf buiten werking
out of normal sequence niet op volgorde

out of sight, out of mind proverb
something not nearby is forgotten uit het oog, uit het hart

out of sorts adj
irritable or somewhat unwell uit zijn element

out of the blue /aʊt ɒv ðə bluː/
unexpectedly uit het niets zomaar

out of the frying pan, into the fire
get from an already bad situation to a worse one van de regen in de drup

out of touch adj
out of touch with reality wereldvreemd

out the wazoo
excessive or excessively; too much a volonte

outbid /aʊtˈbɪd/ v
To bid more than somebody else overbieden

outbreak n
a sudden increase explosie uitbarsting
an eruption, sudden appearance uitbarsting uitbraak
an outburst or sudden eruption, especially violent uitbarsting uitbreken
geological layer dagzoom

outbuilding /ˈaʊtˌbɪl.dɪŋ/ n
separate building associated with a main building bijgebouw

outcome /ˈaʊtkʌm/ n
result resultaat uitkomst

outcrop /ˈaʊt.kɹɑp/ n
coming out of bedrock or of an unconsolidated deposit to the surface of the ground ontsluiting
part of a rock formation that appears at the surface ontsluiting

outdo /aʊtˈdu/ v
to go beyond overtreffen

outermost /ˈaʊtɚmoʊst/ adj
farthest outside buitenst

outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/ n
cohesive group of people; a unit eenheid
gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose set
set of clothing outfit
sports team team

outgrow /ˌaʊtˈɡɹəʊ/ /ˌɑʊtˈɡɹoʊ/ v
to become too big or mature for some object, practice, condition, belief, etc ontgroeien
to grow faster or taller than someone or something else ontgroeien

outgrowth n
uitgroeisel

outlaw n
a fugitive from the law vogelvrije
person without legal rights vogelvrije

outlier n
a person or thing situated away from the main body or outside its proper place. alleenstaande buitenbeentje
part of formation separate from the rest uitloper
value outside pattern in a statistical sample afwijkende waarde

outline /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ n
outer shape of an object or figure omtrek

outlive /aʊtˈlɪv/ v
to live longer than overleven

outmoded adj
obsolete achterhaald

outpost /ˈaʊtˌpoʊst/ n
A military post buitenpost voorpost
An outlying settlement buitenpost

output /ˈaʊtpʊt/ n
data sent out of the computer uitvoer

output /ˈaʊtpʊt/ v
produce or create opleveren produceren
send data to out of a computer uitvoeren

outrage /ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ n
anger razernij woede
atrocity wandaad
offensive, immoral or indecent act belediging

outrageous /aʊtˈɹeɪdʒəs/ adj
shocking ongehoord schandelijk schokkend

outran /ˈaʊtɹæn/ v
Past tense of outrun de den

outreach /aʊtˈɹiːtʃ/ /ˈaʊtɹiːtʃ/ v
to reach further than overtreffen

outrun /ˈaʊtɹʌn/ v
run faster ontlopen

outré /uˈtɹeɪ/ adj
very unconventional excentriek extravagant

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊtsaɪd/ adv
on or towards the outside buiten

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊtsaɪd/ n
outer surface buitenkant
the space beyond some limit or boundary buitenaf

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊtsaɪd/ preposition
on the outside of buiten

outsource /ˈaʊtˌsɔɹs/ v
transfer of business to a third party uitbesteden

outsourcing n
transfer business uitbesteding

outstanding adj
distinguished from others by its superiority bijzonder vooraanstaand
not settled or finished onopgelost
owed as a debt uitstaand
projecting outwards overhellend
standing out from others bijzonder prominent

outstrip v
to exceed, excel or surpass overtreffen overvleugelen
to outrun or leave behind overtreffen overvleugelen

outweigh v
zwaarder wegen

outwith /aʊtwɪð/ preposition
outside; beyond; outside of buiten

ouzo /ˈuːzəʊ/ n
drink ouzo

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ adj
oval-shaped ovaal eivormig

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ n
shape like an egg or ellipse ovaal

ovary /ˈoʊvəɹi/ /ˈəʊvəɹi/ n
female organ eierstok ovarium

ovation /oʊˈveɪʃən/ n
prolonged enthusiastic applause ovatie

oven /ˈʌ.vn̩/ n
chamber used for baking or heating oven

oven glove n
glove designed to carry hot oven trays ovenhandschoen ovenwant

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adj
ended voorbij

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adv
again opnieuw overnieuw
from upright to horizontal position om

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ preposition
physical positioning: on top of; above over

over a barrel
in a helpless situation hopeloos in de knel

over and above adv
supplementary bovenop

over and above preposition
in addition to bovenop

over my dead body
absolutely not over mijn lijk

over there adv
in that place daar

overact v
act in an exaggerated manner overacteren

overall adj
all-encompassing globaal

overall adv
generally globaal

overalls /ovəɹˈɑlz/ n
loose fitting pair of pants with a bib tuinpak

overboard /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ adv
over the edge, off a boat overboord

overcapacity n
a capacity that is in excess of what is needed overcapaciteit

overcast /ˈoʊvɚ.kæst/ /ˈəʊvəˌkɑːst/ /ˌoʊvɚˈkæst/ /ˌəʊvəˈkɑːst/ adj
covered with clouds; overshadowed; darkened betrokken
in a state of depression; gloomy; melancholy neerslachtig

overcast /ˈoʊvɚ.kæst/ /ˈəʊvəˌkɑːst/ /ˌoʊvɚˈkæst/ /ˌəʊvəˈkɑːst/ v
to cover with cloud; to overshadow; to darken bewolken verduisteren

overcoat /ˈoʊvəɹkoʊt/ /ˈəʊvəkəʊt/ n
garment overjas

overcome /oʊvəɹˈkəm/ /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/ v
surmount, get the better of overwinnen

overdo /ˌoʊ.vəɹˈdu/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈdu/ v
to do too much of something overdrijven

overdose n
excessive and dangerous dose of a drug overdosis

overdraw v
withdraw more money from an account than there is credit in het rood gaan

overdue /ˌoʊ.vəɹˈdu/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈdju/ adj
Late; especially, past a deadline or too late to fulfill a need achterstallig over tijd

overeat /ˌoʊvɚˈit/ v
eat too much overeten

overestimate v
to judge too highly overschatten

overexposure n
exposure of film to light for a longer time than is required overbelichting

overfishing n
excessive fishing overbevissing

overhang /əʊvəˈhaŋ/ /ˈoʊvəɹˌhæŋ/ v
hang over, as an ornament overhangen

overhang seat n
Legislative seat distribution principle in certain countries overhangmandaat

overhaul /ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚˌhɔl/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɔl/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl/ n
a major repair, remake, renovation, or revision herziening onderhoud opknapbeurt

overhaul /ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚˌhɔl/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɔl/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl/ v
to modernize, repair, renovate, or revise completely herstellen moderniseren opknappen renoveren
to pass, overtake, or travel past inhalen

overhead projector n
projector that projects an image over the heads of the viewers onto a screen overheadprojector

overhear /oʊ.vɚ.hɪɚ/ v
To hear something that wasn't meant for one's ears luistervinken

overheated adj
excessively heated oververhit

overlap /ˈoʊvɚˌlæp/ /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/ /ˌoʊvɚˈlæp/ /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/ n
something that overlaps overlap

overlap /ˈoʊvɚˌlæp/ /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/ /ˌoʊvɚˈlæp/ /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/ v
Used of sets that have some elements in common overlappen
to have an area, range, character or function in common overlappen
to extend over and partly cover something bedekken

overload v
to load excessively overladen

overlook /oʊvəɹˈlʊk/ /əʊvəˈlʊk/ /ˈoʊvəɹ.lʊk/ /ˈəʊvə.lʊk/ n
vista or point uitkijkpunt

overlook /oʊvəɹˈlʊk/ /əʊvəˈlʊk/ /ˈoʊvəɹ.lʊk/ /ˈəʊvə.lʊk/ v
to fail to notice; to look over and beyond (anything) without seeing it over het hoofd zien
to pretend not to have noticed; to pass over without censure or punishment over het hoofd zien

overlord n
a ruler of other rulers opperheer

overnight adv
in a very short amount of time van de ene dag op de andere
throughout the night 's nachts

overnight v
stay overnight overnachten

overpay /oʊ.vɚ.peɪ/ v
to pay too much [[teveel]] [[betalen]]

overplay v
To accidentally hit (one's golf ball) beyond the green uitslaan
To overdo or overact one's effect or role overacteren overdrijven
To overestimate one's strength in a game or event overschatten
To present something more dramatically than necessary dramatiseren overdrijven

overpower /oʊ.vɚˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/ /əʊvəˈpaʊə/ v
subdue someone by superior force overmannen overweldigen

overrate v
to esteem too highly overschatten

overrated adj
rated too highly overschat

override /oʊvəˈɹaɪd/ /əʊvəˈɹaɪd/ /ˈoʊvəˌɹaɪd/ /ˈəʊvəˌɹaɪd/ v
to ride a horse too hard afjakkeren

overripe adj
excessively ripe; spoiled; gone bad overrijp

overrun /oʊvəˈɹʌn/ /əʊvəˈɹʌn/ /ˈoʊvəˌɹʌn/ /ˈəʊvəˌɹʌn/ n
amount by which something overruns overschrijding
instance of overrunning overrompeling overschrijding overstroming

overrun /oʊvəˈɹʌn/ /əʊvəˈɹʌn/ /ˈoʊvəˌɹʌn/ /ˈəʊvəˌɹʌn/ v
to defeat an enemy and invade in great numbers overstromen
to infest, swarm over overrompelen overstromen
to run past, exceed inhalen overschijden voorbijlopen

overseas /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ adj
across a sea overzees

overseas /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ adv
abroad [[in]] [[het]] [[buitenland]]

overseas territory n
country or smaller territory overzees gebiedsdeel overzees territorium

oversee /əʊvə(ɹ)siː/ v
to inspect, examine bekijken
to survey, look at something in a wide angle overschouwen overzien

overseen /oʊ.vɚ.sin/ v
past participle of oversee overzien

overseer /ˈəʊvəˌsiːə(ɹ)/ n
one who oversees opzichter

oversight n
supervision toezicht

oversleep /ˈəʊvəɹˌsliːp/ v
to sleep for longer than planned zich verslapen verslapen

overslept /oʊ.vɚ.slɛpt/ v
past participle of oversleep verslapen
past tense of oversleep versliep

overspend n
amount overspent overuitgave

overstay v
remain present after the agreed or appropriate time langer blijven dan

overt /oʊˈvɜɹt/ /əʊˈvɜːt/ adj
open and not secret onverholen openlijk

overtake /oʊvɚˈteɪk/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ).teɪk/ v
to pass a more slowly moving object inhalen

overthrow /əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/ /ˈoʊvɚˌθɹoʊ/ /ˈəʊvəθɹəʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/ v
to bring about the downfall of omverwerpen

overtly adv
openly onverholen openlijk

overtness n
state of being overt openheid

overture /ˈoʊvəɹtʃəɹ/ /ˈəʊvətjʊə/ n
approach voorstel

overturn v
legal: to reverse, overrule intrekken
to overthrow omverwerpen
to turn over, capsize kapseizen omslaan

overview n
brief summary, as of a book or a presentation overzicht

overweening /əʊvəˈwiːnɪŋ/ adj
over-confident arrogant zelfverzekerd

overweight /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/ /ˈəʊvəweɪt/ /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ adj
of a person, heavier than is healthy te zwaar
of a vehicle, weighing more than is allowed te zwaar

overweight /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/ /ˈəʊvəweɪt/ /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ n
excess of weight overgewicht

overwhelm /ˌoʊvɚˈʍɛlm/ /ˌəʊvəˈʍɛlm/ lang=en v
to overpower, crush overmannen overweldigen

overwhelming adj
overpowering overweldigend

overwinter v
to keep or preserve for the winter laten overwinteren
to spend the winter (in a particular place) overwinteren

overwrite v
destroy old data overschrijven

oviduct n
duct through which an ovum passes eileider

oviparous /oʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ /əʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
egg laying eierleggend

ovoid adj
shaped like an oval eivormig ovaal

ovoid n
something oval in shape eivorm ovaal

ovum /ˈoʊ.vəm/ /ˈəʊ.vəm/ n
gamete eicel

owe /oʊ/ /əʊ/ v
to be in debt schuldig zijn
to be under an obligation schuldig zijn

owl /aʊl/ n
a bird uil

owlet n
a young owl uilskuiken

own /ˈoʊn/ /ˈuŋ/ /ˈəʊn/ adj
belonging to (determiner) eigen

own /ˈoʊn/ /ˈuŋ/ /ˈəʊn/ v
have rightful possession of bezitten hebben

owner /ˈoʊnɚ/ /ˈəʊnə/ n
one who owns eigenaar bezitster bezitter eigenares

ox /ˈɑks/ /ˈɒks/ n
any bovine animal used as a beast of burden os
an adult castrated male of cattle os

oxbow lake n
crescent-shaped lake hoefijzermeer

oxcart n
cart drawn by ox ossenkar

oxeye daisy n
flower gewone margriet

oxhide n
skin of an ox ossenhuid

oxidation n
chemical reaction oxidatie

oxide /ˈɒksaɪd/ n
binary compound of oxygen oxide

oxtail n
meat from the tail of a cow ossenstaart

oxygen /ˈɒksɪdʒən̩/ n
id=Q629|chemical element zuurstof
molecular oxygen zuurstof
atom of oxygen zuurstof

oxygenation n
process of treating something with oxygen zuurstofvoorziening

oxytocic /ˌɑksiˈtɑsɪk/ /ˌɒksɪˈtɒsɪk/ adj
serving to promote uterine contractions oxytocisch

oxytocin /ɑksiˈtoʊsɪn/ n
hormone oxytocine

oyster /ˈɔɪ.stə(ɹ)/ n
oester

oystercatcher /ˈɔɪstə.ˌkætʃə/ n
bird scholekster

ozone n
O₃ ozon

ozone hole n
region of the stratosphere over Antarctica that is depleted of ozone in the local spring gat in de ozonlaag ozongat

ozone layer n
a region of the stratosphere ozonlaag

pa /pɑː/ n
father pa
grandfather opa

pachinko /pəˈtʃɪŋkəʊ/ n
game pachinko

pacifier n
for a baby fopspeen speen

pack /pæk/ n
group of dogs meute

package /ˈpækɪdʒ/ n
act of packing inpakken verpakken
something which is packed pak

packer /ˈpækə/ /ˈpækɚ/ n
person packing things pakker verpakker

packet /ˈpakɪt/ /ˈpæ.kɪt/ n
small pack pakket pak

pact /pækt/ n
an agreement; a league; a compact; a covenant pact

padding /ˈpædɪŋ/ n
Soft filling material used in cushions etc. vulling

paddle /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] n
blade of a waterwheel schoep
slat of a paddleboat's wheel schoep
double-bladed oar used for kayaking peddel pagaai
meandering walk or dabble through shallow water pootjebaden
paddlewheel scheprad waterrad
time spent on paddling gepeddel
two-handed, single-bladed oar peddel paddel pagaai

paddle /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] v
to propel something through water with a paddle, hands or similar instrument peddelen
to spank with a paddle van de roede geven/slaan
to walk or dabble playfully in shallow water pootjebaden

paddle steamer n
steam-powered vessel propelled by paddle wheel(s) raderboot raderschip raderstoomboot

paddlefish n
fish of the family Polyodontidae lepelsteur

paddling n
collective noun for ducks toom

paddy /ˈpædi/ n
wet land where rice grows rijstveld

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ n
type of lock hangslot

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ v
to lock using a padlock met een hangslot afsluiten

paean /ˈpi.ən/ /ˈpiː.ən/ n
any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph lofzang
enthusiastic expression of praise lofzang

paedophilophile /ˌpiːdəʊˈfɪləʊfaɪl/ n
one attracted to paedophiles pedofilofiel

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ adj
immoral, uncivilized, savage immoreel onbeschaafd
relating to non-Abrahamic religions heidens

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ n
person not adhering to an Abrahamic religion heiden heidin
uncivilized or unsocialized person barbaar heiden

page /paːʒ/ /peɪd͡ʒ/ n
one side of a leaf of a book pagina bladzijde
record pagina blad
computing: contiguous block of memory pagina blad
British: youth doing errands loopjongen
moth mot page
serving boy page

page /paːʒ/ /peɪd͡ʒ/ v
mark the pages of nummeren pagineren
turn several pages of a publication bladeren doorbladeren in
attend as a page dienen
call or summon oproepen
call somebody using PA system oproepen
contact by means of a pager oppiepen oproepen

pageantry /ˈpædʒəntɹi/ n
A colourful show or display praal vertoon

pager /peɪdʒə(ɹ)/ n
device bieper

pagoda /pəˈɡoʊ.də/ n
a tiered tower with multiple eaves pagode

pahoehoe /pəˈhoʊ.i.hoʊ.i/ /pəˈhəʊihəʊi/ n
form of lava flow gladde lava

pain /peɪn/ n
ache or bodily suffering pijn
suffering or anguish, especially mental pijn

pain /peɪn/ v
to hurt; to put to bodily uneasiness or anguish kwetsen

painful /ˈpeɪn.fəl/ adj
causing pain pijnlijk smartelijk
requiring labor or toil moeizaam smartelijk

painkiller /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə(ɹ)/ n
a drug that numbs the pain in the body pijnstiller

paint /peɪnt/ n
substance verf tjet

paint /peɪnt/ v
apply paint to schilderen verven
practise the art of painting pictures schilderen verven
create an image schilderen

paint the town red v
party in a rowdy, wild manner bloemen buiten zetten

paintability n
The quality of being paintable verfbaarheid

paintbrush /ˈpeɪntˌbɹʌʃ/ n
thin brush penseel

painted /ˈpeɪntɪd/ adj
painted beschilderd

painter /ˈpeɪntə/ /ˈpeɪntɚ/ n
artist schilder kunstschilder
laborer schilder huisschilder

painting /ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/ n
an illustration or artwork using paint schilderij schilderwerk
artistic application of paint schilderkunst schilderen
the action of applying paint schilderen geschilder

pair /pɛə(ɹ)/ n
couple of working animals attached to work together tweespan
cricket score brilstand
poker hand paar
two people in relationship koppel paar stel
two similar or identical things koppel paar duo tweetal

pair /pɛə(ɹ)/ v
to group into sets of two koppelen paren

pair of compasses n
tool used to draw circles passer

pajamas /pəˈd͡ʒæ.məz/ /pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/ n
clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in pyjama

palace /ˈpæləs/ /ˈpælɪs/ n
large, lavish residence paleis

paladin /ˈpælədɪn/ n
heroic champion paladijn

palaeoclimatology n
science paleoklimatologie

palanquin /ˌpæləŋˈkiːn/ n
a covered type of litter palankijn

palatable /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/ adj
pleasing to the taste lekker smaakvol
tolerable, acceptable aanvaardbaar acceptabel

palate /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
roof of the mouth gehemelte verhemelte

pale /peɪl/ adj
light in color bleek

pale /peɪl/ n
bounds of morality grens
fence made of wooden stakes palissade
heraldry: vertical band paal
limits, bounds grens limiet
wooden stake paal staak

paleface n
a white person of European descent, in the context of American Indians bleekgezicht

paleolinguistics /ˌpeɪ.li.əʊ.lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪks/ n
study of the distant human past by linguistic means paleolinguïstiek

paleologism n
phrase that was coined in the past and now obsolete paleologisme

paleontologist n
one who studies paleontology paleontoloog

paletot /ˈpalɪtəʊ/ n
A loose outer jacket, overcoat jas overjas

palimpsest /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/ n
manuscript scraped clean for reuse palimpsest

palindrome /ˈpælɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈpælɪndɹəʊm/ n
a sequence of units that reads the same forwards as backwards palindroom

palisade n
a wall of wooden stakes palissade

pall /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ n
cloth laid over coffin lijkkleed
heraldry gaffel

palladium /pəˈleɪdiəm/ n
chemical element palladium

pallet jack n
manually operated device for lifting and moving pallets transpallet

palliate /ˈpalɪeɪt/ /ˈpæl.i.eɪt/ v
obsolete: to lessen the severity of afzwakken vergoeilijken verzachten

pallid /ˈpælɪd/ adj
appearing weak, pale bleek

pallor n
paleness; want of color; pallidity bleekheid

palm /pɑm/ /pɑːm/ n
inner, concave part of hand handpalm palm

palm off v
to sell or dispose of something with the intent to deceive opdringen opzadelen

palm oil n
edible plant oil palmolie

palm tree n
tropical tree palmboom palm

palpable /ˈpalpəbəl/ /ˈpælpəbəl/ adj
capable of being touched tastbaar
obvious te snijden
that can be detected by palpation palpeerbaar

paltry /ˈpɑltɹi/ /ˈpɔltɹi/ /ˈpɔːltɹi/ adj
meager; worthless; pitiful; trifling armzalig beklagenswaardig meelijwekkend waardeloos
trashy, trivial, of little value pietluttig triviaal

pamper /ˈpæmpə(ɹ)/ v
to treat with excessive care, to indulge vertroetelen

pan /pæn/ n
pan

pan- prefix
a combining form meaning "all" al- pan-

pan-Arabism /panˈaɹəbɪz(ə)m/ n
movement panarabisme

panache /pəˈnæʃ/ n
flamboyant style or action panache zwier
ornamental helmet plume vederbos panache

pancake /ˈpæn.keɪk/ n
thin batter cake pannenkoek

pancreas /ˈpæŋkɹɪəs/ n
gland near the stomach alvleesklier buikspeekselklier pancreas

pancreatic cancer n
malignant neoplasm of the pancreas alvleesklierkanker

panda /ˈpandə/ /ˈpændə/ n
Ailuropoda melanoleuca panda pandabeer

pandeism /pænˈdeɪˈĭzˈəm/ n
belief combining elements of pantheism and deism pandeïsme

pandemic n
pandemic disease pandemie

pandemonium /ˌpændəˈmoʊni.əm/ /ˌpændɪˈməʊnɪəm/ n
an outburst; loud, riotous uproar heksenketel pandemonium
chaos; tumultuous or lawless violence heksenketel pandemonium

pander /ˈpandə/ /ˈpændɚ/ n
pimp or procurer pooier

pander /ˈpandə/ /ˈpændɚ/ v
to appeal or cater to naar de mond praten tegemoetkomen aan toegeven aan
to offer illicit sex with a third party koppelen

pandiculation n
stretching and stiffening of the trunk and extremities as when fatigued and drowsy zich uitrekken

panegyric /ˌpænəˈd͡ʒɪɹɪk/ n
praising speech or opus lofrede lofzang

panel /ˈpænəl/ n
paneel
group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc forum

pang /peɪŋ/ /pæŋ/ n
A sharp, sudden feeling of a mental or emotional nature, as of joy or sorrow aanval
paroxysm of extreme physical pain or anguish; sudden and transitory agony;throe pijnscheut steek

pangram /ˈpæn.ɡɹæm/ n
a sentence that contains every letter of the alphabet pangram

panhandler /ˈpæn.hænd.lə(ɹ)/ n
bum landloper zwerver
one who panhandles bedelaar bedelaarster bedelares

panic /ˈpænɪk/ n
overpowering fright paniek

panic /ˈpænɪk/ v
to feel overwhelming fear [[in]] [[paniek]] [[raken]]

panic attack n
sudden period of intense anxiety paniekaanval

pankration /pæn.ˈkɹeɪti.ɒn/ n
ancient Greek martial art pankration

panoply /ˈpæ.nəˌpliː/ n
collection or display of weaponry wapenrusting
splendid display of something praal

panoramic adj
with a wide view panoramisch panoramische

panpsychism /panˈsʌɪkɪz(ə)m/ n
the doctrine that all matter has a mental aspect panpsychisme

pansexuality /ˌpænsɛksjuˈælɪti/ /ˌpænsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ n
sexual orientation pansexualiteit

pansy n
plant reuzenviool viooltje

pant /pænt/ n
a quick breathing gehijg

pant leg n
either of the legs of a pair of pants broekspijp

pantheism /ˈpæn.θi.ɪz.əm/ n
belief that the universe is divine pantheïsme

pantheistic /pænˈθiɪstɪk/ adj
pertaining to pantheism pantheïstisch

panther /ˈpænθə/ /ˈpænθɚ/ n
big cat of genus Panthera panter
big cat with black fur panter

panther cap n
Amanita pantherina panteramaniet

panties n
short underpants for women or girls slipje

pantograph /ˈpantəɡɹɑːf/ n
mechanical drawing aid tekenaap pantograaf

pantry /ˈpantɹi/ /ˈpæntɹi/ n
storage room voorraadkamer bijkeuken bijkeukens voorraadkast

pants /pænts/ adj
of inferior quality brol

pants /pænts/ n
garment covering the body from the waist downwards broek
undergarment covering the genitals onderbroek

pants /pænts/ v
pull someone’s pants down aftrekken broekaf doen

pantyhose /ˈpæntɪhəuz/ n
nylon tights worn about legs panty

pap /pæp/ n
soft food pap

papal /ˈpeɪpəl/ adj
related to the pope or papacy pauselijk

paparazzo /ˌpæpəˈɹætsəʊ/ /ˌpɑpəˈɹɑtsoʊ/ n
freelance photographer of celebrities paparazzo nieuwsfotograaf

papaya /pəˈpaɪə/ n
fruit papaja
tree papajaboom

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ adj
made of paper papieren papier

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ n
academic paper artikel
sheet material papier
written document shorter than a book document eindwerk werk

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ v
to apply paper to behangen

paper aeroplane n
toy aeroplane made by folding up a sheet of paper papiervliegtuig

paper towel n
sheet of absorbent paper keukenrol

paperweight n
small, decorative, somewhat weighty object presse-papier

papier-mâché /ˌpapɪ.eɪ ˈmaʃeɪ/ /ˌpeɪpɚ məˈʃeɪ/ n
paper mixed with glue to create a sculptural object papier-maché

pappardelle /ˌpæpɑɹˈdɛleɪ/ /ˌpæpɑːˈdɛleɪ/ n
broad form of fettuccine pappardelle

paprika /pəˈpɹiːkə/ /ˈpæpɹɨkə/ n
spice paprika

parable /ˈpaɹəbəl/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.bəl/ n
short story illustrating a lesson parabel

parabola /pəˈɹæbələ/ n
a conic section parabool

parachute /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/ n
a device designed to control the fall of an object parachute valscherm

parachutist n
parachute user parachutist parachutiste

paraclete /ˈpæɹəkliːt/ n
advocate parakleet

paraconsistent /pæɹəkənˈsɪstənt/ adj
tolerant towards inconsistencies paraconsistent

parade /pəˈɹeɪd/ n
organized procession optocht parade defilé

paradigm /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪm/ n
linguistics: all forms which contain a common element paradigma
example serving as a model or pattern paradigma
way of viewing reality paradigma denkkader

paradigm shift n
change in thinking from an accepted point of view to a new one, necessitated by scientific discoveries paradigmawissel paradigmawisseling

paradise /ˈpæɹədaɪs/ n
heaven paradijs hemel
very pleasant place paradijs

paradox /ˈpaɹədɒks/ /ˈpæɹədɑks/ n
apparent contradiction which is nonetheless true paradox
in logic: a self-contradictory statement paradox tegenspraak

paradoxical /ˌpæɹəˈdɒksɪkəl/ /ˌpɛɹəˈdɑːksɪkəl/ adj
having self-contradicting properties paradoxaal

paraffin /ˈpɛɹ.ə.fɪn/ n
alkane hydrocarbon paraffine

paragliding /ˈpæɹəɡlaɪdɪŋ/ n
the sport of gliding with a paraglider parapente

paragon /ˈpæɹəɡən/ n
20-point type paragon
model or pattern toonbeeld

paragraph /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹæf/ n
passage in text alinea paragraaf

parakeet /ˈpaɹəkiːt/ n
various species of small parrots parkiet

paralegal n
one who assists a lawyer juridisch medewerker

parallel /ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌlɛl/ adj
equally distant from one another at all points evenwijdig parallel
having the same overall direction parallel met

parallel /ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌlɛl/ n
line of latitude breedtegraad evenwijdig
one of a set of parallel lines evenwijdige

parallelepiped /ˌpæɹəˌlɛləˈpaɪpɪd/ n
solid figure parallellepipedum

parallelogram /ˌpæ.ɹə.ˈlɛl.ə.ˌɡɹæm/ n
convex quadrilateral in which each pair of opposite edges are parallel and of equal length parallellogram

paralysis /pəˈɹæləsəs/ n
loss of muscle control verlamming

paralyzed v
paralyzed. verlamd

paramagnetic adj
exhibiting paramagnetism paramagnetisch

paramagnetism /ˌpæ.ɹə.ˈmæɡ.nə.tɪ.zəm/ n
tendency of dipoles paramagnetisme

paramecium /ˌpæ.ɹəˈmiː.si.əm/ /ˌpɛ.ɹəˈmi.si.əm/ n
organism pantoffeldiertje

parament /ˈpaɹəmənt/ n
liturgical cloth parament

paranoid schizophrenia n
form of schizophrenia accompanied by delusions paranoïde schizofrenie

paraphernalia /ˌpæɹəfəˈneɪli.ə/ /ˌpɛɹəfɚˈneɪli.ə/ n
miscellaneous items onderdelen spulletjes

paraphimosis n
foreskin trapped behind the glans Spaanse kraag parafimose

paraphyletic adj
Excluding some descendants of the most recent common ancestor parafyletisch

paraplegia n
paralysed condition dwarslaesie

parapsychology /ˌpɛɹəˌsaɪˈkɑlədʒi/ n
study of that which cannot yet be explained parapsychologie

parasite /ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ n
(generally undesirable) living organism that exists by stealing resources from another living organism parasiet
useless person who always relies on other people's work and gives nothing back parasiet profiteur

parasitic /pɛɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/ adj
drawing upon another organism for sustenance parasitair parasitisch
pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite parasitair parasitisch
exploit|exploiting another for personal gain parasitair parasitisch

parasitize v
live off a host parasiteren

parcel /ˈpɑɹsəl/ [ˈpʰaː.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑɹ.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑː.səɫ] n
package wrapped for shipment pakket

parched /pɑɹtʃt/ /pɑːtʃt/ adj
dry droog
thirsty dorstig

parchment /ˈpɑːtʃmənt/ n
creamy or tanned color perkamentkleur
diploma (only specific material-related terms, not mere synonyms of diploma) bul ezelsvel
imitating paper perkamentpapier
material perkament
document perkament

pardon /ˈpɑɹ.dn̩/ /ˈpɑɹ.dən/ /ˈpɑːdən/ v
to grant an official pardon gratiëren

pardon me phraseologicalUnit
sorry, as an apology pardon

pare /peə(ɹ)/ v
To reduce or trim something (as if) by cutting off beknibbelen besnoeien pellen schillen
To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a knife pellen schillen (af)[[knippen]] snoeien

pareidolia /pæɹ.aɪˈdəʊ.li.ə/ /pɛɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.li.ə/ n
tendency to interpret vague stimuli as something familiar pareidolie

pareidolic /pæɹ.aɪˈdəʊ.lik/ /pɛɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.lik/ adj
pertaining to pareidolia pareïdolisch

parent /ˈpɛəɹənt/ n
person from whom one is descended ouder
person who acts as a parent in rearing a child ouder
biology: organism from which a plant or animal is biologically descended ouder
computing: object from which a child or derived object is descended ouder
source or origin of something bron ouder

parent company n
a company that owns or controls another company moedermaatschappij moederbedrijf

parental adj
relating to parent ouderlijk

parental leave n
leave of absence for a parent to take care of a baby ouderschapsverlof

parenteral adj
Intravenously or by injection parenteraal

parenthesis /pəˈɹɛnθəsɪs/ n
a clause, phrase or word inserted into a passage which is already grammatically complete parenthese
both round brackets haakjes
either of a pair of brackets ( ) haakje

parenthesize /pəˈɹɛnθ.ə.saɪz/ v
place in parentheses tussen haakjes zetten

parenthood n
state of being parent ouderschap

parents /ˈpɛəɹənts/ /ˈpɛɹənts/ n
one's parents ouders

paries n
wall of any cavity in the body wand

paring knife n
A thin-bladed knife for paring fruit schilmesje

parish /ˈpæɹɪʃ/ n
members of the parish parochianen
part of a diocese parochie

parish church n
church that serves as the religious centre of a parish parochiekerk

parity /ˈpæɹɪti/ n
equality, comparability pariteit
math: set whose elements all belong to one of exactly two disjoint subsets pariteit
physics: symmetry of interaction pariteit
the number of times a sow has farrowed pariteit

parity bit n
A bit used to indicate parity pariteitsbit

park /pɑɹk/ [paːk] [pɐːk] [pɑɹk] [pɑːk] [pɒək] n
ground for recreation park

park /pɑɹk/ [paːk] [pɐːk] [pɑɹk] [pɑːk] [pɒək] v
bring to a halt parkeren

parking /ˈpɑɹkɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːkɪŋ/ n
space parkeergelegenheid

parking garage n
building parkeergarage

parking lot n
open area, generally paved, where automobiles may be left when not in use parkeerplaats parkeerterrein

parkour /pɑɹˈkʊɹ/ /pɑːˈkʊə/ n
athletic discipline parkour

parliament /ˈpɑɹləmənt/ /ˈpɑːləmənt/ n
institution with elected or appointed members parlement

parliamentary /ˌpɑːləˈmentəɹi/ /ˌpɑːɹləˈmentəɹi/ adj
of, relating to, or enacted by a parliament parlementair

parmesan /ˈpɑɹ.məˌʒɑn/ /ˈpɑː.məˌzɑːn/ n
hard, full-fat Italian cheese from Parma parmezaan parmezaankaas

parochial /pəˈɹoʊki.əl/ /pəˈɹəʊkɪəl/ adj
pertaining to a parish parochiaal parochie-

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ /ˈpɛɹədi/ n
expression making fun of something else parodie

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ /ˈpɛɹədi/ v
to make a parody of something parodiëren

paronym n
word that sounds like another word paroniem

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ n
kind of bird papegaai
person who repeats what was said papegaai na-aper naprater

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ v
to repeat exactly without showing understanding napraten nazeggen papegaaien

parry /ˈpæɹi/ n
a defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying afweren ontwijken

parry /ˈpæɹi/ v
avoid, deflect, or ward off afweren

parse /pʰɑɹs/ /pʰɑːz/ n
act of parsing analyse ontleding
result of parsing analyse ontleding parse

parse /pʰɑɹs/ /pʰɑːz/ v
computing: to split data into pieces ontleden parsen
linguistics: to resolve into elements analyseren ontleden

parsec /ˈpɑɹsɛk/ /ˈpɑːsɛk/ n
parallax second parsec

parseltongue pn
language of snakes in Harry Potter sisselspraak

parsimonious /pɑɹ.sɪˈmo͡ʊn.i.əs/ adj
Exhibiting parsimony zuinig gierig

parsimony n
great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily zuinigheid vrekkigheid
principle of using the least resources or explanations to solve a problem zuinigheid

parsley /ˈpɑː(ɹ)sli/ n
herb peterselie

parsnip n
the edible root of Pastinaca sativa pastinaak
the plant Pastinaca sativa pastinaak

parsonage n
house provided by the church pastorie

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ n
fraction of a whole deel

part and parcel n
essential piece integrerend deel

part company v
To end a relationship scheiden
To separate; go their own way ieder zijn eigen weg gaan uit elkaar gaan

part of speech n
the function a word or phrase performs woordsoort

part-time adj
involving less than the normal time deeltijds parttime

partake /pɑɹˈteɪk/ /pɑːˈteɪk/ v
to share food mee-eten
to take part in an activity deelnemen participeren

partial /ˈpɑɹʃəl/ /ˈpɑːʃəl/ adj
biased partijdig
existing in part gedeeltelijk partieel

partiality n
preference partijdigheid

partially adv
to a partial degree gedeeltelijk deels

participant /pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt/ n
one who participates deelnemer

participate /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ v
to join in, to take part, to involve oneself deelnemen meedoen participeren

participation n
act of participating deelname deelneming

participatory /pɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪsɪpətəɹi/ adj
open to participation deelname deelnemend medewerknig participatief

participatory democracy n
Political system participatieve democratie

participle /pɑːˈtɪsɪpəl/ /ˈpɑɹtɪˌsɪpəl/ n
verb form deelwoord
deelwoord

particle /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ n
body with very small size deeltje partikel
elementary particle or subatomic particle deeltje
word partikel

particle accelerator n
a device that accelerates electrically charged particles to extremely high speeds deeltjesversneller

particle board n
structural material manufactured from wood particles spaanderplaat spaanplaat

particle physics n
particle physics deeltjesfysica

parting /ˈpɑɹtɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːtɪŋ/ n
farewell adieu afscheid
line dividing hair haarscheiding scheidingslijn

partisan /ˈpɑɹ.ɾɪ.zən/ /ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/ n
adherent to a party aanhanger

partition /pɑɹˈtɪʃən/ n
action which divides a thing into parts, or separates one thing from another opdeling partitie splitsing verdeling
division of a territory partitie opdeling splitsing
part of something that had been divided aandeel deel part

partition /pɑɹˈtɪʃən/ v
divide into two or more territories dismemberen opdelen splitsen verdelen
divide something into parts opdelen splitsen verdelen

partitive n
partitive case partitief

partly /pɑɹtli/ /pɑːtli/ adv
in part gedeeltelijk deels

partner /ˈpɐːtnɘ/ /ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ) n
someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest partner
spouse, domestic, or romantic partner partner

partnership n
association of two or more people to conduct a business vennootschap
state of being associated with a partner maatschap partnerschap

partook /pɑɹˈtuk/ v
simple past of partake nam deel namen deel

partridge /ˈpɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɑːtɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
any bird of the genera Perdix or Alectoris patrijs

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ɾi/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ n
group of people forming one side in a given dispute, contest etc. partij
social gathering feest party viering

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ɾi/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ v
to celebrate at a party feesten vieren

party animal n
person known for frequent, enthusiastic attendance at parties feestbeest fuifnummer

party leader n
person who leads a political party partijleider

party line n
official policy partijlijn

parvenu /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/ /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/ n
a person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class parvenu

pasha /ˈpæʃə/ /ˈpɑʃə/ n
title pasja

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas~pʰæs] [pʰaːs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs~pʰɐːs] [pʰæs~pʰɛəs~pʰeəs] [pʰɑːs] n
opening, road, or track, available for passing passage

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas~pʰæs] [pʰaːs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs~pʰɐːs] [pʰæs~pʰɛəs~pʰeəs] [pʰɑːs] v
change from one state to another overgaan
die doodgaan
elapse voorbijgaan
go by, over, etc voorbijgaan
go successfully through Slagen
go through any inspection or test successfully slagen
happen gebeuren
to continue doorgaan

pass away v
to die (euphemistic) overlijden heengaan ontslapen

pass down v
to hand over doorgeven

pass on v
to convey or communicate doorgeven doorvertellen

passage /ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ n
passageway passage
section of text or music passage

passageway n
any way for passing in, out or through something doorgang
covered walkway gang

passenger /ˈpæsənd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsənd͡ʒɚ/ n
one who rides or travels in a vehicle passagier

passenger pigeon n
an extinct bird of the species Ectopistes migratorius trekduif

passenger train n
type of train passagierstrein reizigerstrein

passer-by n
a person who is passing by passant voorbijganger

passim /ˈpæsɪm/ adv
here and there passim
throughout; frequently passim

passing /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ adj
that passes away; ephemeral voorbijgaand verstrijkend

passion /ˈpæʃən/ [ˈpʰæʃən] n
any great emotion hartstocht passie
fervor, determination hartstocht passie
object of passionate love or strong interest hartstocht passie
commemoration of the suffering of Jesus passie
suffering of Jesus passie

passion fruit n
edible fruit passievrucht

passive /ˈpæs.ɪv/ adj
grammar: being in the passive voice lijdelijk lijdend passief
not active, but acted upon passief
finance: not bearing interest passief
psychology: being inactive and receptive in a relationship passief
taking no action passief

passive /ˈpæs.ɪv/ n
form of verb passief

passive voice n
grammatical term lijdende vorm

passively /ˈpæs.ɪv.li/ adv
passief

passport /ˈpæspɔɹt/ /ˈpɑːspɔːt/ n
official document paspoort

password /ˈpæswɜːd/ /ˈpæswɜːɹd/ /ˈpɑːswɜː(ɹ)d/ n
computing: string of characters known only to a user wachtwoord
word used to gain admittance wachtwoord

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ adj
grammar: expressing action that has already happened verleden voorbij voorbije
having already happened; in the past afgelopen voorbij voorbije
of a period of time: having just gone by voorbij voorbije

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ adv
in a direction that passes voorbij

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ n
(grammar) past tense verleden tijd
period of time that has already happened verleden vervlogene voorbije

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ preposition
beyond in place verder voorbij

past participle n
past participle voltooid deelwoord verleden deelwoord

past tense n
form of language verleden tijd

pasta /ˈpæstə/ /ˈpɐːstɘ/ /ˈpɐːstə/ /ˈpɑstə/ n
dough deegwaren

paste /peɪst/ n
a soft mixture pasta
an adhesive paste stijfsel
lead-containing glass, or an artificial gemstone thereof stras
soft mixture of pounded foods pastei
soft mixture used in making pastry deeg

paste /peɪst/ v
to insert a piece of text plakken
to cause to stick, adhere plakken

pastiche /pæsˈtiʃ/ /pæsˈtiːʃ/ n
incongruous mixture; a hodgepodge mengelmoes
work that imitates the work of a previous artist pastiche

pastime /ˈpæs.taɪm/ n
that which amuses tijdverdrijf hobby ontspanning

pastor /ˈpæstɚ/ /ˈpɑːstə/ n
a minister or priest pastoor

pastry /ˈpeɪstɹi/ n
food group gebak banket

pastry bag n
bag used to pipe cakes with icing spuitzak

pasture /ˈpɑːstjə/ n
land on which cattle can be kept for feeding weiland weide

pasty /ˈpeɪsti/ adj
like paste, sticky pasteus

patch /pætʃ/ n
piece of cloth used to repair a garment lap

patellar adj
near or relating to the patella or kneecap patellair

patellar reflex n
a reflex extension of the lower leg kniepeesreflex

paten n
plate for the host during Eucharist pateen

patent /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpætənt/ n
declaration issued by a government to an inventor octrooi patent

paternal /pəˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/ adj
of or pertaining to one's father vaderlijk
fatherly; behaving as or characteristic of a father vaderlijk
acting as a father vaderlijk

paternal aunt n
the sister of one's father tante

paternal grandfather n
one's father's father grootvader vaderszijde

paternal grandmother n
one's father's mother bomma bonbonneke grootmoeder oma vaderszijde

paternal uncle n
brother of one's father oom nonkel

paternity leave n
a leave of absence from a job for a father to care of a baby vaderschapsverlof

paternoster /ˈpɑtəɹˌnɔstɚ/ /ˈpɑːtəˌnɒstə(ɹ)/ n
Lord's prayer Onzevader

path /pæθ/ /pɑːθ/ [pʰaθ~pʰæθ] [pʰäːθ~pʰɐːθ] [pʰæθ~pʰɛəθ~pʰeəθ] [pʰɑːθ] n
a course taken weg
a trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians pad
computing: a specification for a location within a hierarchical or tree-like structure pad
graph theory: a sequence of vertices from one vertex to another pad
topology: a continuous map pad

pathetic /pəˈθɛtɪk/ adj
arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion deerniswekkend meelijwekkend zielig
arousing scorn or contempt sneu zielig

pathogen /ˈpæθədʒn̩/ n
an organism or substance that causes disease pathogeen

pathologist n
expert in pathology patholoog patholoog-anatoom

pathology n
branch of medicine pathologie
abnormality pathologie

patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ n
quality of being patient geduld

patience is a virtue proverb
it is better to be patient than impatient Geduld is een schone zaak

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ adj
not losing one's temper while waiting geduldig

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ n
someone who receives treatment from a doctor patiënt patiënte

patina /pəˈtiː.nə/ /ˈpætɪnə/ n
color or incrustation which age and wear give to objects patina
receptacle pateen

patine v
coat an object with a patina patineren

patois /ˈpæˌtwɑ/ /ˈpæˌtwɑz/ n
regional dialect of a language streektaal

patriarch /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹiɑɹk/ /ˈpeɪtɹɪɑːk/ n
male leader patriarch aartsvader

patriarchal adj
relating to patriarchy aartsvaderlijk patriarchaal

patrician /pətɹˈɪʃən/ n
member of Roman aristocracy patriciër
nobleman patriciër

patrimony n
inheritance from one's ancestor patrimonium

patriot /ˈpeɪ.t(ʃ)ɹi.ət/ /ˈpæt.ɹi.ət/ n
person who loves, supports and defends their country patriot

patriotism /ˈpeɪtɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ /ˈpætɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ n
love of one's own country patriottisme

patrol /pəˈtɹoʊl/ /pəˈtɹəʊl/ n
going of the rounds patrouille

patrol car n
police car patrouillewagen

patron saint /ˈpeɪtɹən ˈseɪnt/ n
saint from whom a specific group claims special protection or prayer beschermheilige

patronage /ˈpeɪtɹənɪd͡ʒ/ n
the act of providing approval and support patronaat

patronize /ˈpeɪt(ʃ).ɹə.naɪz/ v
to assume a tone of unjustified superiority betuttelen denigreren

patter /ˈpætə/ n
sound of feet getrippel

pattern /ˈpat(ə)n/ /ˈpætəɹn/ n
motif or decoration patroon
that from which a copy is made sjabloon

paucity /ˈpɑsɪti/ n
fewness in number; a small number gering aantal
smallness in size or amount geringheid

paunch /pɑːntʃ/ /pɔːntʃ/ n
first stomach of ruminant; rumen pens
large, protruding belly buik pens

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ n
temporary stop or rest pauze

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ v
to interrupt something pauzeren

pavement /ˈpeɪvmənt/ n
footpath trottoir stoep
surface of road wegdek

pavilion /pəˈvɪljən/ n
light roofed structure used as a shelter in a public place paviljoen
ornate tent paviljoen
structure erected to house exhibits at a fair, etc paviljoen

paw /pɑ/ /pɔ/ /pɔː/ n
soft foot of an animal poot

paw /pɑ/ /pɔ/ /pɔː/ v
to touch someone (with the hands) in a sexual way betasten

pawl /pɑl/ /pɔːl/ n
pawl pal

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ n
chess piece pion
someone who is being manipulated pion kleine man
(rare) type of shop pandjes pandjeshuis
instance of pawning something verpanding
item sold to a pawn shop pand

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ v
give as security for loan verpanden

pawnbroker /ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)/ n
person who makes monetary loans at interest, taking personal property as security pandjesbaas lommerd

pawnshop /ˈpɔnʃɑp/ /ˈpɔːnʃɒp/ n
business premises of a pawnbroker lommerd pandjeshuis

pay /peɪ/ v
to be profitable lonen opbrengen
to give money in exchange for goods or services betalen

pay attention v
to be attentive opletten

pay grade n
level indicating a base salary barema loonschaal

pay off v
to pay back; to repay aflossen

pay the bills v
provide enough income rekeningen betalen

pay-off /ˈpeɪ.ɒf/ n
a reward beloning

payload /ˈpeɪloʊd/ n
That part of a cargo that produces revenue lading

payment /ˈpeɪmənt/ n
a sum of money paid in exchange for goods or services betaling uitbetaling
the act of paying betaling

payroll /ˈpeɪɹoʊl/ /ˈpeɪɹəʊl/ n
list of employees who receive salary or wages, together with the amounts due to each loonlijst

payslip n
document of employee's wage or salary loonstrookje

paywall /ˈpeɪ.wɔːl/ n
a feature of a website that only allows access to paying subscribers betaalmuur

pea /piː/ n
edible seed erwt
plant erwt

pea soup n
soup made from peas erwtensoep snert

peace /piːs/ n
state of being free from war vrede peis
state of mind rust vrede met zichzelf vrede
tranquility, quiet, harmony; absence of violence vrede rust
harmony; lack of conflict in personal relations vrede rust

peace of mind n
absence of mental stress gemoedsrust zielenrust

peace treaty n
an agreement to end fighting or conflict vrede vredesverdrag

peaceable /ˈpiːsəb(ə)l/ adj
characterized by peace vredig
in favour of peace vredelievend

peaceful /ˈpiːsfəl/ adj
inclined to peace; peaceable vredig vreedzaam
motionless and calm; placid vredig
not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil vreedzaam vredevol vredig

peacetime n
period of peace vredestijd

peach /piːt͡ʃ/ n
fruit perzik
tree perzikboom perzik

peach blossom n
flower perzik bloesem perzikbloesem
moth braamvlinder

peacock /ˈpikɑk/ /ˈpiːkɒk/ n
pheasant of one of the genera Pavo and Afropavo pauw

peafowl /ˈpiːˌfaʊl/ n
a pheasant of the genus Pavo or Afropavo pauw

peak /piːk/ n
mountain top piek

peaky adj
sickly ziekelijk

peanut /ˈpinət/ /ˈpiːˌnʌt/ n
a legume resembling a nut pinda aardnoot apennoot arachidenoot grondnoot olienoot

peanut butter n
a spread made from ground peanuts pindakaas

pear /pɛə/ /pɛɚ/ n
fruit peer
tree perenboom

pear tree n
a tree of the genus Pyrus perenboom pereboom

pear-shaped adj
shaped like a pear peervormig

pearl /pɜːl/ /pɝl/ n
5-point type parel parisienne
rounded shelly concretion produced by certain mollusks parel

pearl barley n
barley with the husk and bran removed gort

pearl necklace n
necklace made of pearls parelketting parelsnoer

pearl of wisdom n
succinct, insightful saying, piece of advice, or moral precept parel van wijsheid

pearly antshrike n
passerine bird parelmierklauwier

peasant /ˈpɛzənt/ n
country person boer landman plattelander
member of the agriculture low class boer landman landarbeider landbouwer
uncouth, crude, or ill-bred person boer boerenpummel

peasantry n
impoverished rural farm workers boerenstand

peat /piːt/ n
soil turf veen

pebble /ˈpɛb.əl/ n
stone kiezel

peccadillo /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.loʊ/ /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.ləʊ/ n
small sin or flaw pekelzonde

peccary n
a family of mammals related to pigs and hippos pekari

peck /pɛk/ v
to strike or pierce with the beak or similar pikken

pecker /ˈpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
someone who or something that pecks pikker

pecking order n
The usually informal hierarchy of authority or command, often partial or approximate pikorde

pectoral fin n
fin located on each side of a fish borstvin

peculiar /pɪˈkjuljɚ/ /pɪˈkjuːljə/ adj
common or usual for a particular place or circumstance karakteristiek
out of the ordinary merkwaardig ongebruikelijk ongewoon

pedagogical adj
of, or relating to pedagogy pedagogisch

pedagogue n
a teacher pedagoog

pedagogy /ˈpɛdəˌɡoʊdʒi/ n
profession of teaching pedagogiek opvoedkunde

pedal /ˈpiːdəl/ /ˈpɛdəl/ n
lever operated by one's foot pedaal

pedalo /ˈpɛdələʊ/ n
small boat propelled by pedals trapboot waterfiets

pedant /ˈpɛdənt/ n
person overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning weetal wijsneus

pedantry /ˈpɛd.ən.tɹi/ n
overly ambitious display of learning pedanterie

peddle v
to sell illegal narcotics dealen
to sell things, especially door to door aan de deur verkopen leuren
to spread or cause to spread ingang doen vinden rondbazuinenen

peddler n
itinerant seller of small goods marskramer venter

pederast /ˈpɛd.ɚ.ɹæst/ n
practitioner of pederasty pederast

pederastic adj
relating or pertaining to pederasty pederastisch

pederasty /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹæs.ti/ /ˈpɛd.ɛ.ɹəs.ti/ n
pederasty knapenliefde knapenschennis

pedestal /ˈpɛdəstəl/ n
the base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp, or the like voetstuk

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ adj
ordinary gewoontjes

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ n
somebody walking rather than using a vehicle voetganger

pedestrian crossing n
place for pedestrians to cross a street zebrapad

pediatrician /piːdɪəˈtɹɪʃən/ /ˌpidi.əˈtɹɪʃən/ n
physician who specialises in pediatrics kinderarts

pedigree /ˈpɛ.dɪ.ɡɹi/ n
chart of ancestors stamboom

pediment /ˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/ n
architectural element fronton

pedology n
soil science pedologie
study of children's behaviour pedologie

pedometer n
device stappenteller

pedophile /ˈpe.dəˌfɑel/ /ˈpiː.dəˌfaɪl/ /ˈpɛ.dəˌfaɪl/ n
an adult who is sexually attracted to children pedofiel

pedophilia /ˌpe.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpiː.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛ.dəˈfi.li.ə/ n
sexual feeling or desire by adults towards children pedofilie knapenliefde

pedophilic adj
of, relating to, or pertaining to pedophilia pedofiel

pee n
urine pis plas

pee v
to urinate urineren plassen

peek /piːk/ v
To look slyly, or with the eyes half closed, or through a crevice; to peep gluren

peekaboo n
game for small children kiekeboe

peel /piːl/ n
skin of a fruit schil
spadelike implement for removing loaves from an oven ovenpaal zwaalde

peel /piːl/ v
to remove skin schillen
to remove the outer layer schillen

peeler /ˈpiːlə/ /ˈpiːlɚ/ n
kitchen utensil schilmesje

peeling /ˈpiːlɪŋ/ n
act of removing the outer surface in strips schillen

peep /pip/ /piːp/ n
feeble utterance or complaint piep
quiet sound, particularly one from a baby bird gepiep

peep /pip/ /piːp/ v
to look piepen

peer /piɹ/ /pɪə̯/ n
noble edele edelman
someone or something of equal level gelijke

peer /piɹ/ /pɪə̯/ v
to look with difficulty or as if searching turen

peer pressure n
encouragement by one's peers groepsdruk

peeve /piːv/ n
annoyance or grievance ergernis irritatie

peeve /piːv/ v
annoy; vex ergeren

peevish /ˈpivɪʃ/ /ˈpiːvɪʃ/ adj
constantly complaining zeurderig

pegasus n
winged horse pegasus

pejorative /pəˈdʒɔɹəɾɪv/ /pɪˈdʒɒɹətɪv/ adj
disparaging, belittling or derogatory denigrerend kleinerend

pejorative /pəˈdʒɔɹəɾɪv/ /pɪˈdʒɒɹətɪv/ n
disparaging, belittling or derogatory word or expression pejoratief

pelican /ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən/ n
any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae pelikaan

pell-mell /ˈpɛlˈmɛl/ adj
uncontrolled chaotisch haastig ongecontroleerd

pell-mell /ˈpɛlˈmɛl/ adv
in haste chaotisch haastig ongecontroleerd

pellagra /pɪˈlaɡɹə/ n
disease pellagra

pellet n
A lead projectile used as ammunition in rifled air guns hagelkorrel kogeltje
A small, compressed, hard chunk of matter balletje propje
Compressed byproduct of digestion regurgitated by owls uilebal

pellucid /pəˈluːsɪd/ adj
transparent doorschijnend

peloton n
main group of riders in a cycling race peloton

pelt n
huid vel
skin of a beast with the hair on huid pels vel

pelt v
to bombard bombarderen bestoken
to rain heavily stortregenen

pelvic fin n
either of a pair of fins buikvin

pelvis /ˈpɛlvɪs/ n
bone bekken

pen /pɛn/ /pɪn/ n
enclosed area for animals kraal ren
prison cell cel cellen
writing tool pen

pen /pɛn/ /pɪn/ v
to write schrijven

pen name n
name used by author pseudoniem

penal colony n
colonial territory colonie pénale strafkolonie

penalize /ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz/ v
to subject to a penalty straffen

penalty n
punishment for violating rules of procedure straf
legal sentence straf

penalty area n
area on a soccer pitch strafschopgebied zestienmetergebied

penalty corner n
penalty strafcorner

penalty goal n
goal scored from a penalty strafschopdoelpunt strafschopgoal strafschoptreffer

penalty kick n
(soccer) a form of direct free kick strafschop penalty

penalty mark n
spot from where penalty kicks are taken penaltystip strafschopstip

penalty shootout n
a series of penalty kicks strafschoppenserie

penalty spot n
spot from where penalty kicks are taken penaltystip strafschopstip

penance /ˈpɛn.əns/ n
sacrament in some churches berouw penitentie
voluntary self-imposed punishment boetedoening

penchant /ˈpɑːnʃɑn/ /ˈpɛnt͡ʃənt/ n
taste, liking, or inclination (for) neiging voorkeur

pencil /ˈpɛnsəl/ /ˈpɛnsɪl/ n
graphite writing-instrument potlood

pencil case n
object purposed to contain stationery etui pennenzak

pencil sharpener n
a device used to sharpen pencils potloodslijper puntenslijper slijper

pencil skirt n
very narrow skirt kokerrok potloodrok

pendant /ˈpɛnd(ə)nt/ n
a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck hanger hangertje

pending /ˈpɛndɪŋ/ adj
about to happen; imminent or impending in afwachting
awaiting a conclusion or a confirmation in afwachting
begun but not completed in afwachting

pendulum /ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/ /ˈpɪnd͡ʒələm/ n
body suspended from a fixed support slinger

pendulum clock n
clock that uses a pendulum slingerklok slingeruurwerk

penetrable adj
capable of being penetrated doordringbaar

penetrate /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/ /ˈpɛnɪˌtɹeɪt/ v
enter into doordringen
insert the penis into an opening, such as a vagina penetreren

penetrating adj
demonstrating keen understanding indringend

penguin /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/ /ˈpɪŋɡwɪn/ n
flightless sea bird pinguïn vetgans

penicillin n
penicillin penicilline

peninsula /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.sə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə/ n
piece of land projecting into water schiereiland

penis /ˈpinɪs/ /ˈpiːnɪs/ n
male organ for copulation and urination penis lid lul mannelijk lid

penis envy n
unconscious desire penisnijd

penitence n
condition of being penitent boetedoening
feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning inkeer

penknife n
small pocketknife pennenmes

pennant /ˈpɛnənt/ n
flag on ship to represent special condition vaan

penny /pəni/ /ˈpɛ.ni/ n
1/100 of a pound sterling or British pound penny

penny farthing n
bicycle hoge bi

penology n
study of punishment and prevention of crime penologie

pension /ˈpɛnʃ(ə)n/ n
boarding house pension
regular payment due to a person in consideration of past services pensioen pension
stated regular allowance by way of patronage or subsidy lijfrente pensioen

pension /ˈpɛnʃ(ə)n/ v
to force to retire pensioneren
to grant a pension pensioneren

pensioner /ˈpɛnʃənə/ /ˈpɛnʃənɚ/ n
someone who lives on a pension gepensioneerde

pent roof n
sloping roof with a singular surface lessenaarsdak

pent-up /pɛnt ʌp/ adj
not expressed onderdrukt onuitgesproken
repressed or suppressed, especially of emotions or impulses onderdrukt

pentachloride n
pentachloride pentachloride

pentagon /ˈpɛntəɡɑn/ /ˈpɛntəɡən/ n
a polygon with five sides and five angles vijfhoek pentagoon

pentane n
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₅H12 pentaan

penultimate /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
next-to-last in a sequence voorlaatste

penumbra /pəˈnʌmbɹə/ n
partially shaded area around a shadow, especially an eclipse halfschaduw

peony /ˈpiːəni/ n
Paeonia genus of flowering plants pioen pioenroos

people /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpəl/ n
a body of human beings; a group of two or more persons lui mensen personen volk
a group of persons forming or belonging to a particular nation etc. volk
a group of persons regarded as being employees etc. volk mensen
a person's ancestors, relatives or family familie verwanten
the mass of community as distinguished from a special class volk massa

people /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpəl/ v
to fill with people bevolken
to inhabit, to occupy bevolken bewonen

people's republic n
self-designation of states with Marxist-Leninist governments volksrepubliek

pep talk /ˈpɛp tɔːk/ /ˈpɛp ˌtɔk/ n
a rallying speech made to instill enthusiasm peptalk

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ n
fruit of the capsicum chilipeper
spice peper
plant peper

pepper mill n
a small handheld grinder pepermolen

pepper spray n
non-lethal riot-control agent pepperspray

peppercorn /ˈpɛpəkɔːn/ /ˈpɛpɚkɔɹn/ n
the seeds of the plant Piper nigrum peperkorrel

pepperwort /ˈpɛpəwəːt/ n
plant in the genus Lepidium kruidkers

peppy /ˈpɛpi/ adj
energetic energetisch

pepsin /ˈpɛpsɪn/ n
digestive enzyme pepsine

per /pɜː(ɹ)/ /pɝ/ preposition
for each per

per capita adj
per person per hoofd

per capita adv
per person per hoofd

per se /pəːˈseɪ/ /pɚːˈseɪ/ adv
by itself op zich an sich per se

perceive /pəˈsiːv/ /pɚˈsiv/ v
to understand waarnemen

percent /pəˈsɛnt/ /pɜɹ.sɛnt/ n
a part or other object per hundred procent

perception /pəˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ /pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ n
conscious understanding of something perceptie waarneming gewaarwording
vision (ability) waarneming zicht

perceptive /pəˈsɛptɪv/ /pɚˈsɛptɪv/ adj
having or showing keenness of perception, insight, understanding, or intuition opmerkzaam

perch /pɜːtʃ/ /pɝtʃ/ n
fish of the genus Perca baars
rod used by bird stok

percolate /ˈpəɹkoʊleɪt/ /ˈpɜkəʊleɪt/ n
liquid that has been percolated percolaat

percolate /ˈpəɹkoʊleɪt/ /ˈpɜkəʊleɪt/ v
(intransitive) drain through a porous substance filteren filtreren percoleren
(transitive) pass a liquid through a porous substance filteren filtreren percoleren
(intransitive) spread slowly or gradually doordringen doorsijpelen

percolation n
seepage or filtration of a liquid doorsijpelen

percussion cap n
metal cap on muzzleloading firearms slaghoedje

percussion instrument n
type of instrument slaginstrument

percutaneous /pɜːkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ adj
taking place through the skin percutaan

perdition /pɜː(ɹ).ˈdɪ.ʃən/ n
absolute ruin verderf
eternal damnation verdoemenis eeuwige
hell hel

peregrinate /ˈpɛ.ɹɪ.ɡɹəˌneɪt/ v
to travel from place to place rondreizen rondtrekken
to travel through a specific place doortrekken doorzwerven

peregrine falcon /ˈpɛɹɛɡɹɪnˈfælkɒn/ n
Falco peregrinus slechtvalk

peremptory /pəˈɹɛmptəɹi/ adj
(law) Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal onherroepelijk onverbiddelijk zonder verhaal
Positive in opinion or judgment; decided, dogmatic beslist categorisch peremptorisch pertinent

perennial /pəˈɹɛni.əl/ adj
(of a plant) Having a life cycle of more than two years meerjarig
continuing without cessation or intermission; perpetual; permanent; unceasing; never failing voortdurend eeuwig
enduring; lasting; timeless eeuwig
lasting or remaining active throughout the year, or all the time eeuwig gansjarig

perennial /pəˈɹɛni.əl/ n
perennial plant meerjarig plant

perestroika /pɛɹ.ɪˈstɹɔi.kə/ pn
reform in the Soviet Union in 1980s perestrojka

perfect /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ /ˈpɝːfɪkt/ adj
fitting its definition precisely perfect volmaakt volkomen
grammar: of a tense or verb form: representing a completed action voltooid voltooide
having all of its parts in harmony with a common purpose perfect perfecte
without fault or mistake perfect volmaakt

perfect /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ /ˈpɝːfɪkt/ v
make perfect perfectioneren

perfect pitch n
ability absoluut gehoor volmaakt gehoor

perfection /pɚˈfɛkʃən/ n
being perfect perfectie

perfectionism n
a dislike for anything less than perfection perfectionisme

perfectly /ˈpɜːfɪktli/ /ˈpɝfɪktli/ adv
with perfection perfect

perfidious /pəˈfɪdi.əs/ /pɚˈfɪdi.əs/ adj
pertaining to perfidy perfide doortrapt verraderlijk

perform /pəˈfɔːm/ /pɚˈfɔɹm/ v
to do something verrichten uitvoeren houden
to do something in front of an audience opvoeren

performable adj
able to be performed speelbaar

performance /pəɹ.ˈfɔɹ.məns/ [pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns] n
live show or concert opvoering

performance bond n
a contractor's bond dwangsom

performer /pəˈfɔːmə/ /pɚˈfɔɹmɚ/ n
uitvoerder

performing arts n
arts involving performance podiumkunsten uitvoerende kunsten

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ n
substance providing a pleasant smell parfum
pleasant smell parfum

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ v
to apply perfume to parfumeren

perfunctory /pəˈfʌŋk.tɹɪ/ /pɚˈfʌŋ.tɚ.i/ adj
performed out of routine, with little care machinaal plichtmatig werktuiglijk

pergola /ˈpɜːɡələ/ n
framework pergola

perhaps /pəˈhæps/ /pɚˈhæps/ /ˈpɹæps/ adv
indicating a lack of certainty misschien wellicht

peridot /ˈpɛɹɪdɑt/ /ˈpɛɹɪdɒt/ n
form of olivine peridoot

perihelion n
point where the planet or comet is nearest to the Sun perihelium

peril /ˈpɛɹəl/ n
a situation of serious danger gevaar

perilous /ˈpeɹ.ɪ.ləs/ adj
dangerous, full of peril gevaarlijk

perimeter /pəˈɹɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ n
length of such a boundary omtrek omgeving perimeter
sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object omtrek perimeter

perineum /pɝɪˈniːəm/ /ˌpɛ.ɹəˈni.əm/ /ˌpɛ.ɹɪˈniː.əm/ n
anatomical term perineum bilnaad

period /ˈpɪəɹɪəd/ interjection
and nothing else punt uit

period /ˈpɪəɹɪəd/ n
history: period of time seen as coherent entity periode
length of time during which something repeats periode
punctation mark “.” punt

periodentosis n
inflammation parodontitis

periodic table n
chart periodiek systeem

periodically adv
in a regular, periodic manner periodiek

periosteum n
membrane surrounding a bone beenvlies periost periosteum

peripatetic /ˌpɛɹ.ɪ.pəˈtɛt.ɪk/ adj
walking about; itinerant aristotelisch peripatetisch rondreizend rondzwervend

peripatetic /ˌpɛɹ.ɪ.pəˈtɛt.ɪk/ n
one who walks about; a pedestrian; an itinerant aanhanger van Aristoteles handelsreiziger wandelaar

peripheral /pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/ adj
on the periphery or boundary perifeer

periphery /pəˈɹɪfəɹi/ n
outside boundary, parts or surface buitenkant periferie

periphrastic /ˌpɛ.ɹəˈfɹæ.stɪk/ /ˌpɛ.ɹɪˈfɹæ.stik/ adj
expressed in more words than are necessary omschrijvend perifrastisch uitvoerig
grammar: characterized by periphrase or circumlocution omschrijvend perifrastisch uitvoerig
indirect in naming an entity; circumlocutory omschrijvend perifrastisch uitvoerig

periscope n
viewing device periscoop

perish /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/ v
wegkwijnen
die omkomen vergaan sterven
pass away vergaan bederven

perishable adj
liable to perish bederfelijk vergankelijk

perishableness n
state of being perishable vergankelijkheid

periwinkle /ˈpɛɹiˌwɪŋkəl/ /ˈpɛɹɪwɪŋk(ə)l/ n
mollusc alikruik

perjure v
knowingly make a false statement of witness meineed plegen

perjury /ˈpɜː(ɹ)dʒəɹi/ n
deliberate giving of false or misleading testimony under oath meineed

perky /ˈpɝki/ adj
lively or enthusiastic levendig enthousiast
standing upright; firm kaarsrecht stevig

perlocution /pɜləʊkjuʃən/ /pɜɹləkjuʃən/ n
effect of utterance perlocutie

perlustrate /pəˈlʌstɹeɪt/ v
travel through an area in examination or survey verkennen

permanent /ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/ adj
without end eeuwig permanent bestendig voorgoed

permanent marker n
felt-tip pen used to create permanent water-resistant writing merkstift

permeability /ˌpɜːmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ /ˌpɝmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ n
(physics) measure of magnetization of a material in the presence of a magnetic field magnetische permeabiliteit permeabiliteit
measure of the ability to transmit fluids doorlaatbaarheid permeabiliteit
property of being permeable doorlaatbaarheid doorstroombaarheid
rate of flow through a porous material doorstroming

permille /pə(ɹ)ˈmɪli/ n
per thousand promille

permission /pəˈmɪʃən/ /pɚˈmɪʃən/ n
authorisation toestemming toelating

permissive adj
lenient duldzaam

permit /pəˈmɪt/ /pɚˈmɪt/ /ˈpɜːmɪt/ /ˈpɝmɪt/ n
an artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal vergunning

permittivity n
property of a dielectric medium permittiviteit

pernicious /pəˈnɪʃəs/ adj
causing death or injury schadelijk dodelijk
causing much harm destructief schadelijk verderfelijk

pernicious anemia n
severe form of anemia pernicieuze anemie

peroxide n
chemical compound with two oxygen atoms peroxide

perpendicular /pɝ.pɛnˈdɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
at or forming a right angle to haaks loodrecht perpendiculair

perpendicular /pɝ.pɛnˈdɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ n
device schietlood
line or plane loodlijn haaks

perpetrator /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pɪ.ˌtɹeɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
one who perpetrates dader bedrijver

perpetual /pəˈpɛtʃʊəl/ /pɚˈpɛtʃuəl/ adj
lasting forever eeuwig eeuwigdurend

perpetuate v
to make perpetual vereeuwigen

perplexed adj
confused or puzzled perplex

perquisite /ˈpɜɹkwəzɪt/ /ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/ n
benefit beyond salary extralegaal inkomen supplementair voordeel
gratuity drinkgeld extra fooi
privilege alleenrecht voorrecht

perry /ˈpɛɹi/ n
Beverage from pears perenwijn

persecute /ˈpɝsəkjut/ v
to pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict vervolgen

persecution n
a program or campaign to subjugate or eliminate a specific group of people vervolging
the act of persecuting vervolging

perseverance n
persistent determination to adhere to a course of action; insistence vasthoudendheid volharding

persevere v
To persist steadfastly handhaven

persist /pɚˈsɪst/ v
continue to exist volharden

persistence /pəˈsɪst(ə)ns/ n
property of being persistent doorzettingsvermogen

persistence hunting n
renjacht

persistent /pəˈsɪstənt/ /pɚˈsɪstənt/ adj
indefinitely continuous hardnekkig
refusing to give up volhardend

person /ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/ n
individual persoon
grammar: linguistic category persoon
persoon
any individual or formal organization with standing before the courts persoon
the physical body seen as distinct from the mind persoon

persona non grata /pə(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə nɒn ˈɡɹɑːtə/ n
a person who is not welcome persona non grata

personage /ˈpɜːsənɨdʒ/ /ˈpɹsn̩ɨdʒ/ n
a famous or important person personage

personal /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/ /ˈpɜː.sən.əl/ adj
of or pertaining to a particular person persoonlijk

personal hygiene n
personal hygiene lichaamshygiëne lichaamsverzorging

personal pronoun n
part of speech persoonlijk voornaamwoord

personality /ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti/ n
set of qualities that make a person distinct from other people persoonlijkheid

personally /ˈpɜːsnəli/ adv
in person eigenhandig

personification n
person, thing or name typifying a certain quality or idea personificatie
literary device personificatie

personnel /pɝ.səˈnɛl/ n
employees, office staff personeel medewerkers

perspective /pɚˈspɛktɪv/ adj
of, in or relating to perspective perspectivisch

perspective /pɚˈspɛktɪv/ n
appearance of depth in objects dieptezicht perspectief
choice of a single point of view perspectief
view, vista or outlook perspectief
technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface doorzichtkunde perspectief

perspicacious /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
Able to physically see clearly scherpziend
showing keen insight scherpzinnig schrander spitsvondig

perspicacity /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ə.tiː/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkæs.ə.tiː/ n
Acute discernment or understanding; insight verloop

perspicuous /pəˈspɪkjuːəs/ /pɚˈspɪkjuːəs/ adj
clearly expressed begrijpelijk duidelijk klaar

perspiration /ˌpɜːspəˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌpɝspəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
process of perspiring zweet

persuade /pəˈsweɪd/ /pɚˈsweɪd/ v
convince overtuigen overhalen overreden persuaderen

persuasion /pəˈsweɪʒ(ə)n/ /pɚˈsweɪʒən/ n
a sort, type, or kind with respect to convictions and beliefs overtuiging
the act of persuading overtuiging

pertain v
to belong behoren

pertinacious /pɝtn̩ˈeɪʃəs/ /ˌpɜːtɪˈneɪʃəs/ adj
holding tenaciously to an opinion or purpose overtuigd
stubbornly resolute or tenacious vasthoudend

peruke /pəˈɹuːk/ n
wig pruik

peruse /pəˈɹuːz/ v
to examine or consider with care [[zorgvuldig]] [[onderzoeken]]

pervade /pɚˈveɪd/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈveɪd/ v
to be in every part of doordringen

pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ /pɚˈveɪ.sɪv/ adj
manifested throughout doordringend

pervert /pəˈvəːt/ /pɚˈvɝt/ /ˈpəɹvəɹt/ /ˈpəːvəːt/ n
sexually perverted person perverseling

pervy adj
like a sexual pervert pervers

pesky /ˈpɛski/ adj
annoying, troublesome, irritating irritant vervelend

pessary n
vaginal suppository pessarium

pessimist /ˈpɛsɪmɪst/ n
someone who habitually expects the worst outcome pessimist doemdenker zwartdenker

pest /pɛst/ n
annoying creature pest plaag
plague pest plaag
annoying person lastpak

pest control n
pest control service ongediertebestrijding
regulation or management of another species defined as a pest ongediertebestrijding

pester /ˈpɛstə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɛstɚ/ v
to annoy persistently pesten

pesthole n
place where a pest is present or likely pesthaard pesthol

pestle /ˈpɛsəl/ n
instrument used with a mortar to grind things stamper

pesto /ˈpɛstoʊ/ /ˈpɛstəʊ/ n
an Italian sauce especially for pasta pesto

pet /pɛt/ n
an animal kept as a companion huisdier troeteldier

pet /pɛt/ v
fondle (an animal) aaien
fondle (another person) amorously aaien strelen

pet name n
name of endearment koosnaam

peta- /ˈpɛtə/ prefix
SI prefix peta-

petal /ˈpɛt(ə)l/ /ˈpɛtl̩/ n
one of the component parts of the corolla of a flower kroonblad bloemblaadje

petameter n
SI unit of length equal to 1015 meters petameter

petasus n
low-crowned hat worn by the Ancient Greeks and Romans petasus

petition /pəˈtɪ.ʃən/ n
formal, written request made to an official person petitie verzoekschrift smeekschrift

petrel /ˈpɛtɹəl/ n
Procellariiformes stormvogel

petrification n
process of replacing the organic residues with insoluble salts verstening

petrify /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌfaɪ/ v
to harden organic matter by depositing dissolved minerals verstenen
to produce rigidity akin to stone verstenen
to immobilize with fright verstenen verstarren

petroglyph n
a rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times petroglief

petrology /pɛˈtɹɒlədʒi/ n
the study of rock steenkunde

petty /ˈpɛti/ [ˈpʰɛɾi] adj
little, trifling, or inconsiderable, as a petty fault onbeduidend

petulant /ˈpɛtʃələnt/ adj
easily irritated or annoyed luimig prikkelbaar zenuwachtig

pew /pjuː/ interjection
expression of disgust in response to an unpleasant odor bah eikes jakkes pff

pew /pjuː/ n
enclosed compartment in a church koorgestoelte
long bench in a church kerkbank

phagocyte n
cell of the immune system fagocyt

phagocytosis /ˌfeɪɡəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/ n
the process by which a cell internalises foreign bodies fagocytose

phalanx /ˈfeɪlæŋks/ n
ancient Greek military unit falanx

phallic adj
having to do with the penis fallisch

phallological adj
phallological phallologisch

phantom /ˈfæntəm/ n
something having no physical reality fantoom

pharaoh /ˈfæɹəʊ/ n
supreme ruler of ancient Egypt farao

pharmaceutical /ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈs(j)uː.tɪ.kl̩/ adj
of, or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists farmaceutisch

pharmacist /ˈfɑɹməsɪst/ n
professional who dispenses prescription drugs apotheker

pharmacogenetic adj
pertaining to pharmacogenetics farmacogenetisch

pharmacological /ˌfɑɹməkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adj
of or having to do with pharmacology farmacologisch

pharmacologist /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒlədʒɪst/ n
student of or one who is versed in pharmacology farmacoloog

pharmacology /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒlədʒi/ n
science that studies the effects of chemical compounds on living animals farmacologie

pharmacotherapy n
use of pharmaceuticals to treat disease farmacotherapie

pharmacovigilance /ˌfɑɹməkoʊˈvɪdʒɪl(ə)ns/ /ˌfɑːməkəʊˈvɪdʒɪl(ə)ns/ n
detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects of medicines medicatiebewaking

pharmacy /ˈfɑɹməsi/ /ˈfɑːməsi/ n
a place where prescription drugs are dispensed apotheek

pharyngeal /ˌfæɹɪnˈdʒiːəl/ adj
of or pertaining to the pharynx faringisch
of pharyngeal sounds faringisch

pharynx /ˈfæɹɪŋks/ n
part of alimentary canal farynx

phase /feɪz/ n
distinguishable part of a sequence fase
astronomy: particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle fase
physics: point or portion in a recurring series of changes fase

phase modulation n
form of modulation fasemodulatie

phase-shift keying n
form of phase modulation faseverschuivingsmodulatie

phat /fæt/ adj
slang: excellent vet

phatic /ˈfætɪk/ adj
more polite than meaningful fatisch

pheasant /ˈfɛzənt/ n
bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food fazant

phenolphthalein /finɔlˈfθælin/ n
pH indicator fenolftaleïne

phenomenon /fɪˈnɑmənɑn/ /fɪˈnɒmənɒn/ n
observable fact or occurrence fenomeen verschijnsel
unusual, curious, or astonishing fact or event fenomeen verschijnsel

phenotype /ˈfiːnə(ʊ)ˌtaɪp/ n
appearance of organism fenotype verschijningsvorm

pheromone n
chemical feromoon

phew /fjuː/ interjection
Used to show relief, fatigue, or surprise oef

phi /faɪ/ /fiː/ n
Greek letter phi

philanderer /fɪ.ˈlæn.də.ɹə/ /fɪ.ˈlæn.də.ɹɚ/ n
fickle lover vrouwenversierder

philanthropic adj
of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy filantropisch

philanthropist n
person who loves mankind filantroop

philatelic adj
relating to stamp collecting filatelistisch

philately /fɪˈlæt.ə.li/ n
stamp collecting filatelie

philistine adj
lacking in appreciation for art or culture barbaars

phillumenist /fɪˈluːmənɪst/ n
collector luciferdoosjesverzamelaar luciferdoosjesverzamelaarster

philologist n
person who engages in philology filoloog

philology /fɪˈlɒlədʒɪ/ n
historical linguistics filologie

philosopher /fəˈlɑsəfəɹ/ /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(ɹ)/ n
person devoted to studying philosophy filosoof filosofe wijsgeer

philosopher's stone n
philosopher's stone steen der wijzen

philosophical adj
of or pertaining to philosophy filosofisch wijsgerig

philosophy /fɪˈlɒsəfi/ n
academic discipline filosofie wijsbegeerte
the pursuit of wisdom filosofie wijsbegeerte
comprehensive system of belief filosofie
general principle filosofie
view regarding fundamental principles filosofie

philosophy of science n
study of the assumptions, foundations, and implications of science wetenschapsfilosofie

phimosis /faɪˈməʊsɪs/ n
contraction of the foreskin voorhuidsvernauwing

phlegmatic /flɛɡˈmætɪk/ adj
not easily excited to action flegmatisch

phlegmon n
non collected inflammation of connective tissue flegmone

phloem /ˈfloʊ.əm/ /ˈfləʊ.əm/ n
vascular tissue floëem

phlogiston /flə(ʊ)ˈdʒɪstɒn/ n
hypothetical fiery principle phlogiston

phobia /ˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
irrational or obsessive fear or anxiety fobie

phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ n
mythological bird feniks
anything reborn after apparently being destroyed feniks

phone /foʊ̯n/ /fəʊ̯n/ v
to call (someone) on the telephone opbellen telefoneren

phone sex n
erotic or sexual telephone conversation between two or more people telefoonseks

phoneme /ˈfoʊnim/ /ˈfəʊniːm/ n
indivisible unit of sound foneem

phonemic /fəˈniːmɪk/ adj
relating to a difference between sounds that can change the meaning of words in a language fonemisch
relating to phonemes fonemisch

phonetic /fəˈnɛtɪk/ adj
linguistics: relating to phones fonetisch
relating to sounds of spoken language fonetisch

phonetician /ˌfoʊnəˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌfəʊnɪˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ n
person who specializes in phonetics foneticus phonetist

phonetics /fəˈnɛtɪks/ n
study of speech sounds and their representation by written symbols fonetiek klankleer

phono- prefix
relating to sound fono-

phonologist /fəˈnɑlədʒɪst/ n
person who specializes in phonology fonoloog

phonology /fəˈnɑlədʒi/ /fəˈnɒlədʒi/ n
subfield of linguistics concerned with the way sounds function in languages klankleer

phonotactics n
branch of phonology fonotaxis

phony adj
fraudulent; fake nagemaakt onecht

phosphoresce v
to exhibit phosphorescence fosforesceren

phosphorous adj
of, relating to or containing trivalent phosphorus fosforig

phosphorus /ˈfɑsfɚəs/ /ˈfɒsfəɹəs/ n
id=Q674|element fosfor

phosphorylation n
the process of transferring a phosphate group from a donor to an acceptor fosforylering

photo /ˈfoʊ.t̬oʊ/ /ˈfəʊ.təʊ/ n
photograph foto

photo /ˈfoʊ.t̬oʊ/ /ˈfəʊ.təʊ/ v
to take a photograph fotograferen

photocopy n
copy made using a photocopier fotokopie

photocopy v
to make a copy using a photocopier fotokopiëren

photograph /ˈfoʊtəˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊtəˌɡɹɑːf/ n
picture foto

photograph /ˈfoʊtəˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊtəˌɡɹɑːf/ v
to take a photograph een foto nemen fotograferen

photographer /fəˈtɑɡɹəfɚ/ /fəˈtɒɡɹəfə/ n
one who takes photographs fotograaf

photographic /ˌfoʊtəˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to photographs fotografisch
of or pertaining to photography fotografisch

photographic memory n
eidetic memory fotografisch geheugen

photography /fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/ /fəˈtɒɡɹəfi/ n
art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces fotografie
occupation of taking (and often printing) photographs fotografie

photon /ˈfəʊtɒn/ n
quantum of light foton lichtdeeltje

photonics n
the science and technology of generating and controlling photons fotonica

photophobia n
excessive sensitivity to light fotofobie

photorespiration n
release of CO₂ due to light fotorespiratie

photoshop v
to digitally edit a picture fotoshoppen

photosynthesis /ˌfoʊtoʊˈsɪnθəsɪs/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ n
biological process fotosynthese

phrase /fɹeɪz/ n
grammar: group of two or more words that express an idea but do not form a complete sentence frase
short written or spoken expression uitspraak

phrase book n
book of everyday expressions and vocabulary taalgids

phthalate /ˈ(f)θaleɪt/ n
salt or ester ftalaat

phthalic acid n
acid ftaalzuur

phycology n
study of algae fycologie

phylactery /fɪˈlaktəɹi/ n
leather case containing biblical scrolls, worn by Jewish men; the tefilla fylakterion
small object worn for its power; amulet or charm amulet beschermmiddel fylakterion talisman

phylogeny /faɪˈlɑdʒəni/ /faɪˈlɒdʒəni/ n
evolutionary history of an organism fylogenie

phylum /ˈfaɪləm/ n
(biology, taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class stam

physalis /ˈfɪsəlɪs/ n
plant of the genus Physalis physalis

physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ adj
having to do with physics fysisch fysische
having to do with the material world fysisch fysische
having to do with the body fysiek lichamelijk
involving bodily force ruw ruwe

physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ n
physical examination [[medisch]] [[onderzoek]] lichamelijk onderzoek

physical education n
curriculum component gymles lichamelijke opvoeding

physically /ˈfɪzɪkli/ adv
in a physical manner lichamelijk

physician /fɪˈzɪʃən/ n
medical doctor dokter geneesheer

physicist /ˈfɪz.ɪ.sɪst/ n
person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics natuurkundige fysicus

physics /ˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
branch of science natuurkunde fysica

physiological /ˌfɪzi.əˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ adj
of, or relating to physiology fysiologisch
relating to the action of a drug when given to a healthy person fysiologisch

physiologist n
person fysioloog

physiology /ˌfɪziˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌfɪziˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
branch of biology fysiologie

physiotherapy n
therapy that uses physical techniques such as massage and exercise fysiotherapie

pi /paɪ/ n
irrational mathematical constant pi
letter of Greek alphabet pi

pia mater n
innermost of the meninges Pia mater Zacht hersenvlies

pianist /ˈpi.ənɪst/ n
piano player pianist

piano /piˈænoʊ/ /piˈænəʊ/ /piˈɑnoʊ/ /piˈɑːnəʊ/ n
a keyboard musical instrument piano

piccolo /ˈpɪkoloʊ/ /ˈpɪkələʊ/ n
musical instrument piccolo

pick /pɪk/ v
to decide between options kiezen
to grasp and pull with fingers krabben nemen
to remove a fruit or plant for consumption plukken

pick one's nose v
insert a finger into one's nostril pulken

pickaxe /ˈpɪkˌæks/ n
heavy iron tool pikhouweel pikaks

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ n
affectionate term for a loved one zoetje
any vegetable preserved in vinegar and consumed as relish pickles
brine used for preserving food pekel
cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar syrup augurk
difficult situation puree
slang: penis worst

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ v
to preserve food in a salt, sugar or vinegar solution inmaken

pickled adj
preserved by pickling gepekeld

pickpocket /ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/ n
one who steals from the pocket of a passerby zakkenroller gauwdief

picnic /ˈpɪknɪk/ n
a meal eaten outdoors picknick

pico- /ˈpaɪ.ko/ prefix
multiplying the unit by 10−12 pico-

pico-ohm n
unit of electrical resistance pico-ohm

picosecond /ˈpiː.kəʊˌsɛk.ənd/ n
10-12 second picoseconde

picture /ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/ /ˈpɪktʃə/ /ˈpɪtʃɚ/ n
informal: cinema bios cinema film
photograph foto plaatje
representation of visible reality produced by drawing, etc afbeelding prent figuur illustratie plaatje portret

picture book n
a book for young children with illustrations prentenboek

piddling adj
insignificant waardeloos
paltry waardeloos
negligible verwaarloosbaar
trivial triviaal
useless nutteloos

pie /paɪ/ n
type of pastry taart pastei
nonpastry dish resembling a pie taart pastei

pie in the sky /ˈpaɪ ən ðə ˈskaɪ/ /ˈpaɪ ɪn ðə ˈskaɪ/ n
fanciful notion luchtkasteel

pie iron n
device for making sandwiches tosti-ijzer

piece /piːs/ n
object played in a board game stuk
small coin stuk
artistic creation stuk
part of a larger whole stuk deel onderdeel

piece of furniture n
item of furniture meubel meubelstuk

piece of shit n
a despicable person schoelje

piecemeal /ˈpiːs.miːl/ adv
into pieces or parts met stukjes en beetjes
piece by piece mondjesmaat

piehole n
mouth (rude) bek taartgat waffel

pier /piɹ/ /pɪə̯(ɹ)/ n
raised platform built from the shore out over water pier
similar structure used to provide entertainment pier
structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge pijler

piety n
reverence and devotion to God vroomheid

pig /ˈpɪɡ/ n
derogatory slang for police officer smeris flik hoer juut kankerlijer kit
mammal of genus Sus varken zwijn
dirty or slovenly person varken zwijn
nasty or disgusting person zwijn smeerlap
someone who overeats or eats rapidly varken zwijn slokop

pig Latin n
wordplay pig Latin potjeslatijn

pig in a poke n
something whose true value is concealed or unknown een kat in de zak kopen

pig out v
eat voraciously or ravenously binnenschrokken schrokken

pigeon /ˈpɪdʒən/ /ˈpɪdʒɪn/ n
bird of the pigeon and dove family Columbidae duif doffer duivin duifje mannetjesduif vrouwtjesduif

pigeon racing n
pigeon racing, the sport of racing pigeons duivensport postduivensport

pigeonhole n
one of an array of compartments vak
roosting place for pigeons duivenhok duiventil

pigeonhole v
to categorize; especially to limit or be limited to a particular category, role, etc hokjesdenken

piggy bank n
small container to store small saved coins in spaarvarken spaarpot

piggyback adv
on somebody's back or shoulders meeliften

piglet /ˈpɪɡ.lət/ n
young pig big biggetje

pigment /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/ n
a dry colorant, usually an insoluble powder pigment kleurstof
any color in plant or animal cells pigment

pigment /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/ v
To add color or pigment kleuren pigmenteren

pigsty /ˈpɪɡstaɪ/ n
dirty or very untidy place zwijnenstal
enclosure where pigs are kept varkensstal zwijnenstal

pika /ˈpaɪkə/ n
furry mammal of the family Ochotonidae fluithaas

pike /paɪk/ n
fish of the genus Esox snoek
long spear piek

pikeman n
soldier piekdrager

pilaster /pɪˈlastə/ n
a column attached to the wall pilaster wandpilaster

pile /paɪl/ n
heap stapel
heraldry: one of the ordinaries punt

pile driver adj
forceful keihard krachtig

pile of crap n
worthless structure or device schijtzooi shitzooi

pile of shit n
worthless structure or device schijtzooi shitzooi

pile up v
to form a pile etc. stapelen

pilfer /ˈpɪl.fə/ /ˈpɪl.fɚ/ v
to steal in small quantities jatten stelen

pilferage /ˈpɪlf(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
theft kruimeldiefstal

pilferer n
one who pilfers kruimeldief

pilgrim n
traveler, especially to religious sites pelgrim

pilgrimage n
religious journey, or one to a sacred place bedevaart pelgrimstocht

pill /pɪl/ n
small object for swallowing pil
the pill - functions as a contraceptive pil

pillage /ˈpɪl.ɪdʒ / n
the act of pillaging plundering
the spoils of war oorlogsbuiit

pillage /ˈpɪl.ɪdʒ / v
loot or plunder by force plunderen

pillar /ˈpɪlə/ /ˈpɪlɚ/ n
large post, often used as supporting architecture pilaar pijler zuil

pillarization n
act of pillarizing verzuiling

pillarize v
to divide into social pillars verzuilen

pillock n
a stupid person stomkop

pillory /ˈpɪləɹi/ n
a framework on a post used as a means of punishment and humiliation schandpaal

pillory /ˈpɪləɹi/ v
criticize harshly afbreken kritiseren
put someone in a pillory [[aan]] [[de]] [[schandpaal]] [[hangen]] [[aan]] [[de]] [[schandpaal]] [[zetten]]
subject someone to humiliation, scorn, ridicule or abuse beschamen bespotten vernederen

pillow /ˈpɪləʊ/ n
soft cushion used to support the head in bed kussen hoofdkussen

pillow case n
sheet for covering a pillow kussensloop

pilot /ˈpaɪlət/ n
controller of aircraft piloot vliegenier
person who helps navigate the harbor or coast loods
sample TV series episode pilot

pilot light n
flame used to ignite gas waakvlam

pilot whale n
either of two species of whale griend grindewal

pimp /pɪmp/ n
prostitution solicitor pooier

pimpernel /ˈpɪmpənɛl/ n
Anagallis guichelheil

pimple /ˈpɪmp(ə)l/ n
annoying person ellendeling etter puistenkop
inflamed spot on the surface of the skin puist pukkel

pimpmobile n
An extravagantly large or ornate automobile, presumably suitable for a pimp pooierbak

pin /pɪn/ n
US: accessory attached with a pin speldje
needle without an eye, used for fastening speld pin

pin /pɪn/ v
to fasten/attach with a pin vastpinnen

pinafore /ˈpɪ.nəˌfɔɹ/ n
Sleeveless dress overgooier

pinata /pɪnˈjɑːtə/ n
candy-filled container that is hit with a stick piñata

pincers /ˈpɪnsəɹz/ n
gripping tool tang

pinch /pɪntʃ/ v
to squeeze a small amount of skin knijpen

pinch off v
To separate (something) from something else afknijpen

pine /paɪn/ n
tree of the genus Pinus den pijnboom

pine marten n
Martes martes boommarter

pine nut /ˈpaɪn ˌnʌt/ n
edible seeds of evergreen pine pijnboompit

pine weevil n
weevils feeding on spruce seedlings dennensnuitkever

pineal gland /ˈpaɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/ n
small endocrine gland epifyse pijnappelklier

pineapple /ˈpaɪnæpəl/ n
fruit ananas
plant ananas

pinecone n
seed-bearing cone of a pine tree pijnappel dennenappel

pinenut n
edible seeds of evergreen pine pijnboompit

pinewood n
forest or grove of pines pijnboombos pijnboomwoud pijnbos pinusbos
wood of the pine pijnboomhout pinushout vurenhout

ping /pɪŋ/ v
To send a packet in order to determine whether a host is present pingen

pink /pɪŋk/ adj
colored/coloured between red and white roze rooskleurig rooskleurige

pink /pɪŋk/ n
flower anjer
pale red colour roze

pink jersey n
shirt worn by the leader in the Giro d'Italia roze trui

pinna n
visible part of the ear oorschelp

pinnacle n
figuratively: all-time high toppunt
highest point spits top
tall, sharp and craggy rock or mountain spits

pinprick n
speldenprik

pinstripe n
thin stripe on fabric krijtstreep

pion /ˈpaɪɒn/ n
particle pion

pioneer /ˌpaɪəˈnɪəɹ/ n
member of a child organization in the Soviet bloc pioneer
one who goes before pionier

pioneer species n
pioneer species pioniersoort

pious /ˈpaɪəs/ adj
of or pertaining to piety vroom

pip /pɪp/ n
seed pit
dot, symbol on domino, die, etc. stip
short electronically produced tone piep

pip-squeak n
small and insignificant person opdonder

pipe /paɪp/ /pʌɪp/ n
hollow tube pijp buis
musical instrument fluit
organ pipe orgelpijp pijp

pipe cleaner n
wire which is used to clean small crevices pijpewisser

pipe dream n
near impossibility luchtkasteel wensdroom

pipe wrench n
adjustable wrench pijptang

pipeline /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/ n
conduit made of pipes pijpleiding

pipette /paɪˈpɛt/ /pɪˈpɛt/ n
small glass tube used for transferring liquid pipet

pipette /paɪˈpɛt/ /pɪˈpɛt/ v
to transfer or measure the volume of a liquid using a pipet pipetteren

pipit n
passerine bird from the genus Anthus pieper

piquant /ˈpiːkənt/ adj
favorably stimulating to the palate pikant

piracy n
robbery at sea zeeroverij

piranha /pɪˈɹɑnjə/ /pɪˈɹɑːnjə/ n
South American fish piranha

pirate /ˈpaɪɹɪt/ adj
illegal imitated or reproduced gepirateerd

pirate /ˈpaɪɹɪt/ n
one who breaks intellectual property laws piraat zeerover
one who plunders at sea piraat zeerover boekanier kaper vrijbuiter

pirate /ˈpaɪɹɪt/ v
appropriate by piracy pirateren zeeroven
make and/or sell an illegal copy pirateren

pirate ship n
ship manned by pirates piratenschip

piscatory ring n
ring worn by popes vissersring

piss /pɪs/ n
urine pis

piss /pɪs/ v
(vulgar) to urinate piesen pissen zeiken

piss off v
to leave, to go away flikker op opdonderen opflikkeren ophoepelen ophoeren oplazeren

pistachio /pɪsˈtæʃi.əʊ/ /pɪsˈtæʃioʊ/ n
fruit pistache

pistil n
a discrete unit in the center of a flower which receives the pollen and produces a fruit stamper

pistol /ˈpɪstəl/ n
handgun pistool
lively, bright small boy opdondertje

piston /ˈpɪstən/ n
solid disk or cylinder that fits inside a hollow cylinder zuiger piston

piston engine n
engines having cylinders containing reciprocating pistons zuigermotor

pit /ˈpɪt/ n
hole in the ground kuil put
service area at a motor racetrack pit
seed or stone inside a fruit pit
the stone of a drupaceous fruit pit

pit bull terrier n
breed of dog pitbull pitbullterriër

pit stop /ˈpɪt.stɑp/ n
brief stop for fuel, rest and/or refreshment during an automobile journey plaspauze tankpauze
stop made during an automobile race at the pit to refuel pitsstop pitstop

pitch /pɪtʃ/ n
dark, extremely viscous material made by distilling tar pek
sticky, gummy substance secreted by trees hars pek
act of pitching a baseball worp
effort to sell or promote something verkooppraatje
the perceived frequency of a sound or note toonhoogte

pitch /pɪtʃ/ v
baseball: to throw the ball toward home plate werpen gooien
to produce a note of a given pitch intoneren

pitch-black adj
of the blackest black pikzwart

pitcher /ˈpɪtʃə/ /ˈpɪtʃɚ/ n
the player who throws the ball to the batter werper

pitchfork /ˈpɪtʃˌfɔɹk/ n
farm tool with tines riek hooivork mestvork

pitfall /ˈpɪtfɔl/ /ˈpɪtfɔːl/ n
potential problem, hazard, or danger valkuil

pithy /ˈpɪθi/ adj
Concise and meaningful beknopt bondig kernachtig
Of, like, or abounding in pith mergachtig rijk aan merg

pittance /ˈpɪtn̩s/ n
schijntje

pituitary /pɪˈtjuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ adj
of or pertaining to the pituitary gland hypofysaal

pituitary /pɪˈtjuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ n
pituitary gland together with the pituitary stalk hypofyse

pituitary gland n
endocrine gland hypofyse

pity /ˈpɪti/ n
feeling of sympathy medelijden deernis
something regrettable jammer spijtig

pity /ˈpɪti/ v
to feel pity for someone or something beklagen

pivotal /ˈpɪvətəl/ adj
being of crucial importance; central, key cruciaal doorslaggevend

pixel lang=en n
one of the tiny dots that make up the representation of an image in a computer's memory pixel

pizza /ˈpiːt.sə/ n
baked Italian dish pizza
a single instance of that dish pizza

pizzeria /ˌpiːt.səˈɹiː.ə/ n
outlet that primarily sells pizza pizzeria

pièce de résistance lang=en n
masterpiece levenswerk magnum opus meesterwerk pièce de résistance

placard /ˈplæk.ɑɹd/ /ˈplæk.ɑːd/ n
a sheet of paper or cardboard plakkaat

placate /pləˈkeɪt/ /ˈpleɪkeɪt/ v
to calm bedaren kalmeren

place /pleɪs/ n
informal: house or home huis huizen tehuis thuis
location, position plaats plek
numeric: the column counting a certain quantity positie posities
open space, courtyard, market square plein plaats

place /pleɪs/ v
to put in a specific location plaatsen

place importance on v
To consider something to be important belang hechten aan

place mat n
protective table mat onderlegger placemat

place of worship n
place where people can practise their faith bedehuis cultusplaats gebedshuis godshuis

placeholder /ˈpleɪsˌhoʊldɚ/ n
that which holds, denotes or reserves a place for something to come later invullen plaatshouder vulling vulsel

placename /ˈpleɪsːneɪm/ n
the name of a place plaatsnaam

placenta /pləˈsɛntə/ n
anatomy: placenta placenta moederkoek

placental abruption n
tearing away of the placenta plots loskomen van de moederkoek

plagiarism /ˈpleɪdʒəˌɹɪzm/ n
copying of someone's ideas plagiaat

plague /pleɪɡ/ n
a nuisance pest ellende kwelling
an epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence pest plaag
widespread affliction, calamity plaag pest

plague /pleɪɡ/ v
to afflict with disease or calamity teisteren
to harass kwellen pesten

plaice /pleɪs/ n
schol pladijs

plain /pleɪn/ adj
computing: containing no non-printing characters kaal
ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation eenvoudig

plain /pleɪn/ n
an expanse of land with relatively low relief vlakte

plain-winged antshrike n
bird leikleurige mierklauwier

plaintiff n
party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant aanklager eiser

plait /pleɪt/ v
to interweave vlechten

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] n
2-dimensional drawing from above plan ontwerp
set of intended actions plan
technical drawing ontwerp schema

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] v
to create a plan for plannen ontwerpen
to design ontwerpen
to intend plannen van plan zijn

plane /pleɪn/ adj
of a surface: flat or level. vlak

plane /pleɪn/ n
level of existence vlak
math: flat surface extending infinitely in all directions vlak
a tool schaaf
airplane vliegtuig
deciduous tree plataan

plane /pleɪn/ v
to smooth with a plane schaven
to glide glijden

planer n
woodworking tool schaaf

planet /ˈplænət/ /ˈplænɪt/ n
each of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky planeet
rocky or gaseous spherical bodies orbiting the Sun planeet
similar body in orbit around a star planeet

planetarium /plænɪʔˈɛːɹɪəm/ n
museum which displays images of space planetarium

planetary adj
of or relating to planets planetair

planetary aberration n
planetaire afwijking

planetary nebula n
nebulosity planetaire nevel

planetary science n
branch of astronomy planeetkunde planetologie

planetary system n
a group of various non-stellar objects orbiting a star or star system planetenstelsel

plangent /ˈplænd͡ʒənt/ adj
having a loud mournful sound huilend klaagzangerig klaagzingend luidklagend

plank /pleɪŋk/ /plæŋk/ n
long, broad and thick piece of timber plank

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pleənt] n
organism capable of photosynthesis plant gewas

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pleənt] v
place in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow planten poten

plantain /ˈplant(e)ɪn/ /ˈplæntɪn/ n
small plant weegbree
fruit bakbanaan

plantation /plænˈteɪʃən/ n
large farm plantage aanplanting

plash v
to splash pletsen

plasma /ˈplæzmə/ n
component of blood plasma
high energy state of matter plasma

plasmid /ˈplæzmɪd/ n
loop of double-stranded DNA that is separate from the chromosomes plasmide

plasterer n
a person who plasters walls stukadoor

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ /ˈplɑːstɪk/ adj
capable of being moulded; malleable, flexible, pliant plastisch
made of plastic plastic

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ /ˈplɑːstɪk/ n
any similar synthetic material kunststof plastic
synthetic thermoplastic polymer kunststof plastic plastiek

plasticizer /ˈplæs.tɪ.saɪ.zə/ n
substance added for pliability in plastics weekmaker

plate /pleɪt/ n
flat dish bord dienblad
flat metallic object plaat
printing: engraved surface used to transfer an image to paper plaat
item coated with silver dienblad

plateau /plæˈtoʊ/ /ˈplætəʊ/ n
level expanse hoogvlakte plateau

platelet n
particle found in the blood of mammals bloedplaatje

platform /ˈplætfɔɹm/ /ˈplætfɔːm/ n
computing: particular type of operating system or environment platform
high shoe type platformschoen
politics: political stance on a broad set of issues kiesprogramma podium programma
stage for speeches and performances platform podium verhoog
travel: raised structure for passengers perron

platform game n
A video game characterized by jumping to and from suspended platforms or over obstacles platformspel

platinum /ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/ n
metal platina

platitude /ˈplætɪtjuːd/ n
often-quoted saying platitude cliché
triteness platitude cliché

platonic /pləˈtɒnɪk/ /pləˈtɔnɪk/ adj
platonisch

platypus /ˈplætɪpəs/ /ˈplætɪˌpʊs/ n
Ornithorhynchus anatinus vogelbekdier

plausibility n
the quality of being plausible plausibel waarschijnlijk

plausible /ˈplɔːz.ɪ.bəl/ adj
likely, acceptable aanneembaar aannemelijk

play /pleɪ/ n
individual's performance in a sport spelbeweging
literary composition intended to be represented schouwspel
playful activity spel
theatrical performance toneelstuk schouwspel optreden stuk

play /pleɪ/ v
act in a manner such that one has fun spelen
produce music using a musical instrument (intransitive sense, not affecting a noun) spelen
act in a performance optreden spelen
participate in (a sport or game) spelen meespelen
produce music using a musical instrument (transitive sense), affecting a noun spelen bespelen
use a device to hear (a recording) spelen afspelen

play hookey v
To be absent without permission spijbelen

play hooky v
to stay away from school, work, etc. without suitable permission or excuse spijbelen

play it safe v
take a cautious, risk-free approach het op zeker spelen

play truant v
be absent from school without permission spijbelen

play with fire v
put oneself in a precarious situation met vuur spelen

playable adj
able to be played speelbaar

playboy /ˈpleɪbɔɪ/ /ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ/ n
man who devotes himself to pleasure casanova don juan

playdough n
childrens' modeling clay speelklei

player /ˈpleɪə(ɹ)/ n
speler gokker
dramatic actor speler vertolker
one who plays a musical instrument speler bespeler
one who plays any game or sport speler
electronic device speler
one without serious aims speelvogel speler
software application player speler

playfulness n
quality of being playful speelsheid

playground /ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/ n
large open space to play on, usually for children speeltuin speelplein speelterrein
open-air space on a school campus where the children can play speelplaats speelplein
small area for children speeltuin speelterrein
space to do what one pleases speelterrein

playing card n
one of usually 52 rectangular pieces of card speelkaart

playlist /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/ n
computing afspeellijst playlist
record afspeellijst playlist

playpen n
enclosure for children to play in box

plaything n
something intended for playing with speeltje

playwright /ˈpleɪˌɹaɪt/ n
writer of plays for the theatre toneelschrijver

plaza /ˈplɑːzə/ n
a towns' public square plein

plea /pliː/ n
appeal, petition, entreaty pleidooi smeekbede
excuse pleidooi
law: defendant's answer to plaintiff’s declaration pleidooi
that which is presented in defense or justification pleidooi
law: cause in court rechtszaak zaak

plea in abatement n
eis tot nietigheid

plead /plɛd/ /ˈpliːd/ /ˈpliːdəd/ v
to present an argument pleiten bepleiten

pleasant /ˈplɛzənt/ adj
giving pleasure; pleasing in manner aangenaam behaaglijk plezierig fijn

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ adv
interjection to make a polite request alsjeblieft alstublieft a.j.b. a.u.b. gelieve

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ v
to make happy or satisfy bevallen behagen

please pass the salt phraseologicalUnit
please pass the salt geef over alstublieft het zout

please repeat after me phraseologicalUnit
phrase zeg mij na alsjeblieft zegt u mij na alstublieft

please speak more slowly phraseologicalUnit
please speak more slowly spreek alsjeblieft langzamer spreek alstublieft langzamer

please turn left phraseologicalUnit
please turn left draai links, alstublieft

please turn right phraseologicalUnit
please turn right draai rechts, alstublieft

pleased to meet you phraseologicalUnit
polite formula used when being introduced to somebody aangenaam aangenaam met u kennis te maken aangenaam om met u kennis te maken aangename kennismaking

pleasure /ˈplɛʒə/ /ˈplɛʒɚ/ n
a state of being pleased genoegen plezier welbehagen

pleat n
fold in a fabric of a garment plooi

plebeian /pləˈbiː.ən/ adj
of or pertaining to the common people volks plebejisch vulgair

plebeian /pləˈbiː.ən/ n
one of the common people in ancient Rome plebejer

plebiscite /ˈplɛbɨsaɪt/ /ˈplɛbɨsɪt/ n
A referendum, especially one that concerns changes in sovereignty plebisciet referendum

plectrum /ˈplɛk.tɹəm/ n
music: small piece for plucking strings plectrum

pledge /plɛdʒ/ n
person who has taken a pledge of allegiance to a fraternity schacht

pledge /plɛdʒ/ v
to deposit something as a security; to pawn verpanden
to make a solemn promise plechtig beloven

pleiad n
group of people pleiade

plenary /ˈpliːnəɹi/ adj
fully attended plenair

plenipotentiary /plɛn.ɪ.poʊˈtɛn.ʃ(i)əɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃəɹ.i/ adj
invested with full power gevolmachtigd

plenipotentiary /plɛn.ɪ.poʊˈtɛn.ʃ(i)əɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃəɹ.i/ n
person invested with supreme authority gevolmachtigde plenipotentiaris

plenty /ˈplɛnti/ [ˈplɪɾ̃i] n
a more than adequate amount overvloed

pleonasm /ˈpliːənæzəm/ n
redundancy in wording pleonasme

plethora /ˈplɛθəɹə/ n
excess, abundance overmaat

pleural cavity n
body cavity pleuraholte pleurale ruimte

pleurisy n
inflammation of lung pleura pleuris

plexus /ˈplɛksəs/ n
network or interwoven mass plexus

pliers /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/ n
gripping tool which multiplies the strength of the user's hand tang

plight /plaɪt/ n
condition or state toestand
unfortunate situation benarde toestand

plosive /ˈploʊsɪv/ /ˈpləʊsɪv/ n
consonant plosief occlusief plofklank

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ n
area of land used for building on or planting on perceel
graph or diagram diagram grafiek plot
secret plan to achieve an end complot samenzwering

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ v
to trace out a graph or diagram plotten
transitive: to conceive bedenken beramen

plot twist n
change in the direction or expected outcome of the plot perceel draai

plough /plaʊ/ n
device pulled through the ground ploeg

plough /plaʊ/ v
to use a plough ploegen
to use a plough on to prepare for planting ploegen

plover /ˈplʌvə/ /ˈplʌvɚ/ n
wading bird of the family Charadriidae plevier

plowboy n
boy plower ploegjongen

plower n
one who plows ploeger

plowman /ˈplaʊ.mən/ n
male plower ploeger ploegman

plowshare n
cutting edge of a plow ploegijzer ploegschaar

ploy n
strategy, tactic kunstgreep strategie tactiek

pluck /plʌk/ n
instance of plucking gepluk pluk plukken
nerve, fortitude, persistence doorzettingsvermogen moed
offal from the trunk of an animal ingewanden slachtafval

pluck /plʌk/ v
music: to gently play a single string plukken
to pull something sharply; to pull something out plukken grabbelen grijpen rukken
to remove feathers from a bird plukken pluimen
to rob, steal forcibly kaalplukken pluimen

plug /plʌɡ/ n
electric connecting device stekker
hold for nails plug
hole filler prop stop

plug-in /ˈplʌɡɪn/ n
computer program addon plug-in

plum /plʌm/ adj
colour donkerrode donkerrood

plum /plʌm/ n
the colour donkerrood
the fruit pruim pruimenboom
the tree pruimenboom

plum blossom n
the blossom of the Prunus mume pruimenbloesem

plumage /ˈpluːmɪdʒ/ n
feathers gevederte pluimage verenkleed
finery or elaborate dress vol ornaat

plumb /plʌm/ adj
truly vertical in het lood loodrecht

plumb /plʌm/ adv
in a vertical direction in het lood loodrecht

plumber /ˈplʌmə/ n
one who fits, etc, pipes for water, gas or drainage loodgieter
one who works in lead loodgieter

plumbing /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ n
pipes, etc, of a water/gas/sewage system in a building loodgieterswerk riolering
trade or occupation of a plumber loodgieterswerk

plumbism n
lead poisoning loodvergiftiging

plume /ˈpluːm/ n
cluster of feathers plumeau stoffer
feather pluim veder veer
geology: upwelling of molten material rookwolk stofwolk

plummet /ˈplʌm.ət/ n
lead on a line, plumb bob, plummet line schietlood

plummet /ˈplʌm.ət/ v
to drop swiftly, in a direct manner; to fall quickly kelderen omlaagschieten tuimelen

plunder /ˈplʌndə(ɹ)/ n
instance of plundering brandschatting plundering
loot attained by plundering buit plunderbuit

plunder /ˈplʌndə(ɹ)/ v
to commit robbery or looting (intransitive) plunderen roven
to take by force or wrongfully plunderen roven
to take all the goods of, by force (as in war) (transitive) plunderen brandschatten
to use or use up wrongfully leegroven opgebruiken plunderen uitputten

plunderous adj
by nature or otherwise characteristically tending to plunder plunderziek

pluperfect tense n
tense plusquamperfectum voltooid verleden tijd

plural /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ adj
more than one meervoudig meervoudige

plural /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ n
word in plural form meervoud
the plural number meervoud

pluralism n
social system with multiple cultural identities pluralisme

plurality n
most votes in election, but less than 50% relatieve meerderheid

plus /plʌs/ adj
being positive rather than negative or zero positief
positive, involving advantage positief
physics: electrically positive positief plus

plus /plʌs/ conjunction
arithmetic: sum en plus
in addition to plus

plus /plʌs/ n
positive quantity plus
useful addition meerwaarde

plus sign n
mathematical symbol plusteken

plush /plʌʃ/ n
textile fabric pluche

plutocrat n
someone who rules by virtue of his or her wealth plutocraat

plutonium /pluːˈtoʊniəm/ n
chemical element plutonium

pluviograph n
self-registring pluviometer pluviograaf

ply /plaɪ/ v
to bend; to fold plooien

plywood n
construction material multiplex

plz adv
short for please a.u.b.

pneumoconiosis n
disease of the lungs pneumoconiose stoflong

pneumonia /njuˈməʊniə/ /nuˈmoʊniə/ n
inflammation of the lungs longontsteking

pneumothorax n
presence of air inside the pleural cavity klaplong pneumothorax

poach /ˈpoʊtʃ/ v
to cook in simmering liquid pocheren
to be cooked in simmering liquid pocheren
to take game or fish illegally stropen

poacher /ˈpoʊ.tʃɚ/ /ˈpəʊ.tʃə/ n
a person who trespasses in order to take game illegally stroper

poaching n
trespassing in search of game wildstropen wildstroperij

pochard /ˈpəʊtʃəd/ n
duck tafeleend

pocket /ˈpɑkɪt/ /ˈpɒkɪt/ n
bag stitched to an item of clothing zak

pocket gopher n
rodent of the family Geomyidae goffer wangzakratte zakratte

pocket money n
money given to a child zakgeld

pocketknife n
small knife whose blades or tools can fold in its handle zakmes

pod /ˈpɑd/ /ˈpɒd/ n
group of whales or similar mammals troep
seed case peul
small vehicle capsule

pod /ˈpɑd/ /ˈpɒd/ v
To remove peas from their case peulen

podcast n
podcast podcast

podium /ˈpəʊ.dɪi.ʌm/ n
platform podium spreekgestoelte

poem /ˈpoʊ̯əm/ /ˈpoʊ̯ɪm/ /ˈpəʊ̯ɪm/ n
literary piece written in verse gedicht vers
piece of poetic writing gedicht
piece of writing in the tradition of poetry gedicht

poet /ˈpoʊət/ /ˈpəʊɪt/ n
person who writes poems dichter

poetess n
female poet dichteres poëte

poetic adj
characteristic of poets dichterlijk poëtisch
relating to poetry poëtisch

poetry [ˈpɘʊʷɘtɹɪ] [ˈpʰoʊ̯.ətˌɹi] n
a poet's literary production dichtwerk poëzie
class of literature poëzie dichtkunst
composition in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns poëzie dichtwerk
poetical quality, artistic and/or artful, which appeals or stirs the imagination poëzie

poignant /ˈpɔɪn.jənt/ adj
evoking strong mental sensation schrijnend

poinsettia /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.tɪə/ /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.ɾ(i)ə/ n
plant kerstster

point /pɔɪnt/ n
arithmetic: decimal point (note: many languages use a comma (',') rather than a dot as a decimal point, and hence the translations into these languages reflect this.) komma
element in larger whole onderdeel punt
geometry: zero-dimensional object punt
full stop punt
sharp tip punt
any projecting extremity punt
location or place punt plaats locatie oord plek
opinion which adds to the discussion standpunt
particular moment in an event or occurrence punt tijdpunt tijdstip
peninsula schiereiland
purpose or objective doel doelstelling objectief target
tiny amount of time tel
typography: unit of size eenheid punt
unit of scoring in a game or competition punt doelpunt

point /pɔɪnt/ v
to extend finger wijzen

point mutation n
mutation involving a small number of basees puntmutatie

point of no return n
(idiomatic) the point when it is no longer possible to stop the process punt van veilige terugkeer

point out v
identify with a bodily gesture aanduiden aanwijzen tonen
tell, remind, indicate to someone aanduiden aangeven uiteenzetten

pointer /ˈpɔɪntə/ n
computer programming: variable that stores the address of another variable pointer

pointing-trowel n
tool dagge dagijzer voegijzer voegspijker

pointless /ˈpɔɪntləs/ adj
having no purpose zinloos

points /pɔɪnts/ n
moveable rails used to switch a train from one track to another wissel

pointsman n
a man in charge of railroad points or switches wisselwachter

pointy adj
pointed in shape puntig

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ n
substance harmful to a living organism vergif gif vergift

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ v
to use poison to kill or paralyse vergiftigen

poisoner n
person who poisons something or someone gifmenger

poisoning n
administration of a poison vergiftiging

poisonous /ˈpɔɪzənəs/ adj
containing sufficient poison to be dangerous giftig

poke /poʊk/ /pəʊk/ v
to jab with an object such as a finger or a stick porren
to poke a fire to remove ash or promote burning opporren poken

poker /ˈpoʊkɚ/ /ˈpəʊkə/ n
metal rod for poking pook
one who pokes poker pookster
card game poker

poker face n
any similar expression preventing giving away one's motives etc. pokerface
impassive facial expression preventing determining whether one's actions in the game are the result of a quality hand or of bluffing pokerface

pokey /ˈpoʊ.ki/ adj
cramped eng
fast vurig
slow sloom

pokey /ˈpoʊ.ki/ n
prison amigo nor

polar bear n
Ursus maritimus ijsbeer

polar night n
period of darkness poolnacht

polder /ˈpəʊldə/ n
area of ground reclaimed from a sea or lake by means of dikes polder

polder model n
consensus decision-making poldermodel

pole /poʊl/ /pɔːl/ /pəʊl/ n
long and slender object paal boom
magnetic point pool
extreme of an axis pool

pole star n
a guiding principle leidstar leidster
the star leidstar leidster poolster

pole vaulter n
athlete who competes in the pole vault polsstokhoogspringer

polecat /ˈpəʊlkæt/ n
Mustela putorius bunzing

police /pəˈliːs/ /ˈpliːs/ /ˈpoʊ.liːs/ n
an organisation that enforces the law politie

police car n
automobile used by a police officer politieauto politiewagen

police dog n
trained dog for police work politiehond

police officer n
an officer in a law enforcement agency politieagente politieagent politieman agent agente politievrouw

police station n
building of police force politiebureau

policeman n
a member of a police force politieagent politieagente

policy /ˈpɑləsi/ /ˈpɒləsi/ n
principle of conduct beleid politiek
prudent conduct tactiek voorzichtigheid
law: insurance document polis verzekeringscontract

policymaker n
one involved in the formulation of policies beleidsmaker

polis /ˈpɒ.lɪs/ n
a city or city-state polis

polish /ˈpɑlɪʃ/ /ˈpɒlɪʃ/ n
cleanliness; smoothness; shininess glans
substance used to polish poets poetsmiddel

polish /ˈpɑlɪʃ/ /ˈpɒlɪʃ/ v
make a surface smooth or shiny polijsten oppoetsen poetsen
to refine; improve imperfections from oppoetsen

polite /pəˈlaɪt/ adj
well-mannered beleefd

politeness n
act of being polite beleefdheid

political /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/ adj
concerning or relating to politics politiek
of or relating to views about social relationships that involve power or authority politiek
motivated by political calculation politiek partijpolitiek

political party n
political organization partij

political prisoner n
person politieke gevangene

political science n
study of politics politicologie

political scientist n
political science expert politicoloog politicologe

politically adv
in a political manner staatkundig

politically correct adj
avoiding offense, selectively politiek correct policor

politician /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ n
one engaged in politics politicus politica

politics /ˈpɑl.ɪˌtɪks/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/ n
a methodology and activities associated with running a government politiek

polity /ˈpɑ.lɪ.ti/ /ˈpɒ.lɪ.tɪ/ n
an organizational structure of the government bestuursvorm leden van een gemeenschap staatsbestel
politically organized unit staatsbestel staatsvorm

poll /poʊl/ /pɔl/ /pəʊl/ v
to solicit mock votes from (a person or group) peilen

poll tax n
uniform tax per individual personele belasting

pollen /ˈpɑlən/ /ˈpɒlən/ n
fine granular substance produced in flowers stuifmeel pollen

pollutant n
something that pollutes vervuiler

pollution n
archaic: physical defilement bezoedeling milieuverontreiniging pollutie smet
something that pollutes; pollutant milieuverontreiniging pollutie vervuiling
the contamination of the environment by harmful substances milieuverontreiniging milieuvervuiling pollutie vervuiling

polonium /pəˈloʊni.əm/ /pəˈləʊni.əm/ n
chemical element polonium

poltergeist /ˈpɒltəɡaɪst/ /ˈpɵ̙ltəɡaɪst/ n
a disruptive ghost klopgeest poltergeest

polyamory /ˌpɒliˈæm(ə)ɹi/ n
practices involving relationships with multiple partners polyamorie

polyclinic n
a clinic in which diseases of many sorts are treated polikliniek

polyethylene n
polyethylene polyetheen

polyethylene glycol n
water-soluble polymer polyethyleenglycol

polyethylene terephthalate n
type of polyester polyethyleentereftalaat

polygamous /pəˈlɪɡəməs/ adj
of, relating to, or practicing polygamy polygaam

polygamy /pəˈlɪɡəmi/ n
the having of a plurality of socially bonded sexual partners at the same time polygamie
botany: the condition or state of a plant which bears both perfect and unisexual flowers polygamie
zoology: the state or habit of having more than one mate polygamie

polyglot /pɒliːɡlɒt/ adj
Comprising various linguistic groups polyglot veeltalig
Containing, or made up of, several languages polyglot meertalig
Versed in, or speaking, many languages polyglot meertalig

polyglot /pɒliːɡlɒt/ n
one who masters, notably speaks, several languages polyglot talenkenner meertalige veeltalige
publication containing several versions of the same polyglot polyglotte

polyglotism n
the use of several languages meertaligheid polyglossie veeltaligheid

polygon /ˈpɑliɡɑn/ /ˈpɒlɪɡən/ n
plane figure bounded by straight edges veelhoek polygoon

polygonal /pəˈlɪɡənəl/ adj
having many angles veelhoekig

polymer /ˈpɑ.lɪ.mɚ/ /ˈpɒl.ɨ.mə/ n
molecule consisting of many identical monomers polymeer

polymorphism /pɑliˈmɔɹfɪz(ə)m/ /pɒlɪˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m/ n
ability to assume different forms or shapes polymorfisme
biology: coexistence of two or more distinct forms independent of sex polymorfisme
computer science: feature of object-oriented programming polymorfisme
crystallography: ability of a material to exist in more than one form polymorfisme

polynya n
an area of open water surrounded by sea ice wakvlakte

polyphonic adj
of or relating to polyphony polyfoon

polyphyletic adj
having multiple ancestral sources polyfyletisch

polysemic /pɒ.lɪ.ˈsiː.mɪk/ adj
having a number of meanings, interpretations or understandings polyseem

polysemy /ˈpɒ.lɪ.siː.mi/ n
ability to have multiple meanings polysemie

polysyllabic /ˌpɑ.li.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɒ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɔ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
having more than one syllable meerlettergrepig

polysynthetic adj
polysynthetic polysynthetisch

polytheism /pɒliˈθiˈĭzˈəm/ n
belief in the existence of many gods polytheïsme

polytonic /ˌpɑliˈtɑnɪk/ /ˌpɒliˈtɒnɪk/ adj
Using the Greek system of diacritics meertonig meertonige

polyunsaturated fat n
a fat or oil containing a high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids meervoudig onverzadigde vetzuren

polyunsaturated fatty acid n
fatty acid meervoudig onverzadigde vetzuren

polyurethane n
any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links polyurethaan

polyvinyl chloride n
thermoplastic resin PVC

pomegranate /ˈpɑm.ɪˌɡɹæn.ɪt/ /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡɹæn.ɪt/ n
fruit granaatappel
shrub/tree granaatappel

pomelo /ˈpɑməloʊ/ /ˈpɒmɪləʊ/ n
large fruit of the C. maxima or grandis pompelmoes

pomp /ˈpɑːmp/ /ˈpɒmp/ n
show of magnificence praal

pond /pɑnd/ /pɒnd/ n
small lake vijver plas

pond damselfly n
type of damselfly waterjuffer

ponder /ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/ v
to consider carefully overdenken
to think deeply overwegen

poniard /ˈpɒnjəd/ n
dagger knijf ponjaard

pontiff /ˈpɒntɪf/ n
pope hogepriester paus

pontifical adj
Of or pertaining to a pontiff pontificaal

pontificate /pɑːnˈtɪfɪkət/ /pɒnˈtɪfɪkət/ n
state of a pontifex pontificaat

pontificate /pɑːnˈtɪfɪkət/ /pɒnˈtɪfɪkət/ v
act like a pontiff orakelen
speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner orakelen

pony /ˈpoʊni/ /ˈpəʊni/ n
small horse pony

poo n
faecal matter poep

pooch n
mongrel bastaard
slang: dog vuilnisbakkie

pooch v
to extend beyond normal limits puilen uitpuilen

pood n
Russian unit of mass poed

poodle /ˈpuː.dəl/ n
any of various breeds of poodle poedel

pool /pul/ /puːl/ n
body of water bekken

poor /poː/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɹ/ adj
used to express pity arm beklagenswaardig arme
with little or no possessions or money arm berooid armoedig

poor /poː/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɹ/ n
those with no possessions armen

poor as a church mouse adj
very poor zo arm als Job geen nagel hebben om zijn gat mee af te krabben zo arm als een kerkrat

pop /pɑp/ /pɒp/ n
loud, sharp sound plop
affectionate form of father pap

pop music n
music intended for or accepted by a wide audience pop popmuziek

pop the question v
pop the question om iemands hand vragen uithuwelijken

pop up v
to appear without warning opduiken te voorschijn komen

popcorn /ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/ /ˈpɒp.kɔː(ɹ)n/ /ˈpʌp.kɔɹn/ n
a snack food made from corn kernels popped by dry heating popcorn pof-maïs gepofte maïs

pope /poʊp/ /pəʊp/ n
head of the Roman Catholic Church paus

popinjay /ˈpɑpənˌdʒeɪ/ /ˈpɒpɪndʒeɪ/ n
archery: target to shoot at gaai
vain, gaudy person kwastl verwaand heerschap windbuil

poplar n
any of various deciduous trees of the genus Populus populier

popliteal /pɒˈplɪtɪəl/ adj
area behind the knee wade

poppy /ˈpɑpi/ /ˈpɒpi/ n
plant klaproos

poppycock n
nonsense nonsens onzin

popsicle /ˈpɑpsɪkl̩/ /ˈpɒpsɪkl̩/ n
serving of frozen juice on a stick waterijs

popular /ˈpɑpjələɹ/ /ˈpɒpjʊlə/ adj
liked by many people populair geliefd gewild in trek
of or pertaining to the common people volk volks

popular science n
of, or having to do with popular science populairwetenschappelijk

populate /ˈpɒp.jə.leɪt/ v
to live in bevolken

population /pɒpjuːˈleɪʃən/ /ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
all people living within a political or geographical boundary bevolking
biology: collection of organisms bevolking populatie
number of residents in a given area bevolking inwonertal
statistics: greater group of units from which a sample can be drawn populatie

porbeagle n
a pelagic shark haringhaai

porcelain /ˈpɔɹ.sə.lɪn/ /ˈpɔː.sə.lɪn/ n
hard, white, translucent ceramic porselein
anything manufactured from this material porselein

porch /po(ː)ɹtʃ/ /poətʃ/ /pɔɹtʃ/ /pɔːtʃ/ n
a covered and enclosed entrance to a building portiek veranda

porcupine n
large rodent stekelvarken

pore /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ n
a tiny opening in the skin porie

pork /po(ː)ɹk/ /poək/ /pɔɹk/ /pɔːk/ n
meat of a pig varkensvlees

pork rind n
food made from pork skin knabbelspek zwoerd

pork-barrelling n
practice of giving favours or money for support cliëntelisme favoritisme stemmenlokkerij

porno /ˈpɔːnəʊ/ n
pornography porno pornografie

pornocracy /pɔˈnɑkɹəsi/ /pɔːˈnɒkɹəsɪ/ n
government by, or dominated by, prostitutes or corrupt persons pornocratie

pornographer n
person involved in creation or dissemination of pornography pornograaf

pornographic adj
containing an explicit depiction of sexual activity pornografisch

pornography /pɔɹˈnɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ /pɔː(ɹ)ˈnɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
depiction of sexual subject matter with prurient intent pornografie

porpoise /ˈpɔːpəs/ /ˈpɔːɹpəs/ n
cetacean bruinvis

porridge /ˈpɒɹɪdʒ/ /ˈpɔɹɪdʒ/ n
pap

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ adj
of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel bakboord-

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ n
dock or harbour haven
left-hand side of a vessel when facing the front bakboord
computing: logical or physical construct into and from which data are transferred poort
opening where a connection is made poort
fortified wine port porto

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ v
computing: to adapt a program so that it works on a different platform overdragen porten

port city n
city built around a port havenstad

port wine n
A type of fortified wine traditionally made in Portugal port porto

portable /ˈpɔɹtəbəl/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbəl/ adj
able to be carried or moved draagbaar

portal /ˈpɔːtəl/ /ˈpɔːɹtəl/ n
grandiose entrance portaal
website portaal

portal site n
type of website portaalsite

portcullis /pɔːtˈkʌlɪs/ n
gate in the form of a grating valhek

portend /pɔɹˈtɛnd/ /pɔːˈtɛnd/ v
to serve as a warning or omen aankondigen

portent /ˈpo(ː)ɹtɛnt/ /ˈpoətɛnt/ /ˈpɔɹtɛnt/ /ˈpɔːtɛnt/ n
omen voorspook voorteken

portentous adj
ominous; portending evil onheilspellend

porter /ˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ˈpoətə/ /ˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ˈpɔːtə/ n
person who carries luggage kruier
person in control of a building entrance portier

porthole n
circular window patrijspoort patrijs

portico /ˈpɔːtɪkəʊ/ n
small space with a roof supported by columns, serving as the entrance to a building portiek

portion /ˈpoəɹʃən/ /ˈpɔɹʃən/ /ˈpɔːʃən/ n
allocated amount portie deel

portly /ˈpɔːtli/ adj
euphemism for fat gezet

portmanteau /pɔːtˈmæn.təʊ/ /pɔːɹtˈmæntoʊ/ n
case koffer valies

portmanteau word n
word which combines the meaning of two words kofferwoord mengwoord contaminatie porte-manteauwoord vlechtwoord

portrait /ˈpoətɹɪt/ /ˈpoʊɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔːtɹɪt/ n
painting of a person portret
print mode staand

pose /poʊz/ /pəʊz/ v
assume or maintain a pose poseren

posh /pɑʃ/ /pɒʃ/ adj
associated with the upper classes deftig

posit /ˈpɒzɪt/ n
A postulate postulaat

position /pəˈzɪʃən/ n
place, location positie
stand stellingname

positive /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/ adj
legal: formally laid down positief
mathematics: greater than zero positief
physics: having more protons than electrons positief
slang: HIV positive HIV positief

positive /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/ n
the positive degree of adjectives and adverbs stellende trap

positive degree n
that state of an adjective or adverb indicating simple quality, without comparison stellende trap

positive thinking n
focusing on thoughts of success positief denken

positively /ˈpɒzɪtɪvli/ /ˌpɒzɪˈtɪvli/ adv
in a positive manner positief
very positief
with certainty positief

positivism /ˈpɑzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ n
philosophical doctrine positivisme

positron /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɹɑn/ /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɹɒn/ n
positron positron

posology /pəʊˈsɒ.lə.dʒi/ /pəˈzɑ.lə.dʒi/ n
study of the dosages of drugs posologie

possess /pəˈzɛs/ v
to have; to have ownership of bezitten
to take control of someone's body or mind bezit nemen van

possessed /pəˈzɛst/ adj
controlled by evil spirits bezeten

possessing v
present participle of possess bezittend

possession /pəˈzɛʃən/ n
ownership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own bezit bezittingen
something that is owned bezitting
the state of being possessed by a spirit or demon bezetenheid

possessive /pəˈzɛsɪv/ adj
grammar: indicating possession bezittelijk
unwilling to yield possession of bezitterig

possessive adjective n
possessive determiner niet-zelfstandig bezittelijk voornaamwoord

possessive case n
case used to express direct possession genitief

possessive pronoun n
pronoun which expresses possession bezittelijk voornaamwoord

possessor /pɒˈzɛsɔː/ n
One who possesses bezitter

possibility /ˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/ /ˌpɒsɪˈbɪliti/ n
quality of being possible mogelijkheid

possible /ˈpɑsəbl̩/ /ˈpɒsɪbl̩/ adj
able but not certain to happen mogelijk
being considered, e.g. for a position mogelijk denkbaar
capable of being done or achieved; feasible mogelijk doenbaar doenlijk haalbaar overwogen te doen

possible /ˈpɑsəbl̩/ /ˈpɒsɪbl̩/ n
a particular event that may happen mogelijkheid
a possible choice mogelijke mogelijkheid
a possible one mogelijke mogelijkheid

possibly /ˈpɑsəbli/ /ˈpɒsɪbli/ adv
adverb indicating that an action may successfully be performed mogelijk

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ n
goalpost (sports) doelpaal paal
long dowel or plank protruding from the ground paal
pole in a battery pool
method of delivering mail post

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ v
to send mail op de post doen posten versturen verzenden

post hoc adv
after the fact nadien

post office n
place postkantoor posterij

post office box n
box hired as collection point for mail postbus

post- /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ prefix
behind post-
later post-

post-production n
stages of film production happening between the actual filming and the completed film post-productie

post-traumatic stress disorder n
condition that develops following some stressful situation posttraumatische stressstoornis

post-war adj
pertaining to a period following the end of a war naoorlogs

postage stamp n
piece of paper indicating postage has been paid postzegel

postal address n
the address to which mail is delivered huisadres

postalveolar /ˌpoʊstælˈviələɹ/ /ˌpəʊstælviˈəʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
articulated with the tongue near or touching the back of the alveolar ridge postalveolair

postalveolar /ˌpoʊstælˈviələɹ/ /ˌpəʊstælviˈəʊlə(ɹ)/ n
any sound articulated with the tongue near or touching the back of the alveolar ridge postalveolaar

postbellum adj
of the period following a war naoorlogs

postcard /ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/ n
rectangular piece of thick paper to be mailed without an envelope briefkaart

postcode /ˈpəʊs(t)kəʊd/ n
sequence of letters and/or numbers added to a postal address postcode

poster n
picture intended to be attached to a wall affiche poster

posterior adj
following in order or time later posterieur
located towards the rear achterkant rugzijde

posterior n
buttocks Achterste achterwerk

posterior chamber n
space between iris and lens achterste oogkamer

posterity /ˈpɒstɛɹɪti/ n
all the future generations nageslacht

postern /ˈpɒst(ə)n/ adj
situated at the rear achteraangelegen

postern /ˈpɒst(ə)n/ n
secondary gateway achterdeur achterpoort zijdeur zijingang

posthumous /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/ adj
born after one's father's death posthuum postuum
in reference to a work, published after the author's death postuum posthuum
taking place after one's death postuum posthuum

postimpressionism n
genre of painting postimpressionisme

postmodernism /pəʊstˈmɑdɚnɪzəm/ n
a style of art, literature, etc postmodernisme

postpone v
to delay or put off an event uitstellen achterstellen verschuiven

postponed adj
Done later than originally planned; delayed uitgesteld

postposition n
(grammar) words that come after the noun achtergeplaatst voorzetsel achterzetsel

postscript /ˈpoʊst.skɹɪpt/ n
addendum to a letter postscriptum nota bene

postscriptum /ˌpəʊstˈskɹɪptəm/ n
something written afterward NB P.S. nota bene postscriptum

postulate /ˈpɑstʃələt/ /ˈpɑstʃəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ /ˈpɒstjʊlət/ n
logic: an axiom postulaat

postural /ˈpɑstʃəɹəl/ /ˈpɒstʃəɹəl/ adj
relating to posture houding

posture /ˈpɑːstʃɚ/ /ˈpɒstʃə/ n
position of body houding

pot /pɑt/ /pɒt/ n
vessel for cooking or storing food etc. pot
marijuana wiet

pot /pɑt/ /pɒt/ v
to cause a ball to fall into a pocket potten
to preserve inmaken
to put (something) into a pot oppotten

pot calling the kettle black /ˈpɑt ˈkɔliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ /ˈpɒt ˈkɔːliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ n
situation in which somebody accuses someone else of a fault shared by the accuser de pot verwijt de ketel dat hij zwart ziet

potable /ˈpoʊ.tə.b(ə)l/ /ˈpəʊ.tə.b(ə)l/ adj
good for drinking drinkbaar drinkbare

potash /pɒt.æʃ/ n
pot ash potas

potassium /pəˈtæsiəm/ n
id=Q703|the chemical element kalium potas

potassium bitartrate n
kaliumwaterstoftartraat wijnsteen

potato /pəˈteɪtoʊ/ /pəˈteɪtəʊ/ n
plant tuber eaten as starchy vegetable aardappel patat pieper

potato beetle n
Colorado beetle coloradokever

potato salad n
salad made from chopped boiled potatoes aardappelsalade

potbellied adj
having a potbelly corpulent dikbuikig gezet

potbelly n
a large, swollen, or protruding abdomen bierbuik buikje pens spekbuik

potential /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ adj
existing in possibility potentieel

potentially /pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/ adv
in a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way potentieel

pothead n
a person who smokes cannabis frequently mariuhanaroker potroker

potholder n
pannenlap

pothole n
a hole in a road kuil

potion /pəʊ.ʃən/ /ˈpoʊ.ʃən/ n
small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical drankje tinctuur toverdrankje

potpourri /pəʊˈpʊəɹ.i/ n
a medley of songs or music potpourri
a mixture of dried fragrant plant material used to scent a room potpourri

potsherd /ˈpɑt.ʃəɹd/ /ˈpɒt.ʃɜːd/ n
piece of ceramic from pottery potscherf

potter /ˈpɒtə/ n
one who makes pots and ceramic wares pottenbakker pottenbakster

pottery /ˈpɑːtɚɹi/ /ˈpɒtəɹi/ n
fired ceramic wares that contain clay when formed aardewerk keramiek vaatwerk
practise or craft of making pottery keramiek pottenbakkerij potterij
workshop where pottery is made pottenbakkerij potterij

pouf n
padded footstool poef

poultice /ˈpoʊltɪs/ n
A poultice or plaster cataplasma papomslag

poultry /ˈpoʊltɹi/ /ˈpəʊltɹi/ n
birds pluimvee

pounce /paʊns/ v
To attack suddenly bespringen
To eagerly seize an opportunity grijpen
To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something opspringen

pound /paʊnd/ n
unit of currency pond
unit of mass (16 ounces avoirdupois) pond

pound /paʊnd/ v
to strike hard repeatedly beuken

pound sterling /paʊnd ˈstɜː(ɹ).lɪŋ/ n
currency of the UK pond pond sterling

pour /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ n
a flood of precipitation stortbui stortvloed
a stream, or something like a stream; a flood geut straal stroom

pour /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ v
to cause to flow in a stream gieten schenken pouren uitstorten
to flow, pass or issue in or as a stream gutsen stromen
to send forth as in a stream or a flood uitbraken uitstorten
to send forth from, as in a stream; to discharge uninterruptedly uitstorten

pout /paʊt/ /pʌʊt/ n
facial expression pruilmondje tuit tuitmondje

pout /paʊt/ /pʌʊt/ v
push out one’s lips pruilen tuiten
sulk, (pretend to) be ill-tempered pruilen

pouty adj
angry in a cute way pruilend

poverty /ˈpɑːvɚti/ /ˈpɒvəti/ n
quality or state of being poor armoede

powder /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ n
fine particles of any dry substance poeder

powder /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ v
to reduce to fine particles fijnmalen malen
to sprinkle with powder bepoederen

powdered sugar /ˈpaʊ.dəd ˈʃʊɡ.ə/ /ˈpaʊ.dɚd ˈʃʊɡ.ɚ/ n
very finely ground sugar used in icings, etc poedersuiker

power /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ n
biblical: level of angels machten
capability or influence macht
maths: product of equal factors macht
control, particularly legal or political macht
electricity, electricity supply elektriciteit spanning stroom toevoer voeding
influential nation, company etc. grootmacht mogendheid
physical force or strength kracht
physics: measure of the rate of doing work or transferring energy vermogen
physics: rate to magnify an optical image vergroting

power /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ v
to provide power for voeden

power of attorney n
authorisation volmacht

power set n
set of all subsets of a set machtenverzameling

power station n
an industrial complex where electricity is produced energiecentrale krachtcentrale

power strip n
block of electrical sockets stekkerdoos

power supply n
part of apparatus voeding

powerful /ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/ adv
having or capable of exerting power, potency or influence machtig

powerfully adv
in a powerful manner machtig

powerless adj
lacking sufficient power or strength machteloos
lacking legal authority machteloos

powerlifting n
strength sport powerlifting

practicable /ˈpɹæktɪkəbl/ adj
available for use; accessible or employable bruikbaar hanteerbaar toegankelijk werkbaar
capable of being accomplished; feasible doenbaar uitvoerbaar werkbaar
serving a useful function; functional or handy bruikbaar functioneel handig hanteerbaar nuttig

practical /ˈpɹæktɪkəl/ adj
based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis praktisch
being likely to be effective and applicable to a real situation praktisch
having skills or knowledge that are practical praktisch

practice /ˈpɹæktɪs/ n
actual operation or experiment, in contrast to theory praktijk
customary action, habit, or behaviour praktijk
an ongoing pursuit of a craft or profession praktijk uitoefening
repetition of an activity to improve skill oefening

practice makes perfect proverb
if one practices an activity enough, one will eventually master it oefening baart kunst

practicum /ˈpɹæk.tɪ.kəm/ n
college course practicum

practise /ˈpɹæktɪs/ v
to perform or execute a craft or skill beoefen
to repeat an activity as a way of improving one's skill oefenen

practitioner /pɹækˈtɪʃənə/ /pɹækˈtɪʃənəɹ/ n
person who practices a profession or art beoefenaar

pragmatic /pɹæɡˈmætɪk/ adj
practical pragmatisch

pragmatics n
study of the use of the language in a social context Pragmatiek

pragmatism /ˈpɹaɡmətɪzəm/ /ˈpɹæɡmətɪzəm/ n
philosophical idea that beliefs are identified with the actions of a believer pragmatisme
pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities pragmatisme
political theory that problems should be met with/by practical solutions rather than ideological ones pragmatisme

prairie dog n
burrowing rodent prairiehond

praise /pɹeɪz/ n
commendation; favorable representation in words lof

praise /pɹeɪz/ v
to give praise to loven prijzen eren

praiseworthy /ˈpɹeɪz.wɜː.ði/ /ˈpɹeɪz.wɝ.ði/ adj
meriting praise achtenswaardig lofwaardig prijzenswaardig

pram /pɹæm/ n
perambulator kinderwagen

prance /pɹæn(t)s/ /pɹɑːn(t)s/ v
of a horse steigeren
to strut paraderen

prank /pɹeɪŋk/ /pɹæŋk/ n
practical joke or mischievous trick grap streek

praseodymium /ˌpreɪzioʊˈdɪmiəm/ n
chemical element praseodymium

prate v
to talk much, to chatter babbelen

prattle v
to talk incessantly; to babble ratelen

prawn /pɹɔːn/ n
large shrimp garnaal scampi

prawn cracker n
Light, deep-fried snack made from shrimp and starch kroepoek

pray /pɹeɪ/ v
to beg humbly for aid smeken
to petition a higher being bidden
to talk to God bidden

prayer /pɹɛə(ɹ)/ /pɹɛɚ/ n
a request; a petition bede gebed
practice of communicating with one's God gebed
the specific words or methods used for praying gebed
the act of praying gebed bidden

prayer beads n
gebedssnoer rozenkrans

praying mantis n
any of various predatory insects of the Mantidae family bidsprinkhaan

pre-Columbian adj
before Christopher Columbus precolumbiaans

pre-drink v
to drink cheaper alcohol prior to drinking in clubs and bars indrinken

pre-ejaculate n
pre-ejaculate voorvocht

preach v
give a sermon verkondigen prediken preken

preach to the choir v
speaking to those that already believe een open deur intrappen

preacher n
one who preaches prediker predikant

preamble /ˈpɹɪiˌæmbl̩/ n
short statement or remark, especially an explanatory introduction to a formal document or statute preambule

preamplifier n
voltage amplifier voorversterker

precariat n
sociological group precariaat

precarious /pɹəˈkɛəɹi.əs/ /pɹəˈkɛɹi.əs/ adj
precair

precaution n
A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success voorzorg voorzorgsmaatregel

precede /pɹəˈsiːd/ v
go before, go in front of voorafgaan laten voorbijgaan passen

precedence /ˈpɹɛsɪd(ə)ns/ n
the state of preceding in importance or priority voorrang

precedent /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/ /ˈpɹes.ə.dənt/ /ˈpɹɛs.ɪ.dənt/ n
past act used as example precedent
prior judgment in law jurisprudentie

preceding /pɹɪˈsiːdɪŋ/ adj
foregoing; occurring before or in front of something else voorgaand

precept /ˈpɹiːsɛpt/ n
rule or principle governing personal conduct gedragsregel principe regel

precession n
astronomical term precessie
physics term precessie

precinct /ˈpɹisɪŋkt/ n
enclosed space omsloten ruimte
police district districtpolitiebureau
uncovered shopping area winkelcentrum
voting district kiesgrensgebied

precious /ˈpɹɛʃəs/ adj
of high value or worth waardevol kostbaar

precious stone n
gem edelsteen

preciousness n
the condition of being precious kostbaarheid

precipice /ˈpɹɛs.ə.pɪs/ /ˈpɹɛsɪpɪs/ n
a very steep cliff afgrond

precipitation /pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/ n
weather: water falling from the atmosphere neerslag

precipitously adv
abruptly overhaast

precise /pɹɪˈsaɪs/ adj
(sciences) clustered close together precijs
exact precies nauwkeurig

precisely /pɹɪˈsaɪsli/ adv
in a precise manner precies

preclude /pɹɪˈkluːd/ v
rule out uitsluiten precluderen

precocious /pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/ adj
characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity vroegrijp vroegvolwassen
exhibiting advanced skills at an abnormally early age vroegrijp vroegvolwassen

precursor /ˈpɹiːˌkɜɹ.səɹ/ n
chemical compound precursor
forerunner, predecessor voorloper

predation n
the preying of one animal on others predatie

predator /ˈpɹe.də.təɹ/ n
animal or organism that hunts roofdier

predator bug n
species roofwants

predawn n
period before the rising of the sun voor de dageraad

predestination /pɹi.dɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃen/ n
religious doctrine predestinatie voorbestemdheid

predicament /pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/ n
A definite class, state or condition. klasse
An unfortunate or trying position or condition. hachelijke situatie

predicate /ˈpɹɛdɪkət/ adj
grammar gezegde
logic predikaat

predicate logic n
generic term for symbolic formal systems like first-order logic, second-order logic, many-sorted logic predicatenlogica

predicative /pɹɪˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ adj
used after a verb predicatief

predicative adjective n
adjective that follows noun bijvoeglijk naamwoord predicatief

predicatively adv
in a predicative manner predicatief

predict v
to state, or make something known in advance voorspellen

predictability n
The characteristic of being predictable voorspelbaarheid

predictable /pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/ adj
able to be predicted voorspelbaar

prediction /pɹɪˈdɪkʃn/ n
a statement about the future voorspelling

predilection /ˌpɹiː.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ /ˌpɹɛ.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ n
tendency towards voorkeur voorliefde neiging

preeclampsia n
complication of pregnancy pre-eclampsie zwangerschapsvergiftiging

preeminent /pɹiːˈɛmɪnənt/ adj
exceeding others in quality or rank uitstek

preemptive /pɹiːˈɛmp.tɪv/ adj
preventief

prefer /pɹɪˈfɜː/ /pɹɪˈfɝ/ v
to favor prefereren verkiezen voorkeur geven

preference /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ n
state of being preferred voorkeur

preferences n
user-specified settings of parameters in computer software preferenties voorkeuren

prefix /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ n
morpheme at the beginning of a word voorvoegsel prefix

prefix /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ v
put or fix before, or at the beginning of voorvoegen
set or appoint beforehand arrangeren op regelen vastleggen voorhand

pregnancy n
condition zwangerschap

pregnant /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/ adj
carrying developing offspring within the body zwanger drachtig pregnant
having many possibilities or implications betekenisvol

preheat v
to heat something in preparation for further action, especially cooking voorverwarmen

prehensile /pɹiˈhɛnsəl/ /pɹɪˈhɛn.saɪl/ adj
able to take hold of objects grijp-

prehistoric adj
of relating to the epoch before written record prehistorisch

prehistory n
history of human culture prior to written records prehistorie

prejudice /ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/ n
adverse judgement formed beforehand vooroordeel
any preconceived opinion vooroordeel

prelate /ˈpɹɛlət/ n
clergyman prelaat kerkvorst

preliminary /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/ /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/ adj
in preparation for the main matter voorbereidend

premature ejaculation n
premature ejaculation voortijdige zaadlozing

premeditate v
to meditate, consider, or plan beforehand van tevoren bedenken

premeditated adj
planned, considered or estimated in advance; deliberate met opzet met voorbedachte rade opzettelijk

premeditation n
the act of planning or plotting beraming opzet voorbedachte raad

premiere /pɹəˈmɪɚ/ /ˈpɹɛmjɛə/ n
first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment première

premiership n
office of a premier or prime minister premierschap

premise /ˈpɹɛ.mɪs/ n
piece of real estate perceel
proposition antecedently supposed or proved voorwaarde
either of the first two propositions of a syllogism, from which the conclusion is deduced voorwaarde

premises /ˈpɹɛməsiːz/ n
land, and all the built structures on it, considered as a single place pand

premium /ˈpɹimiəm/ n
a bonus paid in addition to normal payments bonus premie
a prize or award prijs
something offered at a reduced price as an inducement to buy something else korting
the amount to be paid for an insurance policy premie

premonition n
strong intuition voorgevoel

premorbid adj
approaching a morbid condition prior to the onset of disease premorbide

preoccupied adj
concerned with something else, distracted afwezig in gedachten verzonken

preparation /pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
act voorbereiding

preparatory adj
of or pertaining to preparation voorbereidend

prepare /pɹɪˈpɛə/ /pɹɪˈpɛəɹ/ v
to make ready for a specific future purpose voorbereiden prepareren

preparedness n
state of being prepared paraatheid

preposition /ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/ n
grammar: a type of word like "of, from, for, by" voorzetsel kastwoord

prepositional case n
case serving as object of a preposition prepositief prepositionalis

prepositional phrase n
phrase containing both a preposition and its complement voorzetselconstituent

preposterous adj
absurd, or contrary to common sense grotesk

prerequisite /pɹiˈɹɛkwəzət/ /pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ n
In education, a course or topic that must be completed before another course or topic can be started vereiste
Something that must be gained in order to gain something else voorwaarde vereiste

prescribe /pɹɪˈskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹiːˌskɹaɪb/ v
to order a drug or medical device voorschrijven
to specify as a required procedure or ritual voorschrijven

prescription /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ adj
available with prescription recept

prescription /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
the act of prescribing a rule or law uitvaardigen
written order for the administration of a medicine recept voorschrift

presence /ˈpɹɛzəns/ n
fact or condition of being present aanwezigheid tegenwoordigheid

present /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ adj
in the immediate vicinity aanwezig
pertaining to the current time tegenwoordig huidig

present /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ n
current time heden huidige tijd

present /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ v
bring into the presence of presenteren voorstellen
give (someone) as gift or award toewijzen

present imperfect n
grammatical tense OTT onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd

present participle n
verb form that indicates an ongoing action onvoltooid deelwoord tegenwoordig deelwoord

present perfect n
tense that expresses action in the past with consequences in the present time voltooid tegenwoordige tijd

present tense n
form of language tegenwoordige tijd

present-day adj
in existence now vandaag de dag

presentation /ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃən/ n
presenting to an audience presentatie voorstelling voordracht

presently /ˈpɹɛzəntli/ adv
in the near future aldra

preservative n
any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve conserveermiddel

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ v
to keep; to maintain the condition of bewaren in stand houden
to protect beschermen

preside v
to act as a president or chairperson voorzitten

presidency /ˈpɹezɪdənsi/ n
bureaucratic organization and governmental initiatives college van bestuur praesidium
office or role of president voorzitterschap
time during which one is president presidentschap

president /ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/ n
the head of state of a republic president

presort v
to sort in advance voorsorteren

press /pɹɛs/ n
printed media pers

press /pɹɛs/ v
to apply pressure drukken

press agency n
organisation persagentschap

press charges v
to formally accuse a person of a crime aanklagen vervolgen

press conference n
question and answer session with members of television, print and other media persconferentie

press-gang v
press-gang ronselaarsbende

pressure /ˈpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ] n
physics: amount of force divided by area druk
druk
a pressing; force applied to a surface druk
mental strain druk
a contrasting force or impulse of any kind druk

pressure cooker n
cooking vessel hogedrukpan snelkookpan

prestige /pɹɛˈsti(d)ʒ/ n
dignity, status, or esteem prestige aanzien

prestigious /pɹɛˈstɪdʒ.əs/ adj
of high prestige prestigieus

presumably /pɹɪˈzjuːməbli/ /pɹɪˈzuːməbli/ adv
able to be sensibly presumed vermoedelijk waarschijnlijk

presume /pɹiˈz(j)um/ /pɹɪˈzjuːm/ v
to assume to be true, suppose veronderstellen

presumptive adj
based on presumption vermoedelijk verondersteld

presumptuous /pɹiˈzəmptʃəs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.tjuː.əs/ adj
going beyond what is proper aanmatigend

presupposition /pɹiː.sʌ.pəˈzɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ n
act of presupposing aanname veronderstelling aannemen veronderstellen
assumption, conjecture, speculation or something supposed without proof aanname veronderstelling

pretend /pɹɪˈtɛnd/ v
to allege falsely veinzen voorwenden doen alsof pretenderen

pretender n
claimant to a throne pretendent
person who professes beliefs and opinions that they do not hold huichelaar veinzer

pretension n
claim pretentie
pretentiousness aanmatiging

pretentious /pɹɪˈtɛnʃəs/ adj
marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction pretentieus zelfingenomen

preterite /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ adj
showing an action at a determined moment in the past in de [[verleden tijd]] in het [[preteritum]]

preterite /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ n
preterite tense; simple past onvoltooid verleden tijd

preterite-present verb n
a type of verb preterito-praesens preterito-presens

preternatural /ˌpɹi.tɚˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/ /ˌpɹiː.təˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/ adj
beyond or different from what is natural or according to the regular course of things bovennatuurlijk buitennatuurlijk uitzonderlijk
existing outside of the natural world bovennatuurlijk buitennatuurlijk

pretext n
false, contrived or assumed purpose pretext voorwendsel dekmantel drogreden schijnreden

pretty /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ adj
especially of women and children: pleasant, attractive mooi

pretty /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ adv
somewhat nogal tamelijk aardig

pretty Polly phraseologicalUnit
phrase said to parrots kopke krabben

prevail /pɹɪˈveɪl/ v
To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence overheersen
To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand domineren overwinnen zegevieren
To succeed in persuading or inducing overtuigen

prevalence n
number of cases compared to a total population overwicht
wide extension het algemeen voorkomen het heersen

prevalent adj
widespread, preferred heersend

prevaricate /pɹɪˈvaɹɪkeɪt/ /pɹɪˈvæɹɪkeɪt/ v
deviate, transgress afwijken terugkrabbelen
shift or turn from direct speech or behaviour, to equivocate rond de pot draaien

prevarication /pɹɪˌvæɹəˈkeɪʃən/ /pɹɪˌvæɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
deceit, evasiveness draaierij uitvlucht
deviation from what is right or correct overtreding

prevaricator n
one who prevaricates draaier veinzer

prevent /pɹəˈvɛnt/ /pɹɪˈvɛnt/ v
to keep from happening verhinderen voorkomen

preview /pɹiːvjʉː/ n
advance showing of a film, exhibition etc. avant-première voorproefje
foretaste of something voorproef voorproefje voorsmaak voorsmaakje
something seen in advance voorschouw

previous /ˈpɹivi.əs/ /ˈpɹiːvɪəs/ adj
premature voorbarig
prior vorig

previously /ˈpɹivi.əsli/ /ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ adv
at an earlier time vroeger tevoren

prey /pɹeɪ/ n
that which may be seized by animals prooi
ravage prooi

priapism n
medical condition priapisme

price /pɹaɪs/ /pɹʌɪs/ n
cost of an action or deed prijs
cost required to gain possession of something prijs

price /pɹaɪs/ /pɹʌɪs/ v
determine or put a price on something prijzen schatten

price index n
statistical estimate prijsindex

price tag n
the tag or sticker attached to a product, displaying its price prijskaartje

priceless adj
so precious as not to be sold at any price van onschatbare waarde

prick /pɹɪk/ n
(slang) a penis lul pik slurf toeter
an annoying person lul oen onnozelaar pestkop
feeling of being pierced or punctured prik

prick /pɹɪk/ v
pierce prikken

prickle n
A small, sharp pointed object, such as a thorn dorentje prikkel stekel

prickle v
to cause someone to feel a prickle prikkelen

prickly pear /ˌpɹɪkli ˈpɛː/ n
any of various spiny cacti of the genus Opuntia vijgcactus
cactus fruit cactusvijg

pride /pɹaɪd/ n
company of lions troep
consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle; wantonness trots zelfbewustzijn
proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct hoogmoed trots eigenwaan fierheid kapsones
quality or state of being proud; inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc. trots eergevoel fierheid
sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one trots eigendunk zelfvoldaanheid

pride comes before a fall proverb
Translations hoogmoed komt voor de val

priest /ˈpɹiːst/ n
clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) priester pastoor

priestess n
woman with religious duties priesteres

priggish /ˈpɹɪɡɪʃ/ adj
like a prig preuts puriteins

prim adj
prudish preuts

primacy /ˈpɹaɪ.mə.si/ n
the office, rank, or character of a primate primaatschap
the state or condition of being prime or first voorang

primal scream n
scream produced during primal therapy oerkreet

primary /ˈpɹaɪməɹi/ /ˈpɹaɪmɛɹi/ adj
that which is placed ahead of others voornaamste

primary election n
preliminary election to select a candidate voorverkiezing

primary school n
first formal, obligatory school basisschool lagere school

primary sector n
primaire sector

primate /ˈpɹaɪmeɪt/ n
mammal primaat
archbishop or bishop primaat

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ adj
first in excellence, quality, or value beste prima uitstekend
first in importance, degree, or rank eerste primair voornaamste
first in time, order, or sequence eerste voornaamste
mathematics: having no factors except itself and unity priem

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ n
algebra: prime element of a mathematical structure priemgetal
music: first note or tone of a musical scale priem

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ v
to apply a coat of primer paint to primen

prime factorization n
factorization of a positive integer priemfactorisatie

prime minister n
chief member of the cabinet and head of the government eerste minister minister-president premier

prime number n
natural number priemgetal

primer /ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/ /ˈpɹɪ.mɚ/ n
children's book introducing basic literacy abc-boek abecedarium eerste leesboek leesplankje
introductory textbook abecedarium

primitive /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ adj
one of the adjectival senses primitief

primordial /pɹaɪˈmɔɹ.di.əl/ /pɹaɪˈmɔː.di.əl/ adj
earliest oorspronkelijk oer-

primordial sea n
the oceans of the earth in Precambrian or Paleozoic times oersoep

prince /pɹɪns/ n
son or male-line grandson of a reigning monarch prins
male ruler or head of a principality prins

prince bishop n
bishop who also holds a secular princely rank prins-bisschop vorst-bisschop

princely adj
relating to a prince prinselijk

princess /pɹɪnˈsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɛs/ n
female member of royal family prinses
female monarch, or wife of a ruler koningin prinses

principal /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪp̬əl/ adj
primary, main voornaamste

principal /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪp̬əl/ n
chief administrator of a school rector schoolhoofd
money originally invested or loaned hoofdsom

principality /pɹɪnsɪˈpælɪti/ n
region vorstendom

principle /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ n
fundamental assumption principe beginsel
moral rule or aspect principe
rule to solve a problem principe

print /pɹɪnt/ n
visible impression on a surface afdruk

print /pɹɪnt/ v
to produce a copy of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine drukken afdrukken printen
to write clearly in [[drukletter]]s schrijven

printable adj
worthy or capable of being printed drukbaar

printed circuit board n
board holding chips etc. printplaat

printer /ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɪntɚ/ n
computing: device used to print text or images printer
one who makes prints drukker
operator of a printing press drukker

printing house n
commercial company drukkerij

prior n
a high-ranking member of a monastery, usually lower in rank than an abbot prior

priority /pɹaɪˈɒɹɪti/ n
item's relative importance voorrang

priory n
monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress priorij

prism /ˈpɹɪzəm/ n
geometry: polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape prisma

prison /ˈpɹɪzən/ n
place of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes gevangenis kerker

prison cell n
room to which a prisoner is confined cel

prisoner /ˈpɹɪzənə/ /ˈpɹɪzənəɹ/ n
person incarcerated in a prison gevangene
figurative: any person held against his or her will gevangene

prisoner of war n
soldier or combatant captured by the enemy krijgsgevangene oorlogsgevangene

pristine /pɹɪsˈtiːn/ adj
unspoiled onaangeroerd ongerept oorspronkelijk

privacy /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ /ˈpɹɪv.ə.si/ n
state of being private afzondering privacy

privacy policy n
statement detailing policies that an organization uses to collect information about users privacybeleid

private /ˈpɹaɪvɪt/ adj
belonging to, concerning, or accessible only to an individual person or a specific group persoonlijk
not accessible by the public besloten privé

private member's bill n
proposed law introduced by a member who is not acting on behalf of the executive wetsvoorstel

privateer /pɹaɪvəˈtɪə/ /ˌpɹaɪvəˈtɪəɹ/ n
officer or crew of a privateer ship kaper
privately owned warship kaper

privatization n
transfer from the government to private ownership privatisering

privatize /ˈpɹaɪvətaɪz/ v
to release government control to private industry privatiseren

privet /ˈpɹɪ.vɪt/ n
Any of various shrubs and small trees in the genus Ligustrum liguster

privilege /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/ n
particular benefit, advantage, or favor voorrecht privilege

privy /ˈpɹɪ.vi/ adj
private, exclusive exclusief privé uniek
with knowledge of; party to; let in on ingeweid medeplichtig

prize /pɹaɪz/ n
anything captured using the rights of war buit
something captured buit
honor or reward striven for in a competitive contest prijs beloning premie
lever hendel
that which may be won by chance prijs
competition prijs

prize /pɹaɪz/ v
to consider something highly valuable prijzen schatten
to move with a lever; to force up or open; to pry openwrikken wrikken

pro forma adj
for the sake of form only voor de vorm

pro-European adj
supporting European peoples or integration pro-Europees

proactive adj
acting in advance proactief

probability /pɹɑbəˈbɪləti/ n
mathematical probability waarschijnlijkheid
state of being probable; likelihood waarschijnlijkheid

probability theory n
study of probability kansrekening

probably /ˈpɹɑbli/ /ˈpɹɑbəbli/ /ˈpɹɒbli/ /ˈpɹɒbəbli/ adv
in all likelihood waarschijnlijk

probation /ˌpɹoʊˈbeɪʃən/ n
type of sentence proefverlof

probe /pɹoʊb/ /pɹəʊb/ n
sciences: electrode or other small device sonde
spacecraft sonde

probity /ˈpɹəʊbɪti/ n
integrity eerlijkheid integriteit oprechtheid rechtschapenheid

problem /ˈpɹɑbləm/ /ˈpɹɒbləm/ n
difficulty probleem
puzzling circumstance probleem
schoolwork exercise probleem oefening

problematic /ˌpɹɑblɛˈmætɪk/ /ˌpɹɒblɛˈmætɪk/ adj
posing a problem problematisch

proboscis /pɹoʊˈbɒsɪs/ n
elongated tube slurf

procedure /pɹəˈsidʒɚ/ /pɹəˈsiːdʒə/ n
method for performing a task procedure
series of small tasks to accomplish an end procedure
set of established forms or methods of an organized body procedure
computing: subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task procedure

proceed /pɹəˈsiːd/ v
come forth as a source or origin afkomstig zijn van voortkomen
go forward doorgaan verdergaan
go on in an orderly or regulated manner doorgaan verdergaan
pass from one point to another doorgaan verdergaan
take place doorgaan

proceeding /pɹəˈsiːdɪŋ/ n
progress or movement vooruitgang

proceedings /pɹəˈsiːd.ɪŋz/ n
course of procedure afloop
published record verslag

proceeds /pɹəˈsiːdz/ /ˈpɹoʊsidz/ /ˈpɹəʊsiːdz/ n
revenue opbrengst

process /ˈpɹoʊ̯.sɛs/ /ˈpɹɑs.ɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊ̯.sɛs/ n
series of events to produce a result proces

processed cheese n
any of several types of natural cheese smeltkaas

procession /pɹəˈsɛʃən/ n
group of people or thing moving along in an orderly manner processie stoet

processor /ˈpɹɑˌsɛsə˞/ /ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/ n
device which processes verwerker
microprocessor processor CPU CVE centrale verwerkingseenheid

proclaim v
to excitedly, verbosely and candidly describe uitroepen

proclitic n
clitic which joins with the following word procliticum

proclivity n
A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection aanleg neiging

procrastinate /pɹoʊˈkɹæstəneɪt/ /pɹəʊˈkɹæstɪneɪt/ v
put off; delay something uitstellen
put off; to delay taking action uitstellen voor zich uitschuiven

procrastination /pɹoʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
act of postponing, delaying or putting off procrastinatie uitstel uitstelgedrag

procreation n
the process by which an organism produces others of its kind procreatie voortplanting
the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring reproductie

procreator n
one who procreates verwekker

procure /pɹoʊˈkjʊɹ/ /pɹəˈkjʊə/ v
schaffen
To acquire or obtain an item or service verwerven

procurement /pɹəˈkjʊə.mənt/ n
act of procuring or obtaining inkoop aanschaf
purchasing department of a company inkoop inkoopafdeling

prod lang=en v
encourage aanmoedigen
poke duwen porren

prodigal /ˈpɹɑdɪɡəl/ /ˈpɹɒdɪɡəl/ adj
wastefully extravagant kwistig

prodigal son n
one who returns verloren zoon

prodigality n
lavish generosity. vrijgevigheid
wasteful extravagance. kwistigheid verspilzucht

prodigy /ˈpɹɑdɪdʒi/ /ˈpɹɒdɪdʒi/ n
amazing or marvellous thing mirakel wonder

prodrome n
medicine: an early symptom prodroom

produce /pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ n
harvested agricultural goods collectively waar waren
items produced produkt

produce /pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ v
to make available to voorleggen beschikbaar stellen
to make or manufacture maken produceren
to sponsor and present (a motion picture, etc) maken produceren

producer /pɹəˈdjuːsə/ /pɹəˈduːsɚ/ n
in arts producent producer
in economics producent

product /ˈpɹɑd.əkt/ /ˈpɹɒd.əkt/ n
commodity for sale product
multiplication result product
consequence of efforts resultaat
result of chemical reaction reactieproduct

product placement n
a form of advertising sluikreclame

production /pɹəˈdʌkʃən/ n
the act of being produced productie
the act of producing productie
the total amount produced productie

productivity /ˌpɹoʊdʌkˈtɪvəti/ /ˌpɹɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/ n
state of being productive vruchtbaar

profanity n
obscene, lewd or abusive language krachtterm

profession /pɹəˈfɛʃən/ n
occupation beroep

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ adj
expert deskundig
of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the standards of a profession beroeps- professioneel

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ n
expert deskundige expert
person who belongs to a profession beroeps professional
person who earns his living from a specified activity beroeps professional

professor /pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/ n
a higher ranking for a teacher or faculty member at a college or university hoogleraar professor prof

proffer /ˈpɹɒf.ə(ɹ)/ n
attempt poging
offer, tender aanbod

proffer /ˈpɹɒf.ə(ɹ)/ v
offer for acceptance aanbieden
undertake pogen

proficiency /prəˈfɪʃənsi/ n
ability or skill competentie

proficient /pɹoʊˈfɪʃ.ənt/ /pɹəˈfɪʃ.ənt/ adj
skilled bekwaam competent geoefend

proficient /pɹoʊˈfɪʃ.ənt/ /pɹəˈfɪʃ.ənt/ n
expert expert

profile /ˈpɹoʊfaɪl/ /ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/ n
space with personal information in software or Internet systems profiel

profit /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ n
benefit winst profijt

profitable adj
producing profit winstgevend

profiteer n
one who makes an unreasonable profit not justified by their corresponding assumption of risk profiteur

profligacy /ˈpɹɑflɪɡəsi/ n
careless wastefulness roekeloosheid verspilling
shameless and immoral behaviour losbandigheid

profligate /ˈpɹɑːflɪɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɑːflɪɡət/ /ˈpɹɒflɪɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒflɪɡət/ adj
immoral; abandoned to vice losbandig

profound /pɹəˈfaʊnd/ adj
characterized by intensity diepgaand
descending below the surface diep diepgaand
intellectually deep wijs

profoundly adv
in a profound manner grondig

profundity n
diepgang

profusion n
abundance overvloed

progenitor /pɹoʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.tɚ/ /pɹəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.tə/ n
a predecessor of something voorafbeelding voorloper
an ancestral form of a species stamvorm
an individual from which (a) people(s) descend patriarch stamvader
any of a person's direct ancestors voorouder voorvader
someone who originates something grondlegger stichter

progeny /ˈpɹɑdʒəni/ /ˈpɹɒdʒəni/ n
offspring afstammelingen nakomeling

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ n
software application programma
leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity programma
performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television programma
set of structured activities programma

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ v
to enter a program or other instructions into a computer programmeren
to put together the schedule of an event plannen vastleggen

program guide n
periodical programmablad programmagids
section within another publication programmagids

programmer /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/ n
one who writes computer programs programmeur

programming /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmɪŋ/ n
activity of writing a computer program programmeren

programming language /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ n
code of reserved words and symbols programmeertaal

progress /ˈpɹɑɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹɛs/ n
a moving forward vooruitgang voortgang vordering
advance or growth of civilization vooruitgang

progress /ˈpɹɑɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹɛs/ v
to become better or more complete vorderingen maken

progressive /pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪv/ adj
favouring or promoting progress; advanced progressief

prohibit /pɹoʊˈhɪbɪt/ /pɹəˈhɪbɪt/ v
to proscribe officially verbieden

project /pɹəˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒˌɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒdʒɛkt/ n
planned endeavor project

project /pɹəˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒˌɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒdʒɛkt/ v
to assume about others projecteren

projectile /pɹə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛktʌɪl/ /pɹəˈdʒɛk.taɪl/ n
object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon projectiel
projectiel

proletariat /ˌpɹoʊlɪˈtɛəɹi.ət/ n
working class or lower class proletariaat

proliferate /pɹəˈlɪf.əɹ.eɪt/ v
to increase in number or spread snel vermenigvuldigen

proliferation /pɹəˌlɪfəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
the process by which an organism produces others of its kind proliferatie
the spread of weapons of mass destruction proliferatie

prolific /ˌpɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/ adj
Fertile, producing offspring or fruit in great abundance vruchtbaar
Similarly producing results or works in abundance productief

prolix /pɹoʊˈlɪks/ /ˈpɹəʊ.lɪks/ adj
tediously lengthy langdradig
tending to use large or obscure words, which few understand breedsprakig verbeus wollig zwammerig

prolixity /pɹəˈlɪk.sɪ.ti/ n
An excess of words breedsprakerigheid langdradigheid

prologue n
speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel proloog

prolong v
to lengthen in time; to extend the duration of; to draw out; to continue bestendigen

promethium /proʊˈmiːθiəm/ n
chemical element promethium

prominent /ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/ /ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/ adj
eminent, distinguished above others prominent vooraanstaand

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ n
vow belofte

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ v
to commit to something or action beloven

promising adj
showing promise, and likely to develop in a desirable fashion hoopgevend veelbelovend

promissory note n
document saying that someone owes a specific amount of money schuldbrief

promontory /ˈpɹɑməntɔɹi/ /ˈpɹɒm.ən.tɹi/ n
a high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff landtong uitsteeksel voorgebergte

promote /pɹəˈmoʊt/ /pɹəˈməʊt/ v
advocate or urge on behalf of something bekend maken
raise someone to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank bevorderen promoveren promotie maken

promotion n
advancement in position promotie bevordering

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ v
to cause or lead to veroorzaken
to lead someone toward what they should say or do aanmoedigen aansporen aanzetten

promulgate /ˈpɹɑ.məl.ɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒml̩.ɡeɪt/ v
to put into effect as a regulation uitvaardigen

promulgation n
act of promulgating openbaarmaking

prone to adj
inclined to; having a tendency to geneigd zijn om

prong /pɹɑŋ/ n
branch arm
thin, pointed, projecting part piek punt spits tand

pronominal adverb n
type of adverb voornaamwoordelijk bijwoord

pronoun /ˈpɹoʊ.naʊn/ /ˈpɹəʊnaʊn/ n
type of noun voornaamwoord

pronounce /pɹəˈnaʊns/ v
to officially declare uitspreken verklaren verkondigen
to pass judgment vonnissen
to sound out a word uitspreken
to declare authoritatively or as formal opinion uitspreken
to read aloud uitspreken

pronunciation /pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
way in which words are pronounced uitspraak
sound of a word uitspraak

pronunciation dictionary n
dictionary that provides pronunciations of words uitspraakwoordenboek

proof /pɹuf/ /pɹuːf/ /pɹʉːf/ n
any effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth bewijs
process for testing the accuracy of an operation performed bewijs
the degree of evidence which convinces the mind of any truth or fact, and produces belief bewijs

proof by contradiction n
proof of a statement adduced by deriving a contradiction from the statement's negation bewijs uit het ongerijmde

proofread /ˈpɹuːfɹiːd/ /ˈpɹuːfɹɛd/ v
to check for errors in spelling and grammar proeflezen

propadiene n
organic compound of the formula C₃H₄ propadieen

propaedeutic /ˌpɹoʊpiːˈdjuːtɪk/ adj
providing preparatory or introductory teaching propedeutisch

propaganda /ˌpɹɒpəˈɡændə/ [ˌpɹɑp.ə.ˈɡæn.də] [ˌpɹɒp.ə.ˈɡæn.də] n
concerted set of messages propaganda

propagate /ˈpɹɑpəˌɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒpəˌɡeɪt/ v
to spread from person to person propageren

propane /ˈpɹoʊpeɪn/ n
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₃H₈ propaan

propeller n
mechanical device used to propel propeller schroef

propene n
organic compound of the formula C₃H₆ propeen

propensity /pɹəˈpɛnsɪti/ n
tendency neiging beheptheid geneigdheid

proper /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ/ /ˈpɹɒ.pə/ /ˈpɹɔp.ə/ adj
belonging to oneself or itself, own eigen
grammar: designating a particular person, place or thing eigen
complete, thorough grondig
entitled to its name, true degelijk echt
fit, suitable juist gepast geschikt goed
following the established standards of behavior or manners goed keurig deugdelijk net
in the very strictest sense of the word echt eigenlijk zelf
informal: utter compleet volslagen

proper noun n
the name of a particular person, place, organization or other individual entity eigennaam

property /ˈpɹɑp.ɚt.i/ /ˈpɹɒp.ət.i/ n
an attribute characteristic of a class of objects eigenschap karakteristiek kenmerk
an object used in a dramatic production rekwisiet
attribute or abstract quality associated with an object, individual or concept eigenschap
computing: an editable parameter associated with an application, or its value eigenschap
exclusive right of possessing, enjoying and disposing of a thing eigendomsrecht
something owned bezitting eigendom goed bezit

prophecy /ˈpɹɑfəsi/ /ˈpɹɒf.ə.si/ n
prediction voorspelling

prophesy /ˈpɹɑfɪsaɪ/ /ˈpɹɒfɪsaɪ/ v
to speak as a prophet profeteren

prophet /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒ.fɪt/ n
one who foretells the future profeet waarzegger waarzegster
one who speaks by divine inspiration profeet ziener profete zieneres

prophet of doom n
pessimistic person onheilsprofeet

prophylactic /pɹɒfəˈlæktɪk/ adj
Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease prophylactisch voorbehoedend

propitious /pɹoʊˈpɪʃəs/ adj
advantageous voordelig
characteristic of a good omen: auspicious onder een goed gesternte
favorable; benevolent gunstig

propitiousness n
The favorable quality of strongly indicating a successful result. goedgunstigheid

proponent /pɹəˈpoʊnənt/ /pɹəˈpəʊnənt/ n
one who supports something voorstander

proportional adj
at a constant ratio (to) evenredig

proportionate /pɹəˈpɔɹʃəneɪt/ /pɹəˈpɔɹʃənət/ /pɹəˈpɔːʃəneɪt/ /pɹəˈpɔːʃənət/ v
to make proportionate proportioneren

proposal /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ /pɹəˈpəʊzəl/ n
that which is proposed voorstel

propose /pɹəˈpoʊz/ /pɹəˈpəʊz/ v
to ask for one's hand in marriage ten huwelijk vragen
to suggest a plan or course of action voorstellen

proposition /ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/ n
propositie
idea or plan offered voorstel propositie

proprietary eponym n
brand name that has come into general use propriëtair eponiem

proprietor /pɹəˈpɹaɪətɚ/ n
one of the owners of an unincorporated business, a partner mede-eigenaar partner
owner eigenaar bezitter

propylene n
organic compound of the formula C₃H₆ propeen

propyne n
alkyne propyn

prorogue /pɹoʊˈɹoʊɡ/ /pɹə(ʊ)ˈɹəʊɡ/ v
to defer opschuiven uitstellen
to prolong or extend ouitbreiden verlengen
to suspend a parliamentary session opschorten verdagen

pros and cons n
for and against voordelen en nadelen

prosaic /pɹoʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /pɹəʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ adj
overly plain or simple, to the point of being boring; humdrum prozaïsch
straightforward; matter-of-fact; lacking the feeling or elegance of poetry prozaïsch

proscribe /pɹəˈskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹoʊˌskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹəʊˌskɹaɪb/ v
banish or exclude uitsluiten verbannen
denounce afkeuren afraden verbieden
forbid or prohibit verbieden

prose /ˈpɹəʊz/ n
written language not intended as poetry proza ondicht

prosecutor /ˈpɹɑsəˌkjuːtəɹ/ n
a person instituting criminal prosecution aanklager

proselyte /ˈpɹɑs.ɪlˌaɪt/ /ˈpɹɒs.ɪlˌaɪt/ n
one who has converted to a religion Jodengenoot bekeerling

proselyte /ˈpɹɑs.ɪlˌaɪt/ /ˈpɹɒs.ɪlˌaɪt/ v
proselytize bekeren

proselytize /ˈpɹɑ.sə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ɪ.taɪz/ v
convert to one’s own faith bekeren
induce people to join a cause missioneren werven

prosody /ˈpɹɑzədi/ /ˈpɹɒzədi/ n
linguistics: study of rhythm and other attributes in speech prosodie

prospect /pɹəˈspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒspɛkt/ n
potential things that may come to pass, usually favorable vooruitzicht

prosper v
to be successful welvaren

prosperity /pɹɑˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ /pɹɒˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
condition of being prosperous voorspoed

prosperous /ˈpɹɑː.spɚ.əs/ adj
characterized by success geslaagd succesvol
favorable gelukkig geslaagd voorspoedig
well off; affluent succesvol welgesteld welvarend

prostate /ˈpɹɒs.teɪt/ /ˈpɹɒsteɪt/ n
prostate gland prostaat

prosthesis n
artificial replacement for a body part prothese

prosthetics n
branch of medicine prothesiologie

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ n
a person having sex for profit prostituée hoer prostituee prostitué

prostitution n
having sex for profit prostitutie

prostrate /ˈpɹɑstɹeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒstɹeɪt/ v
to lie flat or facedown prosterneren
to throw oneself down in submission teraarde werpen

protactinium /ˌpɹoʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ /ˌpɹəʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ n
chemical element protactinium

protagonist /pɹoʊˈtæ.ɡə.nɪst/ /pɹəˈtæ.ɡə.nɪst/ n
leading person in a contest hoofdrolspeelster hoofdrolspeler
main character protagonist

protean /ˈpɹoʊ.tɪ.ən/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɪ.ən/ adj
exceedingly variable veelvormig wisselvallig
of or pertaining to Proteus; characteristic of Proteus proteïsch

protect /pɹəˈtɛkt/ v
to keep safe beschermen beveiligen

protection /pɹəˈtɛkʃən/ n
process of keeping safe bescherming

protector /pɹəˈtɛktə/ /pɹəˈtɛktɚ/ n
someone who protects or guards behoeder beschermer beschermheer

protectorate /prəˈtɛktəɹɪt/ n
government by a protector protectoraat

protectress /pɹəˈtɛktɹɪs/ n
female protector beschermster

protein /ˈpɹoʊtiːn/ /ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/ n
biochemistry: complex molecule eiwit proteïne
class of food eiwit proteïne

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ n
manifestatie protestactie
formal objection protest

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ v
to make a strong objection protesteren

protest vote n
vote cast as a protest foertstem proteststem

protist n
eukaryotic unicellular organisms protist

protium n
lightest isotope of hydrogen protium

proton /ˈpɹoʊ.tɑːn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɒn/ n
positively charged nucleon proton

protoplasm n
entire contents of a cell protoplasma

prototype n
an original object or form which is a basis for other objects prototype

protract /pɹəˈtɹakt/ v
To draw or delineate. afbakenen schetsen
To draw out; to extend, especially in duration. aanhouden rekken verlengen
To use a protractor. op schaal tekenen

protracted adj
Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.| aanslepend langdurig

protractor n
a circular or semicircular tool for measuring angles gradenboog

protrude v
to extend from uitsteken

protégé /ˈpɹoʊ.təˌʒeɪ/ /ˈpɹɒt.ə.ʒeɪ/ n
person who is guided and supported protegé

proud /pɹaʊd/ adj
gratified, feeling honoured, feeling satisfied fier trots
having a too high opinion of oneself; arrogant, supercilious fier trots

proud as a peacock /pɹaʊd əz ə ˈpiːkɒk/ adj
extremely proud trots als een pauw

provable adj
of a statement or hypothesis, that can be proven bewijsbaar

prove /pɹuːv/ v
to turn out; to manifest blijken uitwijzen

provenance /ˈpɹɑ.və.nəns/ /ˈpɹɒ.və.nəns/ n
place or source of origin herkomst

proverb /ˈpɹɑːvɝːb/ /ˈpɹɒvɜːb/ n
phrase expressing a basic truth spreekwoord gezegde

provide /pɹəˈvaɪd/ v
to furnish (with) voorzien
to give what is needed or desired voorzien

provident /ˈpɹɒvɪdənt/ adj
demonstrating consideration for the future provident voorbedachtzaam vooruitkijkend vooruitschouwend vooruitziend voorzichtig

provider n
provider verlener

province /ˈpɹɑvɪns/ /ˈpɹɒvɪns/ n
a subdivision of government usually one step below the national level provincie

provincial /pɹɒvinʃəl̩/ adj
of or pertaining to a province provinciaal

provincial capital n
capital of a province provinciehoofdstad

provision /pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ n
item of goods or supplies obtained for future use provisie
law: clause in a legal instrument bepaling

proviso /pɹəˈvaɪzoʊ/ n
conditional provision to an agreement voorbehoud

provocation /ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɒvəˈkeɪʃən/ n
act of provoking provocatie

provoke /pɹəˈvoʊk/ /pɹəˈvəʊk/ v
to cause to become angry uitlokken provoceren

provost /ˈpɹoʊvoʊst / /ˈpɹɒvəst/ n
highest position in a monastery below an abbot proost

prow /pɹaʊ/ adj
brave, valiant dapper moedig

prow /pɹaʊ/ n
fore part of a vessel; bow voorsteven boeg

prowess /ˈpɹaʊəs/ /ˈpɹaʊɪs/ n
distinguished bravery or courage dapperheid heldenmoed
skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity bekwaamheid

proximity /pɹɑkˈsɪ.mɪ.ti/ n
closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship nabijheid

proxy /pɹɒk.si/ n
(science) Measurement of one physical quantity that is used as an indicator of the value of another maatstaf
(software) An interface for a service interface proxy
agent or substitute authorized to act for another person mandataris tussenpersoon
authority to act for another, especially when written gevolmachtigde

proxy server n
hardware server proxyserver

prude /pɹuːd/ n
A person who is or tries to be excessively proper preut

prudent /ˈpɹuːdənt/ adj
frugal; economical; not extravagant economisch zuinig
practically wise, judicious, shrewd beredeneerd doordacht slim sluw
sagacious in adapting means to ends voorzichtig omzichtig prudent vooruitziend

prudery /ˈpɹuːdəɹi/ n
prudish behaviour preutsheid

prudish adj
exaggeratedly proper preuts

prune /pɹuːn/ n
old woman besje

prune /pɹuːn/ v
(figuratively) cut down or shorten inkorten snoeien
trim a tree or shrub snoeien

pruning shears n
a tool snoeischaar

prurient /ˈpɹʊəɹ.i.ənt/ /ˈpɹʊɹ.i.ənt/ adj
arousing sexual desire lustopwekkend
uneasy with desire; lustful wellustig

prusik /ˈpɹʌsɪk/ n
friction hitch prusikknoop

pry /pɹaɪ/ n
lever hefboom hendel priem
leverage hefboom hefboomkracht invloed

pry /pɹaɪ/ v
to look closely and curiously at gluren loeren snuffelen
to look where one is not welcome; to be nosey boren steken
use leverage to open or widen openwrikken priemen wrikken

psalm /sɑm/ /sɑːm/ n
a hymn collected into one book of the Old Testament psalm
sacred song psalm

psephology /siˈfɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
the predictive or statistical study of elections [[bestudering]] [[van]] [[het]] [[kiezersgedrag]] psefologie

pseudocode n
description of a computer programming algorithm pseudocode

pseudoephedrine [ˌsuːdoʊ.ɨˈfɛdɹɪn] n
sympathomimetic alkaloid pseudo-efedrine

pseudonym /ˈs(j)uː.dəʊ.nɪm/ /ˈsudoʊnɪm/ n
fictitious name pseudoniem schuilnaam

pseudoscience n
purported science pseudowetenschap

psi /psaɪ/ /saɪ/ n
Greek letter psi

psychedelic /ˈsaɪ.kəˌdɛl.ɪk/ adj
of, containing or generating hallucinations, etc. psychedelisch

psychiatric /ˌsaɪ.ki.ˈæt.ɹɪk/ adj
of, or relating to, psychiatry psychiatrisch

psychiatrist /ˌsaɪˈkaɪ.ə.tɹɪst/ n
doctor specializing in psychiatry psychiater

psychiatry /saɪˈkaɪ.əˌtɹi/ n
branch of medicine dealing with mental illness psychiatrie

psychokinesis /ˌsaɪkoʊkɪˈnisɪs/ /ˌsaɪkəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ n
movement inanimate objects by the use of psychic power telekinese

psychological warfare n
The use of various techniques to demoralize or intimidate someone psychologische oorlogsvoering

psychologist /ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
expert in the field of psychology psycholoog psychologe

psychology /saɪˈkɑlədʒi/ /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪ/ n
study of the human mind psychologie zielkunde
the study of animal behavior psychologie
the study of the human behavior psychologie
the mental characteristics of a particular individual psychologie

psychometry n
paranormal ability psychometrie

psychopathology /ˌsaɪkɒpəˈθɒlədʒɪ/ n
study of mental illness psychopathologie

psychopolitics n
interaction between psychology and politics psychopolitiek

psychopomp /ˈsaɪkoʊpɑmp/ /ˈsaɪkəʊpɒmp/ n
entity who assists souls psychopompos zielengeleider

psychosis /saɪˈkoʊ.sɪs/ /ˈsɑɪˌkosɪs/ n
mental disorder psychose

psychotherapist n
who practices psychotherapy psychotherapeut

psychotherapy n
treatment of those with mental illness psychotherapie

ptarmigan /ˈtɑːmɪɡən/ n
a small grouse, Lagopus sneeuwhoen

pub /pʊb/ /pʌb/ n
public house kroeg

puberty n
age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction puberteit

pubic hair n
collectively schaamhaar
singular schaamhaar

pubic region n
part of the body near the pubes and the pubis schaamstreek

pubis /ˈpju.bɪs/ n
the pubic bone schaambeen

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ adj
open to all members of a community publiek openbaar
pertaining to people as a whole openbaar publiek
provided (by the government) for the community overheids- staats-

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ n
people in general publiek

public domain n
realm of intellectual property publiek domein

public figure n
person subject to public interest bekend persoon publiek figuur

public good n
good that is non-rivalrous and non-excludable publiek goed
welfare of the people publiek belang

public law n
law publiekrecht

public life n
aspects of social life which occur in public openbaar leven
politics, as in the profession of being a politician openbaar leven politiek politieke loopbaan

public opinion n
opinion of the public publieke opinie

public transport n
form of transport openbaar vervoer

publication /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
act of publishing publicatie

publicity n
advertising or other activity designed to rouse public interest in something publiciteit
public interest attracted in this way publiciteit

publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ v
to issue something (usually printed work) for sale and distribution publiceren uitgeven

publisher /ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/ n
One who publishes, especially books uitgever uitgeverij

puck /pʌk/ n
disk used in hockey puck

pudding /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/ n
dessert similar to custard or mousse, containing a starchy thickening agent pudding
sausage made primarily from blood bloedworst pens
savoury dish prepared like a sweet pudding pudding vla

puddle /ˈpʌdəl/ n
a small pool of water plas

pudor /ˈpjuːdɔː/ n
appropriate sense of modesty or shame pudeur

puff /pʌf/ n
slang: cannabis wiet

puff pastry n
light, flaky pastry bladerdeeg korstdeeg

puff up v
to become fluffy pluizen
to swell due to injury opzwellen

puffadder n
Britis arietans pofadder

pufferfish n
a delicacy popular in Japan kogelvis

puffin /ˈpʌfɪn/ n
seabird with a coloured beak papegaaiduiker alk

pug /pʌɡ/ n
small dog mopshond

pugilist /ˈpju(ː).dʒəl.ɪst/ /ˈpjuː.dʒəl.ɪst/ n
one who fights with his fists; a boxer bokser pugilist vuistvechter

pugnacious /pʌɡˈneɪ.ʃəs/ adj
aggressive, belligerent vijandig strijdlustig vechtlustig

puissant /ˈpjuəsənt/ /ˈpwɪs(ə)nt/ adj
powerful, mighty puissant vermogend

puke /pjuːk/ v
to vomit kotsen

pulchritude [ˈpʰʌɫkɹəˌtuːd] n
pulchritude schoonheid

pull /pʊl/ v
transitive: apply force to (something) so it comes towards one trekken

pull an all-nighter v
work throughout the night 't nachtje doordoen

pull one's socks up v
start making an effort; to renew or redouble one's efforts een tandje bijzetten

pull out v
to maneuver a vehicle from the side of a road onto the lane optrekken
to use coitus interruptus as a method of birth control zich terugtrekken

pull out of one's ass v
fabricate a claim with no factual basis or evidence uit de duim zuigen

pulley /ˈpʊli/ n
one of simple machines katrol

pullulate /ˈpʌl.jʊ.leɪt/ v
to germinate kiemen zich ontwikkelen
to multiply rapidly krioelen zich grote getale voortplanten

pulmonary artery n
artery that connects the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs longslagader

pulmonary circulation n
part of blood circulation kleine bloedsomloop

pulpit /ˈpʊl.pɪt/ n
raised platform in church kansel preekstoel

pulsar n
rotating neutron star pulsar

pulse /pʌls/ n
regular beat caused by the heart pols

pulverise v
to render into dust or powder doen verstuiven fijnwrijven vermorzelen

pumice /ˈpʌmɪs/ n
pumice puimsteen

pummel /ˈpʌməl/ v
To hit or strike heavily and repeatedly afranselen aftroeven

pump /pʌmp/ n
device for moving liquid or gas pomp
device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, especially fuel pomp

pump /pʌmp/ v
transitive: to use a pump to move liquid or gas pompen

pumpjack n
drive for a submerged pump jaknikker

pumpkin /ˈpʌmpkɪn/ n
fruit of this plant pompoen
plant pompoen

pumpkin pie n
pie made from the flesh of pumpkins pompoentaart

pun /pʌn/ n
joke or type of wordplay woordspeling

punch /pʌntʃ/ n
hit or strike with one's fist stomp
beverage punch

punch /pʌntʃ/ v
to strike something or someone with one's fist met de vuist slaan stompen

punch card n
card with have holes or notches used for storing data ponskaart

punch line n
final part of a joke clou pointe

punched pocket n
insteekhoes insteekmap

punching bag n
device used to practice punching bokszak

punctilious /pʌŋkˈtɪli.əs/ adj
precise pietepeuterig precies
strictly attentive to detail minutieus

punctuality n
state of being punctual stiptheid

punctuation /pʌŋk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
set of symbols interpunctie

punctuation mark n
symbol to make the sense of what is written easier to determine leesteken

puncture /ˈpʌŋktʃə/ /ˈpʌŋktʃɚ/ v
to pierce puncteren

pundit /ˈpʌn.dɪt/ n
a self-professed expert opinieleider

pungency /ˈpʌndʒənsi/ n
foul odor stank

pungent /ˈpʌndʒənt/ adj
having a sharp and stiff point scherp
having a strong odour scherp stekend

punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ v
to cause to suffer for crime or misconduct bestraffen straffen afstraffen

punishable adj
appropriate for punishment strafbaar

punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ n
harsh treatment or experience afstraffing beproeving vergelding
penalty for wrongdoing straf
suffering imposed as retribution afstraffing boete boetedoening vergelding
the act of punishing straf bestraffing

punitive adj
punishing straf-

punk /pʌŋk/ n
a worthless person nietsnut

punt /pʌnt/ n
narrow shallow boat propelled by a pole vlet
bet or wager gok weddenschap
indentation in the base of a wine bottle ziel
point in the game of faro punt

punt /pʌnt/ v
propel a punt with a pole vletten
retreat from one's objective terugtrekken zich
make a highly speculative investment or other commitment gokken wedden

puny /pjuːni/ adj
of inferior size ijdel klein nietig nietige zwak

pupa /ˈpjuːpə/ n
insect pop

pupil /pjuːpəl/ n
learner leerling
the hole in the middle of the iris of the eye pupil

puppet /ˈpʌpɪt/ n
movable model of a person or animal marionet

puppet show n
theatrical performance with puppets poppenkast poppenspel

puppeteer n
person who uses a puppet poppenspeler

puppy /ˈpʌpi/ n
young dog puppy

puppy love n
youthful infatuation with another person kalverliefde

purchase /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ /ˈpɝtʃəs/ n
individual item one has purchased koop aankoop
that which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent aankoop aanwinst
that which is obtained, got, or acquired, in any manner, honestly or dishonestly aanwinst gewin
the acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price aanschaf aankoop
the act or process of seeking and obtaining something aanschaf verwerving
acquisition of lands or tenements by other means than descent or inheritance aanschaf verwerving

purchase /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ /ˈpɝtʃəs/ v
to constitute the buying power for a purchase kopen waard
to expiate by a fine or forfeit afkopen
to obtain by any outlay, as of labor, danger or sacrifice verwerven winnen
to obtain by paying money or its equivalent; to buy for a price aanschaffen aankopen verwerven
to pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain or acquire verwerven bekomen
to put forth effort to obtain anything; to strive; to exert oneself nastreven

purchaser n
one who purchases koper

pure /pjɔɹ/ /pjʊə/ adj
free of flaws or imperfections puur rein
free of foreign material or pollutants puur onverontreinigd
free of immoral behavior or qualities; clean puur

pure /pjɔɹ/ /pjʊə/ adv
extremely zeer

pure mathematics n
area of mathematics zuivere wiskunde

puree /ˈpjʊəɹeɪ/ n
food that has been ground into a thick liquid puree

purgative n
something that purges purgeermiddel

purgatory /ˈpɜːɡətɹi/ /ˈpɝɡəˌtɔɹi/ n
situation causing suffering vagevuur

purge /pɜːdʒ/ /pɝdʒ/ n
the act of purging zuivering

purge /pɜːdʒ/ /pɝdʒ/ v
to clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities zuiveren louteren

purify v
cleanse something of impurities zuiveren
free someone from guilt or sin reinigen

puritan adj
having very strict moral standards puriteins

purloin /pɜːˈlɔɪn/ v
To convert the property of another ontvreemden ontwenden

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝpəl/ adj
colour paars purperen

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝpəl/ n
colour paars purper

purple prose n
extravagant or flowery writing bloemrijke taal

purple swamphen n
Porphyrio porphyrio sultanshoen

purplish adj
somewhat purple in colour/color paarsig

purport /pəˈpɔːt/ /pɚˈpɔɹt/ /ˈpɚpɔɹt/ /ˈpɜːpɔːt/ n
import doel gewicht intentie

purport /pəˈpɔːt/ /pɚˈpɔɹt/ /ˈpɚpɔɹt/ /ˈpɜːpɔːt/ v
to convey beweren
to intend van plan zijn

purpose /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ n
determination vastberadenheid
intention opzet bedoeling intentie
reason for doing something nut reden zin
target doel bedoeling nut reden strekking

purpose /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ v
have set as one's purpose; intend van plan zijn

purposeful adj
intentional opzettelijk
resolute vastberaden

purposeless adj
without purpose doelloos

purpure /pəˈpjʊə/ /pɚˈpjʊɹ/ adj
in blazon, of the colour purple purper

purpure /pəˈpjʊə/ /pɚˈpjʊɹ/ n
purple colour on a coat of arms purper

purr /pɜː(ɹ)/ n
vibrating sound made by a cat when contented spinnen

purr /pɜː(ɹ)/ v
cat to make a vibrating sound in its throat spinnen

purse /pɜːs/ /pɝs/ n
small bag for carrying personal items handtas
small bag for carrying money handtas

pursue /pəˈsjuː/ /pəˈʃu/ /pɚˈsu/ v
to aim for najagen
to follow urgently achtervolgen
to participate in, practise (an activity, profession) beoefenen
to travel down a particular way or course of action volgen

purview n
law: scope of a statute bereik
range of understanding bereik
scope or range of interest or control bereik

pus /pʌs/ n
fluid found in regions of infection etter pus

push /pʊʃ/ [puʃ] [pʷʊʃ] n
short, directed application of force; act of pushing duw

push /pʊʃ/ [puʃ] [pʷʊʃ] v
transitive: apply a force to (an object) so that it moves away duwen stoten

push-button /ˈpʊʃˌbʌtn̩/ n
electrical switch drukknop

pusillanimous /pjuːsɪlˈænɪməs/ adj
showing cowardice kleinmoedig

pussy /ˈpʊsi/ /ˈpʊsɪ/ adj
containing pus etterig purulent

pussy /ˈpʊsi/ /ˈpʊsɪ/ n
informal: affectionate term for a cat poes
informal: coward slapjanus watje
slang: female genitalia kut kutje poes poesje

pussyfoot /ˈpʊs.iˌfʊt/ v
to act timidly treuzelen
to move silently sluipen trippelen
to use euphemistic language schoonspreken

pusta /ˈpʊstə/ n
Hungarian steppe poesta

pustule n
a small accumulation of pus in the epidermis or dermis etterblaasje puist

put /pʊt/ v
to express something in a certain manner brengen stellen
to place something somewhere plaatsen zetten leggen stellen doen

put into practice v
make something a practical reality in praktijk zetten

put lipstick on a pig v
to superficially alter something al draagt een aap een gouden ring, het is en blijft een lelijk ding

put on v
to don clothing aantrekken aandoen
to place upon zetten
to play recorded music opzetten

put on weight v
to become heavier aankomen

put one's foot in one's mouth v
misspeak; say something embarrassing or wrong verspreken zich

put out adj
taking offense ontzet verontwaardigd

put out v
consent to sex toegeven
extinguish uitdoen doven blussen
injure a joint in the body blesseren kwetsen
place outside or eject buitenzetten uitwerpen
produce produceren

put the make on v
pursue with romantic interest avances maken verleiden

put up v
to present opdissen

put up with v
to tolerate, suffer through ondergaan

put upon adj
imposed on misbruikt

putative /ˈpju.tə.tɪv/ adj
commonly believed or deemed to be the case vermoedelijk vermeend zogenaamd

putrescible /pjuːˈtɹɛsɪb(ə)l/ adj
Decomposable; capable of becoming putrescent; rottable bederfelijk

putrid /ˈpju.tɹɛd/ /ˈpju.tɹɪd/ adj
rotting, rotten, being in a state of putrefaction rottend verderfelijk

putt /pʌt/ [pʰat] [pʰɐt] [pʰʌt] v
to lightly strike a golf ball with a putter putten

puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/ n
anything difficult to understand or make sense of raadsel mysterie
game for one person hersenbreker puzzel raadsel
riddle raadsel

puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/ v
to perplex in de war brengen verbijsteren verwarren

puzzled /ˈpʌ.zl̩d/ adj
confused or perplexed verbijsterd verward

puzzling adj
difficult to understand or explain; enigmatic or confusing; perplexing raadselachtig

pygmy /pɪɡmiː/ n
a member of various African peoples pygmee
a member of a mythological race of dwarfs pygmee
an insignificant person dwerg pygmee
any dwarfish person dwerg pygmee

pyramid /ˈpɪɹəmɪd/ n
ancient construction piramide
construction piramide
in geometry, a solid with triangular lateral faces and a polygonal base piramide viervlak

pyramid scheme n
illicit money-making scheme pyramidespel pyramidesysteem

pyramidal /pɪˈɹæm.ɪ.dl̩/ adj
pyramid-shaped piramidaal

pyramidic /pɪ.ɹəˈmɪd.ɪk/ adj
Of or pertaining to a pyramid piramidevormig

pyre /ˈpaɪɚ/ n
funeral pile brandstapel

pyrite /ˈpaɪ.ɹaɪt/ n
mineral iron disulfide pyriet

pyro- /paɪɹəʊ/ prefix
relating to fire pyro-

pyroclastic flow /ˈpʌɪ.ɹə.kla.stɪk fləʊ/ n
pyroclastic flow pyroclastische stroom

pyromania /ˌpʌɪɹə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
disorder pyromanie vuurzucht

pyrotechnics /ˌpaɪ.ɹə.ˈtɛk.nəks/ n
art and technology of fireworks pyrotechniek

python /ˈpaɪθɑːn/ /ˈpaɪθən/ n
constricting snake python

pâté /ˈpæteɪ/ n
finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables paté

qadi /ˈkɑːdi/ n
judge in Islam kadi

qishlaq n
a rural settlement of nomadic people kisjlak

qoph /kɒf/ n
Semitic letter koef

qua /kwɑː/ preposition
in the capacity of als zodanig wat betreft

quack /kwæk/ n
sound made by a duck kwak
charlatan charlatan kwakzalver kwakzalvster
fraudulent or incompetent doctor of medicine kwakzalver kwakzalvster

quack /kwæk/ v
to make a noise like a duck kwaken
commit quackery kwakzalveren

quackery n
practice kwakzalverij

quacksalver /ˈkwæksælvə/ /ˈkwæksælvɚ/ n
one falsely claiming to possess medical or other skills kwakzalver

quad bike n
small off-road four-wheeled powered vehicle quad

quadrangular adj
in the shape of a quadrangle vierhoekig

quadrant /ˈkwɑd.ɹənt/ n
fourth of a circle kwadrant
measuring device kwadrant
section kwadrant

quadratic adj
1=of a class of polynomial of the form y = ax² + bx + c kwadratisch

quadratic equation n
second-degree equation tweedegraadsvergelijking vierkantsvergelijking

quadrature amplitude modulation n
method of sending information kwadratuur-amplitudemodulatie

quadrilateral /ˌkwɒd.ɹəˈlæt.əɹ.əl/ adj
having four sides quadrilateraal vierhoekig

quadrilateral /ˌkwɒd.ɹəˈlæt.əɹ.əl/ n
polygon having four sides vierhoek

quadrilingual adj
written in four languages viertalig

quadrillion /kwɒˈdɹɪljən/ /kwɒˈdɹɪɫjən/ numeral
a million trillion, 1024 quadriljoen
a thousand trillion, 1015 biljard

quadruped /ˈkwɒdɹupɛd/ n
a four-footed or four-legged animal viervoeter

quadrupedal adj
walking on four feet viervoetig

quadruple /kwɑˈdɹupəl/ adj
being four times as long, as big or as many of something viervoud

quadruple /kwɑˈdɹupəl/ v
to multiply by four verviervoudigen

quaffle n
ball used in Quidditch Slurk

quagmire /ˈkwæɡ.maɪəɹ/ /ˈkwɒɡ.maɪə(ɹ)/ n
perilous, mixed up and troubled situation drijfzand moeras
swampy ground moeras

quail /ˈkweɪl/ n
any of several small game birds kwartel kwakkel

quaint /kweɪnt/ adj
cleverness or ingenuity schranderheid slimheid
fastidious kieskeurig veeleisend
incongruous, inappropriate or illogical ongepast onlogisch onsamenhangend
interestingly strange merkwaardig typisch
old-fashioned charm pittoresk

quake /kweɪk/ n
trembling or shaking beving

quake in one's boots v
to be very frightened trillen op zijn benen

qualified majority n
majority that reaches a preset threshold level gekwalificeerde meerderheid

qualitative research n
techniques not relying on statistical analysis kwalitatief onderzoek

quality /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ n
archaic: social position klasse
differentiating property or attribute kwaliteit eigenschap hoedanigheid
level of excellence kwaliteit

qualm /kwɑm/ /kwɑːm/ n
prick of the conscience, moral scrupule gewetensaanval gewetensbezwaar scrupule wroeging
sickly feeling of being ill at ease; sudden queasiness braakkneiging
sudden feeling of apprehension, doubt, fear etc. angstgevoel bedenking onbehagen onzekerheid twijfel

quandary /ˈkwɑːn.dəɹɪ/ n
a dilemma dilemma
a state of not knowing what to decide besluiteloosheid onzekerheid

quantifier n
A logical operator kwantor

quantity /ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɑntɨti/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ n
fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement hoeveelheid kwantiteit
indefinite amount of something hoeveelheid
specific measured amount hoeveelheid

quantity surveyor n
begrotingscalculator kostendeskundige

quantization n
kwantisatie

quantum mechanics n
branch of physics kwantummechanica

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ n
any rigorous measure of isolation quarantaine afzondering
period of isolation quarantaine quarantaineperiode
place for isolating persons quarantaine quarantainehaven
sanitary measure isolating infected people quarantaine

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ v
put in isolation as if by quarantine afzonderen isoleren

quark /kwɔɹk/ /kwɔːk/ n
(physics) In the Standard Model, an elementary subatomic particle which forms matter quark
soft creamy cheese kwark plattekaas

quarrel /ˈkwɒɹəl/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ n
ground of dispute; complaint betwisting dispuut geschilpunt
verbal dispute or heated argument ruzie dispuut onenigheid twist

quarrel /ˈkwɒɹəl/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ v
to contend, argue strongly, squabble bekvechten redetwisten ruzie maken ruzieën twisten

quarrelsome adj
given to quarreling ruzieachtig twistziek

quarry /ˈkwɒɹi/ /ˈkwɔɹi/ n
site for mining stone steengroeve
animal which is hunted prooi prooidier
object of search or pursuit doelwit prooi

quarry /ˈkwɒɹi/ /ˈkwɔɹi/ v
extract by long, tedious searching uitspitten
obtain stone by extraction from a quarry steenhouwen

quart /kwɔɹt/ /kwɔːt/ n
a unit of liquid capacity quart

quarter /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/ /ˈkwɔːtə/ n
coin worth 25 cents kwartje
one of four equal parts kwart vierde vierdeel
period of three months kwartaal trimester
section of a town stadsdeel wijk kwartier vierdeel

quarter /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/ /ˈkwɔːtə/ v
to divide into quarters; to divide by four vierdelen vierendelen
to provide housing inkwartieren kwartieren onderbrengen

quarter of an hour n
fifteen minutes kwartier

quarter past n
translations for "quarter past one" [[kwart over]] [[één]]

quarter rest n
rest as long as a quarter note kwartrust

quarter to n
example: quarter to two kwart voor twee

quarterdeck n
aft part of the upper deck achterdek

quarterfinal n
competition in a tournament whose winners go on to play in the two semifinals kwartfinale

quarterly adj
divided into four parts crosswise gevierendeeld

quarterly adv
once every quarter year driemaandelijks

quarters /ˈkwɔɹtɚz/ /ˈkwɔːtəz/ n
housing, barracks vertrekken

quartet n
four musicians who perform a piece of music together kwartet
music composition in four parts kwartet
group of four kwartet viertal

quartz /kwɔɹts/ /kwɔːts/ n
mineral kwarts

quash /kwɑʃ/ /kwɒʃ/ v
to defeat forcibly onderdrukken smoren
to void or suppress (a subpoena, decision) ongeldig verklaren vernietigen

quasi /ˈkweɪ.zaɪ/ /ˈkwɑ.zi/ adj
showing likeness quasi-

quaternion /kwəˈtəːni.ən/ n
Mathematical sense quaternion

quaver n
(music) an eighth note achtste noot
a trembling of the voice tremolo vibrato
a trembling shake beving trilling

quay /kiː/ n
structure for loading and unloading vessels kaai kade

queasy adj
easily troubled; squeamish teergevoelig
experiencing or causing nausea or uneasiness walgelijk misselijk

queef /kwiːf/ n
an emission of air from the vagina schedewind

queen /kwiːn/ n
adult female cat kattin poes wijfjeskat
chess piece dame koningin
female monarch koningin dame
reproductive female animal in a hive koningin dame
wife of a king koningin dame
playing card dame vrouw koningin

queen bee n
reproductive female bee bijenkoningin moer

queen of diamonds n
playing card koningin van diamant

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ adj
slang: homosexual homo homoseksueel
slightly unwell slecht
weird, odd, different afwijkend bizar vreemd

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ n
slang: person of atypical sexuality or sexual identity nicht

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ v
bederven tegenwerken

quell /kwɛl/ n
transitive: to subdue, put down overmeesteren
transitive: to suppress, put an end to onderwerpen uitroeien

quench /kwɛnt͡ʃ/ v
cool rapidly by immersion afschrikken
extinguish a flame blussen
satisfy a thirst lessen

quenching /ˈkwɛntʃ.ɪŋ/ n
rapid cooling of hot metal object afschrikken harden schrikken

quenelle /kwɪˈnɛl/ n
dumpling quenelle

quern /kwɜːn/ /kwɝn/ n
mill handmolen

querulant n
one who has obsessive feelings querulant

query /ˈkwɪəɹi/ n
computing: set of instructions passed to a database verzoek
question or inquiry vraag verzoek

query /ˈkwɪəɹi/ v
ask a question informeren zich
computing: search database bevragen queryen
inquire bevragen vragen
question betwijfelen in vraag stellen

quest /kwɛst/ n
journey or effort in pursuit of a goal queeste streeftocht zoektocht

question /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ n
doubt or challenge twijfel vraag
proposal to a meeting as a topic for discussion and vote motie
sentence, phrase or word vraag
subject or topic kwestie thema

question /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ v
ask questions of ondervragen
raise doubts about in vraag stellen

question mark n
punctuation vraagteken

questionable /ˈkwɛst͡ʃənəbl̩/ adj
of dubious respectability or morality twijfelachtig verdacht
problematic; open to doubt or challenge twijfelachtig

questioning n
action of asking questions; a survey or inquiry ondervraging

questionnaire /ˌkwɛs.t͡ʃəˈnɛ͡ɹ/ n
form containing a list of questions questionnaire

queue /kjuː/ n
line of people rij
waiting list wachtrij

quibble /ˈkwɪbəl/ n
a trivial or minor complaint, objection or argument haarkloverij

quibble /ˈkwɪbəl/ v
to complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner muggenziften

quick /kwɪk/ adj
lively, witty kwiek
moving with speed rap snel vlug
occurring in a short time snel haastig rap vlug

quick /kwɪk/ n
sensitive flesh levend vlees

quick-witted adj
mentally keen scherp van geest

quickie /ˈkwɪki/ n
brief sexual encounter vluggertje

quicklime n
calcium oxide kalk

quickly /ˈkwɪkli/ adv
rapidly, fast snel gauw vlug gezwind spoedig

quicksand n
type of sand drijfzand

quicksilver n
mercury kwikzilver

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ adj
having little motion kalm rustig
not busy rustig
not talking stil rustig zwijgzaam
with little sound stil rustig geluidloos geruisloos vredig

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ v
to become quiet kalmeren
to cause someone to become quiet kalmeren

quiet as a mouse adj
very quiet muisstil

quillon n
pareerstang

quilt n
bed covering quilt

quince /kwɪns/ n
fruit kweepeer
tree kweepeer kwee

quinine /ˈkwɪniːn/ n
alkaloid used to treat malaria kinine

quinoa /ˈkinˌwɑ/ /ˈkiːnwɑː/ n
Chenopodium quinoa quinoa gierstmelde

quintessence /kwɪn.ˈtɛs.əns/ n
essence in its most pure and concentrated form quintessens
pure substance quintessens
most perfect example of its type quintessens kwintessens

quintet n
(music) a composition in five parts kwintet
(music) a group of five musicians kwintet
any group of five vijftal

quintillion numeral
a billion billion, 1018 triljoen
a million quadrillion, 1030 quintiljoen

quintuplet n
one of a group of five babies born from the same mother during the same birth vijfling

quire /ˈkwaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
one-twentieth of a ream boek

quirk /kwɜːk/ n
idiosyncrasy gril nuk rariteit

quisling /ˈkwɪz.lɪŋ/ n
traitor NSB'er landverrader quisling

quit /kwɪt/ adj
to give up, stop doing something opgeven
to leave verlaten

quite /kwaɪt/ adv
in a fully justified sense; truly volkomen
to a moderate extent tamelijk aardig best

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvəɹ/ n
arrow container pijlkoker koker

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvəɹ/ v
shake or move with slight and tremulous motion rillen

quixotic /kiˈɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/ adj
possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality donquichotterig impulsief wereldvreemd

quiz /kwɪz/ n
competition in the answering of questions quiz kwis

quod erat demonstrandum phraseologicalUnit
Latin proverb hetgeen te bewijzen was

quorum /ˈkwɔː.ɹəm/ /ˈkwɔːɹ.əm/ n
minimum number of members required quorum

quotation n
act of naming a price; price that has been quoted offerte
fragment of a human expression citaat

quotation marks /kwoʊˈteɪʃən mɑɹks/ /kwəʊˈteɪʃən mɑːks/ n
Note: These languages use “◌”-style marks or other styles as indicated. Some are singular and some plural. aanhalingsteken

quote /kwəʊt/ n
a quotation mark aanhalingsteken
a statement attributed to someone else citaat
a summary of work to be done with a set price bestek prijsopgave

quote /kwəʊt/ v
to name the current price quoteren
to refer to a statement that has been made by someone else citeren aanhalen

quotidian /kwəˈtɪdɪən/ /kwɵˈtɪdɪən/ adj
common, mundane alledaags banaal gewoon
daily alledaags

quotidian /kwəˈtɪdɪən/ /kwɵˈtɪdɪən/ n
quotidian, daily things alledaagse

quotient /ˈkwoʊʃənt/ /ˈkwəʊʃənt/ n
number resulting from division quotiënt
result of inverse of multiplication defined for non-numerical mathematical entities quotiënt
quotum or quota quotum

rabbi /ˈɹæ.baɪ/ n
Jewish scholar or teacher rabbijn

rabbit /ˈɹæbət/ /ˈɹæbɪt/ n
mammal konijn
pacesetter haas

rabbit hole n
(entrance to) a rabbit warren or burrow konijnenhol

rabbit hutch n
a cage in which rabbits are kept konijnenhok

rabbit warren n
A confusingly labyrinthine environment doolhof
An underground system of interconnected tunnels occupied by rabbits konijnengangen konijnenpijpen

rabble /ˈɹæbəl/ n
gepeupel menigte menigten meute meutes volk

rabid /ˈɹæbɪd/ adj
furious; raging; extremely violent razend

rabies /ˈɹeɪ.biz/ n
viral disease hondsdolheid

raccoon /ɹæˈkun/ /ɹəˈkuːn/ n
nocturnal omnivore living in North America, Procyon lotor wasbeer
any mammal of the genus Procyon wasbeer

race /ɹeɪs/ n
contest wedloop
a breed or strain of domesticated animal ras
a large group of people set apart from others on the basis of common, physical characteristics ras
a category or species of something that has emerged or evolved from an older one soort
a large group of people set apart from others on the basis of a common heritage ras afkomst
one of the categories from the many subcategorizations of the human species ras afkomst

race /ɹeɪs/ v
to move or drive at high speed razen

race against time n
situation in which something must be done hurriedly, by a deadline race tegen de klok

race relations n
the patterns of behaviour between ethnic groups of people rassenrelaties

race to the bottom n
race naar de bodem wedloop naar de bodem

racemic adj
containing equal amounts of D- and L-stereoisomers racemisch

racemose /ˈɹæsəməʊz/ adj
botany: having flowers arranged along a single central axis racemeus

racism /ˈɹeɪsɪzm̩/ n
race discrimination or dislike racisme

racist adj
relating to racism racistisch

racist n
person who believes a particular race is superior to others. racist

rack /ɹæk/ n
frame for hanging objects rek
series of shelves rek schap
torture device pijnbank

rack /ɹæk/ v
brewing: to clarify by draining or siphoning from the dregs klaren

rack one's brain v
struggle to think of something zich suf piekeren

racket /ˈɹækɪt/ n
implement racket
fraud fraude
loud noise herrie lawaai

radian n
unit radiaal

radiation /ɹaɪ.di.ˈaɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɹeɪ.di.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
process of radiating waves or particles straling
radioactive energy straling
shooting forth of anything from a point or surface straling

radiation dose n
amount of radiation stralingsdosis

radiation sickness n
illness produced by ionizing radiation stralingsziekte

radicalization n
the process or result of radicalizing radicalisering

radicalize v
(transitive) to make radical radicaliseren

radio /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ/ n
receiver radio
technology radio

radio button n
selction button in graphical user interface keuzerondje radioknop

radio clock n
a clock that is synchronized to a remote time standard by means of radio signals radioklok

radio drama /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ dɹɑmə/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ dɹɑːmə/ n
acoustic performance hoorspel

radio frequency n
part of the electromagnetic spectrum within which radio waves are transmitted radiofrequentie

radio wave n
electromagnetic radiation radiogolf

radio-controlled car n
radio-controlled car autootje op afstandsbediening

radioactive /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈaktɪv/ /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/ adj
exhibiting radioactivity radioactief

radioactive dating n
radiometrische datering

radioactive fallout n
material from a radioactive plume fall-out

radioactive waste n
type of waste radioactief afval

radiochemistry n
chemistry of radioactive substances radiochemie

radiology n
the use of radiation in diagnosis radiologie

radiotherapy n
therapeutic use of radiation bestraling radiotherapie

radish /ˈɹadɪʃ/ /ˈɹædɪʃ/ n
edible root radijsje rammenas
plant radijs

radium /ˈreɪdiəm/ n
chemical element radium

radius /ˈɹeɪdi.əs/ n
bone (human) radius spaakbeen
length of this line segment straal
line segment straal

radix /ɹeɪ.dɪks/ n
mathematics: number of distinct symbols used to represent numbers grondtal

radon /ˈɹeɪdɒn/ n
chemical element radon

raft /ɹæft/ /ɹɑːft/ n
flat, floating structure vlot
inflatable floating craft rubberboot

rafter /ˈɹæftəɹ/ /ˈɹɑːftə(ɹ)/ n
one of a series of sloped beams dakspant

rag /ɹæɡ/ n
mean or tattered attire lompen
piece of cloth lap lor vod klodde
sail, or any piece of canvas zeil zeildoek
piece of ragtime music rag

rag doll n
a doll made from cloth and rags kloddenpop lappenpop voddenpop

rage /ɹeɪdʒ/ n
a violent anger woede furie razernij toorn

rage /ɹeɪdʒ/ v
act in an angry manner woeden
move with great violence razen

ragged /ˈɹæɡɪd/ adj
wearing tattered clothes haveloos

ragger n
toy for dogs hondentouw

raging /ˈɹeɪdʒɪŋ/ adj
volatile razend

raid /ɹeɪd/ n
attack for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering razzia

rail /ɹeɪl/ n
metal bar rail
horizontal bar; railing rail

railcar n
self-propelled railroad vehicle motorrijtuig

railing [ˈɹeɪlɪŋ] n
fence or barrier hekwerk

railroad /ˈɹeɪlɹoʊd/ /ˈɹeɪlɹəʊd/ n
unduly hastened procedure sneltreinprocedure

railroad /ˈɹeɪlɹoʊd/ /ˈɹeɪlɹəʊd/ v
to transport via railroad versporen

railroad car n
railroad vehicle rijtuig wagon

railroad tie n
piece supporting the rails of a railroad biels dwarsligger biel

railway /ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/ n
track, consisting of parallel rails spoorweg
transport system using these rails spoorwegen spoorweg

railway station n
place where trains stop treinstation spoorwegstation

railway track n
a pair of parallel tracks for trains spoor

rain /ɹeɪn/ n
condensed water from a cloud regen
an instance of particles falling regen
any matter falling regen

rain /ɹeɪn/ v
of rain: to fall from the sky regenen
to fall in large quantities regenen

rain cats and dogs v
to rain very heavily pijpenstelen regenen regenen dat het giet

rain check n
any postponement, especially of an offer tegoedhoudertje uitstel maar geen afstel

rain cloud n
cloud from which rain is falling nimbuswolk regenwolk

rain on someone's parade v
to disappoint or discourage someone de feestvreugde bederven

rainbow /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ adj
multicoloured bont meerkleurig veelkleurig

rainbow /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ n
assortment, varied multitude gamma
multicoloured arch in the sky regenboog
prismatic reflection prisma

rainbow trout n
Oncorhynchus mykiss (countable) regenboogforel

raincoat /ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/ /ˈɹeɪnkəʊt/ n
waterproof coat regenjas

raindrop /ˈɹeɪndɹɑp/ /ˈɹeɪndɹɒp/ n
droplet of rainwater regendruppel

rainfall n
amount of rain that falls on a single occasion neerslag regenval

rainforest n
forest in a climate with high annual rainfall and no dry season regenwoud

rainy /ˈɹeɪni/ adj
abounding with rain regenachtig

rainy season n
portion of the year when rainfall amounts are greatest regentijd

raise /ɹeɪz/ n
increase in wages opslag

raise /ɹeɪz/ v
to cause to rise opheffen
to collect op de been brengen

raised bog n
hoogveen

raisin /ˈɹeɪzn̩/ n
dried grape rozijn

raison d'être /ʁɛzɔ̃ d‿ɛːtʁ̥/ /ˌɹeɪzɒ̃ ˈdɛtɹə/ n
Reason for existence raison d'être

rajadhiraja n
royal ruler's title on the Indian subcontinent rajadhiraja

rake /ɹeɪk/ n
garden tool hark riek gritsel
a man habituated to immoral conduct losbol schuinsmarcheerder

rake /ɹeɪk/ v
use a rake on gritselen harken rakelen

rally /ˈɹæ.li/ v
To come into orderly arrangement verzamelen
To recover strength after a decline in prices herstellen

ram /ɹæm/ n
male sheep ram

ram /ɹæm/ v
intentionally collide with (a ship) rammen
strike (something) hard rammen

rambling /ˈɹæm.blɪŋ/ n
gentle hiking omzwerving wandeltocht
meandering talk gebazel onsamenhangend gepraat

rambunctious /ɹæmˈbʌŋkʃəs/ adj
energetic and difficult to control onstuimig wild

ramekin /ˈɹæm(ɪ)kɪn/ n
Small dish for baking in oven ovenschaaltje

ramification /ɹæmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɹæməfəˈkeɪʃən/ n
branching process vertakking uitwaaiering

ramp /ɹæmp/ n
inclined surface helling
skating: construction to do skating tricks ramp

rampant /ˈɹæm.pənt/ adj
architecture hellend
rearing animal steigerend
rife and menacing ongebreideld
unrestrained ongebreideld ongecontroleerd woekerend

rampart /ˈɹæm.pɑː(ɹ)t/ n
defensive ridge of earth wal
defensive structure; bulwark bolwerk

ramshackle /ˈɹæmˌʃæk.əl/ adj
in disrepair or disorder bouwvallig gammel

ranch /ɹæntʃ/ n
large plot of land landgoed veefokkerij
small farm that cultivates vegetables or livestock ranch

rancor /ˈɹæŋ.kɚ/ n
the deepest malignity or spite rancune wrok

random /ˈɹændəm/ adj
all outcomes being unpredictable willekeurig toevallig lukraak

randy /ˈɹændi/ adj
rude or coarse grof rauw

randy /ˈɹændi/ n
impudent beggar geus
virago manwijf virago

range /ɹeɪndʒ/ n
area for military training or equipment testing oefenterrein
distance to the object afstand
ecology: area where a species is found verspreidingsgebied
large stove with many hotplates fornuis
line of mountains, buildings etc. bergketen
math: set of values of a function bereik
maximum reach of capability bereik
music: scale of tones bereik
statistics: difference between largest and smallest observation spreiding

rank /ɹeɪŋk/ /ɹæŋk/ adj
having a very strong and bad odor rans ranzig stinkend

rank /ɹeɪŋk/ /ɹæŋk/ n
chess: one of the horizontal lines of squares rij
hierarchical level in an organization rang
row of people or things organized in a grid pattern gelid rij
set of pipes in an organ register werk

rank and file n
common soldiers manschappen

ranking /ˈɹænk.ɪŋ/ adj
having a specified rank geplaatst
superior in rank beter superieur

ranking /ˈɹænk.ɪŋ/ n
placement in a list klassement plaats rang rangschikking ranking

rankle /ˈɹeɪŋ.kəl/ /ˈɹæŋ.kəl/ v
to cause irritation irriteren steken woekeren
to fester etteren twijfelen verergeren

ransack v
to loot or pillage plunderen

ransom /ˈɹænsəm/ n
money paid for the freeing of a hostage losgeld

ransomware n
malware gijzelsoftware ransomware

rant /ɹænt/ n
criticism tirade
incoherent and emotional articulation geraas holle frasen

rant /ɹænt/ v
to criticise by ranting oreren
to speak or shout at length in an uncontrollable anger declameren schetteren uitvaren

rap /ɹæp/ n
a sharp blow with something hard klap

rap /ɹæp/ v
to speak lyrics in the style of rap music rappen

rap music n
music form rap

rap sheet n
Printed police record strafblad

rapable adj
Capable of, or suitable for, being raped. verkrachtbaar

rapacious /ɹəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
given to take by force roofzuchtig

rape /ɹeɪp/ n
act of forcing sexual activity verkrachting

rape /ɹeɪp/ v
cause damage, destruction to a countryside, nature etc schenden verkrachten
force sexual intercourse verkrachten

rape culture n
rape culture verkrachtingscultuur

rapeseed oil n
vegetable oil koolzaadolie

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ adj
Very swift or quick snel snelle

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ n
section of river stroomversnelling

rapier /ˈɹeɪpˌɪə(ɹ)/ n
slender straight sharply pointed sword rapier

rapine /ˈɹæpaɪn/ n
seizure of someone's property by force roof

rapine /ˈɹæpaɪn/ v
plunder plunderen

rapist /ˈɹeɪpɪst/ n
someone who rapes someone else verkrachter verkrachterin

rappel /ɹæˈpɛl/ v
to abseil abseilen

rapper n
performer of rap music, or one who raps rapper

rapport /ɹæˈpɔɹ/ n
A relationship of mutual trust and respect verstandhouding

rapt /ˈɹæpt/ adj
very interested; fascinated gefascineerd

rapture n
gathering up of believers in end times verrukking vervoering

rara avis n
rare or unique person or thing vreemde eend vreemde vogel

rare /ɹɛə/ /ɹɛəɹ/ adj
very uncommon zeldzaam
cooked very lightly bloedig saignant

rarely /ˈɹɛːli/ adv
not occurring at a regular interval zelden

rarity /ˈɹɛə.ɹə.tɪ/ /ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/ n
measure of the scarcity of an object zeldzaamheid
rare object rariteit zeldzaamheid

rascal /ˈɹæskl̩/ /ˈɹɑːskl̩/ adj
part of the common rabble gemeen ordinair vulgair

rascal /ˈɹæskl̩/ /ˈɹɑːskl̩/ n
cheeky person bengel rakker rekel vlegel deugniet schoffie

rash /ɹæʃ/ adj
hasty onbezonnen

rash /ɹæʃ/ n
of skin huiduitslag uitslag

raspberry /ˈɹæzˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɹɑːzbɹi/ adj
containing or having the flavor/flavour of raspberries frambozen-

raspberry /ˈɹæzˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɹɑːzbɹi/ n
fruit framboos
plant framboos frambozenstruik

rat /ɹæt/ n
rodent rat bruine rat rioolrat zwarte rat

rat king n
conglomeration of rats with tails joined rattenkoning

ratatouille /ɹæ.tə.ˈtuː.i/ n
traditional French Provençal stewed vegetable dish ratatouille

rate /ɹeɪt/ n
wage calculated in relation to a unit of time tarief

rather /ˈɹæðɚ/ /ˈɹɑːðə/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ adv
eerder meer
preferably liever
somewhat, fairly nogal

rather than preposition
instead of, in preference to in plaats van

ratify /ˈɹætɪfaɪ/ v
give formal consent to bekrachtigen

ration /ˈɹæʃən/ n
portion allocated rantsoen

ration /ˈɹæʃən/ v
to portion out, especially during a shortage of supply rantsoeneren

rational /ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/ adj
arithmetic: of a number rationeel rationele
reasonable; not absurd rationeel redelijk verstandelijk

rational number n
quotient of integers rationaal getal

rationale /ɹæ.ʃəˈnɑːl/ n
explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons ratio

rationalization n
concealment of true motivation rationalisatie

rats /ræts/ interjection
damn, darn verdorie

rattle /ˈɹæ.t(ə)l/ n
a device that makes a rattling noise ratel
musical instrument ratel
zoology: organ that produces a rattling sound ratel
baby’s toy rammelaar
noisy, rapid talk geratel
noisy, senseless talker ratelaar
sound gerammel geratel

rattle /ˈɹæ.t(ə)l/ v
drive or ride briskly, so as to make a clattering rammelen ratelen
to create a sound by shaking ratelen
to make a rattling noise ratelen
make a clatter with a voice; to talk rapidly and idly ratelen
to scare, startle, unsettle, or unnerve alarmeren verontrusten

rattlesnake n
poisonous snake ratelslang

ravage /ˈɹævɪdʒ/ v
To devastate or destroy something verwoesten teisteren

ravages n
harsh damages verwoesting

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ adj
of the color of the raven; jet-black ravenzwart

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ n
bird raaf

ravenous /ˈɹævənəs/ adj
very hungry uitgehongerd

ravine /ɹəˈviːn/ n
a deep narrow valley ravijn kloofdal

ravish /ˈɹæ.vɪʃ/ v
seize and carry away by violence; snatch by force ontvoeren schaken
transport with joy or delight; delight to ecstasy brengen in vervoeren vervoering

ravishing adj
Extremely beautiful beeldschoon

raw /ɹɑ/ /ɹɒ/ /ɹɔ/ /ɹɔː/ adj
inexperienced pril prille
uncooked rauw rauwe
untreated ruw ruwe

raw material n
material in its unprocessed, natural state grondstof
input to an installation which processes it grondstof

rax /ɹæks/ v
to stretch after sleep uitrekken

ray /ɹeɪ/ n
beam of light or radiation straal
mathematics: line extending indefinitely in one direction from a point straal
colloquial: tiny amount straaltje
marine fish with a flat body, large wing-like fins, and a whip-like tail rog

razor /ˈɹeɪzə/ n
shaving knife scheermes mes
tusk of wild boar slagtand stoottand

razor blade n
razor blade scheermesje

re /ɹiː/ preposition
regarding betreft wat

re- /ɹiː/ prefix
again her- weder- weer-

re-laid /ˈɹileɪd/ v
Past participle herlegd
Simple past herlegde herlegden

re-lay /ˌɹiˈleɪ/ /ˌɹiːˈleɪ/ v
to lay again herleggen

reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
to extend an action, effort, or influence to bereiken
to arrive at by effort bereiken

reachable adj
within easy reach bereikbaar

react /ɹiːˈækt/ v
to act upon each other reageren

reaction /ɹiˈækʃən/ n
action in response to an event reactie
chemical transformation reactie

reactionary /ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ɹiˈækʃəˌnɛɹi/ adj
opposed to change reactionair

reactive power n
imaginary component of the power of an alternating current circuit blindvermogen

reactor /ɹiˈæktɚ/ /ɹiːˈæktə/ n
a device which uses atomic energy to produce heat reactor

read /ɹiːd/ /ɹɛd/ v
be able to hear (in a radio communication) ontvangen horen
look at and interpret letters or other information lezen
have the ability to read text or other information lezen
of text, etc., to be interpreted or read in a particular way gelezen worden
speak aloud words or other information that is written voorlezen lezen

read someone the riot act v
scold or berate iemand de les lezen

read-only adj
capable of being read but not written alleen-lezen

readability n
property of being capable of being read; legibility leesbaarheid
property of being easy or engaging to read leesbaarheid

readable /ˈɹiːdəbl̩/ adj
enjoyable to read leesbaar lezenswaardig
which can be read by a certain device afleesbaar leesbaar

reader /ˈɹidɚ/ /ˈɹiːdə/ n
person who reads a publication lezer

readership n
collected readers of a publication lezerspubliek

readily /ˈɹɛdɪli/ adv
easily direct
showing readiness gewillig vlot

reading /ˈɹiːdɪŋ/ n
occasion in which material is read aloud voorlezen
process of interpreting a symbol uitlezing
process of interpreting written language lezen
value indicated by a measuring device lezing

reading glasses n
spectacles to deal with the effects of presbyopia leesbril

ready /ˈɹɛdi/ adj
prepared for immediate action or use klaar gereed

ready-made adj
made in advance kant en klaar

reagent /ɹi.ˈeɪ.dʒɛnt/ n
substance used in chemical reactions reagens

real /ˈɹiːəl/ adj
absolute, complete, utter echt echte typisch
economics: having been adjusted to remove the effects of inflation reëel
genuine, not artificial, counterfeit or fake echt
genuine, unfeigned, sincere echt echte oprecht
law: relating to immovable tangible property vast-
mathematics: relating to numbers with a one-to-one correspondence to the points on a line reëel reële
that has physical existence echt werkelijk
true, genuine, not merely nominal echt waar

real /ˈɹiːəl/ n
former unit of currency of Spain and Spain's colonies real
a unit of currency used in Brazil real

real estate /ˈɹiːl əˌsteɪt/ n
property that cannot easily be moved immobiliën vastgoed

real life n
life outside of a contrived or fantastical environment het echte leven

real number n
limit of a convergent sequence of rational numbers reëel getal

realism /ɹi.əlɪzm/ n
concern for fact or reality realisme

realist /ˈɹɪəlɪst/ n
one who sees things as they are realist

reality /ɹiˈælɪti/ n
a real entity, event etc. realiteit feitelijkheid
state of being actual or real werkelijkheid realiteit
entirety of all that is real werkelijkheid realiteit
an individual observer's subjective perception werkelijkheid realiteit

reality television n
television genre reality-tv

realizable adj
capable of being realized or achieved realiseerbaar

realization n
act of figuring out or becoming aware besef
act of making real vervulling verwezenlijking voltooiing

realize /ˈɹi.ə.laɪz/ /ˈɹɪə.laɪz/ v
to become aware of beseffen inzien zich realiseren
to make real realiseren bewerkstelligen

really /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪəli/ adv
actually echt werkelijk
informally, as an intensifier; very, very much werkelijk

really /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪəli/ interjection
indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information echt? werkelijk?

realm /ɹɛlm/ n
domain of an abstraction domein rijk
sphere or influence rijk sfeer wereld
territory or state rijk koninkrijk

ream /ɹiːm/ n
bundle of paper riem

reanimate /ɹiˈænɪmət/ v
to animate anew reanimeren

reap /ɹiːp/ v
to cut with a sickle oogsten
to receive as a reward oogsten

reaper n
one who reaps maaier

rear /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ adj
being behind, or in the hindmost part achter

rear /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ n
the back or hindmost part achterkant achterste
the part of an army or fleet which comes last achterhoede
the posterior, butt(ocks)- only terms with directional notion achtereind achterste achterwerk

rear /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ v
to breed and raise kweken
to bring up to maturity grootbrengen opvoeden
to lift spiritually verheffen
to lift, raise etc. physically oprichten verheffen
to rise on the hind legs steigeren
to set up, construct construeren oprichten

rear window n
window at the back of a car achterruit

rearguard /ˈɹɪəɹˌɡɑɹd/ n
the rearmost part of a force achterhoede

reason /ˈɹizn̩/ /ˈɹiːzən/ n
(the capacity of the human mind for) rational thinking rede
that which causes: a cause oorzaak reden grond

reason /ˈɹizn̩/ /ˈɹiːzən/ v
to deduce by being rational redeneren
to perform a process of deduction or of induction redeneren

reasonably adv
fairly redelijk
inexpensively redelijk
not extremely redelijk
in accordance with reason redelijkerwijs

reasoning /ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/ n
action of the verb 'to reason' redenering

rebar /ˈɹi.bɑː(ɹ)/ n
steel reinforcing bar for concrete wapening

rebarbative /ɹɪˈbɑɹbətɪv/ /ɹɪˈbɑːbətɪv/ adj
repellent weerzinwekkend

rebel /ˈɹɛbəl/ n
person who resists an established authority rebel opstandeling

rebel /ˈɹɛbəl/ v
to resist or become defiant towards opstaan rebelleren

rebellion /ɹɪˈbɛli.ən/ n
armed resistance opstand rebellie oproer verzet

rebellious adj
showing rebellion opstandig

rebirth /ɹiˈbɜɹθ/ /ɹiˈbɜːθ/ n
reincarnation reïncarnatie wedergeboorte
revival, reinvigoration heropleving renaissance
spiritual renewal wedergeboorte

reboot v
to restart a system herstarten heropstarten

rebuild /ˈɹiːbɪld/ v
to build again heropbouwen verbouwen wederopbouwen

rebuilt /ɹiˈbɪlt/ v
Past participle of rebuild heropgebouwd
Past tense of rebuild bouwde herop bouwden herop

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ n
harsh criticism berisping verwijt

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ v
to criticise harshly; to reprove berispen verwijten

reburn v
herbranden herverbranden

rebus /ˈɹiːbəs/ n
puzzle rebus

recalcitrant /ɹɪ.ˈkæl.sɪ.tɹənt/ adj
hard to deal with or operate koppig onhandelbaar
marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey figures of authority recalcitrant weerbarstig weerspannig

recall /ɹɪˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɔːl/ /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ /ˈɹiːkɔːl/ n
product recall product recall terughaalactie

recall /ɹɪˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɔːl/ /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ /ˈɹiːkɔːl/ v
to remember, recollect herinneren

recant /ɹəˈkænt/ v
to withdraw or repudiate formally and publicly intrekken terugtrekken

recapitulate /ɹiːkəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/ v
to summarize or repeat in concise form samenvatten

recapitulation /ɹiː.kəˌpɪ.tʃəˈleɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹiːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
subsequent enumeration of the major points recapitulatie

recede /ɹɨˈsiːd/ v
move back, move away terugtrekken zich
take back terugnemen

receipt /ɹɪˈsiːt/ n
act of receiving ontvangen ontvangst
amount received inkomsten ontvangsten
obsolete: recipe recept voorschrift
written acknowledgement kwitantie bonnetje ontvangsbewijs

receive /ɹɪˈsiːv/ v
get krijgen ontvangen
take possession of ontvangen
telecommunications: to detect a signal ontvangen
to act as a host for guests ontvangen

receiver /ɹəˈsivɚ/ /ɹəˈsiːvə/ n
telephone handset hoorn

recent /ˈɹiːsənt/ adj
having happened a short while ago recent

recently /ˈɹiːsəntli/ adv
in the recent past onlangs recentelijk laatst overlaatst

reception /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/ n
act of receiving ontvangst receptie
electronics: act or ability to receive signals ontvangst receptie
front desk receptie ontvangst
social engagement receptie ontvangst
reaction ontvangst

receptionist n
a secretary whose tasks include the above secretaris
employee who receives visitors and/or calls, typically in an office setting onthaalbediende

receptive adj
ready to receive new ideas or concepts ontvankelijk

receptivity n
the state of being receptive ontvankelijkheid

recession /ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/ n
a period of reduced economic activity recessie
act or an instance of receding terugtocht terugtrekking
ceremonial filing out of clergy and/or choir at the end of a church service uittredeprocessie

recharge v
To charge an electric battery opladen

recidivist /ɹɪˈsɪdəvɪst/ /ɹɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/ n
one who falls back into prior habits, especially criminal habits recidivist

recipe /ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/ n
instructions for making or preparing food dishes recept

recipient /ɹəˈsɪp.i.ənt/ n
one who receives ontvanger ontvangster
individual receiving donor organs or tissues ontvanger ontvangster

reciprocal /ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/ n
in mathematics omgekeerde

reciprocal pronoun n
a part of speech wederkerig voornaamwoord

reciprocate /ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/ v
to give something in response beantwoorden

recite /ɹɪˈsaɪt/ v
to repeat aloud some passage, poem or other text previously memorized, often before an audience reciteren

reckless adj
indifferent to danger or the consequences roekeloos
careless or heedless; headstrong or rash roekeloos

reckon /ˈɹɛkən/ v
to conclude, as by an enumeration and balancing of chances; hence, to think; to suppose veronderstellen

recliner n
hinged chair ligbed

recluse /ɹɪˈkluːs/ n
A person who lives in self-imposed isolation or seclusion from the world, especially for religious purposes; a hermit kluizenaar

reclusive /ɹɪˈkluːsɪv/ adj
preferring privacy afgezonderd teruggetrokken

recognise v
to acknowledge as something erkennen
to acknowledge the existence or legality of something erkennen
to match in memory; to know from a previous encounter herkennen
to realise or discover the nature of something onderkennen

recognition /ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ n
Acceptance as valid or true erkenning
Official acceptance of the status of a new government by that of another country erkenning
honour, favorable note, or attention erkenning
An awareness that something observed has been observed before herkenning
the act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized herkenning

recognize /ˈɹɛkənaɪz/ /ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪz/ v
to acknowledge the existence or legality of something erkennen
to match in memory; to know from a previous encounter herkennen kennen
to realize or discover the nature of something onderkennen

recoil n
pushback from a fired firearm terugslag

recoil v
to pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment terugdeinzen terugschrikken terugtrekken

recollect /ɹɛkəˈlɛkt/ v
to recall past events zich herinneren

recollection /ɹɛkəˈlɛkʃən/ n
act of recalling to the memory herinneren herinnering
power of recalling ideas to the mind geheugen herinnering
that which is called to mind herinnering

recombination n
in genetics recombinatie

recommend /ɹɛkəˈmɛnd/ v
archaic: to confide to another aanbevelen
to advise, propose aanbevelen aanraden adviseren
to commend to the favorable notice of another aanbevelen aanraden
to suggest or endorse someone as appropriate choice aanbevelen voordragen

recommendable adj
capable of being recommended aanbevelenswaardig

recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/ n
act of recommending aanbeveling
that which is recommended aanbeveling

reconcile /ˈɹɛkənsaɪl/ v
to make things compatible or consistent verzoenen
to restore a friendly relationship verzoenen reconciliëren

reconcilement /ˈɹɛkənsʌɪlmənt/ n
reconciliation verbroedering verzoening

reconciliation /ˌɹɛkənˌsɪlɪˈeɪʃən/ n
reestablishment of friendly relations verzoening

reconnaissance /ɹɪˈkɒnəsəns/ n
act of gathering information verkenning

reconstruct v
to construct again reconstrueren

reconstruction n
act of restoring wederopbouw

reconvene v
to come together again hergaderen
to resume something that has been convened and then paused herenen herenigen

record /ˈɹɛk.ɔːd/ /ˈɹɛk.ɚd/ n
information put into a lasting physical medium verslag
most extreme known value of some achievement record

record /ˈɹɛk.ɔːd/ /ˈɹɛk.ɚd/ v
(intransitive) make audio or video recording opnemen
make a record of optekenen

record chart n
Ranking of music by popularity Hitparade

record player n
analogue electronic device for playing gramophone records platenspeler

recorder n
musical instrument blokfluit

recourse n
act of seeking assistance or advice toevlucht

recover /ɹɪˈkʌvə/ /ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ v
intransitive: to get better, regain health genezen herstellen recupereren
transitive:to get back, regain terugwinnen

recovery /ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi/ n
act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost terugwinning
return to former status herstel
return to normal health herstel genezing

recreate /ˈɹɛkɹɪeɪt/ v
to enjoy or entertain oneself recreëren

recreation /ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/ n
activity that diverts, amuses or stimulates ontspanning recreaasje recreatie

rectal adj
Of -, via - or related to the rectum rectaal

rectangle n
quadrilateral rechthoek

rectangular adj
having a shape like a rectangle rechthoekig rechthoekige

rectify /ˈɹɛktəˌfaɪ/ v
to correct or amend something corrigeren rechtzetten rectificeren amelioreren amenderen herzien

rector n
headmaster rector rektor

rectory n
residence of Roman Catholic priest pastorie pastorij

rectum /ˈɹɛktəm/ n
terminal part of the large intestine endeldarm

recumbent adj
lying down achteroverliggend

recumbent n
special type of bicycle ligfiets

recur /ɹɪˈkɜː(ɹ)/ v
to happen again recidiveren

recurring adj
happening frequently terugkerend

recursion n
in mathematics recursie

recursive adj
computing: of a function which can be computed in a finite amount of time recursief
computing: of a program or function that calls itself recursief
drawing upon itself recursief
mathematics: of an expression, in which each term is determined by applying a formula to preceding terms recursief
computing: of a set whose characteristic function is recursive recursief

recursive acronym n
an acronym in which the first letter of the first word represented by the acronym is the acronym itself recursief acroniem

recurve bow n
type of bow recurveboog

recuse v
To refuse or reject onbevoegd verklaren
To refuse to act as a judge; to declare oneself disqualified to act recuseren

recyclability n
the quality of being recyclable recycleerbaarheid

recyclable adj
able to be recycled recycleerbaar

recycle /ɹəˈsaɪkəl/ v
to break down and reuse component materials recycleren hergebruiken
to reuse as a whole herbruiken

recycling n
the practice of sorting and collecting waste materials for new use recyclage

red /ɹɛd/ adj
having red as its colour rood
left-wing, socialist or communist rood
of hair: orange-brown ros rosse

red /ɹɛd/ n
colour rood
socialist, communist rood

red admiral n
butterfly admiraalvlinder atalanta

red blood cell n
haemoglobin-carrying blood cell in vertebrates erytrocyt rode bloedcel

red card n
sports: card rode kaart

red carpet n
VIP treatment rode loper
a strip of red carpet laid for a VIP rode loper

red deer n
Cervus elaphus edelhert

red flag n
a cue, warning, or alert; a sign or signal that something is wrong. knipperlicht

red herring n
misleading clue afleidingsmanoeuvre vals spoor
smoke-cured herring bokking gerookte haring

red wine n
red coloured wine rode wijn

red-banded sand wasp n
red-banded sand wasp Grote Rupsendoder

red-black tree n
binary search tree rood-zwartboom

red-crested pochard n
Netta rufina krooneend

red-handed adj
in the act of wrongdoing op heterdaad

red-hot adj
roodgloeiend

red-legged partridge n
red-legged partridge rode patrijs

red-light district n
area of prostitution hoerenbuurt rodelampjesbuurt rosse buurt

redden /ˈɹɛdn̩/ v
to become red rood worden

reddish /ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ adj
resembling the colour red roodachtig

redeem [ɹɨˈdiːm] v
to convert into cash afbetalen aflossen genoegdoen inlossen omzetten uitboeten
to expiate, atone for uitboeten
to liberate by payment of ransom vrijkopen
to recover ownership of something by paying a sum terugkopen
to repair, restore herstellen
to save, rescue, recover redden verlossen
to set free by force bevrijden

redeemer n
one who redeems verlosser

redemption /ɹɪdɛmpʃən/ n
salvation from sin vergiffenis zaligmaking
the act of redeeming or something redeemed verlossing zaligmaking
the recovery, for a fee, of a pawned article afkoping vrijkoping

redemptorist n
member of the Roman Catholic missionary congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer Redemptorist

redfish n
Sebastes norvegica roodbaars

redhead /ˈɹɛdˌhɛd/ n
red-haired person roodharige rooie

redheaded adj
having red hair roodharig

redirect v
instruct to go elsewhere doorsturen doorverwijzen
to give new direction to bijsturen verwijzen

rediscovery n
act of rediscovering herontdekking

redo /ɹiˈdu/ /ˈɹidu/ v
to do again herdoen

redolent /ˈɹɛd.əl.ənt/ adj
fragrant or aromatic geurig welriekend
having a smell riekend
suggestive or reminiscent doen denken aan

redoubt /ɹəˈdʌʊt/ /ɹɪˈdaʊt/ n
fortification redoute

redshift n
change in wavelength roodverschuiving

reduce /ɹɪˈdjuːs/ /ɹɪˈduːs/ v
to bring down verlagen verminderen

reduced /ɹɪˈdjuːst/ /ɹɪˈdust/ adj
lowered in price afgeprijsd gebradeerd gesoldeerd
made smaller, less gereduceerd teruggebracht verkleind verminderd

reduction /ɹɪˈdʌkʃən/ n
korting reductie vermindering

redundancy /ˈɹiˌdʌndən̩si/ /ˈɹɪdʌndən̩(t)si/ n
duplication of parts of a message to guard against transmission errors herhaling
state of being redundant overbodigheid

redundant /ɹɪˈdʌn.dənt/ adj
superfluous achterhaald overbodig overtollig

redux /ˈɹidʌks/ adj
redone, restored, brought back, or revisited terug van weggeweest

reed lang=en n
grass-like plant riet
music: part of mouthpiece riet
hollow stem rietstengel

reed switch n
type of electrical switch reed-contact

reedy /ˈɹiː.di/ adj
high and thin schel schril

reef /ɹiːf/ n
rocks at or near surface of the water rif
arrangement to reduce the area of a sail rif

reef /ɹiːf/ v
sailing reffen

reef knot n
type of knot platte knoop

reek /ɹiːk/ n
unpleasant smell stank
vapor damp

reek /ɹiːk/ v
to be evidently associated with something unpleasant ruiken naar
to have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell stinken

reel /ɹiːl/ n
spool spoel

reenact /ɹi.ɛnækt/ v
To recreate an event, especially a historical battle naspelen

reeve /ɹiːv/ n
graaf

refectory /ɹɪˈfɛkt(ə)ɹi/ n
dining-hall eetzaal refter refectorium

refer /ɹɪˈfɜː/ /ɹɪˈfɝ/ v
to allude to (grammar term) verwijzen
to direct the attention of verwijzen
to submit to an authority figure for consideration verwijzen
to direct to a source for help or information doorverwijzen verwijzen

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ n
person who settles a dispute arbiter
sport: umpire, judge, the supervisor of a game scheidsrechter

reference /ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/ n
academic writing: source referentie
measurement one can compare to referentie
information about a person referent referente

reference book n
book providing factual information naslagwerk

reference work n
compendium of information naslagwerk

referendum /ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/ n
direct popular vote referendum volksraadpleging

referral /ɹɪˈfɜːɹəl/ /ɹɪˈfɝəl/ n
act or process of transferring verwijzing

refillable adj
capable of being refilled navulbaar

refined /ɹiːfaɪnd/ adj
cultured, elegant verfijnd
freed from vulgarity verfijnd

refinement n
act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material zuivering
fine or subtle distinction verfijning

refinery n
building used to produce refined products raffinaderij

reflation n
the act of restoring deflated prices inflatie na deflatie reflatie

reflect /ɹɪˈflɛkt/ v
to mirror, or show the image of something weerkaatsen weerspiegelen

reflection /ɹɪˈflɛkʃ(ə)n/ n
act of reflecting; the state of being reflected reflectie weerbeeld weerspiegeling

reflex n
the descendant of an earlier language element, such as a word or phoneme, in a daughter language reflex

reflexive adj
in grammar wederkerend reflexief

reflexive pronoun n
a part of speech wederkerend voornaamwoord

reflexive verb n
verb with equivalent subject and direct object wederkerend werkwoord

reform /ɹiˈfɔɹm/ n
amendment reform

reformer n
one who reforms, or who works for reform hervormer hervormster
one who was involved in the Reformation hervormer

reformulate v
to formulate again herformuleren

refract v
to cause to change direction breken
to change direction breken

refraction /ɹəˈfɹækʃən/ n
bending of any wave refractie

refractive index n
ratio of the speed of light in vacuum to another medium brekingsindex

refractory /ɹɪˈfɹæk.təɹ.i/ adj
Obstinate; strongly opposed halsstarrig weerbarstig

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ n
burden of song refrein

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ v
to abstain (from) zich onthouden van
to hold back bedwingen inhouden tegenhouden
to keep oneself from action zich niet inlaten met

refresh /ɹiˈfɹɛʃ/ v
to reload a document een webpagina herladen
to renew or revitalize verfrissen

refreshment /ɹɪˈfɹeʃ.mənt/ n
A light snack or drink versnapering
The action of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigour verademing verfrissing

refrigerator /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪtə/ /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ n
appliance that refrigerates food koelkast frigo ijskast

refuge /ˈɹɛfjuːdʒ/ n
place providing safety, protection or shelter schuilplaats

refugee /ˈɹɛfjʊdʒiː/ n
person seeking political asylum vluchteling
person seeking economic asylum vluchteling
person seeking refuge from natural disaster vluchteling

refugee camp n
camp built to receive refugees vluchtelingenkamp

refund /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ /ˈɹiːfʌnd/ n
amount of money returned teruggave

refurbish /ɹiˈfɝbɪʃ/ /ɹiːˈfɜːbɪʃ/ v
rebuild or replenish opkalefateren opknappen renoveren

refusal n
the act of refusing weigering

refuse /ˈɹɛfjuːs/ n
items or material that have been discarded afval vuilnis

refuse /ˈɹɛfjuːs/ v
(transitive) decline (request, demand) weigeren

refutation n
an act of refuting weerlegging

refute /ɹɪˈfjuːt/ v
to deny the truth or correctness of (something) weigeren
to prove (something) to be false or incorrect weerleggen refuteren

regain v
to get back, to recover possession of herkrijgen

regale /ɹɪˈɡeɪl/ v
to provide a meal and entertainment onthalen

regard /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːd/ n
concern for another achting respect

regard /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːd/ v
to consider, look upon in a given way beschouwen

regardless /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ adj
having no regard ongeacht

regardless /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ adv
actioned in a way which shows no consideration ongeacht

regardless /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ preposition
paying no attention to ongeacht

regards /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdz/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːdz/ n
greeting at the end of a letter groeten groetjes
greeting to pass to another person groeten groetjes

regency n
system of government regentschap

regent /ˈɹiːdʒənt/ n
one who rules in place of the monarch regent

regicide /ˈɹedʒəsaɪd/ n
one who kills a king koningsmoordenaar vorstenmoordenaar
the killing of a king koningsmoord regicide vorstenmoord

regime change n
overthrow of a government regimeverandering

regiment /ˈɹɛdʒɪmənt/ n
army unit regiment afdeling

regiolect n
regiolect streektaal

region /ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩/ n
a place in or a part of the body in any way indicated streek
an administrative subdivision regio gewest
any considerable and connected part of a space or surface regio gebied landstreek streek jegenode

regional /ˈɹiːdʒənəl/ adj
pertaining to a specific region regionaal gewestelijk

regional lockout n
prevents the playing of imported media on a domestically marketed device regionale uitsluiting

register /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tɚ/ v
to enter in a register inschrijven

registered /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.təd/ /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tɚd/ adj
having had one's name added to an official list ingeschreven

registered trademark n
officially registered trademark geregistreerd handelsmerk

registrar /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪsˌtɹɑɹ/ n
official keeper of records griffier

registration n
the act of signing up or registering for something registratie

regress /ɹɪˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈɹiːˌɡɹɛs/ v
to move backwards to an earlier stage teruggaan

regression /ɹəˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
an action of regressing, a return to a previous state teruggang

regret /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ n
instance of such an emotion berouw spijt

regret /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ v
feel sorry about some past thing betreuren berouwen spijten

regroup /ɹiˈɡɹuːp/ v
pause and get organized before trying again hergroeperen

regular /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡjʊlə/ adj
grammar regelmatig
having a constant pattern regelmatig
demonstrating consistent set of rules regelmatig
happening at constant intervals vast
having expected characteristics gewoon

regular /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡjʊlə/ n
routine visitor stamgast

regulate /ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/ v
adjust regelen

regulation n
EU: self-effecting legislative act verordening
law or administrative rule reglement verordening

rehearsal n
practicing of performance to test or improve it repetitie

rehearse /ɹɨˈhɝs/ [ɹɪˈhɜːs] v
narrate or tell vertellen
practice by repetition or recitation inoefenen repeteren
repeat what has already been said herhalen
to cause rehearse or instruct by rehearsal doen repeteren

reify /ˈɹiː.ə.faɪ/ v
To regard something abstract as if it were a concrete material thing concretiseren verstoffelijken

reign /ɹeɪn/ n
The exercise of sovereign power bestuur heerschappij troon
The period during which a monarch rules regering

reign /ɹeɪn/ v
exercise sovereign power regeren

reign of terror n
period of brutal intimidation by those in power schrikbewind

reimburse v
to compensate with pay or money; especially, to repay money spent on one's behalf rembourseren vergoeden

rein /ɹeɪn/ n
strap or rope teugel

rein /ɹeɪn/ v
to direct or stop a horse using reins besturen

rein in v
stop or slow something beteugelen

reincarnation n
rebirth of a mental capacity in a physical life form reïncarnatie

reindeer /ˈɹeɪndɪə/ /ˈɹeɪndɪɹ/ n
Rangifer tarandus rendier

reindeer moss n
Cladonia rangiferina rendiermos

reinforce v
to emphasize or review benadrukken
to strengthen by addition versterken vergroten verhogen

reinforced concrete n
building material gewapend beton

reinforcement n
thing that reinforces versterking

reinstate v
To restore to a former position or rank opnieuw aanstellen

reinsurer n
provider of reinsurance herverzekeraar

reinterview v
to interview again herinterviewen

reinvent v
to invent again something that has already been invented heruitvinden

reinvent the wheel /ˌɹiːɪnˈvɛnt ðə ˈhwiːl/ v
to do work unnecessarily het wiel opnieuw uitvinden

reinvigorate v
to give new energy or strength heropleven

reject /ɹɪˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈɹiːdʒɛkt/ v
refuse to accept afwijzen verwerpen

rejoice /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪs/ v
be happy jubelen

rejoinder /ɹɪd͡ʒˈɔ͡ɪndɚ/ n
reply repliek

rejuvenate v
render young again verjongen

rejuvenation n
the process of rendering young again verjonging

relate /ɹɪˈleɪt/ v
to tell in a descriptive manner vertellen

related /ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ adj
being a relative of verwant
narrated; told verteld
standing in relation or connection gerelateerd verwant

relation /ɹɪˈleɪʃən/ n
mathematics: set of ordered tuples, a Boolean function of two or more arguments relatie
member of one's family familielid bloedverwant verwant familielui familieverwant geboortsverwant

relationship /ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/ n
connection or association verwantschap

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ adj
conditional; depending on something else betrekkelijk relatief

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ n
someone in the same family; someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption familielid bloedverwant

relative pronoun n
pronoun that introduces a relative clause betrekkelijk voornaamwoord

relatively /ˈɹɛlətɪvli/ adv
proportionally relatief

relativize v
to make relative to relativeren

relax /ɹɪˈlæks/ v
to make something less severe or tense ontspannen
to relieve (something) from stress ontspannen
to make something (such as codes and regulations) more lenient ontspannen
to calm down ontspannen
to make something loose losmaken

relaxed /ɹɪˈlækst/ adj
having an easy-going mood kalm rustig

relay race n
sports contest estafette

release /ɹɪˈliːs/ v
to free or liberate vrijlaten
to let go (of) loslaten

relegate /ˈɹɛlɪɡeɪt/ v
to exile verbannen bannen relegeren

relent /ɹɪˈlɛnt/ n
stop, delay oponthoud verblijf

relent /ɹɪˈlɛnt/ v
become less rigid, yield meegeven oplossen smelten verzachten
become less severe, soften in temper milderen verzachten
slacken, abate verslappen

relentless /ɹɪˈlɛntləs/ adj
unrelenting or unyielding in severity meedogenloos
unremitting, steady and persistent voortdurend

relevant /ˈɹɛləvənt/ adj
directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic relevant

reliability n
quality of a measurement betrouwbaarheid
quality of being reliable betrouwbaarheid

reliable /ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/ adj
fit to be relied on betrouwbaar zeker

reliable /ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/ n
someone to be relied on getrouwe
something reliable or dependable zekerheid

relief /ɹɪˈliːf/ n
feeling associated with removal of stress or discomfort opluchting
removal of stress or discomfort opluchting
difference of elevations on a surface reliëf
type of artwork reliëf

religion /ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/ n
system of beliefs dealing with soul, deity and/or life after death religie godsdienst geloofsovertuiging

religiosity n
quality of being religious religiositeit

religious /ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/ adj
committed to the practice of religion godsdienstig
concerning religion religieus

relinquish [ɹɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ] v
to accept to give up, withdraw etc. [[verzaken]] ([[ann]]) loslaten opgeven
to give up, abandon afstand doen van loslaten opgeven verzaken
to let go, physicially release loslaten vrijlaten
to surrender, yield control or possession loslaten opgeven

reliquary /ˈɹɛlɪkwɛɹi/ n
container for religious relics reliekhouder

relish /ˈɹɛ.lɪʃ/ n
fondness genot
pleasing taste smaak

reluctance n
hesitancy in taking some action tegenzin
unwillingness to do something tegenzin
magnetic resistance magnetische weerstand

reluctant /ɹɪˈlʌktənt/ adj
not wanting to take some action aarzelend schoorvoetend

reluctantly adv
in a reluctant manner met tegenzin

rely /ɹɪˈlaɪ/ v
rest with confidence rekenen op

remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ v
to continue unchanged blijven resteren
to stay behind while others withdraw blijven achterblijven

remain to be seen v
be as yet unknown valt nog af te wachten

remainder adj
remaining overblijvend resterend

remainder n
items left unsold and subject to reduction in price overschot overstock
mathematics: amount left over after repeatedly subtracting the divisor rest
mathematics: number left over after a simple subtraction rest
what remains after some has been removed overblijfsel overschot rest restant

remainder v
commerce opruimen uitverkopen

remains /ɹɪˈmeɪnz/ n
what is left after a person (or any organism) dies; a corpse overblijfselen
relic of an ancient building or other structure overblijfselen

remake /ɹiːˈmeɪk/ /ˈɹiːmeɪk/ n
new version of film remake

remarkable /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈmɑːkəbl̩/ adj
worthy of being remarked opmerkelijk markant opvallend

remarkably adv
in a remarkable manner opmerkelijk

remarry /ɹiːˈmæɹi/ v
To marry a second or subsequent time hertrouwen

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ n
medicine, application, or treatment remedie
something that corrects or counteracts remedie

remember /ɹɪˈmɛmbə/ /ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ v
to memorize onthouden
to not forget to do something required eraan denken
to recall from one's memory zich herinneren gedenken

rememberer n
one who remembers onthouder

remembrance /ɹɪ.ˈmɛm.bɹəns/ n
act of remembering herinneren
something remembered herinnerde
state of being remembered herinnerd nagedachtenis
that which serves to keep in or bring to mind geheugensteun

remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ v
Cause one to experience a memory; bring to a person's notice herinneren

reminder n
(finance) Writing that reminds of open payments betalingsherinnering
something that reminds geheugensteuntje

reminiscence n
mental image herinnering

remission /ɹɪˈmɪʃən/ n
pardon of a sin vergeving

remittance n
A payment to a remote recipient overschrijving

remnant n
remaining fabric at the end of the bolt restant
small portion remaining of a larger thing or group overblijfsel resten
unsold end of piece goods coupon

remonstrate /ˈɹɛ.mən.stɹeɪt/ v
(historical) to lodge an official objection klacht neerleggen
intransitive - to object or protest protesteren
transitive - to prove bewijzen

remorse /ɹɪˈmɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)s/ n
feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning berouw

remote [ɹɪˈmoʊt] [ɹɪˈməʊt] adj
at a distance afgelegen van op afstand veraf verwijderd

remote control n
device used to operate an appliance or mechanical toy from a short distance away afstandsbediening

removable adj
able to be removed uitneembaar

removal n
The process of moving, or the fact of being removed verwijdering

remove /ɹɪˈmuːv/ v
to take away verwijderen weghalen

renal /ˈɹiːnəl/ adj
pertaining to the kidneys renaal

rename v
to give a new name to hernoemen

render /ˈɹɛn.də/ /ˈɹɛn.dɚ/ v
to cause to become veroorzaken
to interpret duiden uitleggen
to transform digital information in the form received from a repository into a display on a computer screen, or for other presentation to the user weergeven

renegade /ˈɹɛnəˌɡeɪd/ /ˈɹɛnɪˌɡeɪd/ n
disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion etc. renegaat afvallige overloper
outlaw or rebel outlaw rebel vogelvrije

renege /ɹɪˈn(e)ɪɡ/ /ɹɪˈneɪɡ/ v
break a promise or commitment belofte breken

renew /ɹɪˈnjuː/ v
to make new again vernieuwen hernieuwen

rennet /ˈɹɛnɪt/ n
An enzyme stremsel

renounce v
fail to follow suit for not having it verzaken
give up opgeven

renovate /ˈɹenəveɪt/ v
to renew; to revamp renoveren

renovation n
act or process of renovating renovatie

renowned adj
famous beroemd gerenommeerd vermaard

rent /ɹɛnt/ n
payment made by a tenant huur
A division or schism between two things. scheiding schisma
a tear or rip barst kloof scheur

rent /ɹɛnt/ v
obtain/have temporary possession of an object such as a movie verhuren
to occupy premises in exchange for rent huren

rentcharge n
periodic payment renteconstitutie

rentier /ˈɹɒntɪeɪ/ n
individual who receives capital income rentenier

repaid /ɹiˈpeɪd/ v
past participle of repay ge
past tense of repay de den

repair /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ n
act of repairing something reparatie

repair /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ v
to restore to good working order herstellen

repartee /ˌɹɛpɑɹˈteɪ/ /ˌɹɛpɑːˈtiː/ n
skill in making swift witty retorts gevatheid
swift witty retort gevat antwoord

repay /ɹiˈpeɪ/ v
to pay back terugbetalen

repeal /ɹəˈpiːl/ v
to cancel annuleren afschaffen herroepen terugtrekken

repeat /ɹɪˈpiːt/ v
do or say again herhalen herdoen herzeggen wederhalen

repeat offender n
repeat offender draaideurcrimineel recidivist recidiviste

repeated /ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/ adj
said or done again herhaaldelijk

repeatedly adv
done several times herhaaldelijk meermaals telkens

repechage /ˈɹɛp.ə.ʃɑːʒ/ /ˌɹɛp.əˈʃɑʒ/ n
heat for competitors who have lost in a previous round herkansing

repel /ɹɪˈpɛl/ v
physics: to force away afstoten
to put off afweren verjagen

repent /ɹɪˈpɛnt/ v
theology: to be sorry for sin as morally evil, and to seek forgiveness berouw tonen berouwen
to feel pain on account of, to remember with sorrow berouw hebben betreuren
to feel sorrow or regret for what one has done or omitted to do berouwen berouw hebben
to feel sorry for, to regret betreuren

repentance n
condition of being penitent berouw

repertoire /ˈɹɛp.ə.twɑː/ /ˈɹɛp.əɹ.twɑɹ/ n
list of dramas, operas, pieces, parts, etc., which a company or a person has rehearsed repertoire

repetition /ɹɛpəˈtɪʃən/ n
act or an instance of repeating or being repeated herhaling

rephrase v
find a different way to say something herformuleren

replace /ɹɪˈpleɪs/ v
to substitute vervangen

replaceable adj
capable of being replaced vervangbaar

replacement /ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/ n
a person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute plaatsvervanger vervanger vervanging

replenish /ɹɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ/ v
to refill aanvullen

replete /ɹɪˈpliːt/ adj
abounding bulkend

reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ n
written or spoken response antwoord respons

reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ v
to act or gesture in response beantwoorden
to give a written or spoken response beantwoorden antwoorden

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ n
(ballistics) the sharp, loud sound from a gun or explosion boem knal paf pif poef
information describing events verslag rapport

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ v
military: to appear or present oneself afkomen verschijnen
to notify formally bekendmaken melden
to relate details of berichten rapporteren

report card n
grades rapport rapportkaart

reportedly /ɹɪˈpɔːtɪdli/ adv
according to reports or rumors naar verluidt

reporter n
journalist verslaggever

repose /ɹɪˈpoʊz/ /ɹɪˈpəʊz/ n
rest rust

repository n
a burial vault grafkelder
a location for storage, often for safety or preservation depot opslagplaats opslagruimte
a person to whom a secret is entrusted vertrouweling

reprehensible adj
blameworthy afkeurenswaardig schuldig
deserving of reprehension afkeurenswaardig verwerpelijk

represent /ɹɛp.ɹɪ.ˈzɛnt/ v
to portray by mimicry or action of any kind voorstellen
to present again or anew voorstellen
to serve as a sign or symbol of voorstellen
to stand in the place of representeren vertegenwoordigen

representation /ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛn.ˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
figure, image or idea that substitutes reality weergave
that which represents another weergave
people who speak on behalf of another in court vertegenwoordiging

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntətɪv/ adj
typical representatief

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntətɪv/ n
one who speaks for another vertegenwoordiger

reprieve /ɹɪˈpɹiːv/ n
cancellation of a punishment kwijtschelding respijt

reprivatization n
returning to private ownership reprivatisering

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊtʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ n
disgrace or shame schaamte schande
mild rebuke, or an implied criticism berisping

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊtʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ v
to criticize or rebuke someone berispen
to disgrace, or bring shame upon someone beschamen

reprobate /ˈɹɛpɹəbət/ adj
immoral immoreel verwerpelijk
rejected veroordeeld verworpen
rejected by God verlaten verworpen

reprobate /ˈɹɛpɹəbət/ n
individual with low morals onverlaat schurk
sinful person zondaar

reprobate /ˈɹɛpɹəbət/ v
abandon verlaten
condemn veroordelen verwerpen
refuse verwerpen weigeren

reproduce /ˌɹi.pɹoʊˈdjus/ /ˌɹi.pɹoʊˈdus/ v
to generate offspring voortpanten

reproducibility n
quality of being reproducible reproduceerbaarheid

reproduction n
the act of reproducing new individuals biologically voortplanting

reproductive system n
reproductive system voortplantingssysteem

reptile /ɹɪpˈtaɪl/ /ˈɹɛp.taɪl/ n
a cold-blooded vertebrate reptiel

reptilianness /ɹɛpˈtɪli.ənnɪs/ n
embodiment of reptile characteristics reptielachtigheid reptieligheid

republic [ɹɪˈpʌblɪk] n
a type of state republiek
one of the kinds of parts constituting Russia republiek deelrepubliek

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ adj
of or belonging to a republic republikeins

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ n
someone who favors a republic republikein

republicanism n
republicanism as a form of government republikanisme

repudiate /ɹɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/ v
to reject the truth of, deny ontkennen

repudiation n
refusing afwijzing

repugnant /ɹɪˈpʌɡnənt/ adj
offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion verwerpelijk

reputable /ˈɹɛpjʊtəbəl/ adj
having a good reputation eerbaar fatsoenlijk

reputation /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/ n
what somebody is known for reputatie faam naam

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ n
act of requesting verzoek vraag
formal message requesting something verzoek

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ v
to ask somebody to do something verzoeken
to express the need or desire for verzoeken

requiem /ˈɹɛkwɪəm/ /ˈɹɛɪkwi.əm/ n
mass to honor and remember a dead person dodenmis requiem
musical composition composed for such a mass dodenmis requiem

requirement /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/ /ɹɪˈkwʌɪəm(ə)nt/ n
engineering: constraint voorwaarde
necessity vereiste plicht voorwaarde
something asked gevraagde vereiste

requisite /ɹɪˈkwɪzɪt/ /ˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ adj
essential; required noodzakelijk onmisbaar vereist

requite /ɹɪˈkwaɪt/ v
to repay, recompense, reward belonen

rescind /ɹɪˈsɪnd/ v
repeal, annul, or declare void annuleren herroepen terugtrekken

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ n
act of rescuing, saving redding
forcible ending of a siege ontzetting

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ v
to deliver by arms, notably from a siege ontzetten
to free, liberate from physical restraint bevrijden verlossen
to recover forcibly loswrikken ontfutselen
to remove from exposure to evil/sin redden
to save from any danger or violence redden verlossen bevrijden

research /ɹəˈsɜːtʃ/ /ˈɹi.sɚtʃ/ n
inquiry or examination onderzoek speurwerk

researcher n
one who researches onderzoeker

resell /ɹiːˈsɛl/ v
To sell again dooverkopen

resemble /ɹɪˈzɛmb(ə)l/ v
to be like or similar to something else gelijken lijken

resent /ɹiˈzɛnt/ v
to express or exhibit displeasure or indignation at (words or acts) zich storen aan zijn ongenoegen uiten
to feel resentment wrok koesteren

resentment n
anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation. misnoegen

reservation /ˌɹɛzəˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛzɚˈveɪʃən/ n
arrangement by which something is secured in advance reservatie

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ n
that which is reserved or kept back, as for future use reserve

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ v
to book in advance reserveren
to keep back; to retain beschermen reserveren
to keep in store for future or special use bewaren reserveren

reserved /ɹɪˈzɜːvd/ /ɹɪˈzɝvd/ adj
slow to reveal emotion or opinions terughoudend

reservoir /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɑɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə.vwɑː(ɹ)/ n
large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply stuwmeer

reset /ɹiːˈsɛt/ v
to set back to the initial state herinitialiseren terugstellen

resettlement n
the transportation of a group of people to a new settlement hervestiging

reside /ɹɪˈzaɪd/ v
to dwell permanently or for a considerable time wonen

residence /ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/ n
building used as a home residentie
place where one lives woonplaats

residence permit n
right to legally reside in a country verblijfsvergunning

residual /ɹɨˈzɪ.dʒu.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪdjʊəl/ adj
concerning a residue overgebleven residuair

residual /ɹɨˈzɪ.dʒu.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪdjʊəl/ n
a remainder left over at the end of some process overblijfsel residu restant restproduct

resign /ɹɪˈzaɪn/ v
quit a job or position ontslag nemen

resign oneself v
give up berusten

resignation /ɹɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ n
act of resigning aftreding
state of uncomplaining acceptance gelatenheid

resilience /ɹə.zɪl.ɪ.əns/ n
the mental ability to recover quickly from depression, illness or misfortune herstellingsvermogen
the physical property of material that can resume its shape after being stretched or deformed; elasticity veerkracht
the ability of a system or company to recover from a catastrophic failure veerkracht

resilient adj
able to weather tribulation without cracking flexibel veerkrachtig

resin /ˈɹɛzɪn/ n
secretion of plants hars
viscous liquid of plant origin hars
similar synthetic compound kunsthars hars

resistance /ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ n
act of resisting weerstand
shortened form of electrical resistance weerstand
force that tends to oppose motion weerstand
underground organization struggling for liberation verzet weerstand

resistor /ɹɪˈzɪstə/ /ɹɪˈzɪstɚ/ n
an electric component that transmits current in direct proportion to the voltage across it weerstand
one who resists, especially a person who fights against an occupying army verzetsstrijder

resit n
examination herkansing

resit v
to take an examination second time herkansen

resize v
alter the size of something afmeting veranderen

resole v
to replace or reattach the sole of an article of footwear verzolen

resolution /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ n
computing, photography: degree of fineness of image resolutie beeldkwaliteit beeldscherpte
computing: number of pixels in an image as stored or displayed resolutie
state of being resolute vastberadenheid resoluutheid
statement of intent resolutie voornemen

resolve /ɹiˈsɑlv/ /ɹiˈsɒlv/ /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹɪˈzɒlv/ n
will power vastbeslotenheid wilskracht

resolve /ɹiˈsɑlv/ /ɹiˈsɒlv/ /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹɪˈzɒlv/ v
to find a solution to oplossen
to make a firm decision beslissen besluiten voornemen zich
to solve again oplossen opnieuw

resonance /ˈɹɛzənəns/ n
condition of being resonant resonantie
resonant sound weergalm weerklank

resonate v
to vibrate or sound, especially in response to another vibration resoneren

resort /ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t/ n
a relaxing environment for people on vacation vakantieoord
something or someone turned to for safety toevlucht uitweg

resound /ˌɹiːˈsaʊnd/ v
(intransitive) to echo a sound weerschalken
(intransitive) to sound again weerklinken

resource /ɹɪˈsoəs/ /ɹɪˈsɔːs/ /ˈɹi(ː)so(ː)ɹs/ /ˈɹisɔɹs/ n
personal capacity middel middelen
something that one uses to achieve an objective ressource bron faciliteit hulpbron hulpmiddel

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ n
admiration for a person or entity because of perceived merit respect achting eerbied

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ v
to have respect for respecteren

respectful adj
characterized by respect respectvol

respective adj
referencing two or more things as individuals achtereenvolgend

respectively adv
in a relative manner respectievelijk

respiration /ɹɛspɪˈɹeɪʃən/ n
breathing ademhaling

respirator n
device to allow breathing beademingsmachine

respiratory system n
system of organs ademhalingssysteem luchtwegstelsel

respite /ˈɹɛspɪt/ /ˈɹɛˌspaɪt/ n
brief interval of rest or relief verademing
reprieve, especially from a sentence of death respijt

resplendent /ɹɪˈsplɛn.dənt/ adj
shiny and colourful, and thus pleasing to the eye blinkend sprankelend

response /ɹɪˈspɒns/ n
an answer or reply antwoord respons
the act of responding or replying antwoorden

responsibility /ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪti/ n
the state of being responsible verantwoordelijkheid
a duty, obligation or liability for which someone is responsible verantwoordelijkheid

responsible /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbəl/ /ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ adj
able to be trusted betrouwbaar degelijk
answerable for an act performed or for its consequences aansprakelijk verantwoordelijk
being a primary cause or agent of some event or action verantwoordelijk
able to answer reasonably for one's conduct verantwoordelijk
involving a degree of personal accountability responsabel verantwoordelijk

rest /ɹɛst/ n
pause of a specified length in a piece of music rust
relief from exertion; state of quiet and recreation rust
repose afforded by death rust
peace, freedom from trouble, tranquility rust kalmte
physics: absence of motion rust stilstand
relief afforded by sleeping; sleep nachtrust rust
stick used to support the cue in snooker rest
symbol indicating a pause in music rustteken
remainder rest

rest /ɹɛst/ v
US legal daarbij laten
intransitive: take repose rusten
stop working, become inactive rusten stilstaan

rest in peace v
blessing or expression of hope rust in vrede

restaurant /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒnt/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ n
an eating establishment in which diners are served food at their tables restaurant

restive /ˈɹɛstɪv/ adj
impatient, under delay, duress, or control. ongeduldig
refusing to move, especially in a forward direction weerbarstig
resistant of control; stubborn eigengereid, koppig

restless /ˈɹɛstləs/ /ˈɹɛstlɪs/ adj
unable to be still or quiet rusteloos

restlessness n
state or condition of being restless rusteloosheid

restoration n
the process of bringing an object back to its original state restauratie
the return of a former monarchy or monarch to power herstel restauratie

restore /ɹɪˈsto(ː)ɹ/ /ɹɪˈstoə/ /ɹɪˈstɔɹ/ /ɹɪˈstɔː/ v
To bring back to a previous condition or state herstellen restaureren terugzetten

restrain v
to control or keep in check beteugelen
to deprive of liberty onderdrukken
to restrict or limit begrenzen beperken beteugelen

restrained adj
held back, limited, kept in check or under control beheerst

restraint /ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/ n
control or caution; reserve beheersing zelfbeheersing
something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures beperking inhouding

restrict /ɹɪˈstɹɪkt/ v
to restrain within bounds beperken

restriction /ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/ n
act or state beperking

restrictive adj
confining; limiting beperkend

restroom n
public room containing a toilet toilet WC

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ n
fruit, beneficial or tangible effect resultaat uitkomst opbrengst vrucht
that which results resultaat uitkomst

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ v
to come out opleveren resulteren uitkomen
to proceed, spring, or rise, as a consequence veroorzaken leiden tot tot gevolg hebben

resume /ɹəˈzjuːm/ /ɹəˈʒuːm/ /ɹɪˈz(j)um/ /ɹɪˈzjuːm/ v
start something again that has been stopped or paused hervatten voortzetten

resurrect /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkt/ v
to raise from dead herrijzen
to re-use herbruiken hergebruiken

resurrection /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
Christianity: the Resurrection opstanding wederopstanding herrijzenis verrijzenis
the act of arising from the dead opstanding wederopstanding herrijzenis verrijzenis

retable n
table or shelf behind an altar retabel

retail lang=en n
sale of goods directly to the consumer detailhandel

retailer n
retail sales company or salesman middenstander

retain /ɹɪˈteɪn/ v
to keep in possession or use behouden

retainer /ɹɪˈteɪn.ə/ /ɹɪˈteɪn.ɚ/ n
a device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment retentiebeugel

retake /ɹiːˈteɪk/ /ˈɹiːteɪk/ v
film again opnieuw opnemen
recapture hernemen
take again hernemen
take back terugnemen

retaliation /ɹɪˌtæliˈeɪʃən/ n
act of responding violently to an act of harm or perceived injustice vergelding

retard /ɹɪˈtɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈɹiːtɑː(ɹ)d/ n
a stupid person, or one who is slow to learn mogool

retarded /ɹɪˈtɑːdɪd/ adj
having mental retardation achterlijk

retch /ɹɛtʃ/ n
an unsuccessful effort to vomit braakneiging

retch /ɹɛtʃ/ v
To make an effort to vomit braken kokhalzen

rete testis n
rete testis rete testis

retention n
a memory herinnering memorie
the act of retaining or something retained retentie vasthouding
the act or power of remembering things; memory geheugen herinneringsvermogen memorie retentievermogen
the involuntary withholding of urine and faeces retentie

reticent /ˈɹɛtɪsənt/ adj
reserved terughoudend

reticulum n
the second stomach of a ruminant netmaag

retina /ˈɹɛt.ɨ.nə/ n
thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball netvlies retina

retinue /ˈɹɛt.ɪ.njuː/ /ˈɹɛtɪnuː/ n
group of servants gevolg hofhouding hofstoet

retire /ɹəˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
to stop working on a permanent basis met pensioen gaan

retirement /ˈɹəˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ).mənt/ n
act of retiring, or the state of being retired pensionering
portion of one's life after retiring pensioen

retort /ɹɪˈtɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈtɔːt/ n
sharp or witty reply scherp antwoord
flask used for distillation retort

retouch /ɹɪˈtʌt͡ʃ/ v
to improve something, especially a photograph retoucheren

retraction n
a printed statement to withdraw an earlier assertion herroeping

retreat n
act of pulling back or withdrawing aftocht terugtocht terugtrekking
period of meditation, prayer, or study retraite

retreat v
to withdraw military forces terugtrekken

retribution /ˌɹɛtɹɪˈbjuʃən/ n
punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance vergelding

retrieve /ɹɪˈtɹiv/ n
return of a difficult ball redding

retrieve /ɹɪˈtɹiv/ v
to fetch and bring in game apporteren
to fetch or carry back something terugbrengen
to make a difficult ball return redden
to rescue redden
to regain or get back something terugbrengen terugkrijgen
to remedy or rectify something herstellen rechtzetten
to remember or recall something opduikelen
to salvage something bergen

retroflex /ˈɹɛt.ɹoʊ.flɛks/ /ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊ.flɛks/ adj
of any of the retroflex pronunciations retroflex

retroflex /ˈɹɛt.ɹoʊ.flɛks/ /ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊ.flɛks/ n
any of the retroflex consonants retroflex

retrograde amnesia n
loss of memories from the period leading up to the amnesic episode retrograde amnesie

retry n
another attempt herkansing

retry v
to try or attempt again herkansen

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ n
return ticket retour

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ v
card games: to play a card as a result of another player's lead retourneren
computing: to pass back (data) to the calling procedure retourneren
tennis: to bat the ball back over the net in response to a serve retourneren
to come or go back terugkomen terugkeren
to give something back to its original holder or owner teruggeven
to go back in thought, narration, or argument teruggaan terugkeren

return ticket n
a ticket granting permission to travel to a place and back again heen-en-weer retour

reunion n
the process or act of reuniting reünie

reunite v
to unite again herenigen

reusable adj
able to be used again herbruikbaar

reuse /ɹiːˈjuːs/ /ɹiːˈjuːz/ v
to use again herbruiken hergebruiken

rev /ɹɛv/ v
to increase the speed of a motor optrekken

revalue v
to value again, give a new value to herwaarderen

revamp /ɹiˈvæmp/ /ɹiːˈvamp/ v
to renovate, revise, improve or renew; to patch verbeteren

reveal /ɹəˈviːl/ v
to uncover onthullen zich ontpoppen

revel /ˈɹɛv.əl/ v
make merry feesten

revelation /ɹɛvəˈleɪʃən/ n
manifestation of divine truth openbaring
something dramatically disclosed onthulling
the act of revealing or disclosing openbaring revelatie

reveller n
one who revels feestneus zwelger

revenge /ɹɪˈvɛndʒ/ n
retaliatory action wraak

revenge is a dish best served cold /ɹɪˈvɛndʒ ɪz ə ˈdɪʃ ˈbɛst ˈsɜːvd ˈkəʊld/ proverb
emotional detachment is preferable when taking revenge mijn wraak zal zoet zijn

revenue /ˈɹɛvənju/ /ˈɹɛvənjuː/ n
all income for some treasury by taxation e.a. overheidsinkomsten staatsinkomsten
income from an investment opbrengst
total income from a given source inkomen inkomsten
turnover, total sales omzet zakencijfer

revenue stamp n
stamp to affix as proof that tax due takszegel

reverberation n
A violent oscillation or vibration. terugslag
An echo, or a series of overlapping echos. echo weerklank
An evolving series of effects resulting from a particular event. repercussie
The reflection of light or heat. weerkaatsing

revere /ɹə.viːɹ/ v
to regard someone or something with great awe or devotion vereren
to venerate someone or something as an idol aanbidden verafgoden

reverence /ˈɹɛvɹəns/ n
veneration; profound awe and respect eerbied respect verering

reverie /ˈɹɛvəɹi/ n
state of dreaming while awake dagdroom mijmering

revers n
lapel, reversed revers

reversal /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)səl/ n
omkering ommezwaai

reverse /ɹɪˈvəːs/ n
gear achteruit
side of a medal, badge, or coin opposite the obverse keerzijde

reverse discrimination n
advantaging minority groups who have traditionally been discriminated positieve discriminatie

reverse engineering n
analyzing the construction and operation of a product in order to manufacture a similar one reverse engineeren

reverse osmosis n
technique omgekeerde osmose

reversible adj
able to be reversed omkeerbaar

reversion /ɹɨˈvɚʒn̩/ /ɹɪˈvɜːʒən/ n
return terugkeer
the return of an estate erfrecht terugkeer

review /ɹɪˈvjuː/ n
account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work recensie
second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact recensie
periodical which makes a survey of the arts or some other field revue

revise /ɹɪˈvaɪ̯z/ v
to review, alter and amend, especially of written material herzien

revision n
act of revising herziening
changed edition herziening

revisionism /ɹɪˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/ n
advocacy of a revision of some accepted theory, doctrine or a view of historical events revisionisme

revival n
heropleving

revive v
to recover from a state of neglect doen herleven nieuw leven inblazen
to return to life, to recover life or strength herleven

revoke v
cardgames: to fail to follow suit when one should verzaken
to cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing herroepen intrekken

revolt /ɹɪvɒlt/ /ɹɪvəʊlt/ n
act of revolting revolte rebellie opstand

revolt /ɹɪvɒlt/ /ɹɪvəʊlt/ v
to rebel rebelleren in opstand komen

revolution /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃən/ n
political upheaval revolutie
removal and replacement of a government revolutie
sudden, vast change in a situation or discipline revolutie

revolutionary /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ adj
of or pertaining to a revolution in government baanbrekend

revolutionary /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ n
A revolutionist; a person who revolts revolutionair

revolver /ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/ n
a handgun with revolving chambers revolver

revolving door n
rotating door draaideur

revue /ɹə.vjuː/ n
form of theatrical; any entertainment featuring skits, dances, and songs revue

revulsion /ɹɪˈvʌlʃən/ n
sudden violent feeling of disgust aversie

reward /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ n
prize promised for a certain deed or catch beloning prijs
result of an action beloning loon verloning
something of value given in return for an act beloning loon prijs

reward /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ v
give a reward to belonen

rewind /ɹiːˈwʌɪnd/ v
to wind again weer oprollen

rhea /ˈɹiːə/ n
flightless bird nandoe

rhebok n
Pelea capreolus reebokantilope

rhenium /ˈriːniəm/ n
chemical element renium rhenium

rhesus macaque n
Macaca mulatta resusaap

rhesus monkey n
rhesus macaque resusaap

rhetoric /ˈɹɛtəɹɪk/ n
art of using language for persuasion retorica redekunde retoriek

rhetorical /ɹɪˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/ adj
part of or similar to rhetoric retorisch

rhinoceros /ɹaɪˈnɑːsəɹəs/ /ɹaɪˈnɒsəɹəs/ n
herbivorous pachyderm with horn(s) neushoorn

rhizome /ˈɹaɪzoʊm/ n
horizontal underground stem of some plants wortelstok rizoom

rho /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ n
letter of Greek alphabet rho

rhodium /ˈroʊdiəm/ n
chemical element rhodium rodium

rhododendron /ɹoʊdəˈdɛndɹən/ n
flowering shrub in the genus Rhododendron rododendron alpenroosje

rhodonite n
A manganese inosilicate mineral rhodoniet

rhombicosidodecahedron /ɹɑmbɪˈkoʊsiˌdoʊdɛkəhidɹən/ /ɹɒmbɪˈkəʊsiˌdəʊdɛkəhiːdɹən/ n
Archimedean solid romboëdrisch icosidodecaëder

rhombus /ˈɹɑːmbəs/ /ˈɹɒmbəs/ n
A parallelogram having all sides of equal length ruit

rhubarb /ˈɹuˌbɑɹb/ /ˈɹuːbɑːb/ n
any plant of the genus Rheum rabarber

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ n
rhyming; sameness of sound of some parts of words, as ‘the poem exhibits rhyme’ rijm
verse, poetry rijm rijmpje vers versje
word that rhymes with another rijm rijmwoord

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ v
put words together rijmen
transitive, to rhyme with rijmen
reciprocal (op elkaar) rijmen

rhyme scheme n
the pattern created by the rhymes at the ends of the lines of a stanza of poetry rijmschema

rhythm /ˈɹɪ.ð(ə)m/ n
variation of strong and weak elements of sounds over time ritme
flow, repetition or regularity ritme
tempo or speed of a beat, song, or repeated event ritme

rhythm section n
section of a band maintaining the rhythm ritmesectie

rhythmic /ˈɹɪð.mɪk/ adj
of or relating to rhythm ritmisch

rib /ɹɪb/ n
curved bone rib

ribald /ˈɹɪb.əld/ adj
coarse, lewd, vulgar vulgair grof

ribald /ˈɹɪb.əld/ n
individual who is filthy or vulgar lomperik viezerik

ribbed vault n
structure created by intersection of vaults kruisribgewelf

ribbon /ˈɹɪbən/ n
inked ribbon lint
long, narrow strip of material lint

ribbon seal n
a species of true seal bandrob

rice /ɹaɪs/ n
plants rijst
seeds used as food rijst

rice cooker n
kitchen appliance designed to cook rice rijstkoker rijststomer

rice vinegar n
a type of vinegar rijstazijn

rich /ɹɪt͡ʃ/ adj
having wealth rijk

rickets /ˈɹɪkəts/ n
disorder of infancy Engelse ziekte rachitis

rickety /ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/ adj
affected with rickets rachitisch
feeble in the joints, tottering gebrekkig
not strong because of poor construction or upkeep gammel krakkemikkig wankel

rickshaw n
two-wheeled carriage riksja

ricotta /ɹɪˈkɑtə/ /ɹɪˈkɒtə/ n
Italian whey cheese ricotta

rid /ˈɹɪd/ v
to free from something kwijt

riddle /ˈɹɪdəl/ n
verbal puzzle raadsel

riddle /ˈɹɪdəl/ v
to solve, answer, or explicate a riddle or question raden
to fill or spread throughout; to pervade doordringen doorspekt
to fill with holes like a riddle doorzeven
to put something through a riddle or sieve zeven

ride /ɹaɪd/ v
to transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, bicycle etc. rijden
to be transported in a vehicle as a passenger rijden

ride roughshod over v
treat roughly or without care; act in a bullying manner met de voeten treden

rider /ˈɹaɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹaɪdɚ/ n
one who rides ruiter motorrijder rijder

ridge /ɹɪdʒ/ n
chain of hills heuvelkam heuvelrug
chain of mountains bergkam bergrug
elevation on ocean bottom zeerug
highest point on a roof nok

ridicule v
to make fun of someone bespotten

ridiculous /ɹɪˈdɪkjʊləs/ adj
foolish, absurd belachelijk

riding crop n
horsewhip rijzweep

rife /ɹaɪf/ adj
Abounding; present in large numbers, plentiful alom welig
Widespread, common (especially of unpleasant or harmful things) schering en inslag welig

riffraff /ˈɹɪfɹæf/ n
the rabble gepeupel geteisem rapalje schorremorrie tuig

rifle /ˈɹaɪfəl/ n
firearm with a rifled barrel geweer karabijn

rig /ɹɪɡ/ v
to dress or clothe in some costume iemand aankleden
to equip and fit a ship een schip optuigen
to fit out with a harness harnassen
to make or construct something in haste ineenflansen
to manipulate something dishonestly vervalsen

rigging n
tackle of a sailing vessel takelage

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ adj
complying with justice, correct juist correct
of direction rechts rechter-
straight, not bent recht

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ adv
on the right side rechts

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ interjection
checking agreement toch

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ n
legal or moral entitlement recht
right, not left, side rechts rechterhand
right-wing politicians and parties rechterkant

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ v
to correct verbeteren

right angle n
angle of 90 degrees rechte hoek

right as rain adj
correct; factually accurate klopt als een bus

right ascension n
angular distance rechte klimming

right of way n
right to proceed first in traffic voorrang

right-click v
to press right-hand button of a mouse rechtsklikken

right-handed n
of one who uses their right hand in preference to, or more skillfully than their left. rechtshandig

right-wing adj
resisting political change rechts

rightful adj
by right, by law rechtmatig

rigid /ˈɹɪdʒɪd/ adj
fixed stabiel stevig
rigorous, unbending star stijf onbuigzaam rigide
stiff star stijf rigide stroef
uncompromising star onbuigzaam

rigmarole /ˈɹɪɡməɹoʊl/ /ˈɹɪɡməɹəʊl/ n
nonsense talk gezwets

rigor mortis n
Temporary stiffness of a body's muscles and joints following death lijkstijfheid

rigorous /ˈɹɪɡəɹəs/ adj
severe; intense rigoureus
showing, causing or favoring rigor rigoureus

rim /ɹɪm/ n
edge around something rand
wheel rim velg

rim /ɹɪm/ v
lick the anus baffen

rime /ɹaɪm/ n
hoar frost rijm rijp dauwvorst vriesdauw

rind /ɹaɪnd/ n
hard outer layer of fruit, cheese bast schil

rinderpest n
disease runderpest

ring /ɹɪŋ/ n
astronomy: a formation of various pieces of material orbiting around a planet ring
round piece of (precious) metal worn around the finger ring
place where some sports take place ring

ring /ɹɪŋ/ v
to surround or enclose omringen
of something spoken or written, to appear to be, to seem, to sound klinken luiden
to make, produce sound beieren luiden weergalmen
to produce the sound of a bell or a similar sound bellen klinken rinkelen
to telephone someone opbellen telefoneren

ring a bell v
to seem vaguely familiar een belletje doen rinkelen iets zeggen

ring binder n
folder multomap ringband

ring finger n
finger between the middle finger and little finger ringvinger

ring road n
highway ring ringweg

ringleader /ˈɹɪŋˌliːdəɹ/ n
person who starts and leads a disturbance, a conspiracy, or a criminal gang raddraaier

ringneck dove n
Streptopelia risoria lachduif

ringtone n
sound made by a telephone when ringing beltoon ringtone

riot police n
a unit of police specifically trained to deal with rioting crowds oproerpolitie

rioter n
one who riots oproermaker relschopper

rip /ɹɪp/ v
to cause to become two parts scheuren
to copy data from optical disks rippen

rip current n
strong water flow mui muistroom

ripe /ɹaɪp/ adj
ready for reaping or gathering, of fruits and seeds rijp

ripe /ɹaɪp/ v
to ripen or mature rijpen

ripen /ɹaɪpən/ v
to grow ripe rijpen

ripple /ˈɹɪp(ə)l/ n
moving disturbance or undulation in the surface of a liquid rimpeling
sound similar to that of undulating water kabbelen

ripple /ˈɹɪp(ə)l/ v
to move like the undulating surface of a body of water kabbelen

rise /ɹaɪz/ n
action of moving upwards oprijzen opstijgen rijzen stijgen
increase (in a quantity, price, etc) toenemen vermeerderen

rise /ɹaɪz/ v
of a celestial body: to appear to move from behind the horizon opkomen rijzen
of a quantity, etc: to increase stijgen
to get up opstaan
to be resurrected opstaan
to move upwards opstijgen rijzen

risk /ɹɪsk/ n
likelihood of a negative outcome risico
possible, usually negative, outcome risico
potential (conventionally negative) impact of an event risico

risk /ɹɪsk/ v
to incur risk by something risico nemen riskeren
to incur risk of something risico nemen riskeren
to incur risk to something risico nemen riskeren

risky /ˈɹɪski/ adj
dangerous, involving risks riskant gewaagd

rite /ɹaɪt/ n
ritual kerkgebruik ritus

rite of passage n
ceremony to celebrate a transition overgangsritueel rite de passage

ritual /ˈɹɪ.tʃu.əl/ n
rite ritueel

rival /ˈɹaɪvəl/ n
competitor with the same objective concurent rivaal tegenstander vijand

rivalry /ˈɹaɪ.vəl.ɹi/ n
competition rivaliteit

river /ˈɹɪvə/ /ˈɹɪvɚ/ n
any large flow of a liquid stroom rivier
large stream which drains a landmass rivier stroom

riverbed /ˈɹɪvɚˌbɛd/ n
a river bottom rivierbedding

riverboat n
watercraft binnenvaartschip

rivet /ˈɹɪvət/ n
cylindrical mechanical fastener klinknagel

rivet /ˈɹɪvət/ v
to attach or fasten parts by using rivets popnagelen

rivulet /ˈɹɪv.jə.lət/ n
small brook beekje stroompje

rix-dollar /ˈɹɪksˌdɒlə/ n
A rix-dollar rijksdaalder

road /ɹoʊd/ /ɹəʊd/ n
a way for travel straat weg baan

road hog n
bad or inconsiderate driver wegpiraat

road map n
a map with a visual representation of roads used for automobile travel and navigation wegenkaart

road race n
race run on roads wegrit

road sign n
sign for traffic control or driver information wegaanduiding

roadblock n
An obstacle or impediment obstakel tegenwerkende factor versperring
Something that blocks or obstructs a road wegblokkade wegversperring

roadhouse n
establishment uitspanning

roadrunner n
bird of the Geococcyx genus renkoekoek

roadside n
area on either side of a road berm stoeprand

roadside bomb n
explosive device bermbom

roadstead n
partly-sheltered anchorage outside a harbour rede

roadwork n
construction or maintenance done to roads wegwerkzaamheid

roam /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ v
wander freely dwalen ronddwalen zwerven rondlopen rondwandelen wandelen

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ n
cry of the lion brul

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ v
of animals, to make a loud deep noise brullen
to make loud, deep cry of emotion brullen

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ adj
having been cooked by roasting geroosterd

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ n
cut of meat gebraad braadstuk

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ v
to cook food by heating in an oven or fire roosteren grillen
to process by drying through heat-exposure branden roosteren

rob /ɹɑb/ /ɹɒb/ v
to steal from, using violence beroven bestelen

robber /ˈɹɑbɚ/ /ˈɹɒ.bə(ɹ)/ n
one who robs rover

robber baron n
a feudal lord who charged exorbitant fees on travellers roofridder

robe /ɹoʊb/ /ɹəʊb/ n
long, loose outer garment kleed

robin /ˈɹɑb.ɪn/ /ˈɹɒb.ɪn/ n
Erithacus rubecula roodborstje
Turdus migratorius roodborstlijster

robot /ˈɹoʊbɑt/ /ˈɹoʊbət/ /ˈɹəʊbɒt/ n
intelligent mechanical being robot
machine to perform complex tasks robot

robust /ɹoʊˈbʌst/ /ɹəʊˈbʌst/ adj
evincing strength degelijk robuust

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ n
confectionery made from sugar kandij suikerstok
large stone or boulder rots
hill or island without vegetation rots
mass of projecting rock rots klif
natural mineral aggregate rots steen gesteente vels
something strong, stable, and dependable steen
style of music rock

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ v
cause to shake or sway violently schudden
move gently back and forth wiegen
sway or tilt violently back and forth schommelen waggelen

rock climbing n
sport of scaling rock faces rotsklimmen

rock dove /ɹɒk dʌv/ n
Columba livia rotsduif

rock group n
musical group specializing in rock music rockband rockgroep

rock paper scissors n
popular child's game steen, papier, schaar blad-steen-schaar

rock partridge n
rock partridge steenpatrijs

rockery /ˈɹɒkəɹi/ n
section of a garden made from decorative rocks rotstuin

rocket /ˈɹɑkɪt/ /ˈɹɒkɪt/ n
a projectile firework vuurpijl
a rocket engine raket
a vehicle raket
non-guided missile raket

rocking chair n
chair with a curved base which can be gently rocked schommelstoel

rocking horse n
a child’s toy consisting of a (usually wooden) horse mounted on a rocker or swing hobbelpaard schommelpaard

rockstar n
member of a rock band rockster

rocky /ˈɹɒki/ [ˈɹʷɒki] [ˈɹʷɔkiː] adj
full of rocks rotsig

rod /ɹɑd/ /ɹɒd/ n
archaic: unit of area roede
archaic: unit of length roede
fishing rod or pole hengelroede visgarde
stick or bundle used for punishment roe roede
stick to measure length el meetstok roede

rod cell n
any of the cylindrical photoreceptor cells in the retina staafje

rode /ˈɹoʊd/ /ˈɹəʊd/ n
The line from the vessel to its anchor reden reed

rodent /ˈɹəʊdənt/ n
mammal of the order Rodentia knaagdier

roe /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
eggs of fish kuit

roe deer /ˈɹəʊˌdɪə/ n
small deer species, Capreolus capreolus ree

roebuck n
male roe deer reebok

roentgenium /rɛntˈɡɛniəm/ /rʌntˈɡɛniəm/ n
chemical element roentgenium röntgenium

roger /ˈɹɑːdʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒdʒə/ interjection
received begrepen

rogue state n
state or nation acting outside of the accepted international norms and policies schurkenstaat

roil /ɹɔɪl/ v
render turbid vertroebelen
to annoy ergeren kwaad maken storen

roll /ɹoʊl/ /ɹəʊl/ n
a heavy cylinder used to break clods pletwals wals
a heavy, reverberatory sound dreun gedreun gerommel
a scroll boekrol rol
an official or public document lijst naamlijst register rol
one of a set of revolving cylinders between which metal is pressed wals
oscillating movement of a vessel from side to side geslinger
part; office; duty rol
quantity of cloth wound into a cylindrical form rol
the act of rolling rol
a cylindrical twist of tobacco rol
that which is rolled up rol
that which rolls; a roller rol
shortened raised biscuit or bread broodje
the uniform beating of a drum geroffel roffel

roll /ɹoʊl/ /ɹəʊl/ v
to beat with rapid, continuous strokes, as a drum roffelen
to bind or involve by winding oprollen
to cause to revolve rollen
to drive or impel forward with an easy motion rollen
to move, or cause to be moved, upon rollers or small wheels rollen
to press or level with a roller pletwalsen walsen
to wrap round on itself rollen oprollen

roll call n
reading of a list of names and responses appel naamafroeping

roll over v
to make a rolling motion or turn overkop gaan

roll up n
self-made cigarette sjekkie

rollator n
walking frame with wheels rollator

rolled fillet n
chopped veal rolled in a piece of bacon blinde vink

roller blind n
blind for a window rolgordijn

roller shutter n
shutter consisting of a series of horizontal sections that are hinged together rolluik

roller skate n
a boot having small wheels rolschaats

roller skate v
to skate using roller skates rolschaatsen

rollerblade n
type of roller skate skeeler

rollercoaster /ˈɹoʊlɚˌkoʊstɚ/ n
amusement ride achtbaan

rolling paper n
paper for rolling cigarettes vloeipapier vloeitje

rolling pin n
food preparation utensil deegroller

rolling stock n
railway vehicles collectively rollend materieel

rollmop n
fillet of herring rolmops

roly-poly n
A toy that rights itself when pushed over duikelaar

romaji /ˈɹoʊmədʒi/ /ˈɹəʊmədʒɪ/ n
romanization of Japanese romaji

romanize v
to transliterate to the Latin alphabet romaniseren transcriberen

romanticize v
to view something in a romantic manner romantiseren

romp n
period of boisterous play stoeipartij

romp v
to play roughly or energetically rondhuppelen stoeien

ronin n
masterless samurai ronin

rood /ɹuːd/ n
crucifix kruis

rood screen /ˈɹud ˌskɹin/ /ˈɹuːd skɹiːn/ n
carved screen doksaal

roof /ɹuːf/ n
the cover at the top of a building dak
the upper part of a cavity plafond

roof rabbit n
zolderhaas

roof tile n
tile covering a roof dakpan

roofer n
craftsman who lays or repairs roofs dakdekker

rooibos /ˈɹɔɪ.bɑs/ /ˈɹɔɪ.bɒs/ /ˈɹɔɪ.bəs/ n
shrub rooibos
tea rooibos

rook /ɹʊk/ n
bird roek
chesspiece toren
fortification burcht vesting

rook /ɹʊk/ v
cheat, swindle valsspelen

rookie /ˈɹʊki/ n
a novice beginneling nieuwkomer
an inexperienced recruit schacht

room /ɹum/ /ɹuːm/ /ɹʊm/ n
division in a building kamer vertrek zaal ruimte
space kamer ruimte vertrek

room and board n
a place for lodging with daily meals kamer met volpension

room temperature n
normal temperature kamertemperatuur

roomy adj
spacious ruim

rooster /ˈɹustəɹ/ /ˈɹuːstə/ n
male chicken; male gallinaceous bird haan

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ n
analysis: zero of a function wortel nulpunt
arithmetic: number or expression which when raised to a power gives the specified number or expression wortel machtswortel
part of a plant wortel
of a tooth wortel
part of a hair under the skin wortel
primary source wortel
graph theory: node in a tree that has no parent wortel
linguistic morphology: primary lexical unit of a word wortel
part of a hair near the skin wortel
person who manages accounts on a UNIX system administrator beheerder
philology: word from which another word or words are derived stam wortel
coarse slang: act of sexual intercourse neukpartij

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ v
coarse slang: have sexual intercourse neuken poepen wippen
rummage, root out graven rommelen wroeten
cheer aanvuren juichen supporteren

root cause n
initiating cause grondoorzaak

root hair n
wortelhaar

rootedness n
state or quality of being rooted verworteling

rope /ɹoʊp/ /ɹəʊp/ n
thick, strong string touw
a length of this string touw

rorqual /ˈɹɒɹkwəl/ n
whale with long skin folds below mouth vinvis

rosary /ˈɹoʊzəɹi/ n
Catholic prayer beads rozenkrans
devotion rozenkrans

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ adj
colour roos rooskleurig rozig roosgekleurd roze

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ n
colour roze roos
flower roos
shrub roos rozenstruik

rose fish n
Sebastes norvegicus roodbaars

rose quartz n
reddish-colored quartz rozenkwarts

rosehip /ˈɹoʊzhɪp/ n
the fruit of a rose plant rozenbottel

rosemaling /ˈɹoʊzəˌmɑlɪŋ/ /ˈɹəʊzəˌmɑːlɪŋ/ n
rosemaling

rosemary n
shrub rozemarijn

roster /ˈɹɑstɚ/ /ˈɹɒstə/ n
a list of names rooster

rot [ɹɑt] v
to decay rotten vergaan

rotate /ɹəʊˈteɪt/ /ˈɹoʊteɪt/ v
to spin, turn, or revolve ronddraaien roteren

rotation /ɹoʊˈteɪʃən/ n
act of turning around a centre rotatie
single cycle of turning draaiing

rote /ɹoʊt/ /ɹəʊt/ n
mechanical routine sleur
process of committing to memory herhaling
roar of the surf breken

rotten /ˈɹɑtn̩/ /ˈɹɒtn̩/ adj
decayed, gone bad rot verrot
mean gemeen

rough /ɹʌf/ adj
not smooth ruw ruig

rough-legged buzzard n
Buteo lagopus ruigpootbuizerd

roughly /ˈɹʌf.li/ adv
unevenly grofweg

roulade /ɹuːˈlɑːd/ n
A slice of meat that is rolled up, stuffed, and cooked rollade

roulette n
game of chance roulette

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ adj
circular or cylindrical rond
spherical rond
complete, not lacking rond
of a number that has been rounded off rond afgerond
of corners that lack sharp angles afgerond
plump rond dik mollig

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ n
outburst ronde
segment of a sport event ronde
song with each subset starting at a different time canon

round bracket n
parenthesis, bracket parenthese rond haakje ronde haak

round out v
To make more complete by adding details uitwerken

round table n
conference rondetafelbespreking

roundabout n
children's play apparatus which rotates around a central axis when pushed carrousel draaimolen
detour omleiding omweg
fairground carousel draaimolen
road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island rotonde

roundel /ˈɹaʊn.dəl/ n
heraldry: a circular spot; a charge in the form of a small coloured circle koek

roundly adv
utterly degelijk

rouse /ˈɹaʊz/ v
to wake opwekken

route /ɹut/ /ɹuːt/ /ɹʉːt/ n
course or way traveled route
passing, course, road route

route /ɹut/ /ɹuːt/ /ɹʉːt/ v
to direct along a particular course leiden sturen

router /ˈɹuːtə(ɹ)/ n
a device that connects local area networks to form a larger internet router

roving /ˈɹowvɪŋ/ adj
wandering loensend zwervend

row /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
line of objects rij
in a table rij
continual loud noise kabaal lawaai
noisy argument ruzie

row /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ v
transitive:to propel over water using oars roeien

rowboat n
small boat that is rowed roeiboot

rowhouse n
house rijhuis

rowing machine n
exercise machine roeimachine roeitrainer

rowlock /ˈɹɑlək/ /ˈɹɒlək/ /ˈɹʌlək/ n
support for an oar dol

royal /ˈɹɔɪəl/ adj
of or relating to a monarch or their family koninklijk

royal family n
family of the ruling sovereign of a country or state koninklijke familie

royal jelly n
substance secreted by bees koninginnenbrij

rub /ɹʌb/ v
to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area wrijven aanstrijken

rub out v
delete or erase by rubbing uitvagen wegvagen wegvegen

rubber /ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌbɚ/ n
condom rubber condoom
pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree rubber

rubber stamp n
piece of rubber to make an imprint stempel

rubbish /ˈɹʌbɪʃ/ interjection
expresses that what was recently said is untruth or nonsense onzin

rubble /ˈɹʌb.əl/ n
the broken remains of an object, usually rock or masonry puin

rube /ɹuːb/ n
pejorative: uninformed, unsophisticated, or unintelligent person mafkees simpele ziel sul
person of rural heritage; a yokel boerenpummel plattelander

rubidium /ˌɹuːˈbɪd.i.əm/ n
element with atomic number 37 rubidium

ruble /ɹuːbəl/ n
Russian monetary unit roebel

rubric /ˈɹuːbɹɪk/ n
category or classification rubriek

ruby [ˈɹuːbi] n
colour robijnrood
type of gem robijn

ruckus /ˈɹʌkəs/ n
A noisy disturbance and/or commotion beroering commotie
A row, fight oproer opstoot

ruction /ˈɹʌk.ʃən/ n
noisy quarrel or fight herrie krakeel oproer tumult vechtpartij

rudder /ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌdɚ/ n
underwater vane used to steer a vessel roer
control surface of an aircraft roer

ruddy /ˈɹʌdi/ adj
a mild intensifier verrekt
reddish rossig

rude /ɹud/ /ɹuːd/ /ɹʉːd/ adj
bad-mannered grof onbeschoft

rudeness n
Property of being rude botheid grofheid

rudiment /ˈɹuːdɪmənt/ n
biology: body part that has no function left rudiment

rudimentary /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/ adj
basic; minimal rudimentair

rue /ɹuː/ n
any of various perennial shrubs wijnruit

ruff /ɹəf/ /ɹʌf/ n
circular frill or ruffle on a garment lubbenkraag molensteenkraag pijpkraag plooikraag
the bird Philomachus pugnax (syn. Calidris pugnax) kemphaan

ruffian /ˈɹʌfi.ən/ n
scoundrel, rascal schelm schurk

rufous-bellied kookaburra n
Dacelo gaudichaud roodbuikkookaburra

rufous-winged antshrike n
Thamnophilus torquatus roodvleugel-mierklauwier

rug /ɹʌɡ/ n
partial floor covering tapijt

rugby /ˈɹʌɡbi/ n
a sport where players can hold or kick an ovoid ball rugby

rugged /ˈɹʌɡɪd/ adj
broken into sharp points ruig ruw
not neat or regular ruw
rough with bristles ruig
vigorous, robust potig
violent, rude grof

ruggedness n
state of being rugged potigheid stevigheid

ruin /ˈɹu.ɪn/ /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ n
remains of destroyed construction ruïne bouwval puinhoop
the state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed puin verval

ruin /ˈɹu.ɪn/ /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ v
to cause the economical ruin of ruïneren

rule /ɹuːl/ n
regulation regel

rule /ɹuːl/ v
to regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over regeren

rule of thumb n
a general guideline rather than a strict rule vuistregel

rule out v
to make something impossible uitsluiten

ruler /ˈɹulɚ/ /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)/ n
measuring or drawing device liniaal meetlat

rulership /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)ʃɪp/ n
where one rules over others heerschappij

rumble /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ n
low, heavy, continuous sound rommeling
street fight or brawl straatgevecht

rumen /ˈɹu.mən/ n
first stomach of ruminants pens

ruminant /ˈɹuːmɪnənt/ n
artiodactyl ungulate mammal which chews cud herkauwer

ruminate /ˈɹuməneɪt/ v
to chew cud herkauwen

rumor /ˈɹumɚ/ /ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/ n
statement or claim from no known reliable source gerucht
uncountable: information geruchten

rump /ˈɹʌmp/ n
the buttocks achterwerk

rump state n
state that is the remnant of a previous, larger one rompstaat

rumple v
to make wrinkled verkreukelen

rumpus n
noise and confusion geroep geschil verwarring

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ n
the act of running loop
unravelled stitches ladder

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ v
to be a candidate in an election kandideren
to move quickly on two feet rennen lopen

run aground v
to be immobilized by shallow water stranden vastlopen

run away v
to flee by running weglopen vluchten

run down v
to hit someone with a car or other vehicle and injure or kill them aanrijden

run out v
to use up opraken

run over v
to drive over, causing injury or death overrijden

run-in n
end-phase of a competition finale

run-of-the-mill adj
ordinary alledaags doordeweeks

run-up n
(UK) a period of time just before an important event aanloop
(cricket) the approach run of a bowler before delivering the ball aanloop
the approach run of a highjumper or other athlete in order to gather speed or momentum aanloop
an increase in the value or amount of something stijging toename

runaway n
an object or process that is out of control losgeslagen op hol geslagen

rune /ɹuːn/ n
letter or character rune

runestone n
stone with a runic inscription runensteen

rung /ɹʌŋ/ n
ladder step sport

runner /ˈɹʌnə/ /ˈɹʌnɚ/ n
somebody who runs, who moves at a fast pace renner loper

runner-up /ˌɹʌn.əˈɹʌp/ /ˌɹʌn.ɚˈʌp/ n
the person who finishes second [[2de]] [[plaats]]

runs /ɹʌnz/ n
diarrhea racekak

runway /ˈɹʌnweɪ/ /ˈɹʌnˌweɪ/ n
defined section of land for airplanes landingsbaan startbaan
walkway extending from a stage catwalk

rupee /ɹuˈpi/ /ˌɹuːˈpiː/ n
monetary currency roepie

rusa deer n
Cervus timorensis Javaans hert

rusalka n
female water spirit that leads handsome men to their deaths roesalka rusalka

ruse /ɹuːz/ n
guile afleidingsmanoeuvre schijnbeweging
trick truc truuk

rush /ɹʌʃ/ n
plant bies

rush /ɹʌʃ/ v
hurry afraffelen

rush hour n
times of day when traffic jams are commonplace, principally due to commuting spitsuur spits

rusk /ɹʌsk/ n
light, soft bread, often toasted or crisped in an oven beschuit scheepsbeschuit

rust /ɹʌst/ n
colour roestbruin
result of oxidation roest oxydatie

rust /ɹʌst/ v
to oxidise roesten oxideren verroesten

rustic /ˈɹʌstɪk/ adj
country-styled landelijk

rustle n
soft crackling sound geritsel

rustle v
to move (something) with a soft crackling sound ritselen ruisen

rustle up v
quickly prepare in elkaar flansen

rustproof adj
resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion roestvrij

rusty /ˈɹʌsti/ adj
affected by rust roestig verroest

rusty-spotted cat n
Prionailurus rubiginosus roestkat

rut /ɹʌt/ n
sexual desire or oestrus bronst

rutabaga /ˈɹutəˌbeɪɡə/ n
edible root koolraap

ruthenium /ruːˈθiːniəm/ n
chemical element ruthenium ruthernium

rutherfordium /ˌrʌðərˈfɔːrdiəm/ n
chemical element rutherfordium

ruthless /ˈɹuːθləs/ adj
without pity or compassion meedogenloos onbarmhartig

rutile n
the most frequent of the three polymorphs of titanium dioxide rutiel

rye /ɹaɪ/ n
the grass Secale cereale or its grains as food rogge

rye bread n
type of bread roggebrood

röntgen /ˈɹɛnt.ɡən/ n
unit of exposure to ionizing radiation röntgen

rösti /ˈɹɔsti/ /ˈɹɜːstɪ/ n
traditional dish in Germanophone Switzerland made from fried potatoes Rösti rösti

sabbatical n
extended period of leave sabbatjaar sabbatsjaar

sabbatical year n
leave with full or half pay sabbatical

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ adj
of black colour on a coat of arms zwart sabel

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ n
heraldic colour zwart sabel

sabot /ˈsæboʊ/ /ˈsæbəʊ/ n
a carrier around projectile(s) in firearms, cannons and artillery which holds the projectile in precision within the barrel manchet
a wooden shoe worn in various European countries klomp

sabotage /ˈsæbətɑʒ/ n
act with intent to injure sabotage
deliberate action of subversion, obstruction, disruption, destruction sabotage

sabotage /ˈsæbətɑʒ/ v
deliberate destruction to prevent success saboteren

saboteur /ˌsæbəˈtɜː(ɹ)/ n
a person who intentionally causes the destruction of property saboteur

sabre /ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈseɪ.bɚ/ n
light sword, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point sabel
modern fencing sword modeled after the sabre sabel

saccade /səˈkɑːd/ n
rapid jerky movement of the eye saccade

saccharine /ˈsakəɹʌɪn/ /ˈsækəɹɪn/ adj
excessively sweet honingzoet mierzoet
relating to sugar suikerachtig
ridiculously sentimental mierzoet sacharine weeïg zoetsappig

sachet n
cheesecloth bag of herbs and/or spices sachet
small, sealed packet sachet

sack /sæk/ n
bag for commodities or items zak
informal: dismissal from employment zak
colloquial: bed nest

sack /sæk/ v
to plunder plunderen

sackbut n
brass instrument baroktrombone

sacrament n
sacred act or ceremony sacrament

sacred /ˈseɪkɹɪd/ adj
made holy gezegend heilig zalig

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ n
something sacrificed offer opoffering

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ v
to give away something valuable in order to gain something else of value offeren
to offer as a gift to a deity offeren

sacrilege n
desecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something sacred heiligschennis

sacrosanct /ˈsæk.ɹoʊˌsæŋkt/ adj
beyond alteration, criticism, or interference, especially due to religious sanction; inviolable onaantastbaar onschendbaar
sacred, very holy gewijd heilig sacrosant

sacrum n
bone at the base of the spine heiligbeen

sad /sæd/ adj
causing sorrow, lamentable triest
feeling sorrow triest verdrietig
appearing sorrowful triest verdrietig

saddle /ˈsædl̩/ n
cut of meat zadelstuk
harness saddle on an animal opzadelen zadelen
seat on a bicycle etc zadel
low point, in the shape of a saddle, between two hills zadel
seat on an animal zadel zaal

saddle /ˈsædl̩/ v
to burden opschepen opzadelen
to put a saddle on zadelen

saddle bow n
front part of saddle zadelboog

saddle pain n
painful bottom zadelpijn

saddlebag /sædəlˈbæɡ/ n
covered pouch zadeltas

saddler n
someone who makes and repairs saddles zadelmaker

saddlery n
the trade or craft of a saddler zadelmakerij

sadism /seɪdɪzəm/ n
psychology: the enjoyment of inflicting pain or humiliation sadisme
deliberate cruelty sadisme
sexual gratification from inflicting pain or humiliation, or watching it inflicted sadisme

sadist /ˈseɪdɪst/ n
one who derives pleasure through cruelty or pain to others sadist

sadistic /səˈdɪstɪk/ adj
of a person sadistisch
of behaviour sadistisch

sadness n
state/emotion verdriet

sadomasochism /seɪdəʊˈmæsəkɪzəm/ n
practices of sadism and masochism collectively sadomasochisme
sadomasochism for sexual gratification sadomasochisme
sadism and masochism in one person sadomasochisme

sadomasochist n
person who enjoys both inflicting and receiving pain sadomasochist

sadomasochistic adj
relating to sadomasochism or sadomasochists sadomasochistisch

safari /səˈfɑːɹ.i/ n
a trip into any undeveloped area safari

safe /seɪf/ adj
free from risk ongevaarlijk veilig
properly secured veilig veiliggesteld zekergesteld
providing protection from danger veilig
not in danger veilig

safe /seɪf/ n
box in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping kluis safe

safe and sound adj
having come to no harm veilig en wel

safe-conduct n
document vrijgeleide

safely /ˈseɪfli/ adv
in a safe manner veilig

safety /ˈseɪfti/ n
condition or feeling of being safe veiligheid zekerheid
mechanism to prevent accidental firing veiligheidspal

saffron n
spice saffraan
dye saffraan
plant saffraan
colour saffraan

sag /sæɡ/ n
difference in elevation hoogteverschil
state of sinking or bending zakken

sag /sæɡ/ v
to cause to bend doen plooien zakken
to loiter in walking rondhangen slenteren treuzelen
to lose firmness doorhangen nalaten verslappen
to sink doorhangen doorzakken scheefzakken

sagacity /səˈɡæsəti/ n
quality of being sage wijsheid

sage adj
wise wijs

sage n
wise person wijze
plant salie

sage grouse n
Centrocercus urophasianus waaierhoen

sago n
a powdered starch obtained from certain palms used as a food thickener sago
any of the palms from which sago is extracted sago

said adj
mentioned earlier desbetreffend desbetreffende in kwestie

said determiner
mentioned earlier desbetreffend desbetreffende in kwestie

said and done adj
agreed to and accomplished or finished zo gezegd, zo gedaan

saiga n
antelope saïga

sail /seɪl/ n
a piece of fabric attached to a boat zeil
a trip in a boat zeiltocht

sail /seɪl/ v
to move briskly and gracefully through the air zeilen
to ride in a boat, especially sailboat zeilen

sailboat /ˈseɪlˌboʊt/ /ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/ n
a boat propelled by a sail zeilboot

sailfish n
fish zeilvis

sailing /ˈseɪlɪŋ/ n
motion across water zeilen

sailing ship n
type of ship zeilschip

sailor /ˈseɪlə/ /ˈseɪlɚ/ n
worker on a ship matroos zeeman

sailor suit n
uniform traditionally worn by enlisted seamen, later a popular clothing style for children matrozenpak

saint /seɪnt/ /sən(t)/ n
(figuratively) a person with positive qualities heilige
person proclaimed as saint heilige

saint /seɪnt/ /sən(t)/ v
formally recognize as a saint heiligverklaren

sake /seɪk/ n
belang wil
purpose or end; reason -halve wille
Japanese rice wine sake

sal ammoniac n
rare mineral salmiak salmoniak

salad /ˈsaləd/ /ˈsæləd/ n
food salade slaatje

salad bowl n
bowl for salad slabak

salamander /ˈsæləˌmændə/ /ˈsæləˌmændɚ/ n
amphibian salamander

salary /ˈsælɚi/ n
fixed amount of money paid on monthly or annual basis loon salaris

sale /seɪl/ n
act of putting up for auction to the highest bidder veiling veilingverkoop verkoop
exchange of goods or services for currency or credit verkoop
sale of goods at reduced prices uitverkoop solden

saleable /ˈseɪləbl̩/ adj
suitable for sale verkoopbaar

salesman n
man whose job it is to sell things verkoper

salesperson n
salesman or saleswoman verkoper

salience /ˈseɪlˌɪiɛns/ n
condition of being salient karakteristieke opmerkelijke
highlight; perceptual prominence, or likelihood of being noticed blikvanger hoogtepunt
relative importance based on context gewicht

salient /ˈseɪ.ljənt/ /ˈseɪljənt/ adj
worthy of note betekenisvol

salient /ˈseɪ.ljənt/ /ˈseɪljənt/ n
part of a fortification vestingswerk vooruitstekend deel

saliva /səˈlaɪvə/ n
liquid secreted into the mouth speeksel

salivary gland n
Any of exocrine glands producing saliva to break down carbohydrates in food enzymatically speekselklier

sally /ˈsæ.li/ n
a willow rod wilgenroede
a sortie uitval
a sudden rushing forth uitval
a witty statement or quip uitval
an excursion or side trip uitstap

salmon /ˈsælmən/ /ˈsæmən/ /ˈsɑːmən/ adj
colour zalmkleurig zalmkleurige

salmon /ˈsælmən/ /ˈsæmən/ /ˈsɑːmən/ n
colour zalmkleur
fish zalm

salon /səˈlɒn/ n
large room zaal

salp n
free-swimming tunicate of the genus Salpa salp

salsalike adj
Resembling or characteristic of salsa (the spicy tomato sauce) salsa-achtig

salt /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ adj
saline zout
salty zout gezouten zoutig

salt /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ n
additional bytes inserted into an encryption salt
compound of an acid and a base zout
sailor rot zeerot
sodium chloride zout keukenzout

salt /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ v
to add salt to zouten
to include colorful language kleuren

salt cod n
Cod that has been dried and salted klipvis

salt lick n
block of salt liksteen zoutsteen

salted adj
to which salt has been added gezouten

salty /ˈsɒl.ti/ adj
tasting of salt zout
containing salt zout

salubrious /səˈluː.bɹiː.əs/ adj
promoting health heilzaam

salutation n
greeting groet

salutiferous /sæljʊˈtɪfɛɹəs/ adj
healthy or health-giving heilzaam

salvation /sælˈveɪʃən/ n
the process of being saved (religion) verlossing

salve /sælv/ n
ointment, cream or balm zalf

salvo /ˈsælvoʊ/ /ˈsælvəʊ/ n
An exception salvo
any volley, as in an argument or debate schot voor de boeg
concentrated fire from pieces of artillery salvo
salute paid by a simultaneous firing of a number of cannons eresalvo saluutschoten

samarium /səˈmæɹɪəm/ n
chemical element samarium

same /seɪm/ adj
not different as regards self; identical dezelfde hetzelfde
similar, alike dezelfde hetzelfde

same /seɪm/ pronoun
something similar, something of the identical type hetzelfde
the identical thing hetzelfde

same old story n
the repetition of an annoying occurrence weeral 't zelfde liedje

same to you phraseologicalUnit
I wish to you what you have just wished to me insgelijks van hetzelfde

samovar n
metal urn with a spigot, for boiling water for making tea samowar

sampan n
Chinese boat sampan

sample /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ n
part taken for inspection monster

samurai /ˈsæm(j)ʊɹaɪ/ /ˈsæməˌɹaɪ/ n
feudal Japanese warrior samoerai

sanatorium n
institution that treats chronic diseases, and provides supervised recuperation and convalescence sanatorium

sanctify /ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ/ v
to endorse ruggensteunen
to make acceptable or useful verschonen
to make holy consacreren heilig verklaren heiligen inwijden sacraliseren sancreren
to purify louteren zuiveren

sanctimonious /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/ adj
making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically hooghartig schijnheilig

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ n
penalty, coercive measure sanctie

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ v
to penalize a state, especially for violating international law sanctie

sanctuary /ˈsæŋkˌtjuɛɹi/ /ˈsæŋkˌtuɛɹi/ n
consecrated area heiligdom

sanctum sanctorum n
Holy of Holies Heilige der Heiligen

sand /sænd/ adj
colour zandkleurig zandkleurige

sand /sænd/ n
beach zandstrand
courage lef
finely ground rock zand zavel

sand /sænd/ v
to abrade with sand or sandpaper schuren

sand cat n
small wild cat woestijnkat zandkat

sandal /sændəl/ n
type of footwear sandaal

sandbank n
ridge of sand zandbank

sandbar n
ridge of sand zandbank

sandbox /ˈsændbɑks/ /ˈsændbɒks/ n
box with sand for children zandbak
wiki sandbox zandbak

sandcastle n
a sculpture made of sand and resembling a miniature castle zandkasteel

sander /ˈsændɚ/ n
machine for sanding schuurmachine slijpmachine
person who sands wood schuurder

sandgrouse /ˈsændˌɡɹaʊs/ n
birds in the family Pteroclididae zandhoen

sandhill crane n
Grus canadensis Canadese kraanvogel

sandman /ˈsænd.mæn/ n
figure who brings good sleep and dreams Klaas Vaak

sandpaper /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ n
paper coated with abrasive material schuurpapier

sandpit /sændpɪt/ n
children's play area zandbak

sandstone /ˈsændˌstoʊn/ /ˈsændˌstəʊn/ n
sand/clay sedimentary rock zandsteen

sandwich /ˈsæn(d)wɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ n
snack consisting of two slices of bread sandwich boterham

sandwichman n
man who wears a sandwich board sandwichman

sandy /ˈsændi/ adj
covered with sand zanderig
sand-coloured zandkleurig

sangria /sæŋˈɡɹiːə/ n
Spanish wine drink with fruit, sugar and soda sangria

sanguine /ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/ adj
having the colour of blood; red bloedrood rood

sanitary napkin n
pad of cotton or other absorbent material maandverband

sans serif /ˈsæn ˈsɛɹɪf/ adj
without serifs schreefloos

sans-culottide /ˌsɒŋkjuːlɒˈtiːd/ n
any of the five or six days added at the end of Fructidor aanvullende dag

sap /sæp/ n
juice of plant sap
sapwood of a tree spint spinthout
slang: saphead idioot imbeciel simpele slappeling
leather-covered hand weapon ploertendoder

sap /sæp/ v
strike with a sap knuppelen
gradually weaken aantasten knagen ondermijnen
make unstable; weaken aantasten ondermijnen verzwakken
proceed by mining ondergraven ondermijnen
undermine ondermijnen aantasten ondergraven

saphead /ˈsæphɛd/ n
a simpleton, a stupid person domkop idioot

sapling /ˈsæplɪŋ/ n
young tree jong boompje
youth jongeling

sapper n
one who saps; combat engineer sappeur

sapphire /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/ adj
colour saffierblauw saffierblauwe

sapphire /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/ n
colour saffierblauw
gem saffier
type of hummingbird blauwkeelsaffierkolibrie

sappy /ˈsæpi/ adj
excessively sweet, emotional, nostalgic; cheesy; mushy melig sentimenteel stroperig
having sap sap sappig

saproxylophagous adj
houtetend saproxylisch

sarcasm /ˈsɑːɹˌkæzəm/ n
derision, facetiousness sarcasme

sarcastic /sɑːˈkæstik/ adj
Containing sarcasm sarcastisch
Having the personality trait of expressing sarcasm sarcastisch

sarcoma /sɑɹˈkoʊmə/ n
type of malignant tumor sarcoom

sarcopenia n
gradual age-related loss of skeletal muscle sarcopenia sarcopenie spierverlies

sarcophagus /sɑː(ɹ)ˈkɒfəɡəs/ n
coffin sarcofaag

sardine n
fish sardien sardine

sartorial /sɑɹˈtɔɹ.i.əl/ /sɑːˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ adj
anatomy: of sartorius kleermakerspier
of or relating to quality of dress vestimentaire
of or relating to tailoring or clothing kleermakers

sash n
decorative length of cloth sjerp

sash window n
type of window schuifraam

sass /sæs/ n
backtalk,sarcasm,cheek gedoe tegenspreken zever

sass /sæs/ v
talk back opspelen tegenspreken

sassy /ˈsasi/ /ˈsæsi/ adj
bold and spirited, cheeky, impudent, saucy onbeschaamd
lively, vigorous levendig

satay /sæˈteɪ/ /ˈsæt.eɪ/ n
dish saté

satchel /ˈsætʃəl/ n
bag or case with one or two shoulder straps ransel rugtas rugzak

sated adj
in a state of complete satisfaction voldaan

satellite /ˈsætəlaɪt/ n
man-made apparatus designed to be placed in orbit around a celestial body satelliet kunstmaan

satiate /seɪʃɪˈeɪt/ v
satisfy verzadigen

satirical adj
of or pertaining to satire satirisch

satirist n
a person who writes satire hekeldichter hekeldichteres

satisfaction /sætɪsˈfækʃən/ n
fulfillment of a need or desire voldoening bevrediging
pleasure obtained by such fulfillment tevredenheid

satisfactory /sætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/ adj
adequate or sufficient bevredigend

satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ adj
in a state of satisfaction tevreden voldaan

satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ v
to meet needs, to fulfill voldoen voldoende bevredigen

saturated adj
full; unable to hold or contain any more verzadigd

sauce [sɔs] [sɔːs] n
cheek onbeleefde opmerkingen
liquid condiment saus

sauce [sɔs] [sɔːs] v
apply sauce saus opdoen
give cheek onbeleefd zijn

saucepan /ˈsɔsˌpæn/ /ˈsɔːs.pən/ n
deep cooking vessel steelpan

saucer /ˈsɑ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔː.sə/ n
small dish schotel

saucy /ˈsɑ.si/ /ˈsɔ.si/ /ˈsɔː.sɪ/ adj
impertinent or disrespectful brutaal
impudently bold brutaal
similar to sauce sausachtig

sauerkraut /ˈsaʊəˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹʌʊt/ n
a dish made by fermenting finely chopped cabbage zuurkool

sauna /ˈsaʊ.nə/ /ˈsɔː.nə/ v
to use a sauna sauna

saunter /ˈsɑntɚ/ /ˈsɔntɚ/ /ˈsɔːntə/ n
a leisurely walk or stroll slenteren

saunter /ˈsɑntɚ/ /ˈsɔntɚ/ /ˈsɔːntə/ v
stroll or walk at a leisurely pace slenteren

sausage /ˈsɑsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɒsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɔsɪd͡ʒ/ n
a food made of minced meat packed into a tubular casing worst
small, uncooked worst

savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/ adj
Barbaric, not civilized barbaars onbeschaafd onbeschoft
Wild, not cultivated barbaars wild

savanna /səˈvænə/ n
tropical grassland with scattered trees savanne

savannah monitor n
Varanus exanthematicus Afrikaanse steppevaraan steppevaraan

save /seɪv/ v
computing: to write a file to a storage medium opslaan bewaren
to accumulate money sparen
to store for future use sparen
to help someone to survive, or rescue someone redden

savin n
Juniperus sabina zavelboom zevenboom

saving /ˈseɪvɪŋ/ n
something that is saved spaargeld

savings account n
account that yields a better interest than a current account spaarrekening

savior n
a person who saves someone, rescues another from harm redder redster

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ adj
Salty or non-sweet hartig
Tasty, attractive to the palate smakelijk

saw /sɑː/ /sɑːl/ /sɔ/ /sɔː/ n
tool zaag
saying or proverb spreekwoord gezegde spreuk

saw /sɑː/ /sɑːl/ /sɔ/ /sɔː/ v
cut with a saw zagen

sawdust n
dust created by sawing zaagsel

sawmill n
machine, building or company houtzagerij

sawpit /ˈsɔpɪt/ /ˈsɔːpɪt/ n
pit over which lumber is positioned to be sawn zaagkuil

sawtooth wave n
function or waveform that ramps upwards and then sharply drops zaagtand zaagtandgolf

sawyer /ˈsɔ.jɚ/ /ˈsɔɪ.ɚ/ /ˈsɔːjə/ n
one who saws timber zager

saxifrage n
plant steenbreek

saxophone /ˈsæksəfoʊn/ n
a musical instrument of the woodwind family saxofoon

saxophonist /sækˈsɒfənɪst/ /ˈsæksəˌfoʊnɪst/ /ˌsækˈsɑ.fəˌnɪst/ n
person who plays or practices with the saxophone saxofoonspeler saxofoonspeelster

say /seɪ/ v
imperative: let's say laten wij zeggen
to communicate verbally or in writing zeggen opgeven
to indicate in a written form opgeven staan
to pronounce zeggen luiden opzeggen
to recite opzeggen zeggen

say goodbye v
wish someone farewell upon their leaving zeg gedag

saying /ˈseɪɪŋ/ n
proverb or maxim spreekwoord gezegde

scab /skæb/ n
incrustation over a wound wondkorst
strikebreaker stakingsbreker

scabbard /ˈskæb.əd/ /ˈskæb.ɚd/ n
the sheath of a sword schede

scabies /ˈskei.biz/ n
an infestation of parasitic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei schurft

scaffold /ˈskæfəld/ n
platform for executions schavot
structure made of scaffolding for workers to stand on stelling

scaffold /ˈskæfəld/ v
set up scaffolding bouwen stelling

scaffolding n
system of tubes or poles used to support people and material steiger

scalar adj
having magnitude scalair

scalar n
quantity with magnitude scalar

scale /skeɪl/ n
sequence for measurement schaal
ratio of distances schaal
size or scope schaal
series of notes toonladder
keratin pieces covering the skin of certain animals schub
dish of a balance weegschaal

scale insect n
small parasitic insect of superfamily Coccoidea schildluis

scale model n
three-dimensional copy or representation of something schaalmodel

scalene adj
sides of different lengths ongelijkzijdig

scalene triangle n
triangle having each of its three sides of different lengths ongelijkzijdige driehoek

scales /skeɪlz/ n
device for weighing goods for sale weegschaal

scallion [ˈskæ.lɪ.ən] n
Allium fistulosum bosui lente-ui stengelui

scallop /ˈskaləp/ /ˈskæləp/ /ˈskɒləp/ n
mollusc sint-jakobsschelp

scalloped adj
having an edge marked with semicircles geschulpt

scalp /skælp/ n
part of head where the hair grows kruin

scalpel /ˈskælpəl/ n
small straight knife scalpel scalpeermes

scalper n
one who sells tickets unofficially iemand die toegangskaarten meestal duur doorverkoopt

scam /skæm/ n
fraudulent deal bedrog deceptie misleiding oplichting

scam /skæm/ v
to defraud or embezzle oplichten

scan /skæn/ v
create a digital copy of an image using a scanner scannen
form a poetic metre scanderen
look about for afspeuren

scandal /ˈskændəl/ n
damage to one's reputation oneer schande
defamatory talk geroddel kwaadsprekerij laster
incident that brings disgrace schandaal incident
widespread moral outrage schandaal

scandalous /ˈskændələs/ adj
wrong, immoral, causing a scandal schandalig

scandium /ˈskændi.əm/ n
id=Q713|chemical element scandium

scanner /ˈskænɚ/ n
device which scans documents scanner
optical device scanner
radio receiver scanner

scant /skænt/ adj
very little karig gering

scapegoat /ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt/ /ˈskeɪpˌɡəʊt/ n
a goat imbued with the sins of the people zondebok
someone punished for someone else's error(s) zondebok

scaphoid adj
boat-shaped bootvormig

scaphoid bone n
carpal bone of the wrist naviculair been

scar /skɑɹ/ /skɑː(ɹ)/ n
permanent mark on the skin litteken

scar tissue n
type of tissue formed in a place where an injury has healed littekenweefsel

scarce /ˈskɛəs/ /ˈskɛɚs/ adj
schaars

scarcely /ˈskɛəsli/ /ˈskɛɹsli/ adv
almost not, by a small margin amper nauwelijks

scarcity n
an inadequate amount of something; a shortage tekort
the condition of something being scarce or deficient schaarste

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ v
to frighten schrikken

scarecrow /ˈskɛə.kɹəʊ/ /ˈskɛəɹ.kɹoʊ/ n
an effigy made to scare the birds away vogelverschrikker vogelschrik

scared /skɛəd/ /skɛɹd/ adj
afraid, frightened bang

scarf /skɑː(ɹ)f/ n
long garment worn around the neck das sjaal

scarify /ˈskæ.ɹɪˌfaɪ/ v
to remove thatch verticuteren

scarlet /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ adj
colour scharlakenrood scharlaken vuurrood

scarlet /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ n
colour scharlaken scharlakenrood vuurrood

scary /ˈskeəɹi/ adj
causing, or able to cause, fright eng

scathe v
injure schaden

scatological adj
scatologisch

scatter /ˈskætə/ /ˈskætɚ/ v
physics: to deflect verstrooien
to disperse uiteengaan uiteenspatten
to distribute loosely verspreiden verstrooien
to cause to separate verspreiden verstrooien

scatterbrain n
A flighty, disorganized or forgetful person. wargeest warhoofd

scattering n
physical process verspreiding verstrooiing

scaup n
diving-duck topper

scavenge /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/ v
to collect and remove refuse vuil ophalen
to remove unwanted material reinigen

scavenger /ˈskæv.ən.dʒə(ɹ)/ n
Someone who scavenges, especially one who searches through rubbish for food or useful things jutter
animal feeding on decaying matter aaseter
street sweeper straatveger

scenario /səˈneːɹi.əʉ/ /sɪˈnɑːɹi.əʊ/ /sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/ n
outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work scenario
outline or model of an expected or supposed sequence of events scenario
screenplay or an outline or treatment thereof scenario

scene /siːn/ n
the location of an event that attracts attention scène

scenery /ˈsiːnəɹi/ n
stage backdrops, property and other items on a stage that give the impression of the location of the scene coulissen decor toneel
view, natural features, landscape landschap natuurschoon

scent /sɛnt/ n
distinctive odour or smell geur reuk
figuratively: any traces that can be followed spoor
odour left by animal geur
perfume geur parfum
sense of smell reukvermogen

scent /sɛnt/ v
to detect the scent of ruiken

sceptre n
ornamental staff scepter

schedule /ʃɛd.juːl/ /ˈskɛ.dʒu.əl/ /ˈskɛ.dʒʊl/ /ˈʃɛd.juːl/ n
time-based plan of events programma

scheme /skiːm/ n
a systematic plan of future action plan
mathematics schema

schemer /ˈskimɚ/ n
he who plots secret, devious plans samenzweerder

schilling n
old currency of Austria schilling

schism /ˈskɪzəm/ n
split, division, separation, discord schisma

schist /ʃɪst/ n
crystalline foliated rock schist

schizoaffective adj
combining symptoms of schizophrenia with those of bipolar disorder schizoaffectief

schizoid personality disorder /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ n
personality disorder schizoïde persoonlijkheidsstoornis

schizophrenia /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ n
mental disorder schizofrenie

schlager /ʃlɑːɡə/ n
style levenslied schlager

schlemiel /ʃləˈmiːl/ n
clumsy person schlemiel

schlimazel /ʃləˈmɔːzəl/ n
a chronically unlucky person pechvogel schlemiel

schnitzel n
a meat dish schnitzel

scholar's mate n
checkmate which occurs after the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Qh5 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Qxf7# herdersmat

scholarship /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/ /ˈskɒləʃɪp/ n
study allowance studiebeurs beurs

scholastic /skəˈlæstɪk/ adj
of or relating to scholasticism scholatisch

school /skuːl/ n
a group of fish in body of water etc... school
an institution dedicated to teaching and learning school
(collectively) the followers of a particular doctrine school
a department/institute at a college or university school
an art movement school
an institution dedicated to teaching and learning before college or university school
college or university school universiteit

school /skuːl/ v
educate, teach, or train scholen

school bus lang=en n
transport for schoolchildren schoolbus

school shark n
Galeorhinus galeus ruwe haai

school tie n
necktie schooldas

school uniform n
uniform items to be worn by students in a school schooluniform

schoolbag n
satchel boekentas

schoolboy n
young male student leerling

schoolgoer n
one who attends school schoolganger

schooner /skuːnə(ɹ)/ n
sailing ship schoener

schwa /ʃwɑː/ n
schwa doffe e sjwa

science /ˈsaɪəns/ n
collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method wetenschap
particular discipline or branch of learning wetenschap
fact of knowing something wetenschap weten
knowledge gained through study or practice wetenschap kennis ervaring

scientific /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ adj
of or having to do with science wetenschappelijk

scientifically adv
from a scientific perspective wetenschappelijk
using science or methods of science wetenschappelijk

scientist /ˈsaɪən.tɪst/ n
one whose activities make use of the scientific method wetenschapper wetenschapster

scimitar /ˈsɪmɪtɑːɹ/ /ˈsɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ n
sword with curved blade kromsabel

scimitar horned oryx n
Oryx dammah sabelantilope

scintilla /sɪnˈtɪlə/ n
small amount greintje sprankje
small spark or flash. vonkje

scion /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪən/ n
(detached) shoot or twig scheut
descendant telg
heir to a throne opvolger troonopvolger

scissor /ˈsɪzə/ v
to cut using scissors knippen

scissor binoculars n
stereoscopic periscopic binoculars schaarverrekijker

scissoring n
lesbian sex scharen

scissors /ˈsɪzəz/ /ˈsɪzɚz/ n
tool used for cutting schaar

sclerosis /sklɪˈɹəʊsɪs/ n
abnormal hardening of body tissues sclerose

scoff /skɑːf/ /skɒf/ /skɔːf/ v
to jeer; laugh at with contempt and derision spotten
to eat eten
to eat food quickly schrokken

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ n
person who scolds, particularly a woman helleveeg kreng viswijf

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ v
rebuke bekijven berispen schelden

sconce /skɒns/ n
light fixture on a wall kandelaar schemerlamp

scoop /skuːp/ n
any cup- or bowl-shaped object bol
news learned and reported before anyone else nieuwtje noviteit primeur

scooter /ˈskuːtə(ɹ)/ n
a child's foot-operated vehicle step
mobility scooter scootmobiel
motor-scooter scooter

scope /ˈskoʊp/ /ˈskəʊp/ n
breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain reikwijdte bereik domein
shortened form of periscope, or telescope or oscilloscope scoop

scorch /skɔɹtʃ/ /skɔːtʃ/ n
A discolouration caused by heat een verkleuring veroorzaakt door hitte

scorch /skɔɹtʃ/ /skɔːtʃ/ v
to become scorched or singed verzengen
to burn the surface of something so as to discolour it schroeien verzengen
to wither, parch or destroy something by heat or fire verschroeien

scorched earth n
verschroeide aarde

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ n
number of points earned stand
sheet music showing all parts partituur

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ v
to earn points in a game scoren
to obtain drugs or sex scoren

scoreboard n
board that displays the score in a game of contest scorebord

scorn /skɔɹn/ /skɔːn/ n
contempt, disdain verachting minachting

scorn /skɔɹn/ /skɔːn/ v
to feel contempt or disdain for something or somebody minachten verachten

scornful adj
showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous minachtend minachtende

scorpion /ˈskɔːpɪən/ n
any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones schorpioen

scoter /ˈskəʊtə/ n
bird zee-eend

scoundrel /ˈskaʊ̯ndɹəl/ n
villain schavuit schurk

scour v
To purge. purgeren
to clean, polish, or wash something by scrubbing it vigorously schuren
to search an area thoroughly afschuimen

scourge /skɔɹdʒ/ /skɜɹdʒ/ /skɜːdʒ/ n
a whip often of leather gesel
persistent pest, illness, or source of trouble plaag gesel schrik

scourge /skɔɹdʒ/ /skɜɹdʒ/ /skɜːdʒ/ v
to strike with a scourge geselen

scout /skaʊt/ /skʌʊt/ n
act of scouting verkenning
member of the scout movement padvinder scout
one who identifies promising talent scout talentenjager
person sent out to gain and bring in tidings verkenner

scouting /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/ n
act of one who scouts scouting
the Scouting movement scouting

scram /skɹæm/ v
go away wegwezen

scrap /skɹæp/ n
discarded metal oudroest schroot
small leftover piece restje

scrape /skɹeɪp/ n
injury schram

scrapie /ˈskɹeɪpi/ n
A degenerative prion disease schuurziekte

scrapyard n
a junkyard, a place where scrap is stored, discarded or resold sloperij

scratch /skɹætʃ/ v
To rub a surface with a sharp object krabben krassen

scratch card n
lottery ticket kraslot

scratching post n
wooden post that a cat scratches krabpaal

scrawny adj
Thin, malnourished and weak mager

scream /skɹim/ /ˈskɹiːm/ n
loud exclamation schreeuw

scream /skɹim/ /ˈskɹiːm/ v
to make the sound of a scream schreeuwen

scream bloody murder v
protest loudly or angrily moord en brand schreeuwen

scream blue murder /ˈskɹiːm bluː ˈmɜː(ɹ)də(ɹ)/ /ˈskɹiːm bluː ˈmɝdɚ/ v
protest loudly or angrily luidkeels protesteren

scream queen /ˈskɹim kwin/ /ˈskɹiːm kwiːn/ n
actress who appears in several horror movies scream queen

screamer n
bird of family Anhimidae hoenderkoet

scree /skɹi/ /skɹiː/ n
loose stony debris on a slope puinhelling

screech owl n
Megascops schreeuwuil

screed /skɹiːd/ n
written harangue llitanie

screen /skɹiːn/ n
movie viewing area zaal
viewing area of electronic output device beeldscherm

screen printing n
printing method serigrafie zeefdruk

screenshot n
image of computer screen output schermafbeelding schermafdruk screenshot

screw /skɹuː/ n
fastener schroef vijs
ship’s propeller schroef

screw /skɹuː/ v
to connect or assemble pieces using a screw vijzen schroeven
to have sexual intercourse with neuken

screw cap n
cap of a bottle or jar which screws onto the threaded lip of the container schroefdop

screw it interjection
simple machine laat maar

screwdriver n
tool schroevendraaier

scrimmage n
rough fight schermutseling

scrimshaw /ˈskɹɪmʃɔː/ v
To make an item of scrimshaw ivoor bewerken knutselen

script /skɹɪpt/ n
writing; written document geschrift
written characters, style of writing handschrift

scriptorium /skɹɪpˈtɔɹ.i.əm/ /skɹɪpˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ n
room set aside for the copying, writing, or illuminating of manuscripts schrijfzaal scriptorium

scrivener /ˈskɹɪv.ɛn.ə(ɹ)/ n
professional writer schrijver

scroll /skɹoʊl/ n
end of a musical instrument krul
roll of paper or parchment boekrol

scroll /skɹoʊl/ v
(Computing) to change one's view of data on a computer's display scrollen

scroll bar n
graphical widget schuifbalk scrollbalk

scrotum /ˈskɹəʊtəm/ n
the bag of the skin and muscle that contains the testicles scrotum balzak

scrounge v
To obtain something of moderate or inconsequential value from another bietsen

scrub /skɹʌb/ v
to rub hard schrobben

scrumptious /ˈskɹʌmp.ʃəs/ adj
delicious; delectable lekker

scruple /ˈskɹupəl/ /ˈskɹuːpəl/ n
hesitation from the difficulty of determining what is right scrupule gewetensbezwaar

scrupulous adj
meticulous angstvallig meticuleus scrupuleus

scrutiny /ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni/ n
intense study kritisch onderzoek nauwkeurig onderzoek navorsing

scuba diving n
underwater swimming duiksport

scuffle /ˈskʌfəl/ n
rough, disorderly fight or struggle at close quarters handgemeen scheldpartij schermutseling schermutselingen
Dutch hoe schoffel

scuffle /ˈskʌfəl/ v
to fight or struggle confusedly at close quarters roepen schelden

scull /skʌl/ n
small boat skiff

scullery /ˈskʌləɹi/ n
room, next to a kitchen bijkeuken spoelkeuken waskeuken

sculptor /ˈskʌlptɚ/ n
a person who sculpts beeldhouwer

sculpture n
art of sculpting beeldhouwen sculptuur
work of art created by sculpting beeld beeldhouwwerk

scum /skʌm/ n
person or persons considered to be reprehensible tuig

scumbag n
despicable person rotzak

scurrilous /ˈskɜɹələs/ /ˈskʌ.ɹə.ləs/ adj
coarse, vulgar, abusive, or slanderous grof vulgair
foul-mouthed grofgebekt

scurry v
to run away with quick light steps hollen snellen

scurvy n
deficiency of vitamin C scheurbuik

scut n
wipstaart

scutch /skʌt͡ʃ/ n
implement used to separate the fibres of flax zwengel zwingelmolen

scutch /skʌt͡ʃ/ v
beat or flog zwingelen

scuttle /ˈskʌtəl/ n
a container like an open bucket emmer kolenemmer kolenkit

scuttlebutt /ˈskʌtəlbʌt/ n
gossip, rumour, idle chatter geroddel

scutwork n
tedious tasks rotwerk

scythe /ˈsaɪð/ n
farm tool zeis

scythe /ˈsaɪð/ v
to cut with a scythe maaien

sea /siː/ n
body of water zee

sea angel n
Gymnosomata schelploze vleugelslak

sea bluebell n
Mertensia maritima oesterblad

sea change n
profound transformation fundamentele verandering

sea cucumber n
sea cucumber zeekomkommer

sea holly n
Eryngium maritimum blauwe zeedistel

sea horse n
fish zeepaard

sea lamprey n
animal zeeprik zeelamprei zeenegenoog

sea level n
nominal height of the surface of the oceans above which heights of geographical features and aircraft flight levels are measured zeeniveau zeespiegel

sea lion n
member of the Otariidae family zeeleeuw

sea monster n
large, aggressive creature in the sea kraak zeegedrocht zeemonster

sea otter n
Enhydra lutris zeeotter

sea salt n
salt prepared by evaporating sea water zeezout

sea turtle n
any turtle that inhabits oceans zeeschildpad

sea urchin n
any of many marine echinoderms of the class Echinoidea zee-egel

seaborgium /siːˈbɔːrɡiəm/ n
chemical element with atomic number 106 seaborgium

seafarer n
one who travels by sea zeevaarder

seafoam n
foam created by wave action - often washed up on to beaches zeeschuim

seafood n
fish, shellfish, seaweed and other edible aquatic life zeevruchten

seagull /ˈsiː.ɡʌl/ n
bird of the family Laridae meeuw

seal /siːl/ n
pinniped rob zeehond
design or insignia associated with organization or official role zegel
something which will be visibly damaged when a covering or container is opened verzegeling zegel
tight closure sluiting

seal /siːl/ v
to place a seal on (a document) verzegelen
to fasten (something) closed so that it cannot be opened without visible damage verzegelen
to place in a sealed container verzegelen

sealant n
material used to seal a surface so as to prevent passage of a fluid kit

seam /siːm/ n
folded back and stitched piece of fabric naad

seaman /ˈsiːmən/ n
mariner or sailor matroos zeeman
naval rank matroos

seamless adj
Without interruption; coherent naadloos

seaplane n
an aircraft watervliegtuig

seaquake n
zeebeving

sear /siːɹ/ /sɪə(ɹ)/ v
To char, scorch, or burn the surface of something with a hot instrument dichtschroeien

search /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ v
(followed by "for") to look thoroughly zoeken
to look throughout (a place) for something zoeken doorzoeken afzoeken

search engine n
application that searches for data zoekmachine zoekmotor

search engine optimization n
improvement of a web site's ranking in search engines zoekmachineoptimalisatie

search warrant n
court order authorising the search of a place huiszoekingsbevel

searchable adj
capable of being searched doorzoekbaar

searcher /ˈsɜːt͡ʃə/ n
One who searches zoeker

seashell n
shell schelp

season /ˈsizən/ /ˈsiːzən/ n
quarter of a year seizoen jaargetijde
part of year with something special seizoen jaargetijde

season /ˈsizən/ /ˈsiːzən/ v
to become mature rijp worden rijpen
to flavour food kruiden

seat /siːt/ n
location of a governing body zetel
horizontal portion of a chair zetel
membership in a representative body zetel
part of an object or individual directly involved in sitting zitmeubel zitvlak
place in which to sit zitplaats

seat belt n
restraining belt veiligheidsgordel veiligheidsriem

seat cushion n
something you can sit on zitkussen

seat of government n
the centre of authority to govern regeringszetel

seawall n
coastal defence zeedijk

seaward adj
in the direction toward the sea zeewaarts

seaward adv
toward the sea zeewaarts

seawater n
salt water of a sea or ocean zeewater

seaweed n
marine plants and algae zeewier

sebaceous gland n
gland of skin secreting sebum talgklier

sebum /ˈsibm̩/ n
thick oily substance talg

secession /səˈsɛʃən/ n
The act of seceding afscheiden afscheiding secessie separatie

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ adj
that which comes after the first tweede

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ adv
at the second rank op een na

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ n
another chance to achieve what should have been done the first time herkansing
music: interval between two adjacent notes) secunde
one-sixtieth of a minute; SI unit of time seconde
unit of angular measure seconde
short, indeterminate amount of time seconde moment
attendant of a duel or boxing match standing in for a contestant secondant
one who agrees in addition ondersteuner

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ v
to agree as a second person bijvallen ondersteunen

second hand n
the hand or pointer that shows the number of seconds that have passed secondewijzer

second person n
the form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is the audience tweede persoon

second-class adj
inferior in quality or standing tweede klas

second-degree adj
causing blistering of skin tweedegraads- van de tweede graad

second-growth forest n
forest which has been harvested and is regrowing secundair bos

second-hand smoke n
smoke from cigarettes, that any person including non-smokers could breathe in tweedehandse rook

secondary /ˈsɛkənd(ə)ɹɪ/ adj
acting by deputation plaatsvervangend plaatsvervangende
succeeding first secundair

secondary school n
school [[school]] [[voor]] [[voortgezet onderwijs]] middelbare school secundaire school

secondary sector n
economic sector that uses raw materials and produces manufactured goods industriesector secundaire sector

secondhand adj
not new; previously owned and used by another occasie occasion tweedehands

secondment n
temporary transfer detachering

secrecy /ˈsiːkɹəsi/ n
concealment geheimhouding

secret /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ adj
being or kept hidden. geheim

secret /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ n
knowledge that is hidden geheim geheimenis

secret police n
police operating outside normal boundaries of law geheime politie

secret service n
government organization geheime dienst

secretariat /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛəɹɪət/ /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛɹi.ət/ n
the office or department of a government secretary secretariaat

secretary /ˈsɛk.ɹəˌtə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛkɹətɛɹi/ n
person keeping records and handling clerical work secretaresse secretaris

secretary bird /ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹɪ bɜːd/ n
member of bird family secretarisvogel secretaris

secrete /sɪˈkɹiːt/ v
(transitive) produce by secretion afscheiden

secretive adj
having an inclination to secrecy geheimzinnig gereserveerd gesloten

secretly /ˈsi.kɹət.li/ adv
in a secret manner stiekem

sect n
religious movement afscheiding sekte

sectarian /sɛkˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /sɛkˈtɛɹi.ən/ adj
of, or relating to a sect sektarisch

section /ˈsɛk.ʃən/ n
cutting, part cut out snijding
part of a document paragraaf passage
part, piece or subdivision of anything afdeling sectie

secular /sɛk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
not specifically religious seculier wereldlijk

secularism n
The related political belief in the separation of church and state secularisme

security /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/ /sɪˈkjʊəɹəti/ n
condition of not being threatened veiligheid zekerheid
finance: property temporarily relinquished onderpand
organization or department responsible for providing security veiligheidsdienst
something that secures beveiliging

security hole n
security vulnerability in a computer system veiligheidslek

security service n
government organisation established to protect its nation and its secrets from enemies Geheime dienst

sedative /ˈsɛdɘtɪv/ adj
calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing kalmerend

sedative /ˈsɛdɘtɪv/ n
an agent or drug that sedates kalmeringsmiddel

sedentary adj
not moving much; sitting around sedentair stilzittend
not moving, not migratory sedentair

sedge /sɛd͡ʒ/ n
any plant of the genus Carex zegge

sediment /ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/ v
to be deposited as a sediment sedimenteren

sedimentary rock n
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth afzettingsgesteente sedimentair gesteente

sedition /sɛˈdɪ.ʃən/ n
incitement opruiing
insurrection or rebellion opstand opruiing

seditious adj
of, related to, or involved in sedition opruiend opstandig

seduction /sɪˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ n
act of seducing verleiding

seductress n
woman who seduces vamp verleidster

sedulous /ˈsɛdjələs/ adj
persevering in business or in endeavors onverdroten

see /siː/ n
diocese bisdom

see /siː/ v
perceive with the eyes zien aanschouwen bekijken bezien
understand begrijpen zien

see also phraseologicalUnit
zie ook

see off v
to accompany someone to a point of departure uitlaten uitwuiven

see the forest for the trees v
to be overwhelmed by detail to the point where it obscures the overall situation door de bomen het bos niet meer zien

see the light v
gain an insight het licht zien

see through v
doorgronden
to do something until it is finished volhouden
to find something to be transparent doorheen zien

see you phraseologicalUnit
see you later later mazzel

see you later phraseologicalUnit
goodbye later tot later tot straks tot zo zie je later

see you soon interjection
goodbye tot direct tot straks tot ziens! tot zo

see you tomorrow phraseologicalUnit
see you tomorrow tot morgen

seed /siːd/ n
fertilized grain zaad
offspring, descendants, progeny zaad
semen zaad sperma

seed coat n
outer cover of a seed zaadmantel

seed money n
Money used to set up a new business venture. aanloopkrediet aanloopsubsidie

seed plant n
plant which reproduces by breading seeds in the wide sense of the term, including spores etc. zaadplant

seed stock n
source of new individuals zaaigoed
stock of seed zaaigoed
supply for planting plantgoed

seed vault n
id=Q1426613|long term seed storage zadenbank

seedeater n
bird zaadeter
something which eats seed zaadeter

seedful adj
full of seed zaadrijk

seedling /ˈsiːdlɪŋ/ n
young plant grown from seed zaailing

seeing is believing proverb
you need to see something to believe it zien is geloven

seek /siːk/ v
to try to find zoeken nastreven

seek and ye shall find proverb
one finds what one looks for wie zoekt, die vindt zoekt en gij zult vinden

seeker n
One who seeks zoeker

seem /siːm/ v
to appear schijnen lijken

seer /siːɹ/ n
someone who foretells the future helderziende ziener
someone who sees something; an eyewitness ooggetuige

seersucker /ˈsɪəˌsʌk.ə/ /ˈsɪɹˌsʌk.ɚ/ n
bobbeltjesstof gestreept cloqué

seethe /siːð/ v
(figuratively) to be in a agitated state of turmoil zieden
to boil vigorously koken zieden
to buzz with activity bruisen van aktiviteit
to foam in an agitated manner, as if boiling schuimen

segment /sɛɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈsɛɡ.mənt/ /ˈsɛɡmɛnt/ n
length of some object segment

segregate /ˈsɛɡɹəɡət/ /ˈsɛɡɹəˌɡeɪt/ v
to separate afzonderen

segue /ˈsɛɡweɪ/ n
an instance of segueing, a transition overgang

segue /ˈsɛɡweɪ/ v
to move smoothly from one topic to another thema van wisselen

seine /seɪn/ n
fishing net zegen

seisin n
(historical) feudal right to possession weer

seismologist n
person who practices seismology seismologe seismoloog

seismology /saɪzˈmɑlədʒi/ n
the study of the vibration of the Earth's interior seismologie

seize /siːz/ v
grab grijpen pakken vangen
take advantage aangrijpen grijpen
take possession of (by force, law etc) in beslag nemen beslag leggen op

seize the day v
enjoy the present pluk de dag

seldom /ˈsɛldəm/ adv
infrequently, rarely zelden

select /sɪˈlɛkt/ adj
privileged, specially selected select

select /sɪˈlɛkt/ v
to choose one or more elements from a set uitkiezen selecteer

selenate n
any salt or ester of selenic acid selenaat

selenium /sɪˈliː.ni.əm/ n
id=Q876|chemical element seleen selenium

selenology /sɛliːˈnɒləd͡ʒɪ/ n
the study of the moon and several satellites selenologie

self /sɛlf/ n
individual person as the object of his own reflective consciousness zelf

self-abnegation n
zelfontzegging zelfverloochening

self-absorbed adj
heavily concerned with oneself in zichzelf verdiept met alleen aandacht voor zichzelf

self-acceptance n
acceptance of self zelfaanvaarding zelfacceptatie

self-centered adj
egotistically obsessed with oneself egoistisch

self-confidence n
measure of one's belief in one's own abilities zelfvertrouwen zelfverzekerdheid
state of being self-confident zelfvertrouwen zelfverzekerd

self-confident adj
confident in one's abilities zelfverzekerd

self-conscious adj
aware of oneself as an individual being zelfbewust
socially ill at ease zelfbewust
uncomfortably over-conscious of one's appearance or behaviour zelfbewust

self-control n
ability to control one's desires and impulses zelfcontrole

self-critical /sɛlfˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ adj
capable of criticizing oneself zelfkritisch

self-defense n
means of defending oneself from attack zelfverdediging

self-determination n
political independence of a people zelfbeschikking

self-esteem /ˌsɛlf.ə.ˈstiːm/ n
confidence in one's own worth zelfvertrouwen

self-evidence n
the quality of being self-evident duidelijkheid vanzelfsprekendheid

self-evident adj
obviously true vanzelfsprekend

self-help n
bettering oneself without relying on the assistance of others zelfhelp zelfhulp

self-image n
way a person views themself zelfbeeld

self-immolation n
setting oneself on fire zelfverbranding

self-knowledge n
knowledge or insight into one's own nature and abilities zelfkennis

self-made adj
made by oneself zelfgemaakt

self-pity n
feeling of pity for oneself zelfbeklag zelfmedelijden

self-portrait n
portrait of the painter who painted it zelfportret

self-raising adj
capable of rising without leavening agent zelfrijzend

self-raising flour n
flour bakmeel zelfrijzend

self-respect n
knowledge of one's own worth zelfrespect

self-service n
the practice of serving oneself zelfbediening

self-study n
study without the aid of a formal education institution zelfstudie

self-sufficiency n
condition of being self-sufficient zelfvoorziening

selfhood n
individuality individualiteit
personality persoonlijkheid
selfishness eigenheid zelfheid

selfie /ˈsɛlfi/ n
id=Q12068677|photographic self-portrait otofoto selfie zelfje

selfsame adj
the very same dezelfde identieke

sell /sɛl/ v
to agree to transfer goods or provide services verkopen

sell out v
sell all of a product uitverkopen

seller /ˈsɛlə/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ n
someone who sells verkoopster verkoper

selvage n
finished edge of a woven fabric parallel with warp zelfkant

semantic /sɪˈmæntɪk/ adj
of or relating to semantics or the meanings of words semantisch

semantics /sɪˈmæntɪks/ n
science of the meaning of words semantiek

semaphore /ˈsɛ.mə.fɔː/ n
computing term semafoor
visual signaling system semafoor
visual signaling with flags semafoor

semaphore /ˈsɛ.mə.fɔː/ v
to signal using semaphore seinen signaleren

semblance /ˈsɛm.bləns/ n
likeness, similarity gelijkheid

semelfactive aspect n
grammar aspect semelfactief

semen /ˈsiːmən/ n
male reproductory fluid sperma

semester /sɪˈmɛstə/ /sɪˈmɛstɚ/ n
half of school year semester

semi-official adj
having some degree of official authority officieus

semiannual adj
half-yearly halfjaarlijks halfjaarlijkse

semicolon /ˈsɛmikoʊlən/ /ˌsɛmiˈkəʊlən/ n
punctuation mark ';' kommapunt puntkomma

semiconductor n
substance with electrical properties between conductor and insulator halfgeleider

semifinal n
competition halve finale

seminal adj
creative or having the power to originate creatief
highly influential belangrijk invloedrijk
of or relating to seed or semen zaad

semiotic /ˌsɛmiːˈɒtɪk/ adj
of or relating to semiotics or to semantics semiotisch

semiotician n
linguist specialized in semiotics semioticus

semiotics n
study of signs semiotiek

semivowel n
sound in speech halfklinker halfvocaal

semla n
Swedish pastry eaten on Shrove Tuesday semla

semolina /ˌsɛməˈliːnə/ n
hard grains of flour left after milling griesmeel

senate /ˈsɛnɪt/ n
the upper house in some bicameral legislative systems senaat

senator /ˈsɛn.ə.tə/ /ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/ n
member in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate senator

send /sɛnd/ v
make something go somewhere verzenden zenden sturen opsturen

senescence /sɨnˈɛsəns/ n
biology: the state or process of aging verouderingsproces

senile /ˈsiːnaɪl/ adj
exhibiting the deterioration in mind seniel
of, or relating to old age ouderdoms-

senior /ˈsinjɚ/ n
someone older than someone else senior

seniority /siːnɪˈɒɹɪti/ /siːˈnjɔɹəti/ n
time senioriteit

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɪn(t)s/ n
conscious awareness gevoel gewaarwording
method to gather data zintuig
semantics term betekenis

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɪn(t)s/ v
use biological senses gewaarworden waarnemen

sense of humour n
quality of an individual to find certain things funny gevoel voor humor

sense organ n
an organic sensor zintuig

sensible /ˈsen.sə.bl̩/ /ˈsɛn.sɪ.bl̩/ adj
able to feel or perceive gevoelig
acting with or showing good judgement verstandig zinnig
characterized more by usefulness than by fashionableness functioneel praktisch
easily perceived, appreciable aanwijsbaar aanzienlijk merkbaar
perceptible by the mind merkbaar waarneembaar

sensitivity n
the ability of an organism or organ to respond to external stimuli gevoeligheid
the degree of response of an instrument to a change in an input signal gevoeligheid ontvankelijkheid

senso lato phraseologicalUnit
in the broad sense in ruime/brede zin

senso stricto phraseologicalUnit
in the strict sense in enge zin

sensualist n
one who holds to the doctrine of sensualism sensualist
person who believes in enjoying sensuality sensualist

sensuality n
state of being sensual, sensuous or sexy zinnelijkheid

sent /sɛnt/ v
past participle of "to send" gezonden verzonden
simple past of "to send" verzond verzonden zond zonden

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩t͡s] n
decision of a jury vonnis uitspraak oordeel
grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate zin
judicial order for punishment, conviction veroordeling
punishment imposed on a person convicted of a crime straf

sententious /sɛnˈtɛn.ʃəs/ adj
using as few words as possible kernachtig

sentient /ˈsɛn.ʃ(i)ənt/ adj
conscious or aware bewust

sentimental adj
characterized by sentiment, sentimentality or excess emotion emotioneel

sentinel n
A sentry or guard wacht

sentinel event n
unusual event in a medical setting which results in death or serious physical injury schildwacht gebeurtenis

sentry /ˈsɛntɹi/ n
guard schildwacht

sentry-box n
booth wachthuisje

sepal /ˈsɛp(ə)l/ n
part of calyx kelkblad

separable adj
able to be separated scheidbaar

separable verb n
type of verb scheidbaar werkwoord

separate /ˈsɛp(ə)ɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/ adj
apart from; not connected to afgezonderd afgezonderde afzonderlijk gescheiden

separate /ˈsɛp(ə)ɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/ v
to cause to be separate scheiden
to disunite, disconnect scheiden
to divide itself scheiden schiften

separate the wheat from the chaff v
to select only that which is of value het kaf van het koren scheiden

separation /sɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
act of disuniting two or more things scheiding

separatism n
separatism separatisme

separatist /ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/ adj
Advocating or seeking the separation of a country or territory separatistisch

sepoy /ˈsiːˌpɔɪ/ n
A native soldier of the East Indies sipoy

sepsis n
serious medical condition in which the whole body is inflamed sepsis

septicemia n
disease caused by pathogens in the blood bloedvergiftiging

sepulchre /ˈsɛpəɫkə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛpəɫkɚ/ n
burial chamber graf

sequel /ˈsiːkwəl/ n
a narrative written after another narrative set in the same universe vervolg

sequela /sɪˈkwiːlə/ n
a disease or condition which is caused by an earlier disease or problem sekwel

sequentially adv
in sequence; in order op volgorde

sequester /sɪˈkwɛs.tə/ /sɪˈkwɛs.tɚ/ v
to separate from all external influence afzonderen

sequoia /səˈkwɔɪ.ə/ n
tree sequoia reuzenpijnboom

seraph /ˈseɹəf/ n
highest order of angels seraf serafijn

serenade /ˌsɛɹəˈneɪd/ n
love song serenade
instrumental composition serenade

serendipity /ˌsɛ.ɹɛn.ˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ n
a combination of events which are not individually beneficial, but occurring together produce a good or wonderful outcome gelukkig toeval
unsought, unintended... and/or learning experience that happens by accident serendipiteit toevalstreffer

serenely adv
in a serene manner bedaard

serenity n
state sereniteit

serf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ n
semifree peasant horige laat lijfeigene serf

serfdom n
feudal system horigheid

sergeant /ˈsɑː.dʒənt/ /ˈsɑːɹ.dʒənt/ n
non-commissioned officer rank sergeant

serial number n
unique number assigned to unit serienummer

serial port n
physical interface through which data is transferred in or out one bit at a time seriële poort

series /ˈsɪə.ɹiːz/ /ˈsɪɹiz/ n
a number of things that follow on one after the other reeks serie
television or radio program reeks serie
in analysis: sum of the terms of a sequence reeks

series finale n
the final episode of a television series reeks conclusie

serif adj
short line in a font schreef

serious /ˈsɪəɹi.əs/ /ˈsɪɹi.əs/ adj
important; weighty; not trifling; leaving no room for play serieus
really intending what is said; being in earnest ernstig serieus
without humor or expression of happiness ernstig serieus

seriousness n
state of being serious ernst

sermon /ˈsɜːmən/ /ˈsɝmən/ n
religious discourse preek
speech of reproval preek

serpent /ˈsɜːpənt/ /ˈsɝpənt/ n
musical instrument serpent
snake slang serpent

serrate adj
having a row of sharp or tooth-like projections gekarteld
saw-like gekarteld

serrated adj
Having a row of sharp or tooth-like projections gekarteld
saw-like gekarteld

servant /ˈsɜːvənt/ /ˈsɝvənt/ n
one who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation bediende knecht meid hulp hulpje huishoudhulp
one who serves another, providing help in some manner dienaar bediende

serve /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ v
to attend, supply the wants of serveren
to bring food to serveren bedienen opdienen
to work for dienen
to be subordinate to dienen

serve someone right v
happen to someone who deserves it zijn verdiende loon

server /ˈsɜːvə/ /ˈsɝvɚ/ n
computing: a program which provides services to other programs or users server
computing: a computer dedicated to running server programs server

service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/ n
economics: work performed dienst bediening
computing: function provided by one program or machine for another dienst bediening
religious rite or ritual dienst eredienst
set of dishes or utensils servies
sports: act of initially serving the ball opslag service
the military dienst

serviceberry n
plant krentenboompje

serving /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/ n
portion of food portie

servitude /ˈsɝvɪtud/ n
qualified beneficial interest erfdienstbaarheid

sesame /ˈsɛsəmi/ /ˈsɛzəmi/ n
plant sesam
seed sesam sesamzaad

sesame oil n
oil extracted from sesame seeds sesamolie

sessile oak n
deciduous tree wintereik

session /ˈsɛʃən/ n
meeting of a body to conduct business zitting
period devoted to a particular activity sessie

set /sɛt/ adj
intent, determined ingesteld ingestelde
ready, prepared klaar klare voorbereid voorbereide

set /sɛt/ n
device for receiving broadcast radio waves; a radio or television toestel
collection of various objects for a particular purpose, such as a set of tools set
in tennis set
object made up several parts, such as a set of steps serie
set theory: collection of objects verzameling set
matching collection of similar things, such as a set of tables verzameling set
group of people, usually meeting socially verzameling set

set /sɛt/ v
of a heavenly body: to disappear below the horizon ondergaan verdwijnen
to adjust aanpassen instellen
to arrange type zetten
to arrange with dishes and cutlery dekken
to determine bepalen
to devise and assign work opdragen
to introduce introduceren
to put something down zetten neerzetten
to solidify harden

set about v
to attack aanvallen
to initiate or begin some action aan de slag schieten eraan beginnen op het punt staan te

set free v
release, free, give freedom to bevrijden vrijmaken

set on fire v
cause to begin to burn aansteken in brand steken

set out v
to explain uiteenzetten uitzetten
to leave gaan verlaten
to start an activity beginnen starten

set the world on fire v
do something sensational de wereld met verbazing slaan

set theory n
mathematical theory of sets verzamelingenleer

set up adj
in a position to function klaarzetten

set up v
to arrange for an outcome regelen
to cause to happen leiden veroorzaken
to gel or harden harden stollen verharden verstokken
to order logically regelen schikken
to ready something for use bereiden opzetten voorbereiden
to trap or ensnare verstrikken

sett /sɛt/ n
paving stone kasseisteen

setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ n
time, place, circumstance context

settle /ˈsɛtəl/ v
to fix one's residence settelen vestigen

settlement /ˈset.l.mənt/ n
newly established colony nederzetting

settlement agreement n
agreement conciliatie schikking

sevdalinka n
genre of folk music sevdah sevdalinka

seven /ˈsɛv.ən/ n
the figure seven zeven
a card bearing seven pips zeven

seven /ˈsɛv.ən/ numeral
cardinal number 7 zeven

seven deadly sins n
the cardinal sins zeven hoofdzonden

seven hundred /ˈsɛv.ən ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
cardinal number 700 zevenhonderd

seven hundred and fifty n
the figure 750 zevenhonderd vijftig

seven hundred and fifty numeral
number zevenhonderd vijftig

seven virtues n
seven heavenly virtues zeven deugden

seven-league boots n
boots enabling great stride zevenmijlslaarzen

sevenfold adj
having seven parts (adjective) zevenvoudig
multiplied by seven (adjective) zevenvoudig

sevenfold adv
by a factor of seven (adverb) zevenmaal

seventeen /ˈsɛv.ən.tiːn/ /ˌsɛv.ənˈtiːn/ numeral
cardinal number zeventien

seventeenth /ˌsɛvənˈtiːnθ/ numeral
ordinal number zeventiende

seventh /sɛv.ənθ/ adj
ordinal form of the number seven zevende

seventh heaven n
state of great joy and satisfaction zevende hemel

seventies n
the decade of the 1970s jaren 1970 jaren 70 jaren zeventig

seventieth /ˈsɛvnti.əθ/ adj
ordinal form of the number seventy zeventigste

seventy /ˈsɛv.ən.di/ /ˈsɛv.ən.ti/ numeral
cardinal number zeventig

seventy-five numeral
75 vijfenzeventig

seventy-four numeral
74 vierenzeventig

seventy-nine numeral
79 negenenzeventig

seventy-one numeral
71 eenenzeventig

seventy-six numeral
76 zesenzeventig

seventy-three numeral
73 drieënzeventig

seventy-two numeral
72 tweeënzeventig

sever /ˈsɛv.ɚ/ v
to cut free lossnijden

severance /ˈsɛv.ɹəns/ n
act of severing los lossnijden scheiding zijn
separation scheiding

severance pay n
money paid to employee as compensation ontslagvergoeding

severity /səˈvɛɹɨti/ n
degree of something undesirable; badness ernst ongewenstheid slechtheid
state of being severe ernst strengheid

sew /soʊ/ /səʊ/ v
(transitive) use a needle naaien
(intransitive) use a needle naaien

sewer /ˈs(j)uːə/ /ˈsuɚ/ n
pipes used to remove human waste and to provide drainage riool
person who sews clothing naaister naaier

sewerage n
sewer system riolering

sewing machine n
device naaimachine

sewn /soʊn/ /səʊn/ v
past participle of sew genaaid

sex /sɛks/ n
act of sexual intercourse seks geslachtsgemeenschap vrijen
gender (female or male) geslacht sekse

sex /sɛks/ v
informal: to have sex with vrijen
to determine the sex of seksen

sex bomb n
someone highly sexy sexbom

sex ratio n
geslachtsverhouding

sex toy n
sex aid sexspeeltje

sex worker n
person who supplies sexual services for money sekswerker

sexism /ˈsɛksɪzm̩/ n
gender discrimination or dislike seksisme

sexist /ˈsɛksɪst/ adj
unfairly against one sex in favour of the other seksistisch

sexist /ˈsɛksɪst/ n
a person who discriminates on grounds of sex seksist

sexologist n
someone who studies, or is an expert in, sex and sexuality sexuoloog

sexology n
study of sex and sexuality seksuologie

sextillion numeral
a million quintillion, 1036 sextiljoen
a trillion billion, 1021 triljard

sexton /ˈsɛkstən/ n
church official koster

sexual /ˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
of or relating to having sex seksueel
of or relating to sexuality seksueel

sexual harassment /ˌsɛkʃuəlhəˈɹæsmənt/ n
sexual harassment ongewenste intimiteiten seksuele intimidatie

sexual intercourse n
sexual interaction geslachtsgemeenschap sexuele betrekkingen seksueel verkeer

sexual orientation n
sexual orientation geaardheid seksuele geaardheid seksuele gerichtheid seksuele oriëntatie

sexual partner n
person with whom someone has had sex sekspartner

sexual reproduction n
process whereby a new organism created by combining the genetic material of two organisms geslachtelijke voortplanting seksuele reproductie

sexuality /sɛkʃuˈæləti/ /sɛkʃuˈælɪti/ n
concern with or interest in sexual activity sexualiteit seksualiteit
sexual activity sexualiteit seksualiteit

sexualization n
seksualisering

sexually mature adj
able to reproduce geslachtsrijp

sexually transmitted disease n
disease contracted through sexual contact seksueel overdraagbare aandoening

sexy /ˈsɛksi/ adj
having sexual appeal sexy
slang: very attractive or appealing sexy

shack /ʃæk/ n
crude hut hut krot

shackle n
a U-shaped piece of metal sluiting

shackles n
paired wrist or ankle restraints boeien

shad /ʃæd/ n
fishes of the herring family elft

shade /ʃeɪd/ n
archaic: a ghost schaduw schim geest spook
darkness where light is blocked schaduw
something that blocks light, particularly in a window jaloezie
variety of color schakering tint

shade /ʃeɪd/ v
to darken or to lightly colour donker maken verdonkeren
to shield from light schaduwen

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ n
dark image projected onto a surface schaduw
relative darkness schaduw

shadow play n
form of storytelling using opaque figures in front of an illuminated backdrop schimmenspel

shaft /ʃæft/ /ʃɑːft/ n
long passage sunk into the earth schacht
vertical passage housing a lift schacht
long narrow body of spear or arrow schacht

shag /ʃæɡ/ n
coarse shredded tobacco shag
sea bird kuifaalscholver
act of sexual intercourse wip
sexual partner wip

shag /ʃæɡ/ v
to have sexual intercourse with wippen
to shake wiebelen

shah n
king of Persia sjah

shahada n
Islamic declaration of belief shahadah

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ v
transitive: to cause to move schudden
intransitive: to move from side to side schudden
to move one's head from side to side schudden
transitive: to disturb emotionally schokken

shake hands v
grasp another person's hands handen schudden

shake one's head v
move one's head from side to side hoofd schudden

shaky /ˈʃeɪki/ adj
shaking bibberig trillerig
unsound gammel onzeker zwak

shale gas n
natural gas schaliegas

shall /ʃəl/ /ˈʃæl/ v
indicating the simple future tense zullen

shallot /ʃəˈlɒt/ /ˈʃælət/ n
vegetable in the onion family eslook sjalot

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ adj
concerned mainly with superficial matters oppervlakkig
extending not far downward ondiep

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ n
shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water ondiepte

shalom interjection
transliteration of the Jewish greeting or farewell sjalom

sham /ʃæm/ n
fake, imitation imitatie nep
trickery, hoaxing bedrog kwakzalverij oplichterij

shaman /ˈʃɑːmən/ n
a medium between the concrete and spirit worlds sjamaan

shamanism n
range of traditional beliefs sjamanisme

shame /ʃeɪm/ n
something to regret schande
uncomfortable or painful feeling schaamte

shamefaced adj
bashful or ashamed beschaamd

shameful /ˈʃeɪmfəl/ adj
causing or meriting shame or disgrace beschamend

shamefully /ˈʃeɪmfəli/ adv
in a shamefull manner schandelijk

shameless adj
having no shame schaamteloos

shammy n
zeem zeemlap zeemleer zeemvel

shampoo /ʃæmˈpuː/ n
product for washing the hair or other fibres shampoo

shampoo /ʃæmˈpuː/ v
to wash hair with shampoo shamponeren shampooën

shamrock /ˈʃæm.ɹɑk/ /ˈʃæm.ɹɒk/ n
trefoil leaf of any clover klaverblad

shanghai /ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/ /ˌʃæŋˈhaɪ/ v
to force or trick into joining a ship sjanghaaien

shanks' pony n
idiomatic references to walking benenwagen

shantytown n
area containing a collection of shacks and shanties sloppenwijk

shape /ʃeɪp/ n
appearance or outline vorm
condition of personal health, especially muscular health vorm conditie fysiek
figure vorm fysiek
status or condition staat status toestand

shape up v
transform into de vorm aannemen

shape-shifter /ˈʃeɪpʃɪftə/ n
a person who can transform gedaanteverwisselaar

shapeshift v
change shape gedaante wisselen metamorfoseren transfigureren

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛəɹ/ n
financial instrument aandeel
portion of something aandeel deel

sharecropper n
a farmer paying rent with crops to the landowner deelbouwer deelpachter

sharecropping n
system deelpacht

shared /ˈʃɛə(ɹ)d/ adj
used multiply gedeeld gezamenlijk verdeeld

shari'a n
Islamic religious law sharia

shark /ʃɑɹk/ /ʃɑːk/ n
fish haai

shark fin soup n
soup made from shark fins haaienvinnensoep

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ adj
able to cut easily scherp
having an intense, acrid flavour sterk straf
intelligent scherpzinnig
intense and sudden (of pain) acuut stekend
musically higher-pitched than desired hoog
of a note, played a semitone higher than usual -[[kruis]]
offensive, critical, or acrimonious bijtend snerend
pointed, able to pierce easily scherp puntig gepunt

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ n
sign for a sharp note on the staff kruis
note that is sharp in a particular key kruis

sharpen /ˈʃɑɹpɨn/ v
to make sharp scherpen aanscherpen slijpen

sharpener n
device for making things sharp slijper

sharpness n
cutting ability of an edge scherpheid
fineness of a point scherpte gescherptheid
of an image scherpte
pungency, acidity scherpte

sharpshooter n
marksman scherpschutter

shashlik n
skewered dish sjasliek

shatter /ˈʃæt.ə(ɹ)/ v
to smash, or break into tiny pieces verbrijzelen
to violently break something into pieces verbrijzelen aan diggelen slaan

shave /ʃeɪv/ v
to remove hair from scheren
to remove hair from one's face [[zich]] [[scheren]] scheren

shawl /ʃɔːl/ n
a square piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders sjaal

she /ʃi/ /ʃiː/ pronoun
person zij

she's unconscious phraseologicalUnit
she's unconscious zij is bewusteloos

she-ass n
female ass, female donkey, jenny ezelin

she-bear n
a female bear berin

she-cat n
a female cat kattin wijfjeskat

she-wolf n
female wolf wolvin

shea /ʃi/ n
tree Sheaboom

sheaf /ʃiːf/ n
bundle of grain or straw schoof
mathematical construct schoof

shear /ʃiɹ/ /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ n
a force that produces a shearing strain afschuifkracht

shear /ʃiɹ/ /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ v
to cut afsnijden knippen
to deform because of shearing forces afschuiven
to remove the fleece from a sheep scheren

sheared /ˈʃiɹd/ v
past participle of shear geschoren
past tense of shear schoor schoren

shearwater n
seabird pijlstormvogel

sheath /ʃiːθ/ n
long case huls
scabbard schede

sheath /ʃiːθ/ v
put (a sword) into its sheath terugtrekken

sheathe /ʃiːð/ v
to put something, such as a knife, into a sheath in de schede steken

sheave /ʃiːv/ n
wheel having a groove katrolschijf blokschijf

shed /ʃɛd/ n
temporary structure to shelter something loods schuur

shed /ʃɛd/ v
to allow to flow or fall storten
to cast off, to let fall, be divested of afwerpen
to part or divide splijten
to pour; to make flow vergieten
to radiate, cast, give off werpen

sheen /ʃiːn/ n
splendor; radiance; shininess glans glittering

sheen /ʃiːn/ v
shine; glisten glanzen glimmen glitteren

sheep /ʃiːp/ n
animal schaap

sheep liver fluke n
parasitic flatworm leverbot

sheepdog n
dog used for herding sheep herdershond

sheepfold /ˈʃiːpfəʊld/ n
enclosure schaapskooi schapenstal

sheepherder n
person herding sheep schaapsherder

sheepish /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/ adj
shy, meek, shameful or embarrassed schaapachtig

sheeple /ˈʃiːpəl/ n
the sheeple, one of the sheeple kudde

sheeppox n
contagious disease of sheep schapenpokken

sheer /ʃɪɹ/ /ˈʃɪə/ adj
straight up and down; vertical; perpendicular recht steil
very thin or transparent flinterdun

sheet /ʃit/ /ʃiːt/ n
expanse of material on the ground laag
rope to adjust sail schoot
sheet of material blad laag
sheet of paper blad

sheet music n
hand-written or printed form of musical notation partituur

sheik /ʃeɪk/ n
leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe sheik
Gulf countries: official title for members of the royal family sheik
Islamic religious clergy sheik
1920s: romantic lover sheik

shelf /ʃɛlf/ n
capacity schap rek
projecting ledge resembling a shelf schap
structure plank schap legplank rek

shelf life n
the length of time a product will last without deteriorating houdbaarheid

shell /ʃɛl/ n
computing: general-purpose environment gebruikersomgeving shell
covering of a nut schaal omhulsel
hard calcareous or chitinous external covering of many invertebrates schelp
hard covering of an egg schaal eierschaal
hollow usually spherical or cylindrical projectile fired from a mortar or a cannon obus
music: string instrument, whose acoustical chamber is formed like a shell lier
psychological barrier to social interaction schulp

shell /ʃɛl/ v
to bombard, to fire projectiles at bombarderen
to remove the outer covering or shell of something doppen kraken pellen schillen

shellac /ʃəˈlæk/ n
processed secretion of the lac insect schellak

shellfish /ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ/ n
aquatic food that has a shell schelpdier

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/ n
a refuge or other protection onderdak toevluchtsoord schuilplaats hokje
institution opvang

shenanigans /ʃəˈnænəɡɪnz/ /ʃɪˈnænɪɡ(ə)nz/ n
deceitful tricks bedrog valsspelerij

shepherd /ˈʃɛp.əɹd/ n
a person who tends sheep herder schaapherder
someone who watches over or guides herder

shepherd's purse n
Capsella bursa-pastoris herderstasje

shepherdess n
female shepherd herderin herderinnetje schapenhoedster

sheqel /ˈʃekəl/ n
currency unit in Israel sjekel

sherbet /ˈʃɜːbət/ /ˈʃɝːbət/ n
frozen fruit juice sorbet

sheriff /ˈʃɛɹɪf/ n
all meanings sheriff

sherpa n
Sherpa employed as mountain guide sherpa

shh /ʃː/ interjection
requesting silence sst

shibboleth /ˈʃɪbəlɛθ/ n
a common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth cliché slagzin slogan visie woord
a word, especially seen as a test, to distinguish someone as belonging to a particular nation, class, profession etc herkenningswoord wachtwoord

shield /ʃiːld/ n
anything that protects or defends bescherming scherm
armor schild
colloquial: a police badge badge penning
figuratively, one who protects or defends beschermer beschermster
heraldry wapenschild
sci fi: a field of energy that protects or defends schild scherm
transportation: a sign or symbol identifying a highway route. plaat wegwijzer

shield /ʃiːld/ v
electricity: to protect from the influence of afschermen
to protect, to defend afschermen beschermen verdedigen

shielded adj
provided with a shield geblindeerd

shieldmaiden n
virgin who had chosen to fight in battle Schildmaagd

shift /ʃɪft/ n
change of workers ploegendienst ploegenstelsel

shigellosis n
form of dysentery caused by intestinal infection with Shigella bacteria shigellose

shiitake /ʃiːˈtɑːkeɪ/ /ʃɪˈtɑki/ n
Lentinula edodes, an edible mushroom shiitake

shiksa /ˈʃɪksə/ n
non-Jewish girl sjikse

shimmer n
faint or veiled and tremulous gleam or shining; a glimmer glans glinstering

shimmer v
to shine with a veiled light; to gleam faintly; to glisten; to glimmer glimmen glinsteren

shin /ʃɪn/ n
front part of the leg below the knee scheen

shin pad n
clothing scheenbeschermer

shin splint n
painful inflammation of muscles in the shins beenvliesontsteking

shinbone n
inner bone of the hind limb below the knee scheenbeen

shine /ʃaɪn/ n
brightness from a source of light schijn straling
brightness from reflected light glans
excellence in quality or appearance bravoure uitmuntendheid

shine /ʃaɪn/ v
to be immediately apparent voor de hand liggen
to distinguish oneself uitblinken
to emit light schijnen stralen
to reflect light blinken glanzen
to polish opblinken polieren

shingle /ˈʃɪŋ.ɡəl/ n
small, smooth pebbles grind

shingles /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/ n
herpes zoster gordelroos

shiny /ˈʃaɪni/ adj
reflecting light glanzend glimmend

shiny cowbird n
shiny cowbird glanskoevogel

ship /ʃɪp/ n
large water vessel schip

ship /ʃɪp/ v
to pass from one person to another doorgeven
to send a parcel or container verzenden opsturen uitleveren verschepen
to send by water-borne transport verschepen

ship's boat n
utility boat carried by a larger vessel scheepsboot

shipload n
amount of cargo scheepsvracht

shipping n
transportation of goods verzending

shipworm n
Marine mollusc that bores through wood paalworm

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ n
A ship that has sunk or run aground so that it is no longer seaworthy. scheepswrak wrak
An event where a ship sinks or runs aground. schipbreuk

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ v
to wreck a vessel schipbreken schipbreuk lijden

shipyard n
place to build and repair ships scheepswerf

shire /ʃaɪə(ɹ)/ /ʃaɪɹ/ n
former administrative area of Britain; a county graafschap

shirk /ʃɜːk/ /ʃɝk/ v
avoid a duty ontduiken zich drukken zijn plicht ontlopen

shirker n
Someone who is lazy luiaard
Someone who shirks uitslover

shirt /ʃɜːt/ /ʃɝt/ n
article of clothing hemd overhemd shirt

shirttail n
bottom part of shirt hemdsslip slip

shish kebab /ˈʃɪʃkəbɑb/ n
roasted meat kebab shish kebab

shit /ʃɪt/ interjection
expression of worry, failure kut!

shit /ʃɪt/ n
definite plural: diarrhea diarree racekak
nasty, despicable person klootzak rotzak
nonsense, bullshit gelul
solid excretory product evacuated from the bowel schijt poep kak stront

shit /ʃɪt/ v
to defecate schijten
vulgar: to excrete (something) through the anus schijten

shit-for-brains adj
Very stupid hersenloos

shithouse n
plee schijthuis schijthuisje schijtkot secreet

shitload n
vulgar slang: a large amount hele hoop

shits /ʃɪts/ n
(slang) diarrhea schijterij

shitty /ˈʃɪti/ adj
Of such poor quality as to resemble shit schijt stront

shiv /ʃɪv/ n
knife mes

shiv /ʃɪv/ v
stab steken

shive /ʃaɪv/ n
slice schijf snede snee
obsolete: splinter pluisje splinter

shiver /ˈʃɪvə/ /ˈʃɪvəɹ/ v
to tremble or shake bibberen rillen

shoal /ʃəʊl/ n
sandbank zandbank
group of fish school

shock /ʃɑk/ /ʃɒk/ n
electric shock schok
life-threatening medical emergency shock
sudden, heavy impact schok shock
tuft or bunch pluk

shock absorber n
device to absorb shocks schokdemper

shock wave n
A powerful compression wave schokgolf

shoddy /ʃɒdi/ adj
of poor quality nagemaakt

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ n
protective covering for the foot schoen
something resembling a shoe (e.g. brake shoe) schoen

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ v
to put horseshoes on a horse beslaan

shoe polish n
product used to make shoes shine schoensmeer

shoe shop n
a shop that sells footwear and related items schoenenwinkel

shoehorn /ˈʃuːˌhɔɹn/ /ˈʃuːˌhɔː(ɹ)n/ n
tool used to assist the foot schoenlepel schoenaantrekker schoenhoorn schoentrekker

shoehorn /ˈʃuːˌhɔɹn/ /ˈʃuːˌhɔː(ɹ)n/ v
to exert great effort to insert or include something persen proppen
to use a shoehorn een schoenlepel gebruiken

shoelace /ˈʃuːˌleɪs/ n
for fastening a shoe schoenveter

shoemaker n
a person who makes shoes schoenmaker schoenmaakster

shofar /ˈʃəʊfə/ n
ram’s-horn trumpet sjofar

shoo-in n
candidate that is the presumptive winner kat in't bakkie

shoot /ʃuːt/ interjection
expressing disdain stik

shoot /ʃuːt/ n
emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant scheut spruit

shoot /ʃuːt/ v
to fire a shot schieten
to fire multiple shots schieten
to hit with a shot schieten

shoot one's mouth off v
make reckless or exaggerated statements overdrijven

shooter /ˈʃuːtə(ɹ)/ n
person schutter

shooting /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/ n
instance of shooting schietpartij

shooting star n
flowering plant twaalfgodenkruid
meteor vallende ster

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ n
establishment that sells goods winkel
workshop atelier werkplaats

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ v
to visit shops winkelen boodschappen doen inkopen doen shoppen

shop window n
large window at the front of a shop etalage uitstalraam vitrine

shopkeeper n
trader who sells goods in a shop detaillist winkelier

shoplifter n
one who steals from shops winkeldief

shoplifting n
action of the verb to shoplift winkeldiefstal

shopping /ˈʃɑpɪŋ/ /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ n
activity of buying boodschappen doen winkelen

shopping bag n
strong bag for carrying purchases boodschappentas

shopping basket n
basket for groceries and merchandise boodschappenmandje mandje

shopping cart n
conveyance used to carry items while shopping winkelwagentje winkelwagen

shopping centre n
large retail outlet winkelcentrum

shore /ʃo(ː)ɹ/ /ʃoə/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ n
land adjoining a large body of water oever kust

shore up v
to reinforce (something at risk of failure) versterken

shorebird n
long-legged bird waadvogel

short /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔɹt/ /ʃɔːt/ [ʃɑɹt] adj
having a small distance between ends or edges kort
having little duration kort
of a person, of comparatively little height klein

short circuit n
unintentional connection kortsluiting

short story n
work of fiction kort verhaal

short-haired bumblebee n
Bombus subterraneus donkere tuinhommel

short-tailed hawk n
Buteo brachyurus kortstaartbuizerd

short-tailed parrot n
Graydidascalus brachyurus kortstaartpapegaai

short-term adj
of a short duration of time kortlopend kortdurend
of the near or immediate future op kort termijn

shortchange /ʃɔɹtˈtʃeɪndʒ/ /ʃɔːtˈtʃeɪndʒ/ v
to defraud someone by giving them less change than they ought to be given after a transaction te weinig wisselgeld terugkrijgen
to deprive someone of something for which they payed bedriegen iemand afzetten

shortcrust pastry n
pastry without leavening agent kruimeldeeggebak

shortness of breath n
dyspnea ademnood benauwdheid

shorts /ʃɔː(ɹ)ts/ n
pants worn primarily in the summer that do not go lower than the knees hotpants

shortwave adj
of radio waves kortegolf

shot /ʃɑt/ /ʃɒt/ adj
tired, weary uitgeput
worn out versleten

shot /ʃɑt/ /ʃɒt/ n
heavy iron ball used for the shot put kogel
launching of a ball or similar object toward a goal schot
result of launching a projectile schot
small metal balls used as ammunition hagel

shot glass n
small glass borrelglas

shot put n
athletics event kogelstoten

shotgun n
gun buks hagelgeweer jachtgeweer

shotgun wedding n
wedding in which the bride is pregnant moetje

should /ʃəd/ /ʃʊd/ v
If; in case of mochten
expressing obligation moeten zou moeten

shoulder /ˈʃoʊldɚ/ /ˈʃəʊldə/ n
joint between arm and torso schouder
part of a road where drivers may stop in an emergency berm vluchtstrook

shoulder bag n
bag suspended from the shoulder schoudertas

shoulder blade n
bone schouderblad

shoulder pad n
type of padding schoudervulling

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ n
a loud burst of voice schreeuw

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ v
to utter a sudden and loud outcry schreeuwen

shove /ʃʌv/ v
push roughly schuiven

shovel /ˈʃʌvəl/ n
tool for moving portions of material schop schep

shovel /ˈʃʌvəl/ v
to move materials with a shovel scheppen

shoveler n
duck in the genus Anas slobeend

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ n
entertainment show voorstelling
exhibition tentoonstelling expositie

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ v
to display tonen vertonen showen zien
to indicate (a fact) to be true demonstreren aantonen bewijzen

show of hands n
vote by raising a hand hoofdelijke stemming

show trial n
trial held for appearance's sake showproces

show up v
to expose tentoonstellen

show-off n
one who shows off aansteller uitslover

showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/ n
a setting for displaying something favorably vitrine

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ n
brief fall of rain bui regenbui schoer
device for bathing douche stortbad
instance of using of this device douche stortbad

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ v
to bathe using a shower douchen [[een]] [[douche]] [[nemen]] [[een]] [[stortbad]] [[nemen]]
to spray with besproeien

shower curtain n
waterproof curtain douchegordijn

shower head n
part of a shower where the water comes out douchekop

shrank /ʃɹeɪŋk/ /ʃɹæŋk/ n
A decorative wooden wardrobe shrank

shrapnel /ˈʃɹæpnəl/ n
fragments and debris thrown out by an exploding device granaatscherven

shred /ʃɹɛd/ v
to cut or tear into narrow pieces or strips verscheuren versnipperen

shredder /ʃɹɛdə(ɹ)/ n
machine versnipperaar

shrew /ʃɹuː/ n
mouselike animal spitsmuis

shrewd /ʃɹuːd/ adj
showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters schrander

shriek /ʃɹiːk/ n
a sharp, shrill outcry or scream krijsen

shriek /ʃɹiːk/ v
to utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry krijsen

shrike /ʃɹaɪk/ n
Any of various passerine birds of the family Laniidae klauwier klapekster

shrill /ʃɹɪl/ adj
high-pitched and piercing schel
sharp or keen to the senses scherp

shrimp /ʃɹɪmp/ n
decapod crustacean garnaal

shrine /ʃɹaɪ̯n/ n
a holy place dedicated to a specific figure of respect schrijn

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ n
psychiatrist or therapist (informal, belittling) zielenknijper zielknijper

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ v
intransitive: to contract, to become smaller krimpen
transitive: to cause something to shrink krimpen

shroud /ʃɹaʊd/ n
dress for the dead lijkwade lijkgewaad doodskleed lijkdoek
mast support want

shrub /ʃɹʌb/ n
woody plant heester struik

shrub celery n
the crisp thick leafstalk of the celery plant bleekselderij struikselderie

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ n
gesture schouderophalen

shrunk /ˈʃɹʌŋk/ v
past participle of shrink gekrompen

shrunken adj
reduced in size as a result of shrinkage krimpen slinken

shtick /ʃtɪk/ n
characteristic trait stokpaardje
gimmick grap grol sketch

shtum /ʃtʊm/ adj
silent; speechless; dumb stom

shudder n
shivering tremor rilling

shudder v
to shake nervously, as if from fear huiveren

shuffle v
to put in a random order schudden
to walk without picking up one's feet slenteren

shun /ʃʌn/ v
to avoid ontwijken

shunt /ʃʌnt/ v
to move a train or carriages rangeren

shut /ʃʌt/ v
to close sluiten dichtklappen

shut down v
to turn off or stop afsluiten uitzetten

shut up /ʃʌt ˈʌp/ v
hou je bek hou je kop hou je smoel kop dicht
intransitive: to stop talking or making noise zwijgen stilvallen

shutter /ˈʃʌtɚ/ n
part of a camera sluiter
protective panels over windows luik

shuttlecock /ˈʃʌtl̩kɑk/ /ˈʃʌtl̩kɒk/ n
badminton ball shuttle pluimbal vederbal

shy /ʃaɪ/ adj
cautious verstandig voorzichtig
easily frightened bedeesd schroomvallig timide verlegen schuchter
embarrassed bedeesd beschroomd verlegen
reserved gereserveerd
short, less than klein

shy /ʃaɪ/ n
act of throwing aangooi worp
place for throwing gooiplaats gooiplek

shy /ʃaɪ/ v
to fling gooien weggooien werpen
to jump back in fear terugspringen

shylock /ˈʃaɪlɑk/ /ˈʃaɪlɒk/ v
to lend at exorbitant rates woekerlenen

sibilant /ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/ n
phonetics: a hissing sound sibilant sisklank

sibling /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ n
person who shares same parents brus

sibling-in-law n
sibling-in-law schoonbrus

sibylline /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/ adj
clairvoyant helderziend sibillijns
pertaining to a sibyl sibillijns

sic /sɪk/ adv
thus, thus written sic

sick /sɪk/ n
sick people zieke zieken

sick bay n
room where basic medical supplies are kept and medical attention can be sought ziekenboeg

sick leave n
a type of leave from work ziekteverlof

sick man of Europe pn
Ottoman Empire zieke man van Europa

sickbed /ˈsɪkbɛd/ n
a bed used by a person who is sick ziekbed

sickening /ˈsɪk(ə)nɪŋ/ adj
causing sickness or disgust misselijkmakend walgelijk ziekmakend

sickle /ˈsɪkl̩/ n
agricultural implement sikkel zichel zicht

sickle-cell anemia n
disease characterized by sickle-shaped red blood cells sikkelcelanemie

sickness /ˈsɪknɪs/ n
nausea; qualmishness; as, sickness of stomach misselijkheid
the quality or state of being sick or diseased; illness; disease or malady ziekte

side /saɪd/ n
bounding straight edge of an object zijde
flat surface of an object kant vlak zijde
left or right half kant zijde
one possible aspect of a concept kant zijde
region in a specified position with respect to something kant zijde
set of opponents in a game kant ploeg
surface of a sheet of paper pagina bladzijde kant

side by side adv
[[naast]] [[elkaar]] zij aan zij

side effect n
medicine: an adverse effect nevenwerking
unintended consequence of any action neveneffect nevenwerking

side-striped jackal n
side-striped jackal gestreepte jakhals

sideband n
band of frequencies on each side of the frequency of a carrier wave zijband

sideburns /ˈsaɪd.bɚnz/ /ˈsaɪd.bɜː(ɹ)nz/ n
facial hair reaching from the top of the head down the side of the face to the side of the chin bakkebaarden tochtlatten

sidereal day n
day of sidereal time siderische dag

sidereal year n
orbital period siderisch jaar

sidewalk /saɪdwɔːk/ n
paved footpath trottoir stoep voetpad

sideward adj
toward a side zijwaarts

sideward adv
toward a side zijwaarts

sideways /ˈsaɪdweɪz/ adv
with a side to the front zijwaarts

siege /siːdʒ/ n
military blockade of settlement belegering beleg

siegecraft n
science belegerkunde

sieve /sɪv/ n
device to separate larger and smaller objects zeef

sieve /sɪv/ v
to strain, sift or sort using a sieve zeven

sift /sɪft/ v
to examine (something) carefully zeven ziften
to separate or scatter (things) as if by sieving ziften
to sieve or strain (something) zift

sigh /saɪ/ interjection
expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration or the like zucht

sigh /saɪ/ n
act of sighing zucht
manifestation of grief; a lament klacht verzuchting

sigh /saɪ/ v
to inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it zuchten

sight /saɪt/ n
device used in aiming a firearm vizier
something seen aanblik
something worth seeing bezienswaardigheid

sight for sore eyes n
a pleasing sight lust voor het oog

sighting n
act of catching sight of something, especially something searched for waarneming

sightseeing n
tourism sightseeing

sigil /ˈsɪdʒəl/ /ˈsɪdʒɪl/ n
seal, signature or signet zegel

sigma /ˈsɪɡmə/ n
letter of the Greek alphabet sigma

sign /saɪn/ n
teken voorteken gebarentaal
any of several specialized non-alphabetic symbols speciaal teken
flat object bearing a message bord bordje markering
linguistic unit in sign language teken gebaar
meaningful gesture teken
visible indication teken
math: positive or negative polarity teken

sign /saɪn/ v
to write one's signature on a document ondertekenen
to make (a document) official by writing one's signature ondertekenen
to write one's signature somewhere ondertekenen

sign language n
sign language gebarentaal

sign of the cross n
gesture kruisteken

signage /ˈsaɪnɪdʒ/ n
Signs taken collectively bebording bewegwijzering

signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ n
device to give indication sein
sign made to give notice sein signaal
telecommunication: electric or electromagnetic action that conveys information signaal

signature /ˈsɪɡnətʃə/ /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/ n
person’s autograph name handtekening
printing: four or multiple of four pages folded to form a section of a book katern

significance /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ n
extent to which something matters betekenis belang importantie
meaning betekenis

significant /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ /sɪɡˈnɪfɪɡənt/ adj
having noticeable effect significant beduidend betekenisvol veelbetekenend voelbaar waarneembaar

significant digit n
digit beduidend cijfer

significant other n
romantic partner, regardless of marital status wederhelft

significantly adv
in a significant manner: notably beduidend betekenisvol significant veelbetekenend voelbaar waarneembaar

signify /ˈsɪɡ nəˌfaɪ/ v
to show one's intentions duidelijk maken te kennen geven

silage n
fodder stored in a silo silage

silence /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ interjection
be silent stilte!

silence /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ n
lack of any sound stilte
not speaking as meditation or prayer stilzwijgen
right to not speak during arrest zwijgen

silencer n
attachment demper geluiddemper
something that silences another thing geluiddemper

silent /ˈsaɪlənt/ adj
free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet zwijgen

silent as the grave adj
to say absolutely nothing doodstil stil als het graf

silent film n
film without sound stomme film

silently /ˈsaɪləntli/ adv
in a silent manner; making no noise stilletjes

silhouette /ˌsɪ.lʊˈwɛt/ n
representation of the outlines of an object filled in with a black color silhouet

silicon /ˈsɪlɪkən/ n
id=Q670|non-metallic element silicium

silicon dioxide n
SiO₂ silicium dioxyde

silicone /ˈsɪlɪkəʊn/ n
any of a class of inert compounds of silicon silicone

silk /sɪlk/ n
fabric zijde zijdedoek
fiber zijde rag spinrag

silken adj
made of silk zijden

silkworm /ˈsɪlkwɜːm/ n
caterpillar zijderups zijdevlinderrups

sill /sɪl/ n
base of a window vensterbank

silly /ˈsɪli/ adj
foolish, showing a lack of good sense and wisdom ondoordacht
irresponsible, showing irresponsible behaviors dom
pejorative: simple, not intelligent, unrefined dom stom
playful, giggly gek ondeugend

silly goose n
silly person domme gans

silly season /ˈsɪli ˈsizən/ n
period when news media tend to place increased emphasis on reporting bizarre stories komkommertijd

silovik n
former member of the security services and the military, any power structure (Russia) silovik

silt /sɪlt/ n
fine earth deposited by water silt

siltstone n
type of rock siltsteen

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ adj
having a color/colour like silver zilverkleurig zilverkleurige
made from silver zilveren zilver

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ n
color/colour zilver zilverkleur
cutlery/silverware bestek
items made of silver or other white metal zilverwerk
metal zilver

silver carp n
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix zilverkarper

silverback n
mature male gorilla zilverrug

silverfish n
type of bristletail zilvervisje

silversmith n
person who makes articles out of silver zilversmid

silverware n
(US) knives, forks and spoons bestek tafelzilver

silvery-cheeked antshrike n
Sakesphorus cristatus campos-mierklauwier

silviculture n
forestry bosbouw

similar /ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/ adj
Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable gelijkend

similarity /sɪmɪˈlæɹɪti/ n
closeness gelijkenis

simile /ˈsɪməli/ n
figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another vergelijking

simmer /ˈsɪmə/ /ˈsɪmɚ/ v
(intransitive) to cook or undergo heating slowly sudderen stoven
(transitive) to cause to cook or undergo heating slowly stoven sudderen

simony /ˈsaɪ.mə.ni/ n
act of buying and selling ecclesiastical offices and pardons simonie handel in geestelijke ambten/privileges

simoom /sɪˈmuːm/ n
hot, dry wind samoem

simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ adj
simple-minded achterlijk simpel
uncomplicated eenvoudig simpel

simple future n
future tense onvoltooid toekomende tijd

simple past n
the simple past tense onvoltooid verleden tijd

simpleton /ˈsɪmpəltən/ n
simple person lacking common sense domoor idioot simpele

simplification /ˌsɪmpləfəˈkeɪʃən/ n
act of simplifying vereenvoudiging versimpeling

simplify /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ v
to make simpler vereenvoudigen versimpelen

simultaneity /ˌsaɪməltəˈniɪti/ /ˌsɪməltəˈniːɪti/ n
the quality or state of being simultaneous gelijktijdigheid

simultaneous /sɪm.əlˈteɪ̯n.i.əs/ /ˌsaɪ̯m.əlˈteɪ̯n.i.əs/ adj
occurring at the same time gelijktijdig simultaan

simultaneously /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/ /ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/ adv
occurring at the same time tegelijkertijd gelijktijdig tegelijk simultaan

simultaneousness n
the quality or state of being simultaneous gelijktijdigheid

sin /sɪn/ n
violation of religious law zonde
misdeed zonde

since /sɪn(t)s/ adv
from a specified time in the past sindsdien

since /sɪn(t)s/ conjunction
because omdat aangezien
from the time that sinds sedert

since /sɪn(t)s/ preposition
from (time) sinds sedert

sincere /sɪnˈsɪə(ɹ)/ adj
earnest oprecht

sincerity n
quality of being sincere oprechtheid

sine /saɪn/ n
trigonometric function sinus

sinecure /ˈsaɪ.nə.kjʊɹ/ /ˈsaɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/ n
a position that requires no work but still gives a payment sinecure

sinew /ˈsɪnjuː/ n
source of acquiring strength wilskracht
strength spierkracht sterkte

sinful /ˈsɪnfəl/ adj
constituting sin zondig

sing /sɪŋ/ v
to produce harmonious sounds with one’s voice zingen

sing along n
meezang

sing along v
sing at the same time meezingen

singer /ˈsɪŋə/ /ˈsɪŋɚ/ n
person who sings zanger zangeres

singing /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ n
the act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing zang

single /ˈsɪŋɡl/ adj
not married nor dating alleenstaand

single /ˈsɪŋɡl/ n
one who is not married vrijgezel

single transferable vote n
voting system enkelvoudige overdraagbare stem

single-lens reflex n
of a camera allowing one to view through the same lens used to take a photograph spiegelreflexcamera

singlet /ˈsɪŋɡlɪt/ n
sleeveless shirt onderhemd

singleton n
computing: class singleton
math: set singleton eenelementig verzameling
playing card bloot kaart singleton
single object enkeling

singular /ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚ/ /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/ adj
being out of the ordinary ongewoon
being the only one of a kind enig enige
distinguished by superiority opmerkelijk opmerkelijke uitzonderlijk
grammar: referring to only one thing enkelvoudig enkelvoudige
linear algebra: of matrix: having no inverse singulier

singular /ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚ/ /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/ n
grammar: form of a word that refers to only one thing enkelvoud

singularity /ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/ n
peculiar state or occurrence bijzonderheid
physics: point of infinite density singulariteit
point where infinite value is reached singulariteit
mathematics: value for which a derivative does not exist singulariteit
point where all lines meet vluchtpunt

sinicization n
process of sinicising sinificatie

sink /sɪŋk/ n
basin gootsteen afwasbak

sink /sɪŋk/ v
descend into liquid, etc zinken
cause (ship, etc) to sink zinken
submerge onderdompelen

sinless adj
without sin zondeloos

sinner /ˈsɪnɚ/ n
person who has sinned zondaar

siphon /ˈsaɪfən/ n
a bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other hevel

sir /ˈsə(r)/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ/ /ˈsɪɹ/ n
address to a military superior meneer
address to any male, especially if his name or proper address is unknown meneer mijnheer
man of a higher rank or position heer meneer

sire /saɪə(ɹ)/ n
lord, master, or person in authority sire
male animal dekhengst

sire /saɪə(ɹ)/ v
to procreate verwekken

siren /ˈsaɪəɹən/ /ˈsaɪɹən/ n
nymph of Greek mythology sirene
device for making a sound alarm sirene
dangerously seductive woman sirene

sirloin n
cut of beef lendenstuk lendestuk

sissify /ˈsɪsɪfaɪ/ v
To make sissy; to emasculate. ontmannen verwijven

sister /ˈsɪs.tə/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/ n
a nun; a female member of a religious community zuster zus kloosterzuster non
senior nurse zuster verpleegster
woman or girl having the same parents zuster zus

sister ship n
ship built to the same design zusterschip

sister-in-law n
husband's sister schoonzus schoonzuster
wife's sister schoonzus schoonzuster
brother's wife schoonzus schoonzuster
husband's brother's wife schoonzus schoonzuster
wife's brother's wife schoonzus schoonzuster

sisterhood n
quality of being sisterly zusterschap
state of being sisters zusterschap

sistrum /ˈsɪstɹəm/ n
instrument sistrum

sit /sɪt/ v
of a person, be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs are supported zitten
move oneself into such a position zitten
to be a member of a deliberative body zitten

sit down v
to assume a sitting position from a standing position gaan zitten

sit-in n
type of protest zitprotest

site map n
webpage that lists the contents of a website sidemap

situate /ˈsɪt͡ʃueɪt/ v
situeren

situation /sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/ n
one's status with regard to circumstances situatie
state of affairs situatie
position vis-à-vis surroundings situatie

situation comedy n
situatie komedie

six /sɪks/ numeral
cardinal number zes

six hundred /ˈsɪks ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
cardinal number 600 zeshonderd

six of one, half a dozen of the other proverb
two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent lood om oud ijzer

six-pack n
highly developed set of abdominal muscles wasbord

sixteen /ˈsɪks.tiːn/ /ˌsɪksˈtiːn/ numeral
cardinal number 16 zestien

sixteenth /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ numeral
the ordinal form of the number sixteen zestiende

sixth /sɪksθ/ adj
ordinal form of the number six zesde

sixties n
decade of the 1960s jaren 1960 jaren 60 jaren zestig

sixtieth /ˈsɪksti.əθ/ adj
the ordinal form of the number sixty zestigste

sixty /ˈsɪksti/ /ˈsɪkstɪ/ numeral
cardinal number zestig

sixty-eight numeral
cardinal number achtenzestig

sixty-first numeral
ordinal number eenenzestigste

sixty-five numeral
cardinal number vijfenzestig

sixty-four numeral
cardinal number vierenzestig

sixty-nine /ˌsɪkstiˈnaɪn/ n
cardinal number negenenzestig
sex position standje 69

sixty-one numeral
cardinal number eenenzestig

sixty-seven numeral
cardinal number zevenenzestig

sixty-six numeral
cardinal number zesenzestig

sixty-three numeral
cardinal number drieënzestig

sixty-two numeral
cardinal number tweeënzestig

size /saɪz/ n
dimensions or magnitude of a thing grootte

sizzle /ˈsɪzəl/ v
to be exciting or dazzling zinderen
to make the sound of water hitting a hot surface sissen

skate /skeɪt/ n
act of skating or ice skating schaatsen
ice skate or roller skate schaats
runner schaats

skate /skeɪt/ v
to move along a surface (ice or ground) using skates schaatsen
to skateboard skateboarden skaten

skateboard n
platform on wheels skateboard

skateboard v
to use a skateboard skateboarden

skater /ˈskeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
person who skates schaatser skater

skedaddle /skɪˈdædəl/ v
move or run away quickly het op een lopen zetten vluchten wegstuiven

skeg /skɛɡ/ n
Rudder-supporting structure scheg

skein /skeɪn/ n
quantity of yarn vendel

skeleton n
system that provides support to an organism geraamte skelet
frame that provides support to a building geraamte skelet
very thin person skelet vel over vlees

skeleton in the cupboard n
shameful secret lijk in de kast

skeleton key n
a key that opens a range of locks loper

skeptic /ˈskɛptɪk/ n
someone who habitually doubts beliefs and claims scepticus

skeptical /ˈskeptɪkəl/ adj
having, or expressing doubt sceptisch
related to skepticism sceptisch

skepticism /ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/ n
general disposition to doubt scepticisme skepticisme twijfelzucht

skerry /ˈskɛɹi/ n
small rocky island scheer

sketch /skɛtʃ/ n
quick freehand drawing schets

sketchbook n
book or pad with blank pages for sketching schetsboek

skew /skjuː/ adj
neither perpendicular nor parallel scheef

skew /skjuː/ v
to bias or distort in a particular direction afleiden

skewer /ˈskjuːə/ /ˈskjuːəɹ/ n
pin used to secure food during cooking spies

skewer /ˈskjuːə/ /ˈskjuːəɹ/ v
to impale on a skewer aan het spit rijgen vastprikken met een vleespin

skewness n
measure of the asymmetry scheefheid
property of being skew scheefte

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ n
one of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow ski

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ v
to move on skis skiën

ski ballet n
ski-ballet

ski track n
trail from/for skis loipe

skid /skɪd/ n
out of control sliding motion slip

skid /skɪd/ v
to slide in an uncontrolled manner slippen

skid mark n
black mark left on a road surface from tires remspoor

skier n
someone who practices skiing skiester skiër

skiff n
Any of various types of boats small enough for sailing or rowing by one person roeiboot skiff

skilful adj
possessing skill, skilled bedreven geschoold bekwaam vaardig geschikt

skilfulness n
the state or condition of being skilful behendigheid handigheid

skill /skɪl/ n
capacity to do something well vaardigheid bekwaamheid

skillet /ˈskɪlɪt/ n
dish or meal cooked in such a pan eenpansgerecht
pan for frying bakpan braadpan

skillful /skɪl.fəl/ adj
possessing skill bedreven vaardig

skim /skɪm/ adj
having lowered fat content afgeroomd

skim /skɪm/ v
read quickly, skipping some detail diagonaal doorbladeren lezen
remove cream afromen
ricochet afketsen
scrape off; remove (something) from a surface afromen afschrapen
throw an object so it bounces on water ketsen

skim milk n
milk with removed cream afgeroomde melk magere melk

skimp /skɪmp/ v
to save; to be parsimonious or stingy beknibbelen

skin /skɪn/ n
congealed layer on the surface of a liquid vel
image used as the background of graphical user interface skin
skinhead (clipping of) skin
outer protective of the body of a person or animal huid vel
rolling paper for cigarettes blaadje vloeitje
skin and fur of an animal used by humans huid bont pels

skin /skɪn/ v
to injure the skin of schaven
to remove the skin of villen afstropen onthuiden
to use a replacement image for the graphical user interface of gebruiken

skin cancer n
malignant growth on the skin huidkanker

skin color n
color of human skin huidskleur

skin-deep adj
superficial oppervlakkig

skinflint n
one who is excessively stingy or cautious with money gierigaard vrek

skinhead /ˈskɪnhɛd/ n
someone with a shaved head kaalgeknipt

skinny /ˈskɪni/ adj
thin mager

skinny dipping n
practice of swimming in the nude naaktzwemmen

skinny-dip v
swim in the nude naaktzwemmen

skint /skɪnt/ adj
penniless, poor, impecunious, broke aan den arme

skip /skɪp/ v
not to attend overslaan
to omit or disregard intermediate items or stages overslaan
to move by hopping on alternate feet huppelen hinkelen hoppen

skipper /ˈskɪpɚ/ n
master of a ship schipper kapitein

skipping rope n
rope for play or exercise springtouw touwtjespringen

skirmish /ˈskɜː(ɹ)mɪʃ/ n
brief battle between small groups schermutseling

skirmisher n
soldier tirailleur

skirt /skɜːt/ /skɜ˞t/ n
clothing rok
part of dress rok
something resembling a skirt rok

skirt /skɜːt/ /skɜ˞t/ v
to be on or from the border of begrenzen

skirting board n
panel between floor and interior wall plint voetlijst

skit n
comedy sketch

skit v
poke fun [[belachelijk]] [[maken]] plagen

skittish [ˈskɪɾɪʃ] lang=en adj
easily scared schichtig

skua /ˈskjuːə/ n
predatory seabird of the family Stercorariidae jager

skulk /skʌlk/ v
to conceal oneself; to hide zich verbergen zich verstoppen

skull /skʌl/ n
cranium schedel cranium doodshoofd doodskop
death's-head, skull doodskop

skunk /skʌŋk/ n
animal stinkdier

sky /skaɪ/ n
atmosphere above a point hemel lucht
heaven hemel lucht
specific view, condition hemel firmament

sky burial n
funeral practice hemelbegrafenis luchtbegrafenis

skyjacking n
The kidnapping of the passengers of an airplane by threat of force vliegtuigkaping

skylark /ˈskaɪ.lɑɹk/ /ˈskʌɪ.lɑːk/ n
small brown passerine bird veldleeuwerik

skylight /ˈskaɪˌlaɪt/ n
opening in the roof zonnedak koepel

skyline lang=en n
silhouette against city or buildings skyline

skype /skaɪp/ v
make a Skype telephone call skypen

skyscraper /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪpɚ/ n
tall building wolkenkrabber

slack /slæk/ adj
not rapid or pressing tam
not tense slap
not using due diligence or care slecht gemaakt
weak week

slack /slæk/ n
small coal, coal dust slak

slack /slæk/ v
to procrastinate treuzelen

slackness n
state of being slack slapte

slag /slæɡ/ n
a woman (sometimes a man) who has loose morals relating to sex del
the impurities which result and are separated out when melting a metal or refining it from its ore slak

slam /slæm/ v
to shut with sudden force and noise toeslagen

slander /ˈslɑːndə/ n
false or unsupported spoken malicious statement laster lastering smaad

slander /ˈslɑːndə/ v
utter a slanderous statement smaden

slanderer n
One who slanders lasteraar roddelaar

slanderous adj
Both untrue and harmful to a reputation lasterlijk

slap n
A blow. klets mep

slap v
To place, to put carelessly neerkwakken
to give a slap kletsen meppen

slap in the face n
slap in the face or on the cheek muilpeer oorvijg

slapdash /ˈslæpdæʃ/ adj
done hastily gehaast

slapdash /ˈslæpdæʃ/ adv
in a hasty or careless manner haastig nonchalant

slapper /ˈslæpə/ /ˈslæpɚ/ n
female of loose morals slet
prostitute hoer

slash /slaʃ/ /slæʃ/ n
typography: / symbol schuine streep

slash and burn n
technique brandlandbouw hakken en branden

slat /slæt/ n
thin, narrow strip lamel

slate /sleɪt/ adj
leigrijs

slate /sleɪt/ n
leigrijs
list of candidates for an election kandidatenlijst
record of money owed bon poef
rock lei leisteen
tile lei leisteen
sheet of slate for writing on lei schoolbord

slate /sleɪt/ v
criticise/criticize harshly afmaken met de grond gelijk maken
destine voorbestemmen voorzien
schedule op plannen vastleggen voor

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɔtɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ n
killing of animals (also kosher and halal rituals) slacht
killing of many people bloedbad afslachting slachtpartij

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɔtɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ v
to butcher animals, generally for food (also kosher and halal rituals) slachten
to kill in a particularly brutal manner afslachten
to massacre people in large numbers afslachten

slave /sleɪv/ n
person owned by another slaaf slavin
person forced to work for another slaaf slavin
person who is forced to perform sexual acts slaaf slavin

slaver /ˈslævə/ /ˈslævɚ/ n
slave ship slavenhaler slavenschip
slave trader slavenhandelaar

slaver /ˈslævə/ /ˈslævɚ/ v
to drool saliva kwijlen zabberen

slavery /ˈsleɪvəɹi/ n
institution or practice of owning human beings slavernij
condition of servitude endured by a slave slavernij
condition in which one is captivated or subjugated slavernij

slavish /ˈsleɪvɪʃ/ adj
in the manner of a slave slaafs

slay /sleɪ/ v
to kill, murder doden vermoorden

sledge /slɛdʒ/ n
sleigh or sled slee ar

sledgehammer n
kind of hammer voorhamer

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ n
state of reduced consciousness slaap
substance found in the corner of the eyes / figurative objectification of sleep slaap
informal: act or instance of sleeping slaap

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ v
to accommodate onderbrengen te slapen leggen
to rest in state of reduced consciousness slapen

sleep disorder n
medical disorder of sleep patterns slaapstoornis

sleep in v
to sleep late uitslapen verslapen

sleep like a log v
to sleep well, without disturbance slapen als een blok

sleep tight interjection
good night slaapwel trusten welterusten

sleeper n
someone who sleeps slaper

sleeping bag n
padded or insulated bag slaapzak

sleeping car n
a railroad car with sleeping facilities for passengers travelling overnight. slaapwagen

sleepless adj
absence of sleep slapeloos

sleeplessness n
property of being sleepless slapeloosheid

sleepwalking n
act of walking while not conscious or aware of it, during sleep slaapwandelen

sleepy /ˈsliːpi/ adj
feeling the need for sleep slaperig

sleepyhead n
sleepy person slaapkop

sleet /sliːt/ n
mixture of rain and snow smeltende sneeuw
rain which freezes before reaching the ground ijzel

sleet /sliːt/ v
to be in a state in which sleet is falling gijzelen

sleeve /sliːv/ n
part of a garment that covers the arm mouw
record cover hoes platenhoes

sleight of hand n
performance goocheltoer
skill vingervlugheid

slender /ˈslɛndə/ /ˈslɛndɚ/ adj
thin slank

slender-horned gazelle n
Gazella leptoceros duingazelle

sleuth /sljuːθ/ /sluːθ/ n
bloodhound bloedhond
detective detectief detective rechercheur speurder speurneus

sleuth /sljuːθ/ /sluːθ/ v
detective naspeuren schaduwen

slew /sluː/ n
a large amount een groot aantal
change of position ommekeer
device used for slaying moordwapen
the act, or process of slaying slachtpartij

slew /sluː/ v
To insert extra ticks or skip some ticks of a clock to slowly correct its time instellen regelen
to make a public mockery of someone through insult or wit iemand te kakken zetten
to move something (usually a railway line) sideways verschuiven
to pivot draaien omwentelen
to rotate or turn something about its axis draaien omkeren
to skid schuiven slippen
to veer a vehicle zwenken

slice /slaɪs/ n
thin, broad piece cut off plak schijf

slick n
A covering of liquid, particularly oil slijk

slide /slaɪd/ n
item of play equipment glijbaan schuifaf
lever schuif
microscope slide objectglaasje voorwerpglaasje
rubble, earth and stones moving down lawine
transparent image for projecting dia slide
valve in eg. a trombone ventiel

slide /slaɪd/ v
to cause to move in contact with a surface schuiven slepen
to lose balance uitglijden
to move in continuous contact with a surface glijden
to move with low friction glijden

sliding door n
door schuifdeur

slight /slaɪt/ adj
small in amount, insignificant onbeduidend

slightly /ˈslaɪtli/ adv
to a small extent or degree lichtelijk

slim /slɪm/ adj
slender slank dun

slim /slɪm/ v
lose weight aan de lijn doen afslanken diëten lijnen vermageren

slime /slaɪm/ n
mucilaginous substance or mucus-like substance slijm

slimy /ˈslaɪ.mi/ adj
like slime; glutinous slijmerig
underhanded achterbaks

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ n
bandage verband
instrument for throwing slinger

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ v
to throw werpen ophangen slingeren

slingshot /ˈslɪŋʃɒt/ n
Y-shaped stick katapult

slink /slɪŋk/ v
sneak about furtively sluipen

slip /slɪp/ n
small piece of paper reep
act of slipping slip
medicine: return to previous behaviour herval
women’s undergarment onderjurk

slip /slɪp/ v
to err falen
to lose one's traction uitglijden falen slippen

slip of the tongue n
mistake in speech verspreking

slip road n
a segment of roadway that joins a motorway to ordinary roads afrit

slipped disc n
protruding vertebral disc rughernia

slipper n
low shoe usually worn indoors pantoffel
person who slips schuifster schuiver slipper slipster

slipperiness n
property of being slippery gladheid

slippery /ˈslɪpəɹi/ adj
of a surface glad glibberig

slippery jack n
mushroom in genus Suillus bruine ringboleet

slit /ˈslɪt/ n
narrow cut or opening; a slot gleuf spleet
vulgar, slang: a derogatory name for a woman, usually a sexually loose woman; a prostitute slet
vulgar, slang: opening of the vagina spleet

slit /ˈslɪt/ v
cut a narrow opening opensnijden
split into two parts opensnijden splijten

slob /slɒb/ n
lazy, slovenly person luiaard

slobber v
To allow saliva or liquid to run from one's mouth kwijlen

slogan /ˈsloʊɡən/ /ˈsləʊɡ(ə)n/ n
phrase associated with a product, used in advertising slagzin

sloop /sluːp/ n
single-masted sailboat sloep

slope /sloʊp/ /sləʊp/ n
area of ground that tends evenly upward or downward helling
degree to which a surface tends upward or downward glooiing helling steilte
mathematics helling richtingscoëfficient
offensive: person of East Asian descent spleetoog

slope /sloʊp/ /sləʊp/ v
to tend steadily upward or downward glooien
to try to move surreptitiously sluipen

sloppy adj
messy; not neat, elegant, or careful slordig

slosh v
of a liquid, to shift chaotically; to splash noisily klotsen

slot /slɒt/ n
A slot machine designed for gambling gokmachine, jackpot

slot machine n
any coin-operated machine automaat
gambling machine fruitautomaat gokautomaat gokkast speelautomaat

sloth /slɑθ/ /slɒθ/ /slɔθ/ /sləʊθ/ n
laziness luiheid
mammal luiaard

slothful adj
lazy, sluggish lui

slovenly /ˈslʊv.ən.li/ /ˈslʌv.ən.li/ adj
careless or negligent; sloppy slordig
dirty, unwashed; disorderly slordig vuil
having an untidy appearance; unkempt onverzorgd slordig

slow /sloʊ/ /sləʊ/ adj
not quick in motion langzaam traag sloom
of reduced intellectual capacity langzaam langzame slome sloom

slow /sloʊ/ /sləʊ/ v
to reduce the speed of vertragen ophouden

slow down v
to reduce speed afremmen

slow motion n
film stretched in time slow motion

slow-witted adj
lacking a keen or swift intellect [[traag]] van [[begrip]] sloom

slowly /ˈsloʊli/ /ˈsləʊli/ adv
At a slow pace langzaam langzaamaan traag traagjes

slowly but surely adv
in a slow, yet careful manner langzaam maar zeker

slowness n
quality of being slow langzaamheid traagheid

slowworm n
Anguis fragilis hazelworm

slug /slʌɡ/ n
gastropod slak naaktslak wijngaardslak

sluggard n
lazy or idle person luiaard

sluggish /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/ adj
slow; having little motion langzaam

sluggishness n
the property of being sluggish sloom traag

sluice /sluːs/ n
passage for water sluis

slum n
dilapidated neighborhood sloppenwijk krottenwijk

slumber /slʌmbə/ /ˈslʌmbɚ/ n
a very light state of sleep sluimering

slumber /slʌmbə/ /ˈslʌmbɚ/ v
to be in a very light state of sleep sluimeren

slumber party n
a sleepover slaapfeestje

slung /ˈslʌŋ/ v
simple past tense and past participle of sling geslingerd geworpen hing op hingen op opgehangen slingerde

slur /slɜː(ɹ)/ n
symbol indicating a legato passage legatoboog

slurp /slɝp/ v
eat or drink noisily slorpen slurpen

slut /slʌt/ n
sexually promiscuous woman slet hoer stoephoer

slutty /ˈslʌti/ adj
Of or resembling a slut sletterig

sly /slaɪ/ adj
artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily sluw

sly as a fox adj
very sly sluw als een vos

small /smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔl/ /smɔːl/ adj
not large klein minuscuul nietig
young klein jong

small beer n
something of little importance klein bier

small hours n
very early morning kleine uurtjes

small intestine n
upper part of the intestine dunne darm

small pica n
Rheinländer dessendiaan mediaan

small screen n
broadcast or cable television screen kleine scherm

smaller /ˈsmɑlɚ/ /ˈsmɔlɚ/ /ˈsmɔːlə/ adj
comparative of small kleiner

smallpox /ˈsmɔːlpɑːks/ /ˈsmɔːlpɒks/ n
disease pokken

smart /smɑɹt/ /smɑːt/ adj
exhibiting intellectual knowledge, such as that found in books slim

smartness n
the state or quality of being smart leepheid

smartphone /ˈsmɑɹtfoʊn/ /ˈsmɑːtfəʊn/ n
electronic handheld device smartphone

smash /smæʃ/ n
colloquial: something very successful voltreffer
in tennis smash
sound of a violent impact dreun klap

smashing adj
wonderful indrukwekkend verpletterend

smattering /ˈsmæ.təɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈsmæɾɹ̩ɪŋ/ n
small number handvol
superficial knowledge greintje

smear /smiɚ/ /smɪə/ v
to damage someone's reputation by slandering, making false accusations lasteren
to spread (a substance) smeren uitsmeren
to spread (a surface) with a substance insmeren

smear test n
gynaecology: screening test uitstrijkje

smegma /ˈsmɛɡmə/ n
sebaceous secretion smegma

smell /smɛl/ n
sensation geur reuk stank
sense of smell reukzin

smell /smɛl/ v
sense with nose ruiken
to have a particular smell, whether good or bad; if descriptive, followed by "like" or "of" ruiken geuren stinken

smell-brain n
part of brain involved with smelling reukhersenen

smelt /ˈsmɛlt/ n
any of the molten liquids involved in these processes smelten

smelting n
process of melting or fusion, especially to extract a metal from its ore smelten wegsmelten

smew /ˈsmjuː/ n
Mergus albellus nonnetje

smile /smaɪl/ /ˈsmaɪl/ n
a happy face expression using mouth, but without producing voice glimlach lach

smile /smaɪl/ /ˈsmaɪl/ v
to have a smile on one's face glimlachen smuilen

smirch v
to dirty [[vuil]] [[maken]]

smirk /smɜː(ɹ)k/ n
smile that is insolent, offensively self-satisfied or scornful grijnslach

smirk /smɜː(ɹ)k/ v
To smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous grijnzen meesmuilen

smite /smaɪt/ v
to strike down or kill with godly force doden

smith /smɪθ/ n
smid

smithereens /smɪðəˈɹiːnz/ n
Fragments or splintered pieces; numerous tiny disconnected items gruzelementen

smithsonite n
mineral smithsoniet

smock mill n
windmill with rotating cap bovenkruier

smog /smɑɡ/ /smɒɡ/ n
urban air pollution smog

smoke /smoʊk/ /sməʊk/ n
visible particles and vapour given off by burning material rook walm

smoke detector n
device rookmelder

smokefall n
artificial waterfall of smoke for shows rookwaterval
close of the day before nightfall, when fog comes avondmist schemermist

smokescreen n
disguise, mask, cover rookgordijn

smoking /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ /ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ n
smoking of tobacco roken

smolder /ˈsmoʊldɚ/ v
To burn with no flame and little smoke smeulen

smooch n
(informal) a kiss bekken

smooth /smuːð/ adj
beverage: having a pleasantly rounded flavor; neither rough nor astringent fijn
bland; glib glad
lacking friction, not rough glad
action: natural; unconstrained glad
edge: lacking projections or indentations; not serrated glad
mathematics, of a function: Having derivatives of all finite orders at all points within the function’s domain glad
placid, calm glad
food or drink: not grainy; having an even texture fijn glad zacht
suave; sophisticated glad vlot
without difficulty vlot
motion: unbroken vlot

smooth /smuːð/ n
domestic animal having a smooth coat gladhuidige
smoothing action streling zwaai
something which is smooth or easy gladheid glads

smooth /smuːð/ v
make smooth glad gladstrijken maken

smooth snake n
Coronella austriaca gladde slang

smoothen /ˈsmuːðən/ v
become smooth afvlakken glad worden
make smooth afvlakken glad gladstrijken maken

smoothness n
condition of being smooth gladheid

smother /ˈsmʌðɚ/ v
to extinguish or deaden uitdoven
to reduce to a low degree of vigor or activity temperen
to suffocate stikken

smug /smʌɡ/ adj
irritatingly pleased with oneself; self-satisfied zelfingenomen

smuggle /ˈsmʌɡəl/ v
smokkelen

smuggler /ˈsmʌɡ.lə(ɹ)/ n
One who smuggles things smokkelaar

smuggling n
an act of smuggling smokkel

smugness n
state or quality of being smug zelfingenomenheid

smurf /smɜːf/ /smɝf/ n
fictional character smurf

snack /snæk/ n
a light meal tussendoortje
an item of food eaten between meals tussendoortje

snag /ˈsnæɡ/ v
to catch or tear ritsen

snail n
any animal of the class Gastropoda having a shell slak huisjesslak

snail mail n
postal mail slakkenpost snailmail

snail's pace n
A very slow pace slakkengang

snake /ˈsneɪk/ n
legless reptile slang serpent

snakebite n
the bite of a snake slangenbeet

snap /snæp/ v
to say abruptly or sharply snauwen

snap fastener n
fastening mechanism drukknoop

snap one's fingers v
create a sound with one's fingers knippen met je vingers knippen

snapdragon /ˈsnæpdɹæɡən/ n
any plant of the genus Antirrhinum leeuwenbek

snapping turtle n
turtle of the family Chelydridae bijtschildpad

snappy adj
rapid and without delay snel

snapshot n
A glimpse of something momentopname
A photograph kiek

snare n
trap strop klem val

snare drum n
tubular drum snarentrom

snarky adj
sarcastic and irreverent bijtend grievend oneerbiedig sarcastisch

snarl n
knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle knoop knot

snarl v
To entangle strikken verstrikken
To growl brommen grommen
To speak crossly snauwen

snatch /snætʃ/ n
quick grab or catch graai
vagina doos

snatch /snætʃ/ v
to steal afpakken graaien weggraaien wegpikken

snatch victory from the jaws of defeat v
suddenly win a contest when it appears that loss is a foregone conclusion, to succeed in an endeavor through reversal of fortune, skill, effort, or good judgment de overwinning voor de poorten van de hel wegslepen

sneak /sniːk/ n
a cheat; con artist; trickster gluiperd

sneak /sniːk/ v
to creep sluipen rondsluipen wegsluipen
to hide in a mean or cowardly manner wegsluipen

sneaker n
leisure shoes, often worn for sports; trainers sportschoenen

sneakily adv
in a sneaky manner in het geniep

sneaky /ˈsniːki/ adj
Dishonest; deceitful gluiperig geniepig

sneer /snɪə̯/ /snɪɹ/ v
raise a corner of the upper lip slightly in scorn de neus ophalen optrekken

sneeze /sniz/ /sniːz/ n
act of sneezing niesen niezen

sneeze /sniz/ /sniːz/ v
expel air as a reflex niezen

snell adj
active, brisk snel

snide /snaɪd/ adj
nasty, sarcastic sarcastisch
tricky, deceptive bedrieglijk heimelijk

sniffer plane n
airplane for oil detection snuffelvliegtuig

snigger /ˈsnɪɡə/ v
to emit a snigger gniffelen stiekem lachen

snip /snɪp/ n
The act of snipping knip

snipe /snaɪp/ n
bird of the family Scolopacidae snip

sniper /ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/ n
a person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position scherpschutter sluipschutter

snitch /snɪtʃ/ v
steal gappen

snob /snɒb/ n
person who seeks to be a member of the upper classes snob

snobbery n
the property or trait of being a snob snobisme

snobby adj
characteristic of a snob snobistisch

snooker /ˈsnuːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnʊkəɹ/ n
cue sport snooker

snooze /snuːz/ v
To sleep, especially briefly; to nap doezelen

snore /sno(ː)ɹ/ /snoə/ /snɔɹ/ /snɔː/ n
act and noise of snoring gesnurk

snore /sno(ː)ɹ/ /snoə/ /snɔɹ/ /snɔː/ v
breathe during sleep with harsh noises snurken

snoring /ˈsnɔːɹɪŋ/ n
action or sound gesnurk

snort /snɔɹt/ n
sound made by exhaling roughly through the nose snuiven

snot /snɒt/ n
contemptible child snotaap
mucus snot

snotnose n
one who is snot-nosed snotneus

snout /snaʊt/ /snʌʊt/ n
long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast snuit
anterior prolongation of head of weevil and other insects snuit
nose of a man (in contempt) snoet snuit

snout beetle n
a weevil snuitkever

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ v
have snow fall from the sky sneeuwen

snow angel n
design sneeuwengel

snow blindness n
condition of the eyes caused by exposure to UV rays sneeuwblindheid

snow cone n
crushed ice with flavoring schaafijs

snow globe n
decorative object sneeuwbol

snow in v
prevent from moving by a large snowfall insneeuwen

snow leopard n
a large feline mammal, Uncia uncia sneeuwluipaard sneeuwpanter

snow plow n
vehicle sneeuwploeg sneeuwruimer
device sneeuwploeg sneeuwruimer

snow plow v
transitive: clear (roads, etc) using a snow plow sneeuwruimen

snow-blind adj
blinded by abundance of reflected light sneeuwblind

snow-white adj
as white as snow sneeuwwit

snowball /ˈsnoʊbɑl/ /ˈsnoʊbɔl/ /ˈsnəʊbɔːl/ n
ball of snow sneeuwbal

snowball effect n
accelerating growth sneeuwbaleffect

snowball fight n
play fight sneeuwballengevecht

snowberry n
Symphoricarpos sneeuwbes

snowboard /ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːd/ n
board snowboard

snowboard /ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːd/ v
to ride a snowboard snowboarden

snowdrift n
bank of snow sneeuwbank sneeuwdrift sneeuwduin

snowdrop /ˈsnoʊ.dɹɑp/ /ˈsnəʊ.dɹɒp/ n
plant sneeuwklokje

snowed in adj
unable to get out of a place due to snow ingesneeuwd

snowfall n
instance of falling of snow sneeuwval

snowflake /ˈsnoʊ.fleɪk/ /ˈsnəʊ.fleɪk/ n
crystal sneeuwvlok

snowman /ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ /ˈsnəʊ.mæn/ n
figure made of snow sneeuwpop sneeuwman

snowmobile n
vehicle sneeuwscooter

snowproof adj
resistant to snow sneeuwbestendig

snowshoe /ˈsnoʊʃu/ n
flat footwear worn to facilitate walking in deep snow sneeuwschoen

snowstorm /ˈsnəʊstɔːm/ n
bad weather involving blowing winds and snow sneeuwstorm

snowy owl n
large white owl sneeuwuil

snub adj
conspicuously short stomp

snub n
deliberate affront or slight bruuskeren

snuff /snʌf/ n
fine-ground tobacco snuif

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ adv
to a particular extent zo
very zo zodanig
in a particular manner zo zodanig

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ conjunction
in order that zodat zodoende
with the result that dus

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ interjection
interjection used to introduce a new topic dus

so be it phraseologicalUnit
indication of acceptance het zij zo

so far adv
until now; previously; yet tot nu toe tot dusver tot hiertoe tot zover totnogtoe

so that conjunction
in order to zodat

so to speak adv
in a manner of speaking als het ware

so what interjection
reply of indifference boeiend lekker belangrijk nou en?

so-called /ˈsoʊˌkɔld/ /ˈsəʊˌkɔːld/ adj
so named, but wrongly so zogenaamd zgn.
so named zogenaamd zgn.

so-so adj
neither good nor bad zozo

so-so adv
neither well nor poorly zozo

soak /soʊk/ /səʊk/ v
to allow (especially a liquid) to be absorbed opnemen
to be saturated with liquid by being immersed in it doorweken
to immerse in liquid to the point of saturation or thorough permeation weken
to penetrate or permeate by saturation doordringen

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ n
substance zeep

soap bubble n
sphere of soap water zeepbel

soap opera n
television serial soapserie soap soapreeks

soapberry n
its fruit zeepappel zeepbes zeepbezie zeepnoot
woody plant zeepboom

soapbox car n
vehicle zeepkist

soar /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ n
act of soaring scheren

soar /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ v
to fly aloft with little effort zweven
to mount upward on wings opstijgen

sob /sɑb/ /sɒb/ n
a cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath snik

sob /sɑb/ /sɒb/ v
say (something) while sobbing snikken
weep with convulsive gasps snotteren

sob story n
sad story smartlap tranentrekker

sobbing adj
that or who sobs snotterend wenend

sober /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ adj
not drunk nuchter
not given to excessive drinking of alcohol nuchter
moderate nuchter

sober up v
to become sober ontnuchteren

sobriquet /ˈsoʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/ /ˈsəʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/ n
familiar name for a person bijnaam

socage /ˈsɒkɪdʒ/ n
medieval form of land tenure herendienst

soccer /ˈsɑk.ɚ/ /ˈsɒk.ə/ n
game voetbal

soccer player n
one who plays soccer voetballer

social /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/ /ˈsəʊʃəl/ adj
relating to society sociaal maatschappelijk

social Darwinism n
theory sociaal darwinisme

social cohesion n
maintenance of stability in a society sociale cohesie

social democracy n
moderate left-wing political philosophy sociaaldemocratie
social democratic society sociaaldemocratie

social democratic adj
of or pertaining to social democracy sociaaldemocratisch

social science n
branch of science sociale wetenschap

social work n
any of several professions concerned with providing social services maatschappelijk werk

socialism /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪzəm/ n
group of socialist political philosophies socialisme
intermediate phase of social development socialisme
political philosophy of social and economic equality socialisme

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ adj
of, promoting, practicing, or characteristic of socialism socialistisch socialistische

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ n
one who practices or advocates socialism socialist socialiste

society /səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/ n
group of people sharing culture maatschappij samenleving
group of persons who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest vereniging gezelschap sociëteit
people of one’s country or community as a whole gezelschap maatschappij

sociolect /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌlɛkt/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃɪ.ə(ʊ).lɛkt/ n
variant of language used by a social group sociolect

sociolinguistic /ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
pertaining to sociolinguistics sociolinguïstisch

sociologist n
scientist studying the field of sociology socioloog

sociology /ˌsəʊsiːˈɒlədʒiː/ n
study of society, human social interactions, etc. sociologie

sock /sɑk/ /sɒk/ n
covering for the foot sok

sock puppet n
second account created by a user in an online community sokpop sockpuppet
simple puppet made from a sock sokpop

socket /ˈsɒkɪt/ n
hollow in a bone kas kom
mechanical opening stopcontact fitting

sod n
stratum of soil teellaag
turf grown for establishment of lawn graszode

sod off v
go away opsodemieteren

soda /ˈsoʊdə/ /ˈsəʊdə/ n
carbonated water frisdrank
sodium carbonate natriumcarbonaat
sweet, carbonated drink frisdrank limonade prik priklimonade

soda pop n
sweetened, carbonated beverage frisdrank

soda water n
water with carbon dioxide bruisend water spuitwater

sodden /ˈsɑ.dən/ /ˈsɒ.dən/ adj
soaked doordrenkt
stupid as a result of drunkenness stomdronken

sodden /ˈsɑ.dən/ /ˈsɒ.dən/ v
to become soaked kief worden stomdronken zijn
to drench, soak or saturate doorweekt raken

sodium /ˈsoʊdi.əm/ /ˈsəʊdɪəm/ n
id=Q658|a reactive metal natrium

sodium benzoate n
the sodium salt of benzoic acid natriumbenzoaat

sodium nitrate n
sodium salt of nitric acid salpeter

sofa /ˈsoʊfə/ /ˈsəʊfə/ n
upholstered seat bank sofa zetel

sofa-bed /ˈsoʊfəbɛd/ n
sofa that unfolds into a bed slaapbank

soft /sɑft/ /sɒft/ /sɔft/ adj
giving way under pressure zacht
of a cloth zacht
gentle zacht
of water zacht
lacking strength or resolve week
of a sound stil zacht

soft drink n
sweet, non-alcoholic carbonated beverage frisdrank prik priklimonade

soft serve n
frozen dessert softijs

soft sign n
Cyrillic letter Ь/ь zacht teken

soft water n
water with a low concentration of dissolved minerals zacht water

soft-boiled adj
of an egg zachtgekookt

soften /ˈsɑfən/ /ˈsɒfən/ /ˈsɔfən/ v
(transitive) To make something soft or softer verzachten

softhearted adj
gentle zachtzinnig

softly /ˈsɑftli/ /ˈsɒftli/ /ˈsɔftli/ adv
not loudly, inaudible zacht
softly, gently zachtaardig zachtzinnig

software /ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ/ n
encoded computer instructions software programmatuur

soggy /ˈsɒɡi/ adj
soaked with liquid doorweekt doorweekte klef wak

soil /sɔɪl/ n
country or territory grond
mixture of sand and organic material aarde grond
mineral or organic material serving as a natural medium for the growth of land plants aarde grond
unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the earth aarde grond

soil /sɔɪl/ v
to make dirty bevuilen

soil science n
scientific study of soil bodemkunde

soiree /ˌswɑːˈɹeɪ/ n
formal evening party soiree

sojourn /ˈsoʊdʒɚn/ /ˈsɒdʒɜːn/ n
A short stay somewhere verblijf

sol /soʊl/ /sɒl/ n
fifth note of a major scale sol

solace /ˈsɑː.lɪs/ /ˈsɒ.lɪs/ n
consolation troost soelaas
source of comfort troost soelaas

solace /ˈsɑː.lɪs/ /ˈsɒ.lɪs/ v
to give solace to troosten

solar /ˈsoʊlɚ/ /ˈsəʊlə/ adj
of or pertaining to the sun zonne-

solar cell n
semiconductor device zonnecel

solar day n
time for a planet to rotate once relative to the sun zonnedag

solar eclipse n
when the Moon passes between the Earth and the sun zonsverduistering

solar energy n
energy from the sun zonne-energie

solar mass n
unit zonnemassa

solar plexus n
a complex network of nerves and ganglia, located within the abdomen behind the stomach zonnevlecht

solar system /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ n
any collection of heavenly bodies orbiting a star zonnestelsel

solar wind n
outflow of charged particles from the solar corona into space zonnewind

solatium n
compensation for emotional harm smartegeld

solder /ˈsɑdɚ/ /ˈsɒldə(ɹ)/ n
any of various alloys that are used to join small pieces of metal together soldeersel

solder /ˈsɑdɚ/ /ˈsɒldə(ɹ)/ v
to join with solder solderen

soldering n
method of joining two metallic surfaces by melting an alloy between them solderen

soldering iron n
tool soldeerbout

soldier /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ /ˈsəʊld͡ʒə/ n
a member of the Salvation Army heilsoldaat heilsoldate
member of an army soldaat militair soldate

sole /soʊl/ /səʊl/ adj
only enig
unmarried; widowed alleenstaand ongetrouwd

sole /soʊl/ /səʊl/ n
bottom of a shoe or boot zool schoenzool
bottom of the foot voetzool zool
fish tong zeetong

sole /soʊl/ /səʊl/ v
put a sole on (a shoe or boot) zolen

sole trader n
a type of business enterprise eenmanszaak

solemn /ˈsɑləm/ /ˈsɒləm/ adj
deeply serious and somber ernstig

solenoid n
solenoid solenoïde

solfatara n
area of volcanic activity giving off sulfurous steam solfatare

solicitor /səˈlɪsɪtə/ /səˈlɪsɪtɚ/ n
lawyer offering legal services to clients apart from acting as court advocate rechtskundig raadsman

solid /ˈsɑlɪd/ /ˈsɒlɪd/ adj
extremely filling zwaar
in the solid state solide vast
lacking errors or inconsistencies gegrond steekhoudend
lacking holes or hollows massief
large, massive massief
of one color effen egaal
strong, unyielding (as of foundations etc) solide stevig
typography: written as one word aaneengeschreven

solid /ˈsɑlɪd/ /ˈsɒlɪd/ n
chemistry: fundamental state of matter vast

solidify /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/ v
intransitive: to become solid; to freeze verstarren

solipsism /ˈsɑlɪpsɪzm/ n
self-absorption zelfingenomenheid
theory solipsisme

solitary confinement n
forced isolation isolatie isolement

solitude /ˈsɑlɪˌtud/ /ˈsɒlɪˌtjuːd/ n
state of being alone eenzaamheid

solo /sɔ.loʊ̯/ adj
of a musical solo solo
without a companion or instructor alleen

solo /sɔ.loʊ̯/ n
card game solo
job or performance done by one person solo
piece of music for one solo

solo /sɔ.loʊ̯/ v
to perform a solo een solo spelen
to perform something in the absence of anyone else solo

solstice /ˈsɑl.stɪs/ /ˈsɒl.stɪs/ n
point where the earth stands at the extreme of its ellipsis around the sun zonnewende zonnestilstand

solution /səˈl(j)uːʃən/ n
liquid mixture oplossing
answer to a problem (mathematics) oplossing
An act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem. oplossing

solve /sɑlv/ /sɒlv/ v
to find an answer or solution oplossen

solvent [ˈsɒlvənt] n
liquid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute oplosmiddel

somber /ˈsɒmbəɹ/ adj
dark or dreary in character; joyless; grim somber

some /sɐm/ /sʌm/ determiner
certain proportion of sommige
unspecified amount of wat
unspecified quantity or number of enige

some /sɐm/ /sʌm/ pronoun
certain number sommige sommigen

somebody /ˈsʌmbʌdi/ pronoun
some unspecified person iemand

somehow /ˈsʌmhaʊ/ adv
in one way or another; in some way not yet known or designated eenderhoe op een of andere manier

someone /ˈsʌmwʌn/ pronoun
some person iemand

somersault /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɔːlt/ n
the act of going head over heels buiteling koprol

something /ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ pronoun
unspecified object iets
talent that is hard to pin down iets

something to write home about pronoun
something exceptional or noteworthy iets om over naar huis te schrijven

sometimes /ˈsʌmtaɪmz/ adv
on certain occasions, but not always soms

somewhat /ˈsʌmwɒt/ /ˈsʌmwʌt/ adv
limited extent een beetje enigszins ietwat

somewhere /ˈsʌm.hweːɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛə/ /ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/ adv
in some place ergens
to some place ergens heen ergens

somewhere else adv
in some other place elders ergens anders

sommelier /ˌsɒmˈmɛli.ə/ /ˌsɔːməlˈjeɪ/ n
wine steward / stewardess, wine waiter / waitress sommelier wijnkelner

somnambulism n
sleepwalking slaapwandelen

son /sʌn/ n
a male person in relation to his parents zoon
male descendant zoon
a son through major influence zoon
a son through close relationship zoon
an adopted son zoon
familiar address zoon

son of a bitch n
objectionable person klootzak hoerenjong

son of a whore n
objectionable person hoerenjong

son-in-law n
son-in-law schoonzoon

sonata form n
a form of classical music sonatevorm

sonatina n
piece resembling a sonata but shorter or simpler sonatine

song /sɒŋ/ /sɔŋ/ n
inexpensive deal een appel en een ei prikkie
music with words lied liedje nummer
sound of another animal lied
the act or art of singing zang

songbird n
bird zangvogel

songster n
man who sings songs zanger

songstress n
a female singer zangeres

songwriter n
someone who writes the lyrics and usually the music of songs liedjesschrijver songwriter

sonic adj
of or relating to sound sonisch

sonnet /sɒnɪt/ n
verse form consisting of fourteen lines sonnet klinkdicht

sonogram /ˈsɒnəˌɡɹæm/ /ˈsəʊ.nəˌɡɹæm/ n
a medical image produced by ultrasound echo echografie

soon /suːn/ adv
within a short time spoedig weldra dra gauw binnenkort zo

sooner or later adv
set phrase; eventually vroeg of laat

soot /sʊt/ n
Fine black or dull brown particles roet rookzwart zoet

soothing /ˈsuːðɪŋ/ adj
Freeing from fear or anxiety geruststellend
Giving relief verzachtend

soothsayer n
one who predicts the future profeet toekomstvoorspeller toekomstvoorspelster waarzegger waarzegster wittiger

sop n
piece of food to be soaked sopbroodje
something given or done to pacify or bribe zoenoffer

sophism n
flawed argument superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive drogreden sofisme

sophisticated adj
complicated, especially of technology geperfectioneerd
having obtained worldly experience wereldwijs

sophomore /ˈsɑfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔː/ adj
second in a series opvolgen tweede

sophomore /ˈsɑfmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔɹ/ /ˈsɒfəmɔː/ n
second-year student tweedejaars

soporific /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ adj
tending to induce sleep slaapverwekkend soporatief

soporific /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ n
sleep inducing agent slaapmiddel soporatief

soprano saxophone n
saxophone smaller than alto sopraansaxofoon

sorcerer /ˈsɔɹ.sɚ.ɚ/ /ˈsɔːsəɹə(ɹ)/ n
magician/wizard drawing upon natural powers tovenaar

sorceress n
female wizard tovenares

sorcery /ˈsɔɹ.sə.ɹi/ /ˈsɔː.sə.ɹi/ n
magical power hekserij tovenarij wichelarij

sordid /ˈsɔɹdɪd/ /ˈsɔː.dɪd/ adj
dirty or squalid smerig
morally degrading smerig
grasping gierig

sore /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ adj
causing pain pijnlijk
dire, distressing erbarmelijk wanhopig

sore /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ n
injured, infected, inflamed, or diseased patch of skin wonde

sororicide n
killing of ones sister zustermoord
sister killer zustermoordenaar

sorrel /ˈsɒɹəl/ n
plant veldzuring zurkel

sorrow /ˈsɑɹoʊ/ /ˈsɒɹəʊ/ /ˈsɔɹoʊ/ n
unhappiness droefheid rouw smart

sorry /ˈsɑɹi/ /ˈsɒɹi/ /ˈsɔɹi/ adj
poor, regrettable armzalig treurig
regretful for an action or grieved spijten

sorry /ˈsɑɹi/ /ˈsɒɹi/ /ˈsɔɹi/ interjection
expression of regret or sorrow excuseer pardon het spijt me sorry
request to repeat pardon wat zeg je wat zegt u

sorry I'm late phraseologicalUnit
sorry I'm late sorry dat ik laat ben

sorry, we don't accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
sorry, we don't accept credit cards sorry, wij aanvaarden geen creditcards

sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ n
act of sorting sorteren
type soort

sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ v
arrange in order rangschikken
separate according to certain criteria sorteren

soteriology /səʊtɪəɹɪˈɒlədʒi/ n
the study of salvation soteriologie

sou'wester n
waterproof hat zuidwester

soufflé /suːˈfleɪ/ /ˈsuːfleɪ/ n
baked dish soufflé

soul /soʊl/ /səʊl/ n
soul music soul
the spirit or essence of a person that is believed to live on after the person’s death ziel
life, energy, vigour ziel
person, especially as one among many ziel

soul music n
music genre soul

soulless adj
without a soul zielloos

soulmate n
Someone with whom one has a special connection zielsverwant geestverwant soulmate

sound /saʊnd/ adj
complete, solid, or secure degelijk

sound /saʊnd/ n
sensation perceived by the ear klank geluid

sound /saʊnd/ v
to convey an impression by one's sound klinken
to produce a sound klinken geluid maken toon voortbrengen

sound box n
resonant chamber of a stringed musical instrument klankkast

sound card n
a computer hardware device used for generating and capturing sounds geluidskaart

sound change n
language change that affects pronunciation klankverandering

sound law n
rule that describes historical sound change in a language klankwet

sound post n
wooden rod inside a musical instrument stapel ziel

sounding board n
A thin board that forms part of the resonating chamber of a musical instrument and serves to reinforce its sound klankbord

soup /sup/ /suːp/ n
dish soep
unfortunate situation soep

soupspoon n
spoon for eating soup soeplepel

sour /ˈsaʊ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈsaʊə/ adj
having an acidic, sharp or tangy taste zuur

source /so(ː)ɹs/ /soəs/ /sɔɹs/ /sɔːs/ n
informant bron
person, place or thing bron
spring etc. bron

source code n
human-readable instructions in a programming language broncode

source language n
language from which a translation is done brontaal

sourdough /ˈsaʊədəʊ/ /ˈsaʊɚdoʊ/ n
dough zuurdesem

sourness n
quality or condition zerpte zuurte

soursop /ˈsaʊəɹˌsɒp/ n
fruit zuurzak zuurzakvrucht
tree zuurzak zuurzakboom

south /saʊθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ adj
of or pertaining to the south zuid zuidelijk

south /saʊθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ n
compass point zuiden zuid

south pole n
negative magnetic pole zuidpool
the southernmost point on a celestial body zuidpool

southeast n
compass point zuidoosten

southeasterly adj
situated in, or pointing to, the southeast zuidoostelijk

southeasterly adv
from the southeast zuidoostelijk

southern /ˈsʌðəɹn/ adj
of or pertaining to a southern region zuiders
of the south zuidelijk zuid

southernmost adj
farthest south zuidelijkst

southside /ˈsaʊθˌsaɪd/ n
the southern side of a building, street, area, etc. zuiderzijde zuidkant zuidzijde

southward adv
towards the south zuidwaarts

southwest adj
towards the southwest zuidwest zuidwestelijk

southwest n
compass point zuidwesten

southwesterly adj
comng from the southwest zuidwestelijk
situated in or pointing to the southwest zuidwestelijk

southwesterly adv
from the southwest zuidwestelijk

souvenir /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ n
item of sentimental value to remember an event or location aandenken souvenir

sovereign /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ adj
exercising power of rule soeverein

sovereign /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ n
monarch vorst soeverein

sovereignty /ˈsɒv.ɹən.ti/ n
of a nation: the state of making laws and controlling resources without the coercion of other nations. soevereiniteit

soviet /ˈsəʊ.vi.ət/ n
council sovjet
form of government sovjet

sovnarkhoz n
a regional economic council of the Soviet Union (historical) sovnarchoz

sow /saʊ/ n
female pig zeug

sow /saʊ/ v
disperse seeds zaaien

sow the wind, reap the whirlwind proverb
every decision has consequences; a person's actions will come back to them wie wind zaait, zal storm oogsten

sower n
one who sows zaaier

soy sauce n
a condiment and ingredient made from fermented soybeans ketjap sojasaus

space /speɪs/ n
area beyond atmosphere of planets ruimte
physical extent in two or three dimensions ruimte
geometry: set of points ruimte
gap between written characters, lines etc. spatie

space age n
current historical period which started with the launch of the Sputnik ruimtevaarttijdperk

space bar n
key spatiebalk

space curve n
curve in a space ruimtekromme

space flight n
flight into, from, or through space ruimtevaart

space frame n
a three-dimensional truss, often of steel, forming a rigid, stable structure spaceframe

space hopper n
large rubber ball upon which one bounces kangoeroebal skippybal springbal

space opera n
a work or production ruimteopera
subgenre of speculative fiction ruimteopera
subgenre of speculative fiction or science fiction that utilizes serialisation ruimteopera

space probe n
unmanned space vehicle designed to voyage beyond Earth's orbit ruimtesonde

space shuttle n
vehicle capable of travelling repeatedly btw Earth and outer space ruimteveer space shuttle

space sickness n
motion sickness caused by the weightlessness of space flight ruimteziekte

space station n
crewed artificial satellite ruimtestation

space travel n
travel through space in order to visit and explore other worlds ruimtevaart

spaceport /ˈspeɪs.pɔːt/ n
a site for launching spacecraft kosmodroom ruimtehaven

spaceship n
vehicle that flies through space ruimteschip ruimtetuig ruimtevaartuig

spacetime n
four dimensional continuum ruimte-tijd ruimtetijd tijd-ruimte tijdruimte

spacewalk n
activity by an astronaut outside of a spacecraft ruimtewandeling

spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ adj
having much space; roomy ruimtelijk

spackle /ˈspæk.əl/ n
powder that when mixed with water forms a plastic paste plamuur

spade /speɪd/ n
a garden tool with a handle and a flat blade for digging spade schop schep schup
one of the black suits in a deck of cards schoppen schuppen

spades /speɪdz/ n
suit of playing cards schoppen

spaghetti /spəˈɡɛti/ [spəˈɡɛɾi] n
pasta spaghetti

spaghetti western n
western film produced in Europe by an Italian company spaghettiwestern

spahi /ˈspɑːhiː/ n
spahi

spam /ˈspæm/ [ˈspeəm] n
unsolicited bulk electronic messages spam ongewenste elektronische post ongewenste mail spamboodschap

spandrel n
space between an arch and another object zwik

spangled kookaburra n
Dacelo tyro aroekookaburra

spaniel /ˈspænjəl/ n
dog spaniël

spank /speɪŋk/ /spæŋk/ n
a slapping sound, as produced by spanking klap
an instance of spanking; a smack or slap [[klap]] [[voor de billen]]

spank /speɪŋk/ /spæŋk/ v
to smack or slap a person's buttocks, with the bare hand or other object. billenkoek voor de billen

spanking /ˈspeɪŋkɪŋ/ /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/ n
an incident of such an act, also in a non-punitive context billenkoek pak voor de broek
form of physical punishment billenkoek pak voor de broek voor de billen geven

spanner /ˈspæn.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈspæn.ɚ/ n
hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts steeksleutel

spar /spɑɹ/ /spɑː/ n
nautical: linear object used as a mast, sprit, yard, boom, pole or gaff rondhout

spare /ˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈspɛəɹ/ v
to save (money) for reserve sparen

spare part n
component kept in reserve reservedeel reserveonderdeel wisselstuk

spare the rod and spoil the child proverb
if one does not discipline a child he or she will never learn respect or humility zachte heelmeesters, stinkende wonden

sparge /spɑɹd͡ʒ/ v
to sprinkle or spray sprenkelen

sparingly adv
in a sparing manner spaarzaam

spark /spɑɹk/ /spɑːk/ n
burst of electrical discharge vonk
particle of glowing matter vonk sprank vuursprank

sparkler n
hand-held firework sterretje

sparkling wine n
effervescent wine mousserende wijn bubbelwijn schuimwijn

sparrow /ˈspæɹəʊ/ n
bird of the family Emberizidae gors
bird of the family Passeridae mus huismus

sparse /spɑːs/ /spɑːɹs/ adj
having widely spaced intervals verspreid
not dense; meager dun mager schaars

spartan adj
austere, lacking luxury spartaans

spasm /ˈspæzəm/ n
a violent, excruciating seizure of pain stuip
contraction of a muscle kramp

spat /spæt/ n
automotive: piece of bodywork soort spatbord
covering worn over a shoe overschoen gamasch
quarrel ruzie

spat /spæt/ v
to quarrel ruzien

spate /speɪt/ n
a river flood; an overflow or inundation bandjir overstroming
a sudden rush or increase stroom toevloed

spatial /ˈspeɪʃəl/ adj
pertaining to space ruimtelijk

spatula /ˈspætjʊlə/ n
kitchen utensil for turning and lifting spatel
thin hand tool for handling chemicals or other materials spatel
palette knife spatel steker

spawn n
the numerous eggs of an aquatic organism kuit

spawn v
to reproduce, especially in large numbers paaien

spay /speɪ/ v
remove the ovaries steriliseren

spaz /spæz/ n
incompetent person spast
stupid person spast
tantrum, fit spasme

speak /spik/ /spiːk/ v
to be able to communicate in a language spreken
to communicate with one's voice using words spreken

speak of the devil phraseologicalUnit
expression used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive als je het over de duivel hebt, dan zie je zijn staart

speak out v
assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known uitspreken

speak volumes v
to convey significant information beyond what is explicit boekdelen spreken

speaker /ˈspikɚ/ /ˈspiːkə/ n
loudspeaker luidspreker box
one who speaks spreker spreekster

spear /spɪə̯(ɹ)/ /spɪɹ/ n
long stick with a sharp tip speer geer lans spies

spearhead /ˈspɪə.hɛd/ /ˈspɪɹ.hɛd/ n
the pointed head, or end, of a spear speerpunt

special /ˈspɛ.ʃəl/ adj
distinguished by a unique or unusual quality speciaal
of particular interest or value; certain; dear; beloved; favored speciaal

special education n
educational services designed for students with learning difficulties speciaal onderwijs

specialist /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/ n
physician specialist
expert specialist

specialty /ˈspɛʃəlti/ n
that in which one specializes specialiteit terrein

species /ˈspiːʃiːz/ n
group of plants or animals having similar appearance soort
rank in a taxonomic classification soort species

speciesism /ˈspiːʃiːˌzɪzəm/ n
speciesisme

specification n
explicit set of requirements specificatie

specificity /spɛsɪˈfɪsɪti/ n
the state of being specific rather than general specificiteit

specify /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/ v
to state explicitly, in detail, or as a condition specificeren

specimen /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ n
example voorbeeld
sample specimen

specious /ˈspiːʃəs/ adj
seemingly well-reasoned, but fallacious misleidend ongegrond schoonschijnend

speck /spɛk/ n
tiny spot stip

spectacle /ˈspɛktəkl̩/ n
something exciting or extraordinary spektakel

spectacles n
a pair of lenses set in a frame bril

spectator /spɛkˈteɪtə/ /ˈspɛkteɪtɚ/ n
observer toeschouwer

spectrograph /ˈspɛktɹəˌɡɹæf/ n
machine for recording spectra spectrograaf

spectrometer n
instrument for measuring the absorption of light by chemical substances spectrometer

spectroscope n
optical instrument used for spectrographic analysis spectroscoop

spectroscopy n
scientific study of spectra spectroscopie

speculation n
judgment or conclusion reached by speculating speculatie giswerk

speculator n
one who speculates; as in investing speculant

speculoos n
biscuit speculaas

speech /ˈspiːtʃ/ n
an oration, session of speaking toespraak rede speech
vocal communication spraak toespraak

speech bubble n
rounded outline representing speech in a cartoon tekstballon

speech disorder n
malfunction spraakgebrek

speechless /ˈspiːtʃ.lɪs/ adj
not speaking; not knowing what to say sprakeloos

speed /spiːd/ n
rapidity snelheid vlugheid
rate of motion snelheid vaart gezwindheid
slang: methamphetamine speed

speed bump n
transverse ridge in the road verkeersdrempel

speed camera n
camera to detect speeding vehicles flitspaal

speed limit n
maximum speed permitted snelheidsbegrenzing snelheidsbeperking

speed of sound n
speed at which sound is propagated geluidssnelheid

speedometer /spɪˈdɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/ n
a device that measures, and indicates the current speed of a vehicle snelheidsmeter

speedwell n
plant ereprijs

speedy /ˈspiːdi/ adj
characterized by rapid or swift motion spoedig

speleologist n
person who studies caves speleologe speleoloog

spell /spɛl/ n
magical effect of such incantation betovering
magical incantation toverspreuk

spell /spɛl/ v
to compose a word spellen
to write or say the letters that form a word spellen
to indicate that some future event will occur betekenen

spelling /ˈspɛlɪŋ/ n
a specific spelling of a word spelling

spelling pronunciation n
spelling pronunciation spellinguitspraak

spelt /ˈspɛlt/ n
a type of wheat, Triticum aestivum spelta spelt

spelunking n
exploring underground caverns speleologie

spent /ˈspɛnt/ adj
used up uitgeput vermoeid

sperm /spɜːm/ /spɜːɹm/ n
cell spermacel
semen (fluid) sperma

sperm whale n
sperm whale potvis

spermatogenesis n
process of sperm production in the testes spermatogenese

spew /spjuː/ v
to vomit kotsen overgeven

sphere /sfɪə/ /sfɪɹ/ n
mathematics: regular three-dimensional object bol sfeer
spherical physical object bol sfeer
region in which something or someone is active sfeer omgeving bereik

sphere of influence n
area influenced by something invloedssfeer jurisdictie

spherical /sfɛɹɪkəl/ adj
shaped like a sphere bolvormig

spherical aberration /ˈsfɪɹ.ɪk.l̩ ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
type of lens aberration sferische aberratie

spherical cap n
portion of sphere bolkap dop

sphincter /ˈsfɪŋktə/ n
band of muscle sluitspier sfincter

sphinx /sfɪŋks/ n
mythology: creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal sfinx

sphygmomanometer n
device to measure blood pressure sfygmomanometer

spice /spaɪs/ n
any variety of spice specerij
plant matter used to season or flavour food specerij kruid

spice /spaɪs/ v
to add spice or spices to kruiden

spick-and-span adj
clean, spotless spik en span

spicy adj
containing spice gekruid kruidig
racy pikant

spider /ˈspaɪdə/ /ˈspaɪdɚ/ n
arthropod spin kobbe

spiderweb n
net-like construct of a spider spinnenweb

spiel /spiːl/ n
A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade breedsprakerig verhaal donderpreek

spike addition /spʌɪk əˈdɪʃ(ə)n/ n
technique in analytical chemistry Standaardadditie

spill /spɪl/ n
something that has been dropped gemorste

spill /spɪl/ v
transitive: to drop something so that it spreads out morsen

spin /spɪn/ n
circular motion draaien

spin /spɪn/ v
to make yarn spinnen
to make ball move sideways spinnen
to present a bias spinnen
to move sideways when bouncing doen draaien
to turn around quickly draaien

spin doctor n
person hired to improve public image spindoctor

spinach /spɪnɪt͡ʃ/ n
a particular edible plant, Spinacia oleracea spinazie

spinal cord n
thick, whitish cord of nerve tissue ruggenmerg

spindle /ˈspɪndəl/ n
(geometry) solid omwentelingslichaam
long and slender stalk resembling a spindle staak
rod in spinning and winding thread spoel spindel spintol
rod which turns, or on which something turns round spil
rotary axis of a machine tool or power tool as spil
tree of the genus Euonymus kardinaalsmuts
upright spike for holding papers papierprikker piek

spindle /ˈspɪndəl/ v
impale on a device for holding paper documents opprikken
make into a long tapered shape spinnen

spine /spaɪn/ n
backbone ruggengraat
bound edge of a book rug
rigid, pointed surface protuberance or needle-like structure on an animal, shell, or plant doorn stekel

spinel /spɪˈnɛl/ n
any of several hard minerals of cubic symmetry that are mixed oxides of magnesium and aluminium spinel

spinning mule n
machine that spins thread from fibres Mule Jenny Spinning Mule

spinning top n
a toy tol draaitol

spinning wheel n
device for spinning thread with a wheel and a spindle spinnewiel

spinor /spɪnɔɹ/ n
element of Clifford algebra spinor

spinster /ˈspɪnstə/ /ˈspɪnstɚ/ n
obsolete: occupation spinner spinster
one who spins a political media story spindoctor
unmarried woman ongehuwde vrouw oude vrijster

spiny dogfish n
Squalus acanthias doornhaai

spiny lobster n
crustacean of the family Palinuridae langoest

spiral /ˈspaɪɹəl/ n
geometry spiraal

spiral galaxy n
spiral galaxy spiraalstelsel

spiral staircase n
type of staircase wenteltrap draaitrap spindeltrap windeltrap

spire /spaɪə/ /spaɪɹ/ n
tapering architectural structure spits torenspits
top, or uppermost point, of anything; the summit top toppunt

spirit /ˈspiɹɪt/ /ˈspɪɹɪt/ n
soul geest ziel
supernatural being geest

spirit level n
spirit level waterpas

spiritual /ˈspɪɹɪtʃuəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃʊəl/ adj
of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul spiritueel geestelijk

spirituality /ˌspɪ.ɹə.tʃuˈæ.lə.tɪ/ n
concern for what is unseen and intangible spiritualiteit

spit /ˈspɪt/ n
a rod on which meat is grilled/broiled spit
saliva speeksel spuug spuwsel

spit /ˈspɪt/ v
to evacuate saliva from the mouth spuwen spugen

spite /spaɪt/ n
ill-will or hatred toward another; a desire to vex or injure boosaardigheid wrok
vexation, chagrin, mortification ascese droefheid ergernis irritatie

spite /spaɪt/ v
to be angry at; to hate haten
to treat maliciously mishandelen

spiteful adj
filled with spite hatelijk onheus rancuneus

spitting image /ˈspɪtɪŋ ˈɪmɪdʒ/ n
the exact likeness of someone (ze lijken als) twee druppels water

spitting spider n
spider from the family Scytodidae lijmspuiter

spittoon /spɪˈtuːn/ n
receptacle for spit kwispedoor

splash /splæʃ/ n
the sound made by an object hitting a liquid plons

spleen /spliːn/ n
organ milt

splendor /ˈsplɛndə/ n
magnificent appearance pracht grandeur

splint n
immobilizing device spalk

splint v
apply splint spalken

splinter /ˈsplɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈsplɪntɚ/ /ˈsplɪnɚ/ n
fragment of material splinter
group splintergroep

splinter /ˈsplɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈsplɪntɚ/ /ˈsplɪnɚ/ v
to cause to break apart into splinters versplinteren
to come apart into splinters splinteren versplinteren

split /splɪt/ n
breach, division afsplitsing

split /splɪt/ v
divide along a more or less straight line opsplitsen splitsen
share out verdelen

split end n
A hair which has split at the end gespleten haarpunt

split-second n
a brief moment fractie van een seconde

splits n
manoeuvre, acrobatic feat spagaat grand écart split

splitting n
instance of splitting splitsing

spoil /spɔɪl/ n
plunder taken from an enemy or victim buit

spoil /spɔɪl/ v
become sour or rancid, to decay bederven
ruin verbrodden verprutsen
to coddle or pamper bederven verwennen

spoiled adj
of a child verwend

spoiler /ˈspɔɪ.lə/ /ˈspɔɪ.lɚ/ n
document, review or comment spoiler

spoils n
public offices and their benefits regarded as the peculiar property of a successful party or faction. het uitdelen van ambten aan partijgenoten vriendjespolitiek
that which is taken from another by violence plundering roofbuit

spoils of war n
profits extracted as the result of winning a war krijgsbuit

spoilt /spɔɪlt/ adj
of a child verwend
of food: rendered unusable or inedible bedorven

spoke /spəʊk/ n
part of a wheel spaak

spoken /ˈspoʊkən/ adj
concerning speech gesproken

spokesman n
one who speaks as the voice of a group of people woordvoerder zegsman zegsvrouw woordvoerster

spokeswoman n
woman who speaks as the voice of a group of people woordvoerster

spoliation n
authorized plundering vrijbuiterij
destruction of evidence bewijsvernietiging
plundering plundering

sponge /spʌnd͡ʒ/ n
marine invertebrate spons

sponger n
one who sponges klaploper

sponsor /ˈspɑn.səɹ/ /ˈspɒn.sə/ v
to be a sponsor for sponsoren

spontaneous abortion /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/ n
miscarriage miskraam

spontaneously /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ adv
in a spontaneous manner spontaan

spoof /spuːf/ n
act of deception, hoax bedotterij grap mystificatie

spoof /spuːf/ v
to deceive bedriegen misleiden
to falsify vervalsen
to gently satirize parodieren

spook /spuːk/ n
ghost or apparition schijnsel spook
hobgoblin kabouter
pejorative: black person|nigger neger
spirit returning to haunt a place geest spook
spy spion verspieder

spool n
spindle spoel bobijn

spoon /spun/ /spuːn/ n
scooped utensil for eating (or serving) lepel

spoon /spun/ /spuːn/ v
sailing terminology laveren

spoonbill n
bird lepelaar

spoonerism /ˈspuːnəɹɪzəm/ n
phrase where sounds are transposed spoonerisme

spoonful n
amount a spoon will hold lepel lepelvol

sporadic /spəˈɹædɪk/ /spəˈɹæɾɪk/ adj
rare and scattered in occurrence sporadisch

sporangium n
a case, capsule, or container in which spores are produced sporangium sporendoosje

spore /spo(ː)ɹ/ /spoə/ /spɔɹ/ /spɔː/ n
reproductive particle spoor

sport /spo(ː)ɹt/ /spoət/ /spɔɹt/ /spɔː/ /spɔːt/ n
any athletic activity that uses physical skills sport

sporting adj
exhibiting sportsmanship sportief
pertaining to sports sportief

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ n
a brief advertisement reclamespot spot
a round or irregular patch of a different color vlek plek
stain vlek plek
bright lamp; spotlight spot straler
location or area plaats plek
pimple, pustule puist
small amount beetje hap

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ v
loan money to somebody lenen matsen
remove, or attempt to remove, a stain ontvlekken
see, pick out, notice or identify vinden bemerken opmerken
sports: support or assist a maneuver spotten
stain; leave a spot bevlekken maken vlek

spot-backed antshrike n
bird vlekrug-mierklauwier

spot-winged antshrike n
Pygiptila stellaris vlekvleugel-mierklauwier

spotlight n
a bright lamp, especially one used to illuminate the center of attention on a stage spotlight

spouse /spaʊs/ n
person in a marriage or marital relationship echtgenoot eega gade wederhelft

spout /spaʊt/ /spʌʊt/ v
to gush forth in a stream spuiten

sprachbund /ˈspɹɑkbʊnd/ /ˈspɹɑːkbʊnd/ n
group of languages sharing areal features primarily due to language contact taalbond

sprain /spɹeɪn/ n
act or result of spraining verstuiking

sprain /spɹeɪn/ v
to weaken a joint, ligament, or muscle verstuiken

sprat /spɹæt/ n
any of various small marine fish in the genus Sprattus sprot

sprawl /spɹɑl/ /spɹɔl/ /spɹɔːl/ v
to sit with limbs spread out armen en benen uitspreiden
to spread out in disorderly fashion verspreiden zich uitstrekken

spread /spɹɛd/ n
food designed to be spread pasta

spread /spɹɛd/ v
(intransitive) to take up a larger area, expand vergroten uitbreiden verbreden verspreiden verwijden
(transitive) to disseminate, make known or present verspreiden verbreiden
to disperse, scatter uitstrooien verbreiden verspreiden
to extend, stretch out (limbs etc) spreiden strekken stretchen uitspreiden uitstrekken
to smear, distribute in a thin layer besmeren bestrijken smeren uitsmeren
to stretch out, expand spreiden uitbreiden uitstrekken verbreiden verspreiden

spread like wildfire v
spread like wildfire als een lopend vuurtje

spreadable /ˈspɹɛdəbəl/ adj
spreadable smeuïg

spreader n
horizontal spar attached to the mast of a sailboat in order to extend the shrouds ra

spring /spɹɪŋ/ n
device made of flexible material veer
first season lente voorjaar
nautical: rope to prevent surging spring
water source bron wel

spring /spɹɪŋ/ v
to jump or leap springen

spring cleaning n
systematic cleaning at the end of winter voorjaarsschoonmaak

spring constant n
characteristic of a spring veerconstante

spring roll n
shredded vegetables wrapped in a pancake loempia

spring tide n
tide which occurs when the moon is new or full springtij

spring to life v
start to exist ontspringen ontspruiten ontstaan

spring to mind v
appear in one's thoughts te binnen schieten

springboard n
flexible diving board springplank
figuratively: anything that launches or provides impulse springplank
platform on springs used in gymnastics springplank

springbok /ˈspɹɪŋbɑk/ /ˈspɹɪŋbɒk/ n
Antidorcas marsupialis springbok

springwater n
water originating from a spring bronwater

sprinkle v
to cause to fall in fine drops sprenkelen

sprinkles n
small candy or sugar pieces as decoration hagelslag

sprint n
short race at top speed sprint

sprocket /spɹɒkɪt/ n
extension of roof hoekkeper uitbreker
toothed wheel kettingwiel

sprout /spɹaʊt/ /spɹʌʊt/ n
child spruit
edible germinated seed kiemgroente
new growth on a plant scheut spruit

sprout /spɹaʊt/ /spɹʌʊt/ v
to cause to grow from a seed laten ontkiemen
to grow, to germinate ontspruiten

spruce /spɹuːs/ n
tree from the genus Picea spar
wood of a spruce spar sparrenhout

sprue /spɹuː/ n
malabsorption syndrome Indische spruw aphthae tropicae psilosis tropische spruw

spry /spɹaɪ/ adj
nimble, active kwiek

spunk /spʌŋk/ n
courage; spirit; mettle; determination levendigheid moed vastberadenheid

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ n
implement for prodding a horse spoor
appendage near the foot spoor

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ v
to urge or encourage to action aanmoedigen aansporen bewegen

spurious /ˈspjʊ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspjʊə.ɹi.əs/ adj
false vals

spurn /spɚn/ /spɜːn/ v
to reject disdainfully versmaden

sputnik /ˈspʊtnɪk/ n
a Soviet robotic space satellite spoetnik

spy /spaɪ/ n
person who secretly watches spion spionne

spy /spaɪ/ v
to act as a spy bespieden spioneren

spy satellite n
artificial space satellite used for reconnaissance or intelligence gathering spionagesatelliet

spyglass n
portable telescope verrekijker

spyware n
program spyware

squadron /ˈskwɒd.ɹən/ n
air force: tactical unit of at least two flights eskader
navy: detachment of vessels eskader
army: body of cavalry eskadron

squall v
to cry or wail loudly krijsen schreeuwen windstoot

squalor /ˈskwɑlɚ/ /ˈskwɒlə(ɹ)/ n
squalidness miserabele omstandigheden weerzinwekkende vuiligheid

squander /ˈskwɑn.dɚ/ /ˈskwɒnd.ə/ v
to waste verbrassen verkwanselen verspillen

square /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛɚ/ adj
shaped like a square vierkant vierkante
used in the names of units vierkante vierkant

square /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛɚ/ n
cell in a grid veld
open space in a town plein plaats markt square
second power kwadraat tweede macht vierkant
the # symbol on a telephone hekje
tool winkelhaak
type of polygon vierkant

square /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛɚ/ v
oplossen
math: to multiply by itself kwadrateren tot de tweede macht verheffen

square bracket n
symbol [ or ] blokhaak blokhaakje vierkant haakje vierkante haak

square centimeter n
unit of area vierkante centimeter

square kilometre n
standard unit of area vierkante kilometer

square matrix n
matrix having the same number of rows as columns vierkante matrix

square metre n
standard unit of area vierkante meter

square root n
number vierkantswortel wortel

square wave n
function or waveform that alternates regularly and instantaneously between two levels blokgolf

squared adj
raised to the second power kwadraat

squash /skwɒʃ/ /skwɔʃ/ n
The sport squash

squash /skwɒʃ/ /skwɔʃ/ v
to compress samenpersen

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ adj
relatively short or low and thick or broad gedrongen

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ n
building occupied without permission kraakpand
position assumed by bending deeply at the knees while resting on one's feet hurken

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ v
to bend at the knees hurken
to occupy without permission kraken
weightlifting: to exercise kniebuigen

squatter /ˈskwɑːtəɹ/ /ˈskwɒtə/ n
one occupying a place without permission kraakster kraker

squawk /skwɔːk/ n
shrill noise gekrijs schreeuw

squeak /skwiːk/ v
emit sound piepen

squeal /skwiːl/ v
to scream a high-pitched squeal krijsen snierken

squeamish /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/ adj
easily bothered or upset; tending to be nauseous or nervous snel misselijk teergevoelig

squeegee /ˈskwiːdʒiː/ n
printing tool rakel
tool used for cleaning glass aftrekker ruitenwisser

squeegee /ˈskwiːdʒiː/ v
to clean with squeegee aftrekken

squeeze /skwiːz/ v
to apply pressure to from two or more sides at once knijpen drukken klemmen persen
to fit into a tight place drukken persen

squeeze out v
used other than as an idiom, to squeeze out uitknijpen uitpersen

squib /skwɪb/ n
device used to ignite a rocket lont

squib /skwɪb/ v
make a sound such as a small explosion ploffen

squicky /ˈskwɪk.i/ adj
of something that engenders disgust beikes eikes jakkes vies

squid /skwɪd/ n
sea animal inktvis

squiggly /ˈskwɪɡli/ adj
Not straight; wavy kronkelend

squint /skwɪnt/ n
expression in which the eyes are partly closed gluren
look of eyes which are turned in different directions, like in strabismus scheelkijken

squint /skwɪnt/ v
to look or glance sideways loensen
to look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions scheelkijken

squinter n
one who squints schele

squire n
armor-bearer who attended a knight schildknaap

squirearchy n
landowning gentry landadel

squirm /skwɜːm/ /skwɝm/ v
to evade a question, an interviewer etc. ontwijken
twist in discomfort, especially from shame or embarrassment wriemelen
twist one’s body with snakelike motion wriemelen wringen

squirrel /ˈskwɝl/ /ˈskwɪɹl̩/ n
rodent eekhoorn eekhoorntje

squirrel monkey n
Saimiri doodshoofdaapje

squits n
colloquial: diarrhea buikloop diarree

stab /stæb/ n
act of stabbing steek
attempt poging
criticism aanval kritiek
wound made by stabbing steekwond

stab /stæb/ v
To pierce or wound with pointed object steken
To cause a sharp painful sensation steken
To recklessly hit with the tip of a pointed object steken

stable /ˈsteɪ.bəl/ adj
relatively unchanging stabiel

stable /ˈsteɪ.bəl/ n
building for animals with hoofs stal
building for horses paardenstal

stable /ˈsteɪ.bəl/ v
put or keep in a stable stallen

stack /stæk/ n
a pile of identical objects stapel

stack /stæk/ v
To place objects or material in the form of a stack opstapelen stapelen

stadium /ˈsteɪdi.əm/ n
venue where sporting events are held stadion
Greek measure of length stadion
race course, especially, the Olympic course for foot races stadion

stadtholder n
chief magistrate stadhouder

staff /stɑːf/ /ˈstæf/ n
employees of a business personeel medewerkers
long, straight, thick rod or stick staf
music: series of horizontal lines notenbalk balk

stag /stæɡ/ n
adult male deer hertenbok

stag beetle n
large beetle in Lucanidae vliegend hert

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ n
in theatre toneel podium
phase stadium

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ v
to demonstrate in a deceptive manner ensceneren
to produce on a stage opvoeren

stage fright n
state of nervousness about performing plankenkoorts

stage race n
multi-day cycle race etappekoers rittenwedstrijd

staged adj
Intended for the performance stage geënsceneerd

stagger n
an unsteady movement of the body in walking or standing wankel

stagger v
to begin to doubt and waver in purposes twijfelen
to walk in an awkward, drunken fashion wankelen waggelen

stain /steɪn/ n
discoloured spot or area vlek

stain /steɪn/ v
to coat a surface with a stain beitsen
to discolour something verkleuren
to taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation bevlekken

stained glass n
coloured glass gebrandschilderd glas

stainless adj
describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration roestvrij

stair /stɛə/ /stɛəɹ/ n
series of steps trap

staircase /ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/ n
stairway trap

stairs /ˈstɛəz/ /ˈstɛɹz/ n
contiguous set of steps trap

stairwell n
a shaft in a multi-story building enclosing a stairway or staircase trappenhuis

stake /steɪk/ n
piece of wood staak paal
share or interest in a business aandeel

stake out v
to mark off the limits by stakes afbakenen

stakeholder n
person or organisation with a legitimate interest belanghebbende

stakeout n
covertly watching a location surveillance

stalactite /stəˈlæktaɪt/ /ˈstæləktaɪt/ n
mineral deposit hanging from the roof of a cave druipsteen druipsteenpegel

stalagmite /stəˈlæɡmaɪt/ /ˈstæləɡmaɪt/ n
mineral deposit druipsteen druipsteenkegel

stale /steɪl/ adj
no longer new or interesting ouderwets

stalemate n
chess term pat patstelling

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ n
stem or main axis of a plant stengel steel halm

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ v
to (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment stalken

stalking n
crime of following or harassing stalking

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ n
very small room used for a shower cabine

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ v
To come to a standstill afslaan
To exceed the critical angle of attack, resulting in total loss of lift overtrekken
To put (an animal etc) in a stall stallen

stallion /ˈstæli.ən/ n
male horse kept primarily as a stud dekhengst
very virile, sexy or horny man dekhengst
uncastrated male horse hengst

stalwart /ˈstɔlwɚt/ /ˈstɔːlwət/ adj
courageous moedig vastberaden
firmly or solidly built robuust stevig

stalwart /ˈstɔlwɚt/ /ˈstɔːlwət/ n
one who firmly supports a cause onverzettelijke standvastige
one who has a strong build robuuste stevige
one who is dependable trouwe aanhanger

stammer /ˈstæmɚ/ v
to stutter stotteren

stammering n
act of stammering gestamel gestotter

stamp /stæmp/ v
to step quickly and heavily stampen

stamp out /stamp aʊt/ v
to get rid of uitroeien

stampede /stæmˈpiːd/ n
any sudden flight or dispersion stormloop

stamping ground n
place one likes to go geliefkoosde plaats

stance /stæns/ /stɑːns/ n
manner, posture, or pose in which one stands houding
opinion or point of view opinie standpunt

stanchion /ˈstænʃən/ /ˈstɑːnʃən/ n
confinement afsluiting
vertical pole, post or support paal post

stand /stænd/ [steənd] n
defensive position or effort positie
designated spot where someone or something may stand or wait standplaats
device to hold something upright or aloft sokkel staander statief
particular grove or other group of trees bosschage
resolute, unwavering position standplaats standpunt
small building or booth kraam stand

stand /stænd/ [steənd] v
to place in an upright or standing position neerzetten overeind stellen zetten
to rise to one’s feet opstaan
to support oneself on the feet in an erect position staan
to remain motionless staan
to be placed in an upright or vertical orientation staan
to tolerate uitstaan verdragen
to undergo; withstand; hold up doorstaan weerstaan

stand for v
to advocate or support voorstaan
to mean, symbolize or represent staan voor

stand in for v
replace vervangen

stand up v
bring something up and set it into a standing position rechtstellen rechtzetten stellen zetten
rise from a sitting position opstaan
to avoid a prearranged meeting de kat sturen in de kou laten staan

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ n
a flag or ensign standaard
level of quality standaard
something used as a measure maatstaf standaard

standard deviation n
statistical measure standaardafwijking standaarddeviatie

standard language n
variety of language regarded as most correct standaardtaal

standard time n
synchronized clock time in each graphical locations standaardtijd

standing order n
Regular transfer of fixed sum between bank accounts domiciliëring

standing ovation n
enthusiastic applause staande ovatie

standpoint n
point of view standpunt uitgangspunt

standstill n
complete immobility stilstand

stanza /ˈstænzə/ n
a unit of a poem stanza

staple /ˈsteɪ.pl/ n
basic food basisvoedsel
basic or essential supply basisbenodigdheid
one of set of rods hammered into structure haak
wire fastener in general niet
wire fastener used to secure stacks of paper niet

staple /ˈsteɪ.pl/ v
secure with a staple nieten

stapler /ˈsteɪplə/ /ˈsteɪpləɹ/ n
device which binds together paper nietapparaat nietmachine nieter

star /stɑɹ/ /stɑː(ɹ)/ n
celebrity ster vedette
id=Q523|luminous celestial body ster
astronomy: a luminous celestial body ster
concave polygon ster
actor ster
quality rating symbol ster
talented or famous person ster

star anise n
a plant, Illicium verum steranijs

star chart n
star chart sterrenkaart

star cluster n
group of stars sterrenhoop

star fruit n
fruit carambola

starboard /ˈstɑɹbɚd/ n
right hand side of a vessel stuurboord

starch /stɑɹtʃ/ /stɑːtʃ/ adj
stiff precies rigide stijf

starch /stɑɹtʃ/ /stɑːtʃ/ n
carbohydrates zetmeel
substance zetmeel
laundry stiffener stijfsel

stardom /ˈstɑɹdəm/ n
fame or celebrity sterrendom

stardust n
particles sterrenstof

stare /stɛə(ɹ)/ /stɛəɹ/ v
To look fixedly staren

starfish n
various echinoderms zeester

stark /stɑɹk/ /stɑːk/ adj
(archaic) strong; vigorous; powerful sterk

starkers /ˈstɑɹkɚz/ /ˈstɑːkəz/ adj
completely nude spiernaakt moedernaakt puitebloot

starling /ˈstɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈstɑːlɪŋ/ n
bird spreeuw

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ n
beginning of an activity start begin aanvang
beginning point of a race startlijn start

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ v
of an activity, to begin beginnen aanvangen starten
to begin beginnen aanvangen starten
to initiate operation of a vehicle or machine starten
to set in motion starten
to jerk suddenly in surprise opschrikken
to put or raise a question or objection, to put forward beginnen

starter /ˈstɑɹtɚ/ /ˈstɑːtə(ɹ)/ n
first course of a meal voorgerecht voorafje

starting point n
first steps when commencing an activity uitgangspunt
place where a journey starts beginpunt

startle /ˈstɑɹt.(ə)l/ /ˈstɑːt.(ə)l/ v
to excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension laten schrikken
to move or be excited on feeling alarm schrikken

starvation /stɑɹˈveɪʃən/ /stɑːˈveɪʃən/ n
condition uithongering

starve /stɑːv/ v
to be very hungry [[sterven]] [[van]] [[de]] [[honger]] rammelen
to deprive of nourishment uithongeren
to die because of lack of food verhongeren [[sterven]] [[van]] [[de]] [[honger]]

stash v
store away for later use opbergen opslaan verstoppen

stasis /ˈsteɪsɪs/ n
inactivity stabiliteit stase

state /steɪt/ n
any sovereign polity staat
a political division of a federation retaining a degree of autonomy staat
a condition staat

state /steɪt/ v
declare to be a fact verklaren
make known bekendmaken

state capitalism n
form of capitalism staatskapitalisme

state of affairs n
specific situation situatie stand van zaken toestand

state of emergency n
status quo noodtoestand

state secret n
restricted information of national importance staatsgeheim

statement /ˈsteɪt.mənt/ n
computing: instruction in a computer program instructie verklaring
declaration or remark verklaring bemerking opmerking
finance: document that summarizes financial activity uittreksel
presentation of opinion or position verklaring stellingname

station /ˈsteɪʃən/ n
place where a vehicle may stop station halte

station /ˈsteɪʃən/ v
To put in place to perform a task posteren

stationary point n
A point on a curve where the gradient is zero stationair punt

stationing n
the putting in a place to perform military duty stationering

statistically adv
in a statistical way statistisch gezien

statistics /stəˈtɪstɪks/ n
mathematical science statistiek
collection of measurements statistiek

statue /ˈstæ.tʃuː/ n
three-dimensional work of art standbeeld

statuette n
a small statue beeldje

status /ˈsteɪt.əs/ /ˈstæt.əs/ n
person’s position or standing status
situation or state of affairs status
prestige or high standing aanzien

status quo /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwoʊ/ /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwəʊ/ /ˌstætəs ˈkwoʊ/ n
the state of things status quo

statutory /ˈstætjʊt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈstætʃəˌtɔɹi/ adj
relating to a statute statutair

statutory rape n
intercourse with a minor sex met minderjarige

staunch /stɑːntʃ/ /stɔːntʃ/ adj
loyal, trustworthy, reliable betrouwbaar loyaal trouw

staunch /stɑːntʃ/ /stɔːntʃ/ v
to stop the flow of (blood) stelpen

stave /steɪv/ n
bar sport
metrical portion; stanza; staff strofe vers
parallel lines to write music on notenbalk balk
walking stick staf

stave church n
wooden church of a medieval type staafkerk

stave off v
prevent something from happening afweren

stay /steɪ/ n
period of time spent in a place verblijf
postponement uitstel

stay /steɪ/ v
to postpone uitstellen
to remain in a particular place blijven verblijven
to continue to have a particular quality blijven verblijven

stay behind v
to remain in a classroom or school at the end of teaching, especially to receive punishment nablijven
to remain where one is, whilst others leave achterblijven

stay up v
remain awake opblijven

steady /ˈstɛdi/ adj
slow gestaag

steady /ˈstɛdi/ v
to stabilize stabiliseren

steak /steɪk/ n
slice of beef biefstuk steak
slice of meat of other animals steak

steal /stiːl/ n
merchandise available at a very attractive price koopje
the act of stealing diefstal roof

steal /stiːl/ v
to draw attention stelen
to illegally take possession of stelen jatten ontvreemden

stealthily adv
in a stealthy manner stilletjes

steam /stiːm/ n
water vapor stoom
pressurized water vapor stoom

steam /stiːm/ v
cooking: to cook with steam stomen

steam engine n
any steam-driven heat engine stoommachine

steam locomotive n
locomotive powered by steam stoomlocomotief

steamboat /ˈstimˌboʊt/ n
vessel powered by steam stoomboot

steamer /ˈstimɚ/ /ˈstiːmə(ɹ)/ n
steamboat or steamship stoomboot

steamship n
vessel propelled by steam stoomboot

steel /stiːl/ n
metal produced from iron staal

steep /stiːp/ adj
near-vertical steil

steep /stiːp/ v
to soak an item in liquid weken

steeple /ˈstiːpəl/ n
a tower on a church kerktoren

steeplechase n
athletics event steeplechase
horse race steeplechase

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ n
castrated male of cattle os

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ v
to direct a group of animals drijven
to maneuver or manipulate a person or group into a place or course of action begeleiden leiden
transitive: to guide the course of besturen

steerable adj
capable of being steered stuurbaar

steering group n
A committee that arranges the schedule of business for a legislative assembly or other organization stuurgroep

steering wheel n
wheel-shaped control stuurwiel

steeve /stiːv/ v
To project upward stevenen

steganography /ˌstɛ.ɡʌnˈɔ.ɡɹʌ.fi/ /ˌstɛɡ.ənˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
steganography steganografie

stellar day n
period of one rotation of Earth, measured relative to the stars sterrendag

stem /stɛm/ n
botany: above-ground stalk of a vascular plant stengel stam steel
linguistics: main part of a word stam grondwoord
nautical: forward vertical extension of the keel voorsteven

stem /stɛm/ v
to stop, hinder hinderen stelpen stoppen

stem cell n
primal undifferentiated cell stamcel

stench n
a strong foul smell, a stink stank

stenographer /stəˈnɑɡɹəfəɹ/ /stəˈnɒɡɹəfə/ n
someone skilled in the transcription of speech stenograaf

stenosis /stɛˈnəʊsɪs/ n
abnormal narrowing or stricture in a blood vessel or other tubular organ adervernauwing stenose

step /stɛp/ n
footstep voetstap
pace stap

step /stɛp/ v
intransitive, figuratively: to move mentally gaan
intransitive: to go on foot; especially, to walk a little distance stappen
intransitive: to move the foot in walking stappen
intransitive: to walk slowly, gravely, or resolutely stappen

stepbrother n
son of one's stepfather or stepmother stiefbroer

stepdaughter n
daughter of one's spouse and not of oneself stiefdochter

stepfather n
husband of one's biological mother, other than one's biological father stiefvader

stepmother /ˈstɛpmʌðə/ n
wife of one's biological father, not one's biological mother stiefmoeder

stepparent n
stepfather or stepmother stiefouder

stepson /ˈstɛpsʌn/ n
son of one's spouse and not of oneself stiefzoon

steradian n
derived unit of solid angle steradiaal

steric adj
relating to the arrangement of atoms in space sterische

sterile /ˈstɛɹaɪl/ /ˈstɛɹəl/ adj
unable to reproduce steriel onvruchtbaar

sterility n
state of being sterile steriliteit

sterilizable adj
able to be sterilized steriliseerbaar te steriliseren

sterilize v
disable ability to procreate steriliseren

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ adj
having a hardness and severity of nature or manner streng

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ n
the rear part or after end of a ship or vessel achtersteven achterschip

sternpost n
timber or bar at the stern of a vessel achtersteven

stethoscope /ˈstɛθəsˌkoʊp/ n
medical instrument stethoscoop

stevedore /ˈstivəˌdɔɹ/ /ˈstiːvəˌdɔː(ɹ)/ n
dockworker involved in loading and unloading cargo stuwadoor dokwerker

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃʉː/ v
to be in a state of elevated anxiety beven sidderen
to brew (tea) thee zetten
to cook (food) smoren stoven
to suffer under hot conditions stikken zweten

steward /ˈstjuː.əd/ /ˈstuɚd/ n
ship's officer in charge of making dining arrangements and provisions hofmeester
the administrator of a medieval manor meier

stewardess /stjuː.əˈdɛs/ /ˈstu.ɚ.dɪs/ n
female flight attendant stewardess

stick /stɪk/ n
long piece of wood stok
cylindrical piece (of chalk, wax etc) stok
twig or small branch tak takje

stick /stɪk/ v
to become attached, to adhere (intransitive) kleven plakken
to glue; to adhere (transitive) kleven
to jam blijven steken
to persist volhouden
to propagate plants by cuttings stekken
to place, set down quickly stekken
to remain loyal or firm neergooien

stick insect n
insects of the order Phasmida [[wandelende]] [[tak]]

stick man n
simple drawing of a man stokmannetje

sticker n
adhesive label or decal sticker klever
something that sticks klever

stiff /stɪf/ adj
colloquial: harsh, severe stevig
figuratively: of policies and rules and their application and enforcement inflexibel
of a person, formal in behavior, unrelaxed stug
of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible stug rigide stijf
of muscles, or parts of the body stijf

stifle /ˈstaɪfl/ v
to die of suffocation stikken
to interrupt or cut off afbreken onderbreken
to repress, keep in or hold back onderdrukken

stigma /ˈstɪɡmə/ n
part of the pistil stempel

stiletto /stəˈlɛtoʊ/ n
short sharp stabbing weapon stiletto

stiletto heel n
heel of a high and narrow shoe naaldhak

still /stɪl/ adj
not moving stil

still /stɪl/ adv
nevertheless toch
to an even greater degree nog
up to a time, as in the preceding time nog nog steeds

still /stɪl/ n
Catering, stills: Area in restaurant used to make tea and coffee separate from main kitchen distilleerderij
a device for distilling liquids distilleerapparaat

still life n
work of art stilleven

stillbirth n
birth of a dead fetus doodgeboorte

stillborn adj
dead at birth doodgeboren
ignored, without influence, unsuccessful, abortive doodgeboren

stilt n
bird steltloper
pillar stelt
walking pole stelt

stimulate /ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/ v
to arouse an organism to functional activity stimuleren prikkelen
to encourage into action aansporen prikkelen stimuleren

stimulation n
activity causing excitement or pleasure stimulatie
biology: action or condition that creates a response stimulatie
pushing or goading toward action stimulatie

stink /stɪŋk/ n
strong bad smell stank

stink /stɪŋk/ v
have a strong bad smell stinken
give an impression of dishonesty or untruth stinken

stinkbug n
bug of the superfamily Pentatomoidea schildwants

stinker /stɪŋ.kə(ɹ)/ /stɪŋ.kɚ/ n
person who stinks stinker

stinking adj
bad smell stinkt

stipulate /ˈstɪpjuˌleɪt/ v
to require as a condition of a contract or agreement bedingen stipuleren
to specify, promise or guarantee something in an agreement garanderen

stir up v
to cause (trouble etc) opstoken

stir-fry n
dish roerbakschotel

stir-fry v
fry something quickly in hot oil roerbakken

stirrup /ˈstɝəp/ /ˈstɪɹəp/ n
footrest stijgbeugel

stitch /stɪt͡ʃ/ n
single pass of the needle in sewing steek

stiver /ˈstaɪvə/ n
small Dutch coin worth one twentieth of a guilder stuiver

stochastic /stəˈkæstɪk/ adj
random stochastiek

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ adj
normally available for purchase in voorraad op stock vooradig voorradige

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ n
finance: capital raised by a company aandeel
genus of flowers violet violier
part of gun kolf
store of goods for sale stock voorraad
supply of anything ready for use reserve voorraad

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ v
have on hand for sale in stock hebben op stock houden voorradig zijn

stock exchange n
building and the associated organization beurs aandelenbeurs effectenbeurs

stock market crash n
sudden dramatic decline of stock prices beurskrach

stock up v
acquire or increase stock zich [[bevoorraden]]

stockfish /ˈstɒkfɪʃ/ n
cured fish stokvis

stocking /ˈstɑkɪŋ/ /ˈstɒkɪŋ/ n
garment (for translations of "sock", see sock) kous

stockpile n
supply for future use reserve voorraad

stocks n
device for public humiliation and punishment schandpaal

stoicism /ˈstoʊɪsɪzəm/ n
school of philosophy stoïcisme

stoke /stoʊk/ /stəʊk/ v
to poke, pierce stoken
to feed, stir up stoken

stoker n
person who stokes stoker

stolen /ˈstəʊlən/ adj
that has been stolen gestolen

stolid /ˈstɑːl.ɪd/ /ˈstɒl.ɪd/ adj
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility uitdrukkingsloos

stollen /ˈstɒlən/ n
a traditional German cake eaten at Christmas time kerststol kerststronk

stolperstein n
small, cobblestone-sized memorial for an individual victim of Nazism stolperstein struikelsteen

stomach /ˈstʌmək/ n
belly buik
digestive organ maag

stomachache /ˈstʌməkˌeɪk/ n
pain in the abdomen buikpijn

stomp /stɑmp/ v
trample heavily on something or someone stampen
severely beat someone physically or figuratively stampen

stone /stoʊn/ /stəʊn/ adj
constructed of stone stenen
having the appearance of stone stenen

stone /stoʊn/ /stəʊn/ n
centre of some fruits pit
piece of hard material used in board games pion stuk
small piece of stone steen steentje
substance steen
medical: hard, stone-like deposit steen

stone /stoʊn/ /stəʊn/ v
to kill stenigen

stone dead adj
unquestionably dead morsdood

stone deaf adj
utterly deaf potdoof stokdoof

stone fruit n
fruit with soft flesh and a hard pit steenvrucht

stone paper n
type of paper steenpapier

stone's throw n
short distance boogscheut steenworp

stonemason n
one who works in stone steenhouwer

stonen adj
Made of stone stenen

stool /stuːl/ n
a seat kruk barkruk
medical jargon for excrement stoelgang

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ n
register
device to block a moving object stopper
interruption of travel pauze stop
place to get on and off mass transport halte
punctuation symbol dubbele punt komma punt puntkomma

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ v
to cause to cease moving stoppen aanhouden
to cause to come to an end stoppen afbreken beëindigen
to cease moving stoppen halthouden stilstaan
to close an opening deppen
to not continue stoppen ophouden
to stay a while stoppen blijven verblijven
to tarry stoppen langsgaan

stop sign n
traffic sign stopbord

stop the car phraseologicalUnit
stop the car stop de auto

storage /ˈstɔ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
the act or the state opslag

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ n
place where items may be kept magazijn
supply held in storage voorraad

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ v
computing: write (something) into memory or registers opslaan
keep (something) while not in use bewaren
remain in good condition while stored behouden

storey lang=en n
floor, level etage verdieping verdiep

stork /stɔɹk/ /stɔːk/ n
large wading bird of the family Ciconiidae ooievaar stork

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ n
disturbed state of the atmosphere onweer bui onweersbui
meteorology: wind scale for very strong wind storm
military: violent assault on a stronghold bestorming

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ v
to assault bestormen
to move quickly and noisily stormen

storm petrel n
any of several small seabirds, of the family Hydrobatidae stormvogeltje

stormcloud n
Cloud threatening rain and wind onweerswolk

story /ˈstɔː.ɹi/ n
account of events verhaal geschiedenis vertelling vertelsel

storyline n
story plot verhaallijn

stout /staʊt/ /stʌʊt/ n
brew stout stoutbier
large clothing size (kleding)[[maat]] grote
obese person dikkerd dikzak vetzak

stout-hearted adj
bold, resolute onverschrokken

stove /stoʊv/ /stəʊv/ n
device for heating food fornuis kachel
heater kachel oven

stowaway n
person who hides on a ship, train, etc. verstekeling

stracciatella /ˌstɹætʃəˈtɛlə/ /ˌstɹɑtʃi.əˈtɛlə/ n
an Italian ice cream with chocolate shavings stracciatella
an Italian soup made from a mixture of cheese and egg in a broth stracciatella

straddle /ˈstɹæd.əl/ v
to fire shots in front and behind of a target voor en achter een doel schieten
to form a disorderly sprawl zich vrijblijvend opstellen
to sit or stand with a leg on each side of something schrijlings zitten op

straggler n
a roving vagabond schooier
an exuberant growth uitwas
one who falls behind the rest achterblijver
one who rambles without any settled direction zwerver
one who straggles or departs from the direct or proper course afwijkeling

straight /stɹeɪt/ adj
direct, truthful, frank zoals het hoort recht
not crooked or bent recht rechte
undiluted puur pure

straight /stɹeɪt/ adv
in a forward direction rechtdoor

straight /stɹeɪt/ n
five cards in sequence straat

straight-laced adj
having narrow views on moral matters bekrompen

straighten /ˈstɹeɪtn̩/ v
become straight [[recht]] [[worden]] zich rechten
make straight rechten rechtmaken rechttrekken
stand up [[overeind]] [[springen]] opspringen

strain /stɹeɪ̯n/ v
to apply a force forceren
to separate afscheiden scheiden zeven
to stretch too far overstrekken

strain gauge n
device that measures the strain in a structural element rekstrookje

strained /stɹeɪ̯nd/ adj
tense gespannen

strainer n
utensil filter vergiet

strait /stɹeɪt/ n
a difficult position nauw
narrow channel of water straat nauw

straitjacket n
a jacket-like garment dwangbuis

straitjacket v
to put someone into a straitjacket iemand een dwangbuis aandoen
to restrict the freedom of iemand in zijn vrijheid beperken

strand /stɹænd/ n
beach strand

strand /stɹænd/ v
to run aground stranden

stranded adj
a piece of wire made by combining or bundling thinner wires litzedraad
of a vessel gestrand

strange /stɹeɪndʒ/ adj
belonging to another country, foreign vreemd buitenlands uitheems
in quantum mechanics strange vreemd
not normal raar vreemd
not yet part of one’s experience vreemd onbekend

stranger /ˈstɹeɪndʒə/ /ˈstɹeɪndʒɚ/ n
outsider or foreigner buitenlander buitenlandse vreemdeling vreemdelinge
person whom one does not know vreemde vreemdeling vreemdelinge

strangle /ˈstɹæŋ.ɡəl/ v
to kill someone by strangulation wurgen worgen
to stifle or suppress an action onderdrukken

stranglehold n
grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off verwurging

strangling n
The crime of killing by strangling wurging

strangulation n
act of strangling worging wurging

strap /stɹæp/ n
a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like riem
specifically, a strip of thick leather used in flogging riem

stratagem /ˈstɹæt.ə.dʒəm/ n
tactic krijgslist

strategic /stɹəˈtiː.dʒɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to strategy strategisch

strategically adv
in a strategic manner strategisch

strategist n
one who devises strategies strateeg

strategy /ˈstɹætədʒi/ n
art of using similar techniques in politics or business strategie
science and art of military command strategie
plan of action strategie

strategy game n
game in which players' decision-making skills have a high significance strategisch spel

stratosphere n
region of the uppermost atmosphere stratosfeer

stratovolcano n
volcano stratovulkaan

straw /ˈstɹɑ/ /ˈstɹɔ/ /ˈstɹɔː/ n
dried stalks considered collectively stro
a dried stalk of a cereal plant stro

straw hat n
type of hat strohoed

straw-colored adj
color of straw strogeel

strawberry /ˈstɹɑˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔːb(ə)ɹi/ adj
flavour aardbeien-

strawberry /ˈstɹɑˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔːb(ə)ɹi/ n
fruit aardbei
plant aardbeiplant aardbei

strawberry tree n
the European plant Arbutus unedo aardbeiboom
the American plant Arbutus menziesii aardbeiboom

strawen /ˈstɹɔːən/ adj
Made of straw strooien

stray /stɹeɪ/ v
to wander from a direct course dwalen

streak /stɹiːk/ n
irregular line streep

streak-backed antshrike n
Thamnophilus insignis roraima-mierklauwier

stream /stɹiːm/ n
small river stroom

stream /stɹiːm/ v
Internet: to push continuous data streamen

streamline n
line that is tangent to the velocity of flow of a fluid stroomlijn
meteorology: line that is tangent to the velocity of flow of the wind stroomlijn

street /stɹiːt/ /ʃtʃɹiːt/ [skɹitˁ] n
paved part of road in a village or a town straat

street harassment n
sexual harassment in public areas straatintimidatie

street organ n
mechanically played steeet organ draaiorgel

street urchin n
child living, or spending most of their time, in the streets straatjongen straatkind

streetcorner n
corner of a street straathoek

streetfighter n
person who fights in the streets straatvechter straatvechtster

streetlight n
lamps set along a street straatverlichting straatlicht
the light produced by these lights straatlicht

strength /stɹɛŋ(k)θ/ /stɹɪŋ(k)θ/ n
quality of being strong kracht sterkte
strongest part of something kracht

strength training n
form of exercise krachttraining spierversterking

strengthen v
to animate bezielen tot leven wekken versterken
to augment kracht geven
to make strong or stronger versterken

strengthening n
process by which something is strengthened versterking

strenuous /ˈstɹɛnjuəs/ adj
requiring great exertion hard veeleisend zwaar

strep throat n
throat infection streptokokkenfaryngitis

stress /stɹɛs/ n
(physics) internal force across a boundary per area spanning zenuwen

stretch /stɹɛtʃ/ n
ability to lengthen when pulled rek
act of stretching rek

stretch /stɹɛtʃ/ v
be inaccurate by exaggeration rekken
extend one’s limbs or body in order to stretch the muscles rekken
get more than expected from a limited resource rekken
lengthen when pulled rekken
extend between limits reiken strekken
lengthen by pulling strekken
pull tight aanspannen rechttrekken strekken

stretch mark n
stripes on the surface of the skin striae

stretcher /ˈstɹɛtʃə/ /ˈstɹɛtʃɚ/ n
frame on which a canvas is stretched for painting frame kader
simple litter designed to carry a sick, injured, or dead person draagbaar baar

strew /stɹuː/ v
to distribute objects or pieces of something strooien bestrooien

strewn /ˈstɹun/ /ˈstɹuːn/ v
past participle of to strew gestrooid

strict /stɹɪkt/ adj
governed or governing by exact rules streng

stride /stɹaɪd/ v
to walk with long steps schrijden

strider n
one who strides strijder

strife /stɹaɪf/ n
violent conflict conflict geschil strijd vijandige rivaliteit

strike /stɹaɪk/ n
work stoppage staking

strike /stɹaɪk/ v
nautical: to surrender de vlag strijken
to delete doorstrepen uitwissen wissen
to hit slaan treffen
to impress, seem, appear schijnen
to manufacture by stamping slaan
to stop working to achieve better working conditions staken

strike while the iron is hot v
act on an opportunity promptly het ijzer smeden als het heet is

strikebreaker n
worker hired to replace a striking worker stakingsbreker

striking /ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/ adj
of that which makes a strong impression opvallend treffend

string /stɹɪŋ/ n
computing: sequence of characters karakterreeks
long, thin structure made from twisted threads koord draad streng
stringed instruments section snaarinstrumenten

string /stɹɪŋ/ v
put on a string aaneenrijgen rijgen

string theory n
candidate unified theory of all physical forces and particles snaartheorie

stringed instrument n
type of musical instrument snaarinstrument

stringent adj
making strict requirements gestreng stringent

stringently adv
in a stringent manner gestreng

strip /stɹɪp/ n
strook
street with multiple shopping or entertainment possibilities koopgoot

strip /stɹɪp/ v
to do a striptease strippen
to remove or take away strippen
to take off clothing uitkleden

striped /stɹaɪpt/ adj
having stripes, decorated or marked with bands differing in color gestreept

strive /ˈstɹaɪv/ v
to try to achieve streven

stroboscope n
instrument for studying or observing periodic movement by rendering a moving body visible only at regular intervals stroboscoop

stroganoff n
dish of sautéed pieces of beef Stroganoffsaus

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ n
- act of striking with a weapon slag
single movement with a tool slag
- golf: single act of striking the ball slag
- tennis: single act of striking the ball slag
- thrust of piston slag
particular style of swimming, single movement in that style slag
- rowing: movement of an oar or paddle through water haal slag
act of stroking aaien
blow klap
line drawn with a writing implement streek
streak made with a brush streek
loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted beroerte
time when a clock strikes klokslag

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ v
to move one's hand or an object over the surface of aaien strelen strijken

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ n
wandering on foot wandeling

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ v
wander on foot slenteren wandelen

stroller n
seat on wheels used to transport babies kinderwagen

strong /stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/ /ʃtɹɒŋ/ adj
capable of producing great physical force sterk krachtig
having an offensive or intense odor or flavor sterk krachtig
highly stimulating to the senses sterk krachtig
capable of withstanding great physical force sterk stevig
determined, unyielding sterk standvastig
grammar: irregular sterk
having a high alcoholic content sterk
military: not easily subdued or taken sterk
having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient sterk geconcentreerd
slang: impressive kras sterk

strong verb n
verb type sterk werkwoord

stronghold /ˈstɹɒŋhəʊld/ /ˈstɹɔŋˌhoʊld/ n
place built to withstand attack vesting bastion bolwerk fort
place of domination, or refuge or survival bolwerk

strontium /ˈstɹɒn.ti.əm/ n
chemical element strontium

stroopwafel /ˈstruːpˌwɒfəl/ n
Dutch waffle made from two thin wafers stroopwafel

strop v
To sharpen with a strop wetten

structural adj
of, relating to, or having structure structureel

structural unemployment n
(economics) a type of unemployment structurele werkloosheid

structure /ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/ n
cohesive whole built up of distinct parts structuur
overall form or organization of something structuur
(computing) several pieces of data treated as a unit structuur

structure /ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/ v
(transitive) to give structure to; to arrange structureren

struggle /ˈstɹʌɡl̩/ n
strife, effort strijd gevecht

struggle /ˈstɹʌɡl̩/ v
to strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight moeite hebben met vechten worstelen

strumpet /ˈstɹʌm.pɪt/ n
A prostitute hoer lichtekooi

strut /stɹʌt/ n
a support rod stut schoor steun

strut /stɹʌt/ v
to walk proudly or haughtily paraderen

strychnine n
very toxic, colourless, crystalline alkaloid strychnine

stub /stʌb/ n
something cut short, blunted, or stunted stomp

stub /stʌb/ v
to jam, hit, or bump, especially a toe stoten

stubble /ˈstʌb.əl/ n
short stalks left in a field after harvest stoppel
short, coarse hair stoppelbaard

stubborn adj
refusing to move or change one's opinion koppig hardnekkig

stucco n
a plaster that is used to coat interior or exterior wall pleisterkalk stuc

stuck up adj
snobbish, conceited hooghartig zelfingenomen

stud /stʌd/ n
animal breeding place stoeterij
sexually attractive male Dekhengst
vertical post stijl

student /ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/ n
person enrolled at a university student studente
person who studies an academic subject student studente
person seriously devoted to some subject student studente

studio /ˈstudioʊ/ n
artist’s or photographer’s workshop atelier
company or organization that makes films, records or other artistic works filmmaatschappij platenmaatschappij
establishment where an art is taught atelier kunstschool
studio flat/apartment studio
place where radio or television programs, records or films are made studio

studious /ˈstjuːdi.əs/ /ˈstuːdi.əs/ adj
given to study, reading, etc leergierig

study /ˈstʌdi/ n
mental effort to acquire knowledge studie
room studeerkamer studiezaal

study /ˈstʌdi/ v
to acquire knowledge studeren
to take a course studeren
to look at minutely studeren
to revise/review materials studeren leren

study hall n
location studiezaal

stuff /stʌf/ n
miscellaneous items; things goedje spul stof waar

stuff /stʌf/ v
to eat in a hearty or greedy manner vreten

stuffed adj
with food verzadigd vol
with material gevuld opgezet

stuffed animal n
a toy animal stuffed with straw, beans, cotton or other similar materials. knuffelbeest

stuffy /ˈstʌfi/ adj
Poorly-ventilated; close benauwd bedompt muf

stumble /ˈstʌmbəl/ v
to trip or fall struikelen strompelen

stump /stʌmp/ n
remains of something that has been cut off stomp

stumped adj
baffled perplex

stunt double n
type of body double stunt dubbel

stupa /ˈstuːpə/ n
Buddhist monument stoepa

stupefy /ˈst(j)upəˌfaɪ/ v
dull the senses or capacity to think verdoven verdwazen

stupendous adj
astonishingly great or large; huge; enormous kolossaal overweldigend verbazend verbazingwekkend

stupid /ˈst(j)upɪd/ /ˈstjuːpɪd/ /ˈʃtjuːpɪd/ /ˈʃt͡ʃjuːpəd/ adj
To the point of stupor idioot idiote
lacking in intelligence dom stom domme onverstandig onverstandige stomme

stupidity n
act that is stupid stommiteit
property of being stupid domheid stomheid

stupor /ˈstjuːpə(ɹ)/ n
a state of reduced consciousness or sensibility verbijstering verdwazing

sturdy /ˈstɜː.dɪ/ adj
of firm build solide stevig
solid in structure or person potig stoer

sturgeon /ˈstɜːdʒən/ /ˈstɝdʒən/ n
fish of family Acipenseridae steur

stutter /ˈstʌɾɚ/ n
speech disorder stotteren

stutterer n
one who stutters stotteraar stotteraarster

stye /ˈstaɪ/ n
bacterial infection of the eyelash or eyelid strontje stijg

stygian /ˈstɪdʒ.i.ən/ adj
infernal or hellish hels infernaal

style /staɪl/ n
connector between ovary and stigma stijl
manner of doing things stijl

stylish /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/ adj
Having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress stijlvol

stylite /ˈstaɪlaɪt/ /ˈstʌɪlʌɪt/ n
Christian ascetic cloistered atop a pillar pilaarheilige styliet

stylus /ˈstaɪl.əs/ n
phonograph needle naald
tool for writing on clay tablets etsnaald griffel schrijfstift

stymie /ˈstaɪmi/ v
to thwart or stump belemmeren hinderen ten val brengen

styrofoam n
polymer piepschuim

sub- prefix
subsidiary, secondary deel-
under, beneath onder- sub-

sub-Saharan adj
pertaining to that part of Africa south of the Sahara Sub-saharaans

subatomic adj
relating to particles that are smaller than an atom subatomair

subclass n
taxonomy subklasse

subconscious n
that part of mind that is not consciously perceived onderbewustzijn

subconsciousness n
state of being subconscious onderbewustzijn

subcontractor n
contractor hired by contractor onderaannemer

subculture n
portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features subcultuur

subdiscipline n
constrained field of study or work deelgebied

subdivide /ˌsʌb.dɪˈvaɪd/ v
To divide into smaller sections onderverdelen

subdue /səbˈdu/ v
to bring (a country) under control by force onderwerpen
to overcome, quieten, bring under control onder controle brengen

subdued adj
Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild beteugeld
Not glaring in color; soft in tone gedempt

subheading n
heading subdividing a subject tussenkop

subject /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ n
citizen in a monarchy onderdaan onderdane
main topic onderwerp
in grammar onderwerp
particular area of study vak vakgebied

subject /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ v
to cause to undergo onderwerpen

subject clause n
clause which is the subject onderwerpszin

subjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/ adj
based upon subjective feelings or intuition subjectief

subjunctive mood n
subjunctive mood aanvoegende wijs bijvoegende wijs conjunctief subjunctief

sublimation n
phase transition vervluchtigen sublimatie

subliminal message n
message under normal perception subliminale reclame

sublunar adj
beneath the Moon ondermaans

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ adj
undersea onderwater-

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ n
undersea boat duikboot onderzeeër

submerge /sʌbˈmɜːdʒ/ /sʌbˈmɝdʒ/ v
to immerse (intransitive) afzinken

submersible adj
able to be submerged afzinkbaar

submission /səbˈmɪʃən/ n
the thing which has been submitted inzending

submissive /səbˈmɪsɪv/ adj
meekly obedient or passive onderdanig

submit /səbˈmɪt/ v
enter or put forward something for approval, consideration, marking etc. indienen voorleggen verzenden voordragen
yield or give way to another onderwerpen toegeven

subordinate /səˈbɔɹdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ /səˈbɔːdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔːdɪnət/ adj
placed in a lower class, rank, or position ondergeschikt

subordinate clause n
a clause that cannot stand alone bijzin

subordinating conjunction n
a word establishing the nature of a subordinate clause onderschikkend voegwoord

subpart /ˈsʌbˌpɑː(ɹ)t/ n
part of a part onderdeel

subpoena /səˈpiːnə/ n
writ requiring someone to appear in court to give testimony dagvaarding

subpoena /səˈpiːnə/ v
to summon with a subpoena dagvaarden

subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/ v
to sign up to receive a publication abonneren

subscription n
access to a resource for a period of time abonnement

subsequent /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/ adj
following in order of place subsequent volgend
following in time volgend

subsequently /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li/ adv
subsequently vervolgens hierop

subset /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/ n
set whose elements are within another given set deelverzameling

subside v
to fall into a state of quiet; to cease to rage; to be calmed; to settle down; to become tranquil; to abate kalmeren milderen
to sink or fall to the bottom; to settle, as lees bezinken
to tend downward; to become lower; to descend; to sink dalen verlagen zakken zinken

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ n
company owned by a parent company or a holding company dochterbedrijf filiaal

subsidize /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/ v
To assist someone or something by granting a subsidy subsidiëren

subsidy /ˈsʌbsɨdi/ n
financial support subsidie

subsonic adj
(of a speed) less than the speed of sound subsonisch

subspecies /ˈsʌbspiːʃiːz/ n
rank in the classification of organisms ondersoort

substance /ˈsʌbstəns/ n
matter substantie
essential part substantie
drugs substantie

substance abuse n
overindulgence in a drug drugsmisbruik

substantivise v
convert into a substantive substantiveren

substation n
electrical substation onderstation

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ n
replacement or stand-in plaatsvervanger vervanger vervanging

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ v
to use in place of something else vervangen substitueren

substrate /ˈsʌbstɹeɪt/ n
an underlying layer; a substratum substraat

substratum n
a layer that lies underneath another laag onderliggende reden substraat

subsume v
To consider an occurrence as part of a principle or rule; to colligate veralgemenen verenigen
to place under another as belonging to it onderbrengen plaatsen in

subterfuge /ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuː(d)ʒ/ n
deception misleiding

subterranean adj
below ground, under the earth, underground onderaards

subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ n
textual versions of the dialog in films ondertiteling

subtle /ˈsʌt(ə)l/ adj
hard to grasp subtiel spitsvondig

subtleness n
property of being subtle subtiliteit

subtract /səbˈtɹækt/ v
to remove or reduce aftrekken in mindering brengen

subtraction /səbˈtɹækʃən/ n
calculation aftrekking
process aftrekken aftrekking

subtropical adj
further from the equator than the tropical regions subtropisch

suburb /ˈsʌbɜː(ɹ)b/ n
area on the periphery of a city or large town buitenwijk voorstad

subversion n
systematic attempt to overthrow a government by working from within omverwerping

subvert /səbˈvɜːt/ /səbˈvɝt/ n
advertisement created by subvertising protestreclame

subvert /səbˈvɜːt/ /səbˈvɝt/ v
to overthrow omverwerpen
to pervert the mind corrumperen
to upturn convention by undermining it ondergraven

subway /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ n
underground railway metro
underground walkway voetgangerstunnel

success /səkˈsɛs/ n
achievement of one's aim or goal succes goed gevolg welgang

successful /səkˈsɛsfl̩/ adj
resulting in success succesvol gelukt geslaagd

successfully adv
in a successful manner met succes

succession /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/ n
following in sequence opeenvolging
sequence arranged in order opeenvolging
passing of royal power troonswisseling

successively adv
in a serial manner achtereenvolgens

successor /səkˈsɛsə(ɹ)/ n
person or thing that immediately follows another opvolger

succinct /sə(k)ˈsɪŋkt/ /səkˈsɪŋ(k)t/ adj
brief and to the point bondig
compressed into a tiny area compact

succinctly adv
in a succinct manner bondig

succor /ˈsʌ.kɚ/ n
Aid, assistance or relief from distress assistentie bijstand

succor /ˈsʌ.kɚ/ v
to give such assistance bijstand verlenen

succulent /ˈsʌkjələnt/ adj
botany: having fleshy leaves or other tissues that store water succulent
interesting or delectable sappig
juicy or lush sappig saprijk succulent

succulent /ˈsʌkjələnt/ n
a succulent plant succulent vetplant

such /sʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
used to make a comparison with something implied by context zo'n zulk

such is life phraseologicalUnit
used to express the acceptance of misfortune zo is het leven

suck /sʊk/ /sʌk/ v
colloquial: term of general disparagement klote zijn
to use the mouth to pull in (liquid etc) zuigen

suck into v
cause someone to become slowly more and more involved in a business or situation that is often not to that person's liking inzuigen

suck off v
to give a blowjob pijpen

suck up v
to adulate or flatter excessively slijmen

suckfest n
an event full of fellatio zuigfeest

suckling n
infant that is still breastfeeding zuigeling

sucrose /ˈsukɹoʊs/ n
a disaccharide sacharose

suction cup /ˈsʌkʃən kʌp/ n
cup using suction as an adhesive zuignap

sudden /ˈsʌdn̩/ adj
happening quickly and with little or no warning plotseling plotselinge

suddenly /ˈsʌdn̩li/ adv
happening quickly and with little or no warning plotseling plots ineens pardoes plotsklaps

sudoku /sʊˈdoʊku/ /sʊˈduːkoʊ/ /sʊˈdəʊku/ n
a puzzle using numbers sudoku

suds /sʌdz/ n
lather, foam sop

sue /suː/ v
to file a legal action aanklagen

suet /s(j)uːɪt/ n
fat niervet

suffer /ˈsʌfə/ /ˈsʌfɚ/ v
feel pain lijden
undergo hardship lijden
become worse lijden
endure, undergo lijden

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ n
condition lijden

suffice /səˈfaɪs/ v
be enough, sufficient, adequate voldoen toereiken volstaan genoeg zijn
furnish van voorzien
satisfy aan voldoen

sufficient /səˈfɪʃənt/ adj
adequate to wants voldoende

sufficient /səˈfɪʃənt/ determiner
the smallest amount needed genoeg

suffix /ˈsʌfɪks/ n
morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning achtervoegsel suffix aanhangsel

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ n
sucrose from sugar cane or sugar beet and used to sweeten food and drink suiker
generic term for sucrose, glucose, fructose, etc suiker
any of a series of carbohydrates used by organisms to store energy suiker

sugar apple n
sweetsop kaneelappel schubappel suikerappel zoetzak

sugar beet n
type of beet suikerbiet

sugar cane n
species of grass whose sap is a source of sugar suikerriet

sugar cube n
sugar shaped in cubes suikerklontje

sugar substitute n
food additives suikervervanger zoetstof

sugar water n
water sweetened with sugar suikerwater

sugar-loaf n
conical block of sugar suikerbrood

sugar-sweet adj
sweet like sugar suikerzoet

suggest /səɡˈdʒɛst/ /səˈdʒɛst/ v
to ask for without demanding voorstellen
to make one suppose [[doen]] [[vermoeden]] suggereren

suggestion /səɡˈdʒɛstʃən/ /səˈdʒɛstjən/ n
something suggested voorstel

suggestive /səɡˈdʒɛstɪv/ adj
tending to suggest suggestief

sui generis /suˑ.i ˈɡɛnɛɹɪs/ adj
in a class of its own bijzonder enig in zijn soort

suicide /ˈsuəˌsaɪd/ /ˈsuːɪˌsaɪd/ n
instance of killing oneself zelfmoord zelfdoding
person killing oneself zelfmoordenaar

suicide Tuesday n
midweek party drug hangover dinsdagdip

suicide note n
message left by a suicider zelfmoordbrief

suit /s(j)ut/ /s(j)uːt/ n
card games: set of cards distinguished by color and emblems kleur
set of clothes kostuum pak

suitability n
quality of being suitable geschiktheid

suitable /ˈsuːtəbl/ adj
appropriate to a certain occasion geschikt passend

suitcase /ˈsjuːtkeɪs/ n
large piece of luggage koffer valies

suite /swiːt/ n
connected series or succession of objects reeks
group of connected rooms suite
selection of music from a larger work suite

suitor n
wooer huwelijkskandidaat

sulfide n
any compound of sulfur and a metal or electropositive element or group sulfide

sulfite /ˈsʌlfaɪt/ n
salt of sulfurous acid sulfiet

sulfur /ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/ n
id=Q682|element zwavel

sulfur dioxide n
the compound SO₂ zwaveldioxide

sulfuric acid n
H2SO4 zwavelzuur

sulk /sʌlk/ v
to express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn mokken pruilen

sulky adj
gloomy nors nukkig pruilerig

sullen adj
dismal somber
having a brooding ill temper gemelijk nors
sluggish traag

sully /ˈsʌli/ v
to corrupt or damage bevuilen bezoedelen
to soil or stain bevuilen bezoedelen

sultan /ˈsʌltən/ n
ruler sultan

sultanate n
state ruled by a sultan sultanaat

sultry /ˈsʌltɹi/ adj
hot and humid stikkend
sexually enthralling sensueel zwoel
very hot and dry snikheet

sum /sʌm/ n
arithmetic problem rekensom som
quantity obtained by addition or aggregation som
quantity of money som

sum /sʌm/ v
to add together bijeentellen optellen

summarily adv
briefly kortstondig
in a summary manner summier

summarize /ˈsʌməɹaɪz/ v
to prepare a summary samenvatten opsommen

summary /ˈsʌməɹɪ/ n
condensed presentation samenvatting opsomming overzicht

summer /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/ n
hottest season zomer

summit /ˈsʌmɪt/ n
peak, top of mountain top bergtop piek spits

summon /ˈsʌmən/ v
to ask someone to come ontbieden oproepen
to call people together bijeen roepen

summons /ˈsʌmənz/ n
call to do something, especially to come oproep

sun /sʌn/ n
a star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system zon
light and warmth received from the sun zon
something like the sun in brightness or splendor zon

sun /sʌn/ pn
Zon zon

sun dog n
spot bijzon parhelium

sun shower n
rain shower duiveltjeskermis kermis in de hel zonneregen

sunbathe v
to expose one's body to the sun zonnebaden zonnen

sunbather n
person who basks in the sun to get a tan zonnebader zonnebaadster

sunbeam n
narrow, intense ray of sunlight zonnestraal

sunder /ˈsʌndɚ/ v
to break or separate or to break apart breken uiteen drijven
to part scheiden

sundew n
group of insectivorous plants zonnedauw

sundial /ˈsʌnˌdaɪəl/ n
device noting the time of day by the position of a shadow zonnewijzer

sunfish /ˈsʌnˌfɪʃ/ n
fish of the family Molidae klompvis maanvis

sunflower /ˈsʌnˌflaʊəɹ/ n
flower zonnebloem

sunflower oil n
vegetable oil zonnebloemolie

sunglasses n
tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun zonnebril

sunlight /ˈsʌnlaɪt/ n
electromagnetic radiation given off by the sun zonlicht

sunny /ˈsʌni/ adj
weather, day zonnig
place zonnig
cheerful zonnig

sunrise /ˈsʌnɹaɪz/ n
sky changing color zonsopgang
time of day zonsopgang

sunroof /ˈsʌnˌɹuːf/ n
opening in a vehicle roof open dak

sunset /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ n
time of day zonsondergang
changes in color of sky at sunset zonsondergang

sunshade n
something to keep the sun off zonnescherm

sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ n
direct rays of the sun zonneschijn
location on which the sun's rays fall zonneschijn

sunstroke n
heatstroke caused by an excessive exposure to the sun's rays zonneslag

super /ˈs(j)upɚ/ /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)/ adj
better than usual super

superannuated /ˌsupɚˈænjuˌeɪtɪd/ adj
obsolete, antiquated obsoleet verouderd
retired or discarded due to age afgedankt gepensioneerd

superb /sjuːˈpɜːb/ /suˈpɝb/ adj
of the highest quality; exceptionally good eersteklas

supercalifragilisticexpialidocious /ˌsupɚˌkæləˌfɹæd͡ʒəˌlɪstɪkˌɛkspiˌæləˈdoʊʃəs/ /ˌsuːpə(ɹ)ˌkalɨˌfɹad͡ʒɨˌlɪstɪkˌɛkspiːˌælɨˈdəʊʃəs/ adj
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Supercalifragilisticexpialidasties superformiweldigeindefantakolosachtig superkwalikwantiviaextraquasiotisch

supercentenarian n
Someone aged 110 years or more superoudere

supercilious /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈsɪli.əs/ /ˌsjuː.pə(ɹ)ˈsɪ.li.əs/ adj
showing contemptuous indifference aanmatigend arrogant denigrerend hautain hooghartig hoogmoedig

supercluster n
astronomy: extended group of galaxy clusters supercluster

supercontinent n
one of modern landmasses supercontinent
very large continent in the Earth's past oercontinent supercontinent

superessive case n
case used to indicate location on an object superessief

superfast /ˈsupɚˌfæst/ adj
extremely fast razendsnel

superfast /ˈsupɚˌfæst/ adv
at extremely high speed razendsnel

superficial adj
shallow, lacking substance oppervlakkig

superficiality n
property of being superficial oppervlakkigheid

superficially adv
in a superficial manner oppervlakkig

superfluous /suːˈpɜːflu.əs/ /suːˈpɝːflu.əs/ adj
excess of what is sufficient overtollig overdadig overvloedig

superhero n
a fictional crime-fighting character with superpowers superheld

superintendent /ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ n
a person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something hoofdopzichter

superior /suːˈpɪəɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /suːˈpɪɹiɚ/ adj
higher in rank or quality superieur

superior /suːˈpɪəɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /suːˈpɪɹiɚ/ n
person of higher rank meerdere

superlative /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ adj
of or pertaining to a superlative overtreffende trap

superlative /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ n
adjective used to praise overtreffende trap
highest degree of something overtreffende trap
form of adjective expressing "most" superlatief

superlative degree n
(grammar) overtreffende trap

superman /ˈs(j)uːpəmæn/ /ˈsupɚmæn/ n
person of extraordinary or superhuman powers superman

supermarket /ˌsuːpəˈmɑːkɪt/ n
chain of stores supermarktketen
store supermarkt

supermodel n
famous fashion model supermodel

supermoon n
a full moon or new moon, when the Earth–Moon distance is in the lowest tenth of its range supermaan

supernatural adj
above nature bovennatuurlijk

supernova n
exploding star supernova

superpower n
sovereign state grootmacht supermacht

supersaturation n
condition of a solution oververzadiging

supersede /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/ v
Displace in favour of another verdringen
Set aside opzij zetten
Take the place of vervangen

superstar n
very famous person superster

superstition /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃən/ /ˌs(j)uː.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃən/ n
a set of beliefs that future events may be influenced by one's behaviour in some magical or mystical way bijgeloof

superstitious /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌs(j)uː.pəˈstɪ.ʃəs/ adj
susceptible to superstitions bijgelovig

supervise v
to oversee or direct aansturen besturen toezien

supervision n
the act or instance of supervising toezicht supervisie

supervisor n
a person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group etc. leidinggevende toezichthouder

supine /ˈs(j)uː.paɪn/ adj
inclined geneigd
lethargic lethargisch onverschillig
lying back in rugligging
passive passief

supine /ˈs(j)uː.paɪn/ n
verbal noun supinum

supper /ˈsʌpə/ /ˈsʌpɚ/ n
dinner at night avondeten
food before going to bed avondeten

supplant /səˈplænt/ /səˈplɑːnt/ v
to take the place of, to replace opvolgen verdringen vervangen

supplement /ˈsʌpləmənt / n
additional section of a newspaper supplement bijlage
extension to a document or publication aanvulling bijlage errata
something added aanvulling supplement
supplementary angle in geometry supplement
vitamin, herbal extract, or chemical compound voedingssupplement

supplement /ˈsʌpləmənt / v
to provide or make a supplement to aanvullen suppleren

supplementary adj
additional aanvullend

suppleness n
the quality of being supple lenigheid soepelheid

supplier /səˈplaɪə/ n
one who supplies, a provider leverancier

supply and demand n
economic model of pricing vraag en aanbod

supply-side economics n
branch of economics aanbodeconomie

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ n
answers and resolution of problems ondersteuning advies hulp
financial or other help steun ondersteuning bijstand
something which supports steun ondersteuning

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ v
to back a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid steunen
to keep from falling steunen ondersteunen
to help, particularly financially steunen ondersteunen

supporter /səˈpɔɹ.tɚ/ /səˈpɔː.tə/ n
animal or figure that supports a shield in a coat of arms schildhouder

suppose /səˈpoʊz/ /səˈpəʊz/ /ˈspoʊz/ /ˈspəʊz/ v
conclude; believe veronderstellen aannemen stellen
theorize; hypothesize veronderstellen aannemen vermoeden

supposed /səˈpoʊst/ /səˈpoʊzd/ /səˈpoʊzɪd/ /səˈpəʊzd/ /səˈpəʊzɪd/ adj
presumed to be true, but without proof vermeend

supposedly adv
as a matter of supposition vermeend verondersteld

supposition /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/ n
assumption veronderstelling

supposititious /səˌpɒzɪˈtɪʃəs/ adj
supposed or hypothetical hypothetisch

suppository /səˈpɑzɪˌtɔɹi/ /səˈpɒzɪtəɹi/ n
medicine in the form of a small plug that is inserted into a bodily cavity zetpil suppo suppositoir

supremacy n
quality of being supreme suprematie

supreme /ˌs(j)uːˈpɹiːm/ adj
dominant oppermachtige opperst opperste

supreme court n
court of law representing the highest legal authority within a jurisdiction hooggerechtshof

sura n
chapter of the Qur'an soera

sure /sjuːɹ/ /ʃ(ə)ɹ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃʊɹ/ adj
certain, reliable zeker

surefooted adj
confident zelfverzekerd zelfzeker
walking steadily vastvoetig

surely /ˈʃʊ(ə)ɹli/ adv
certainly, undoubtedly vast zeker zeker weten

surety /ˈʃʊəɹɪti/ /ˈʃʊɚɹəti/ n
law: one who undertakes such promise borg
law: promise to pay on behalf of another borgtocht

surf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ n
waves that break branding

surf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ v
to browse the Internet surfen
to ride a wave surfen

surface /ˈsɝːfɪs/ n
up-side of a flat object oppervlakte oppervlak

surface /ˈsɝːfɪs/ v
to rise to the surface aan de oppervlakte brengen boven water komen opduiken

surface of revolution n
omwentelingslichaam

surface tension n
the effect on the surface of a liquid oppervlaktespanning

surfboard /ˈsɜːfˌbɔːd/ /ˈsɝfˌbɔɹd/ n
a shaped waterproof plank used to surf on waves surfplank

surfeit /ˈsɜː.fɪt/ /ˈsɝː.fɪt/ n
an excessive amount of something overdaad overvloed

surform n
A tool with which one forms a surface Shaafrasp

surge /sɜːdʒ/ /sɝdʒ/ n
sudden transient rush or flood golf stortzee

surgeon /ˈsɜːdʒən/ /ˈsɝdʒən/ n
doctor who performs surgery chirurg

surgery /ˈsɜːdʒəɹi/ /ˈsɝdʒəɹi/ n
doctor's consulting room spreekkamer
medical specialty chirurgie heelkunde
procedure involving major incisions operatie chirurgie
room or department where surgery is performed operatiekamer

surjective adj
of, relating, or being a surjection surjectief

surly /ˈsɜːli/ adj
(obsolete) lordly, arrogant, supercilious arrogant bazig
irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly bars knorrig onbeleefd
threatening, menacing, gloomy bars bedreigend mistroostig

surmise /sɚˈmaɪz/ /sɜːˈmaɪz/ n
thought, imagination, or conjecture, which may be based upon feeble or scanty evidence vermoeden

surmise /sɚˈmaɪz/ /sɜːˈmaɪz/ v
to conjecture, to opine or to posit with contestable premises vermoeden gissen

surmount /səˈmaʊnt/ /sɚˈmaʊnt/ v
to get over; to overcome overwinnen

surname /ˈsɜːneɪm/ /ˈsɝneɪm/ n
name that indicates family achternaam familienaam

surpass /sɚˈpæs/ v
to exceed overtreffen overstijgen

surplice /ˈsɜːplɪs/ /ˈsɝplɪs/ n
liturgical vestment superplie

surplus /ˈsɜːpləs/ /ˈsɝˌplʌs/ n
excess, overplus overschot

surplus value n
meerwaarde

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ n
attributively: that is unexpected verrassing
something not expected verrassing
feeling that something unexpected has happened verrassing verbazing verbijstering

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ v
cause (someone) to feel surprise verrassen verbazen verbijsteren
do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise verrassen

surprised /səˈpɹaɪzd/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzd/ adj
caused to feel surprise verbaasd

surprising adj
that is or are a surprise verrassend

surprisingly adv
in a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual verrassend

surreal adj
having the intense reality of a dream bovenwerkelijk surreëel

surrealism /səˈɹiː(.ə)l.ɪz.əm/ n
artistic movement and aesthetic philosophy Surrealisme surrealisme

surrealistic /səˈɹiː(.ə)l.ɪs.tɪk/ adj
surreal surrealistisch

surrender /səˈɹɛndəɹ/ n
an act of surrendering overgave

surreptitious /ˌsɜɹ.əpˈtɪʃ.əs/ adj
stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert heimelijk verdoken

surreptitiously /sʌɹəpˈtɪʃəsli/ adv
in a surreptitious manner clandestien

surrogacy n
surrogate motherhood draagmoederschap

surrogate /ˈsʌɹəɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌɹəɡɨt/ n
substitute plaatsvervanger surrogaat vervanger

surrogate mother n
woman who gives birth to a child not her own plaatsvervangende moeder

surround /səˈɹaʊnd/ v
to encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions insluiten omgeven omringen omcirkelen omsingelen
to enclose to prevent escape insluiten omcirkelen omringen omsingelen omsluiten

surroundings n
area surrounding someone or something omgeving

survey /səˈveɪ/ /sɚˈveɪ/ /ˈsɜːveɪ/ /ˈsɝveɪ/ n
an examination enquête onderzoek inspectie rapport

survey /səˈveɪ/ /sɚˈveɪ/ /ˈsɜːveɪ/ /ˈsɝveɪ/ v
to inspect; to examine onderzoeken rapporteren

survival /sɚˈvaɪvəl/ n
continued existence or life overleving levensvatbaarheid overleven

survive /səˈvʌɪv/ /sɚˈvaɪv/ v
person: continue to live overleven
live longer than overleven
object, concept: continue to exist overleven
live past a life-threatening event overleven

susceptibility /səˌsɛptəˈbɪlɪti/ n
electric susceptibility elektrische susceptibiliteit susceptibiliteit
emotional sensitivity gevoeligheid lichtgeraaktheid
the condition of being susceptible vatbaarheid

susceptible /səˈsɛptɪbl̩/ adj
especially sensitive vatbaar
likely to be affected by vatbaar

sushi /ˈsuːʃi/ /ˈsʊʃi/ n
Japanese dish sushi

suspect /səsˈpɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ n
person suspected of something verdachte

suspect /səsˈpɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ v
believe to be guilty verdenken
distrust, have doubts about wantrouwen betwijfelen twijfelen
have suspicion verdacht

suspend /səˈspɛnd/ v
To create a suspension suspenderen
To discontinue or interrupt a function, task, position, or event onderbreken afbreken afgelasten stopzetten
To halt temporarily schorsen
To hang freely ophangen

suspended animation n
temporary cessation of breathing resembling death schijndood

suspended cymbal n
cymbal that is suspended horizontally hangend bekken

suspender /səˈspɛndə/ /səˈspɛndɚ/ n
an item used hold up trousers bretel

suspension /səˈspɛnʃən/ n
music: prolonging of one or more tones of a chord into the chord which follows voorhouding
state of a solid when mixed with, but not dissolved in a fluid suspensie

suspension bridge n
bridge where the deck or roadway is suspended from cables hangbrug

suspicion /sə.ˈspɪ.ʃən/ n
act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong verdenking

suspicious /səˈspɪ.ʃəs/ adj
distrustful achterdochtig

suspiciously adv
In a manner suggesting suspicion wantrouwig
in a manner suggesting guilt verdacht
to a degree that makes one suspect something verdacht

sustain /səˈsteɪn/ v
to maintain something in stand houden
to provide for or nourish something onderhouden

sustainability n
ecological sense duurzaamheid

sustainable /səˈsteɪnəbəl/ adj
able to be sustained: environmental term verantwoord duurzaam

sustainable development n
Development seeking to economic growth while ensuring future generations' ability to do the same, by not exceeding natural regenerative capacity duurzame ontwikkeling

sutler /ˈsʌtlə/ /ˈsʌtləɹ/ n
a person who follows an army, selling provisions marketenter marketentster zoetelaar zoetelaarster

suture /ˈsuː.tjə(ɹ)/ n
seam naad

suture /ˈsuː.tjə(ɹ)/ v
to sew up or join by means of a suture hechten

swab /swɒb/ n
A mop, especially on a ship zwabber
A piece of material used for cleaning or sampling other items like musical instruments or guns poetsvod,doekje
A sailor koopvaardijmatroos
A sample taken with a swab uitstrijkje
a small piece of soft, absorbent material watje, prop

swab /swɒb/ v
To use a swab on something, or clean something with a swab zwabberen, dweilen

swaddle /swɔdl/ v
to bind a baby bakeren inbakeren inwikkelen wikkelen

swage /ˈsweɪdʒ/ n
tool used by blacksmiths and other metalworkers for cold shaping of a metal item sneedhamer

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒləʊ/ n
amount swallowed slok
bird zwaluw boerenzwaluw

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒləʊ/ v
to believe or accept slikken
to cause to pass from the mouth into the stomach slikken doorslikken

swamp n
type of wetland moeras broek moer zomp zwamp

swan /swɑn/ /swɒn/ n
waterfowl of the genus Cygnus zwaan

swan song n
a final performance zwanenzang

swap n
exchange ruil

swap v
exchange or give (something) in exchange for ruilen

swarm /swɔɹm/ /swɔːm/ n
a mass of people or animals in turmoil massa menigte
large number of insects zwerm

swarm /swɔɹm/ /swɔːm/ v
to teem, or be overrun with insects zwermen

swashbuckling adj
adventurous avontuurlijk opwindend

swastika n
a cross with arms of equal length all bent halfway along at a 90° angle hakenkruis

swath /swɑθ/ /swɒθ/ n
The track cut out by a scythe in mowing zwad zwade

sway /sweɪ/ v
to move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock zwaaien

swear /ˈswɛə/ /ˈswɛɚ/ v
to curse, to use offensive language vloeken schelden
to take an oath zweren een eed afleggen

swear word n
impolite or offensive taboo word krachtterm scheldwoord verwensing vloek

sweat /swɛt/ n
fluid that exits the body through pores zweet transpiratievocht

sweat /swɛt/ v
informal: to work hard zwoegen
informal: to worry zich zorgen maken
to emit in the manner of sweat zweten
to emit sweat zweten transpireren

sweat bullets v
sweat profusely peentjes zweten

sweat gland n
exocrine gland zweetklier

sweat like a pig v
sweat profusely zweten als een otter

sweater /ˈswetə/ /ˈswɛtə/ /ˈswɛtɚ/ n
similar garment worn for warmth trui

sweating n
bodily process zweet

sweatpants n
cotton trousers joggingbroek

sweaty /ˈswɛti/ [ˈswɛɾi] adj
covered in sweat bezweet

swede /swiːd/ n
yellow root of Brassica napus koolraap
plant koolraap

sweep /swiːp/ v
to clean using a broom or brush vegen
to search methodically doorzoeken

sweep something under the rug v
to conceal a problem expediently iets onder het tapijt vegen

sweepstake /ˈswipˌsteɪk/ n
lottery loterij

sweet /swiːt/ adj
having a helpful disposition lief schattig
having a pleasant taste zoet
having a taste of sugar zoet
containing a sweetening ingredient zoet
not having a salty taste zoet
having a pleasant smell zoet
having a pleasing disposition lief schattig vriendelijk

sweet /swiːt/ n
sugary confection snoep snoepje

sweet corn n
corn suitable for eating by humans suikermais

sweet dreams /ˌswiːt ˈdɹiːmz/ phraseologicalUnit
sweet dreams slaap zacht

sweet pea n
flowering plant pronkerwt reukerwt welriekende lathyrus

sweet pepper n
fruit paprika

sweet potato n
tuber zoete aardappel bataat
vine zoete aardappel

sweet spot /ˈswiːt spɑt/ /ˈswiːt spɒt/ n
place which is optimum for a certain action to occur optimale plek

sweet woodruff n
Asperula odorata lievevrouwebedstro

sweet-and-sour adj
between sweet and sour taste zoetzuur

sweetbread /ˈswitˌbɹɛd/ /ˈswiːtbɹɛd/ n
pancreas or thymus gland of an animal as food zwezerik

sweeten /ˈswiːtən/ v
to make sweet to the taste zoeten

sweetener n
food additive zoetstof

sweetie /ˈswiːti/ n
type of fruit sweetie

sweetmeat /ˈswiːtmiːt/ n
sweet delicacy zoetigheid suikerwaren

sweetness /ˈswiːtnəs/ n
condition of being sweet or sugary zoetheid
pleasant disposition zoetheid

sweets n
confectionery, candy snoep snoepgoed

sweetshop n
shop selling predominantly confectionery snoepwinkel

swell /swɛl/ adj
excellent geweldig mieters

swell /swɛl/ n
series of waves deining

swell /swɛl/ v
intransitive: to become bigger, especially due to being engorged zwellen opzwellen aanzwellen

swelled /ˈswɛld/ v
Simple past tense and past participle of swell gezwollen zwol zwollen

sweltering adj
hot and humid bloedheet

swerve /swɜː(ɹ)v/ v
to wander from a line, rule or duty zwerven

swidden n
area cleared and burnt for cultivation swidden

swig /swɪɡ/ v
to drink (usually by gulping) zuipen

swill /swɪl/ n
any disgusting or distasteful liquid bocht
mixture of solid and liquid food scraps slobber

swim /swɪm/ n
act or instance of swimming zwemmen

swim /swɪm/ v
move through water zwemmen

swim bladder n
fish organ zwemblaas

swim cap n
cap worn by swimmers badmuts

swimmer /ˈswɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈswɪm.ɚ/ n
one who swims zwemmer

swimming /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ n
human activity of moving oneself through water zwemmen

swimming pool /ˈswɪmɪŋ ˌpuːl/ n
pool for swimming zwembad zwemdok

swimming trunks n
a pair of shorts or briefs worn for swimming or bathing zwembroek

swimsuit n
tight-fitting garment worn for swimming badpak

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ n
an instance of swindling zwendel

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ v
to defraud someone oplichten zwendelen
to obtain money or property by fraudulent or deceitful methods frauderen

swindler /ˈswɪnd.lə(ɹ)/ n
person who swindles, cheats or defrauds zwendelaar zwendelaarster

swine /swaɪn/ n
contemptible person smeerlap

swine fever n
pathology varkenspest

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ n
hanging seat schommel

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ v
to dance swingen
to fluctuate or change schommelen
to ride on a swing schommelen

swipe v
to snatch jatten

swirl n
whirling eddy draaikolk

switch /swɪtʃ/ n
device to turn electric current on and off schakelaar
movable section of railroad track wissel
thin rod used as a whip spitsroede twijg

switch off v
turn switch to off position uitzetten

switch on v
to turn a switch to the "on" position aanzetten inschakelen

switchblade n
a folding knife with a blade which opens automatically (under spring pressure) when a button is pressed stiletto

swivel /ˈswɪvəl/ n
a piece, as a ring or hook wartel

swivel chair n
bureaustoel draaistoel

swoon /swuːn/ n
a faint bezwijming

swoon /swuːn/ v
to be overwhelmed by emotion zwijmelen
to faint bezwijmen flauwvallen

swoop /ˈswuːp/ n
an instance, or the act of suddenly plunging downwards duikvlucht

sword /so(ː)ɹd/ /soəd/ /sɔɹd/ /sɔːd/ n
weapon zwaard

sword of Damocles /ˈsɔɹd əv ˈdæməkliz/ n
thing or situation which causes a prolonged state of impending doom or misfortune zwaard van Damocles

swordfish n
Xiphias gladius zwaardvis

swordsman n
a person skilled at using swords zwaardvechter
a person who fights with a sword zwaardvechter

swot /swɒt/ n
one who swots blokker
vigorous study blok

swot /swɒt/ v
study hard blokken
study something hard blokken

swung /ˈswʌŋ/ v
Simple past tense and past participle of swing geschommeld schommelde schommelden

sybarite /ˈsɪbəˌɹaɪt/ n
person devoted to pleasure and luxury priaap sater sensualist sybariet wellusteling

sycamore maple n
Acer pseudoplatanus gewone esdoorn

sycophancy n
fawning behavior of a sycophant; servile flattery pluimstrijkerij vleierij

sycophant /ˈsɪkəfænt/ n
one who uses compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another person. bruinwerker gatlikker kontlikker kruiper pluimstrijker vleier

sycophantic /sɪkəˈfæntɪk/ adj
obsequious, flattering, toadying kruiperig pluimstrijkend vleierig

syllable /ˈsɪləbəl/ n
unit of speech lettergreep

syllogism /ˈsɪlədʒɪz(ə)m/ n
inference from premises syllogisme sluitrede

symbiosis /sɪmbaɪˈoʊsɪs/ n
relationship of mutual benefit symbiose

symbol /ˈsɪmbəl/ n
character or glyph symbool
object meant to represent another symbool

symbolic adj
Pertaining to a symbol symbolisch

symbolically /ˌsɪmˈbɑːlɪklɨ/ /ˌsɪmˈbɒlɪklɨ/ adv
in a symbolic manner symbolisch

symbolise v
To be symbolic of; to represent symboliseren

symbolism /ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm/ n
representation of a concept symbolisme

symbolize /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/ v
To be symbolic of; to represent symboliseren

symmetry /ˈsɪmɪtɹi/ n
correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis symmetrie

sympathetic /ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/ adj
of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy sympathiek

sympathetic nervous system n
sympathetic nervous system orthosympatisch zenuwstelsel

symphony /ˈsɪm.fəˌni/ n
piece of orchestral music symfonie

symposium /sɪm.ˈpoʊ.zi.əm/ n
conference symposium

symptom /ˈsɪm(p)təm/ n
figuratively: indicator of something symptoom verschijnsel
something that indicates a disease or disorder symptoom

symptomatic adj
relating to a symptom symptomatisch
showing symptoms symptomatisch

synagogue /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɑɡ/ n
place synagoge

synagogue-goer n
one who (regularly) attends a synagogue synagogeganger

synapse /ˈsɪnæps/ n
junction between neurons synaps

synchronised swimming n
swimming event synchroonzwemmen

synchronize /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪz/ /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/ v
cause two events to have coordinated timing synchroniseren

synchronous /ˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ adj
at the same time synchroon

synclinal n
synclinal fold syncline

syndrome /ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
recognizable pattern of symptoms or behaviours syndroom

synecdoche /sɪˈnɛk.də.ki/ n
figure of speech that uses the name of a part of something to represent the whole synecdoche

synergy /ˈsɪnədʒi/ /ˈsɪnɚdʒi/ n
behavior of a system that cannot be predicted by the behavior of its parts synergie
medicine: combined action synergie
result of combining two different groups, people, objects or processes synergie

synod /ˈsɪn.əd/ n
ecclesiastic council or meeting synode

synonym /ˈsɪnənɪm/ n
in botanical nomenclature synoniem
in zoological nomenclature synoniem
word with same meaning as another synoniem evenwoord

synonymous /sɪˈnɑnɪməs/ /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/ adj
having a similar meaning synoniem evenwoordig
of, or being a synonym synoniem evenwoordig

synopsis /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/ /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/ n
brief summary samenvatting synopsis

syntactic /sɪnˈtæktɪk/ adj
of, related to or connected with syntax syntactisch

syntactic salt n
syntactisch zout

syntactic sugar n
syntactische suiker

syntax /ˈsɪn.tæks/ n
study of the structure of phrases and sentences syntaxis zinsleer

synthesize /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/ v
To combine things to produce a new, more complex product synthetiseren

synthesizer /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zɚ/ n
music: an electronic keyboard instrument synthesizer

syphilis /ˈsɪfɪlɪs/ n
sexual disease caused by Treponema pallidum syfilis

syringe /səˈɹɪndʒ/ n
hypodermic syringe injectiespuit spuit

syrup /ˈsɪɹəp/ n
liquid siroop stroop

system /ˈsɪstəm/ n
collection of organized things; whole composed of relationships among its members systeem stelsel

systematic /ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
methodical, regular and orderly systematisch

systemic circulation n
part of blood circulation grote bloedsomloop

systems analyst n
person systeemanalist systeemanaliste

systems engineering n
interdisciplinary field of engineering systeemkunde systeemleer

systole /ˈsɪstəli/ n
contraction of the heart systole

syzygy /ˈsɪz.ɪdʒ.i/ n
astronomical conjunction syzygie

séance /ˈseɪˌɑns/ n
a ceremony where people try to communicate with the spirits seance

tab /tæb/ v
credit in a shop or bar rekening
restaurant bill rekening

tabernacle n
small ornamented cupboard or box used for the sacrament of the Eucharist tabernakel
portable tent used before the construction of the temple tabernakel

table /ˈteɪbəl/ n
collection of arithmetic calculations rekentafel tafel vermenigvuldigingstafel
grid of data in rows and columns tabel
item of furniture tafel

table /ˈteɪbəl/ v
to tabulate tabelleren

table of contents n
organized list summarizing book or document inhoudsopgave inhoudstafel inhoud

table salt n
salt to season food tafelzout

table tennis n
game similar to tennis tafeltennis

tablecloth n
a cloth used to cover and protect a table, especially for a dining table tafelkleed tafelzeil

tableland n
flat region of terrain plateau

tablespoon /ˈteɪbəlspun/ /ˈteɪbəlspuːn/ n
a large spoon, used for eating food eetlepel soeplepel
a unit of measure eetlepel

tablet /ˈtæblət/ n
slab of clay kleitablet

tablet computer n
a type of computer tablet

tabloid n
A newspaper that favours stories of sensational nature boulevardblad boulevardkrant sensatieblad

taboo /təˈbuː/ n
inhibition or ban taboe

tabula rasa n
the idea that the mind comes into the world as a blank state onbeschreven blad

tachometer n
device for measuring rpm toerenteller

tacit /ˈtæsɪt/ adj
Done or made in silence; implied, but not expressed; silent non-verbaal stilzwijgend

taciturn /ˈtæsɪtɜːn/ /ˈtæsɪtɝn/ adj
untalkative, silent zwijgzaam

taciturnity n
The state of being taciturn zwijgzaamheid

tack /tak/ /tæk/ v
nautical: to turn the bow through the wind overstag gaan

tackle /ˈtækəl/ n
sports: attempt to take control over the ball sliding tackle

tackle /ˈtækəl/ v
to face or deal with aanpakken

tacky /ˈtæki/ adj
colloquial: in bad taste smakeloos
colloquial: of low quality goedkoop slecht

taco /ˈtækəʊ/ /ˈtɑkoʊ/ n
Mexican snack food taco

tactful adj
possessing tact tactvol

tactic /ˈtæktɪk/ n
action to achieve some end tactiek gevechtsleer krijgskunde

tactical adj
of or relating to tactics tactisch

tactics n
the employment of forces tactiek

tactless adj
without tact tactloos

tad /tæd/ n
a little bit beetje klets scheut

tadpole /ˈtædpoʊl/ n
toad or frog larva dikkop dikkopje kikkervisje

tag /teɪɡ/ /tæɡ/ n
game tikkertje
small label etiket

tag along v
To accompany, join, or follow; to go with begeleiden meegaan volgen

tag question n
question inviting agreement aangeplakte vraag aanhangselvraag staartvraag

taiga /ˈtaɪɡə/ n
subarctic zone of coniferous forest taiga

tail /teɪl/ n
appendage of an animal staart
comet tail staart
typography: lower loop of letters staart
rear of an aircraft staart staartstuk
reverse side of a coin munt
surreptitious follower achtervolger
tail-end of a creature achtereinde achterste achterwerk zitvlak

tail /teɪl/ v
to tail beschatten schaduwen

tail between one's legs adv
defeated; in a cowardly or miserable manner de staart tussen de benen

tail end n
rear end staartkant staartzijde

tailbone /ˈteɪlˌboʊn/ /ˈteɪlˌbəʊn/ n
final fused vertebrae stuitbeen stuit staartbeen

tailfin n
fin at the tail of fish staartvin

tailgate /ˈteɪlˌɡeɪt/ n
hinged board or hatch at the rear of a vehicle laadklep

tailgate /ˈteɪlˌɡeɪt/ v
drive dangerously close behind another vehicle bumperkleven kleven

tailgating n
driving dangerously close behind another vehicle bumperkleven

tailings n
waste that remains after the minerals have been extracted from an ore afval

tailor /ˈteɪlə/ /ˈteɪlɚ/ n
person who makes, repairs, or alters clothing as profession kleermaker kleermaakster

tailor /ˈteɪlə/ /ˈteɪlɚ/ v
make, repair, or alter clothing kleermaken
restrict something to particular need aanpassen

tailored adj
adjusted by a tailor, fitted op maat

tailplane n
horizontal airfoil at the rear of an aircraft stabilo

tajine n
Moroccan stew tajine

take /teɪk/ v
to grab and move to oneself nemen
to get into one's possession nemen
to ingest medicine nemen
to grab with the hands nemen pakken
to last or expend [an amount of time] duren

take advantage v
make use of something gebruikmaken van

take advantage of v
exploit voordeel trekken uit
make use of gebruik maken van

take aim v
position oneself and/or one's weapon mikken

take back v
to return something to a vendor for a refund terugbrengen

take care interjection
good-bye het ga je goed hou je haaks

take care v
to be in charge of something zorgen

take care of v
look after zorgen voor

take for granted v
give little attention to or to underestimate the value of voor lief nemen

take hostage v
take custody or possession of a person as security for performance against a treaty, a pledge, or a demand, especially now an extra-legal demand gijzelen

take into account v
to consider or regard; to include rekening houden

take it easy v
relax (imperative) doe rustig kalm aan

take off v
to become successful een vlucht nemen

take on v
To acquire, bring in, or introduce innemen introduceren
To assume responsibility for opnemen
To attempt to fight or compete uitdagen
To begin to have or exhibit aannemen

take one's time v
go about something slowly and carefully de tijd nemen

take over v
to assume control overnemen

take part v
participate or join deelnemen

take place v
to happen plaatsvinden gebeuren plaats hebben

take revenge v
to avenge; to get back at wreken

take shape v
take a definite form vorm krijgen

take time v
to require a long period of time [[tijd]] [[nodig hebben]]
to volunteer to spend one's time de tijd nemen

take to heart v
to take something seriously ter harte nemen

take-home pay n
net earnings of a wage earner nettoloon

tale /ˈteɪl/ n
type of story verhaaltje vertelsel

talent /ˈtalənt/ /ˈtælənt/ n
marked ability or skill talent aanleg gave

talented adj
endowed with talents getalenteerd begaafd

talisman /ˈtæl.ɪsˌmæn/ n
magical protective charms talisman

talk /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔːk/ n
conversation gesprek conversatie

talk /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔːk/ v
to communicate by speech spreken praten overleggen

talk out of turn v
speak when not allowed to indiskrete opmerkingen maken onderbreken zijn mond voorbij praten

talk page n
place on wikis where discussion of a page takes place overlegpagina

talk shop v
discuss one's work over haar werk blijven praten

talk through one's hat v
to speak lacking knowledge lullen

talk to oneself v
to converse with oneself in zichzelf praten tegen zichzelf praten

talkative /ˈtɑːkədɪv/ /ˈtɔːkətɪv/ adj
tending to talk or speak freely or often spraakzaam babbelziek praatgraag

talkativeness n
the state of being talkative spraakzaamheid

tall /tɑl/ /tɔl/ /tɔːl/ adj
of a building hoog
of a person lang groot
of a story ongeloofwaardig

tall tale n
a greatly exaggerated, fantastic story sterk verhaal

tallow /tæləʊ/ n
hard animal fat obtained talg

talon /ˈtælən/ n
hooked claw klauw

tamarind /ˈtæməɹɪnd/ n
tropical tree tamarinde

tame /teɪm/ adj
not wild tam

tame /teɪm/ v
to make something tame temmen

tamer /ˈteɪmɚ/ n
one who tames or subdues temmer

tamper /ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)/ v
alter by making unauthorized changes manipuleren met prutsen

tampon /ˈtæmˌpɑn/ /ˈtæmˌpɒn/ [ˈtʰæmpʰɔn] n
A plug of cotton or other absorbent material tampon

tan /tæn/ adj
dark skin gebruind gebruinde

tan /tæn/ n
colour gebruinde kleur
darkening of skin bronzen bruinen

tan /tæn/ v
to become tan due to exposure to sun bruinen
to turn animal hide into leather looien tanen leerlooien

tandem lang=en adj
together; working as one samen

tandem lang=en n
arrangement tandem
bicycle tandem

tangent /ˈtæn.dʒənt/ n
in geometry raaklijn tangens
in trigonometry tangens

tangerine /ˈtæn.dʒəˌɹin/ n
fruit mandarijn

tangible /ˈtæn(d)ʒɪb(ə)l/ /ˈtændʒəbəl/ adj
comprehensible by the mind; understandable begrijpelijk
possible to be treated as fact concreet
touchable, palpable tastbaar

tangle /ˈteɪŋ.ɡəl/ /ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ n
tangled twisted mass wirwar

tangle /ˈteɪŋ.ɡəl/ /ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ v
to catch and hold verstrikken

tangram /ˈtænˌɡɹæm/ n
the Chinese puzzle tangram

tangy /ˈtæŋiː/ adj
having a sharp, pungent flavor zurig zurige

tank /teɪŋk/ /tæŋk/ n
armoured fighting vehicle tank
fuel reservoir tank
closed container for fluids tank vat

tank wagon n
vehicle ketelwagen

tankard /ˈtæŋkəd/ /ˈtæŋkɚd/ n
drinking vessel pul

tantalum /ˈtæntələm/ n
A metallic chemical element with an atomic number of 73. tantaal tantalium

tantamount /ˈtæn.təˌmaʊnt/ adj
equivalent in meaning or effect equivalent gelijkgesteld

tantrum /ˈtæntɹəm/ n
often childish display of bad temper driftbui

tap /tæp/ n
device to dispense liquid kraan
spigot kraan

tap /tæp/ v
to cut an internal screw thread draadtappen
to draw off liquid from a vessel aftappen tappen
to intercept communication afluisteren aftappen meeluisteren
to place a listening device aftappen
to touch something, often repeatedly tikken

tap water n
water from a tap leidingwater kraantjeswater

tape /teɪ̯p/ n
video or audiocassette tape band

tape measure n
graduated ribbon for length measurement meetlint

tape recorder n
an electromechanical device use to record and play back sound bandopnemer

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ n
slender wax candle kaars
tapering form versmalling

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ v
to make thinner or narrower at one end. versmallen

tapered /ˈteɪ.pɚd/ adj
narrowing to a point taps

tapestry /ˈtæpəstɹi/ n
heavy woven cloth wandtapijt gobelin

tapeworm n
Diphyllobothrium latum brede vislintworm
parasitical worm of the class Cestoda lintworm

tapir /ˈteɪpiːə(ɹ)/ n
large odd-toed ungulate with a long prehensile upper lip of the family Tapiridae tapir boskoe

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ n
byproduct of tobacco smoke teer
substance teer
coal tar koolteer teer

tarantism /ˈtæɹəntɪzm/ n
an extreme urge to dance thought to have been caused by the bite of a tarantula danswoede tarantisme

tarantula /təˈɹænt͡ʃələ/ n
true tarantula vogelspin
wolf spider tarantula

tardy /ˈtɑɹdi/ /ˈtɑːdi/ adj
ineffectual; slow witted, slow to act, or dullard dom, lanzaam reagerend
later in relation to the proper time te laat

tare /teː/ /tɛɚ/ /tɛː/ n
the empty weight of a container tarra

target language n
language into which a translation is done doeltaal

tariff /ˈtæɹɪf/ n
duties imposed tarief
a schedule of rates, fees or prices tarief

tarmac n
bituminous road surface asfalt bitumen

tarn /tɑɹn/ /tɑːn/ n
small mountain lake bergmeertje

tarp /tɑɹp/ /tɑːp/ n
tarpaulin bâche

tarp /tɑɹp/ /tɑːp/ v
tarpaulin verpakken waterdicht

tarpaulin /tɑˈpɔː.lɪn/ /ˈtɑːɹpəlɪn/ n
any heavy, waterproof material used as a cover bâche
heavy, waterproof sheet of material bâche
sailor matroos

tarragon /ˈtæɹəɡən/ /ˈtɛɹəɡɑn/ n
perennial herb Artemisia dracunculus dragon

tarry /ˈtæ.ɹi/ v
to delay or be tardy talmen treuzelen
to linger in expectation of afwachten
to stay or wait somewhere blijven wachten
to stay somewhere temporarily verblijven

tarsier n
insectivorous primate spookdiertje

tart /tɑɹt/ /tɑːt/ adj
with sharp taste, sour wrang zuur

tart /tɑɹt/ /tɑːt/ n
pie, pastry taart

tartaric acid n
wijnsteenzuur

tarte Tatin /ˌtɑɹt tæˈtæ̃/ /ˌtɑːt taˈtã/ n
upside-down cake prepared with caramelized apples tarte tatin

taser /ˈteɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ˈteɪ.zɚ/ n
any stun gun stroomstootwapen

task /tæsk/ /tɑːsk/ n
difficult or tedious undertaking opgave
objective doel
piece of work done as part of one’s duties opgave taak
process or execution of a program taak

task /tæsk/ /tɑːsk/ v
assign a task to opdragen taak toekennen

taskbar n
taskbar taakbalk

tassel /ˈtæsəl/ n
ball-shaped bunch of plaited or otherwise entangled threads kwast
loose hairs at the end of a braid franje

taste /teɪst/ n
implicit set of preferences smaak
one of the sensations produced by the tongue smaak

taste /teɪst/ v
to experience gevoelen ondergaan
to have a taste smaken
to sample the flavor of something proeven

tastebud n
a small organ on the tongue used for tasting smaakpapil

tasteful adj
exhibiting good taste smaakvol

tasteless adj
having no flavour smakeloos
lacking refinement smakeloos

tasty /ˈteɪsti/ adj
having or showing good taste smakelijk

tattle v
to chatter babbelen kletsen
to report others' wrongdoings or violations klikken roddelen

tattoo /tæˈtu(ː)/ n
an image made in the skin with ink and a needle tatoeage
military display or pageant taptoe
signal taptoe
time to close the taps taptoe

tattoo /tæˈtu(ː)/ v
to apply a tattoo tatoeëren

tau /taʊ/ n
Greek letter tau

tau neutrino n
elementary particle tauonneutrino

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɑːnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ n
a scornful or mocking remark schimpscheut

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɑːnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ v
to make fun of (someone); to goad into responding hekelen

tauon n
particle taudeeltje tauon

taut /tɑt/ /tɔːt/ adj
containing only relevant parts, brief and controlled beknopt kernachtig
showing stress or anxiety angstig gespannen
tight; under tension, as in a rope or bow string gecrispeerd gespannen

tautology /tɔˈtɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
expression that features tautology tautologie
in logic tautologie
uncountable: redundant use of words tautologie

tavern /ˈtævɚn/ n
bar taverne

tawdry /ˈtɔːdɹi/ adj
gaudy kitscherig opzichtig smakeloos

tawny owl /ˈtɔːni aʊl/ n
Strix aluco bosuil

tax /tæks/ n
money paid to government belasting taks

tax avoidance n
legal exploitation of tax rules belastingontwijking

tax collector n
one who has the responsibility for collecting taxes belastinginner tollenaar

tax evasion n
illegal avoidance of tax belastingfraude belastingontduiking

tax haven n
country that levies low taxes on foreign businesses belastingparadijs

taxi /ˈtæk.si/ n
vehicle taxi

taxi /ˈtæk.si/ v
move an aircraft taxiën

taxi driver n
person who drives a taxicab taxichauffeur

taxi stand n
place for taxicabs to wait taxistandplaats

taxidermy /ˈtæksɪdɚmi/ n
art of stuffing dead animals taxidermie het opzetten van dieren

taxonomy /tækˈsɑːnəmi/ /tækˈsɒnəmi/ n
science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms taxonomie

taxpayer n
person who pays tax belastingbetaler
all of the people belastingbetaler

tea /tiː/ n
drink made from leaves of tea plant thee
dried leaves of tea plant thee
drink made from other plants thee
cup of drink made from other plants thee

tea break n
a short break or rest period during the day when a cup of tea or coffee is drunk theepauze

tea caddy n
box, tin, jar, or pot used to store tea leaves theebus

tea ceremony n
detailed ritual in Japan or Asia for preparing, serving and drinking tea theeceremonie tja-no-joe

tea cosy n
cloth covering a teapot theemuts

tea leaf n
leaf of the tea plant theeblad

tea plant n
Camellia sinensis theestruik

tea strainer n
strainer for loose tea leaves theezeef

tea towel n
cloth for drying dishes and glassware theedoek

teabag n
sachet of tea theezakje theebuiltje

teach /tiːt͡ʃ/ v
to pass on knowledge leren aanleren onderwijzen lesgeven
to pass on one's knowledge as one's profession lesgeven

teacher /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ n
person who teaches leraar onderwijzer docent lerares docente onderwijzeres

teaching /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/ n
something taught leer onderwijzing

teacup /tiː.kʌp/ n
cup for drinking tea theekopje

teahouse n
a cafe that sells tea tearoom theehuis theesalon

teak /tiːk/ n
tree teakboom

teakettle n
a vessel for boiling water for tea waterkoker

teal adj
colour appelblauwzeegroen appelblauwzeegroene

teal n
colour appelblauwzeegroen
duck taling

team /tiːm/ n
group of people ploeg team
set of draught animals span

team spirit n
camaraderie ploeggeest teamgeest

teammate /ˈtiːmˌmeɪt/ n
one who is on the same team ploeggenoot teammaat

teapot n
vessel for tea theepot

tear /tɛə/ /tɛɚ/ n
hole or break caused by tearing scheur
drop of clear salty liquid from the eyes traan

tear /tɛə/ /tɛɚ/ v
rend scheuren
move at excessive speed scheuren

tear gas /ˈtɪəɡæs/ n
tear gas traangas

tear off /teɪɹ ɑf/ /teɪɹ ɒf/ v
to leave or depart rapidly wegscheuren

tearjerker n
emotionally charged dramatic work tranentrekker

tease /tiːz/ v
to poke fun at plagen

teasel n
plant distel kaardebol

teaspoon /ˈtiˌspun/ n
small spoon theelepel koffielepel theelepeltje
unit of measure theelepel

teat /tiːt/ n
feeding bottle top speen
projection of mammary gland tepel

technetium /tɛkˈni.ʃi.əm/ n
chemical element technetium

technical /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ adj
pertaining to the useful or mechanic arts technisch

technical term n
word that has a specific meaning within a specific field of expertise vakterm

technically adv
based on precise facts strikt genomen technisch gesproken
having certain skills technisch
regarding the scientific state of art technisch

technician /tekˈnɪʃən/ n
occupation technicus technieker

technique /tɛkˈniːk/ n
practical aspects of a given art techniek

techno n
style of music techno

technology /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/ /tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/ n
the study of or a collection of techniques technologie
a particular technological concept technologie
body of tools technologie

teddy bear n
a stuffed toy bear teddybeer knuffelbeer

tedious /ˈti.di.əs/ /ˈtiː.dɪəs/ adj
boring, monotonous saai langdradig monotoon

tedium /ˈtiː.di.əm/ n
boredom or tediousness; ennui verveling

teem /tiːm/ v
overflowing with wemelen
to be prolific; to abound wemelen

teenager /ˈtiːn.ˌeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ n
person aged between thirteen and nineteen puber tiener adolescent teenager

teenybopper /ˈtiniˌbɑpɚ/ /ˈtiːniˌbɒpə/ n
person teenybopper

teeter /ˈtitəɹ/ /ˈtiːtə/ v
tilt back and forth on an edge waggelen wankelen

teeter-totter n
seesaw wipwap

teetotaler /ˈtitoʊtəlɚ/ /ˈtiːtəʊtələ/ n
person who completely abstains from alcohol. geheelonthouder geheelonthoudster

teetotaller /ˈtitoʊtəlɚ/ /ˈtiːtəʊtələ/ n
person who completely abstains from alcohol geheelonthouder geheelonthoudster

telegram /ˈtɛləˌɡɹæm/ n
message sent by telegraph telegram

telegraph /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/ n
apparatus, or a process, for communicating telegraaf

teleological /tɛliːəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/ adj
pertaining to teleology teleologisch

teleology /ˈtɛl.iˌɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
study of the purpose of occurrences teleologie doelmatigheidsleer
use of purpose to explain occurrence teleologie

telepathy /tɛˈlɛpəθi/ n
communication by psychic means telepathie

telephone /ˈtɛləfoʊn/ /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/ n
a device used for two-way talking with other people telefoon

telephone /ˈtɛləfoʊn/ /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/ v
to call someone telefoneren

telephone booth n
a small enclosure housing a public telephone telefooncel

telephone call n
connection oproep
conversation telefoongesprek telefoontje

telephone directory n
a listing of telephone subscribers telefoonboek telefoongids

telephone exchange n
equipment telefooncentrale
rooms telefooncentrale

telephone number n
digits assigned to a telephone telefoonnummer

telephony /təˈlɛf.ə.ni/ n
act of sound transmission via the electromagnetic spectrum telefonie

teleportation n
process of moving matter from one point to another teleportatie

telescope /ˈtɛləˌskoʊp/ /ˈtɛlɪskəʊp/ n
optical instrument that magnifies telescoop kijker

television /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/ n
device for receiving television signals televisie
program broadcasting televisie
medium televisie kijkbuis

television program n
The content of an individual television broadcasting. televisieprogramma

television show n
live or recorded TV broadcast or program televisieprogramma

televoting n
a form of advertising telestemmen telestemming televoting

tell /tɛl/ v
to instruct instrueren
to pass information zeggen vertellen
to discern, notice, identify or distinguish zeggen vertellen

tell off v
to rebuke berispen

tell tales out of school v
reveal confidential or sensitive information uit de school klappen

teller /ˈtɛlə/ /ˈtɛləɹ/ n
bank clerk who receives and pays out money bankbediende

telltale n
one who divulges private information klikspaan
something that serves to reveal aanwijzing

tellurium /tɪˈljʊəriəm/ n
chemical element telluur tellurium

telly n
Television tv
Television set tv

temerity /təˈmɛɹəti/ /tɪˈmɛɹəti/ n
reckless boldness onbezonnenheid roekeloosheid

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ n
heat treatment uitharden
state of mind gemoed karakter

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ v
to moderate or control matigen

temper tantrum n
fit of bad temper woedeaanval

temperament /ˈtempəɹəmənt/ n
a person's normal manner of thinking, behaving or reacting temperament
a tendency to become irritable or angry temperament
the altering of certain intervals from their correct values in order to improve the moving from key to key temperament

temperance n
Tarot card gematigheid
habitual moderation matiging

temperature /ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/ n
a measure of cold or heat temperatuur
the temperature of the immediate environment temperatuur
in thermodynamics temperatuur
elevated body temperature verhoging

tempest n
storm storm

tempest in a teapot n
big fuss made in a small context storm in een glas water

template /ˈtɛmplət/ n
physical object sjabloon malplaatje

temple /ˈtɛmp(ə)l/ n
worship place tempel
the Jewish temple of Jerusalem tempel
region of skull slaap
sidepiece of spectacles poot

temporary /ˈtɛmpəɹəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/ adj
for a limited time, ephemeral, not constant tijdelijk

tempt /tɛmpt/ v
to attract, allure lokken verlokken
to provoke uitlokken
to provoke someone to do wrong verleiden

tempting /ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/ adj
attractive, appealing, enticing verleidelijk

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ n
the number following nine tien tientje

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ numeral
the cardinal number occurring after 9 and before 11 tien

ten past n
ten past one tien na één tien over één

ten to n
example: ten to two tien voor twee

tenable /ˈtɛn.ə.bəl/ adj
of a theory, argument etc: capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded houdbaar

tenacious /təˈneɪʃəs/ adj
unwilling to yield from a point of view etc; dogged hardnekkig

tenacity /təˈnæs.ɪ.ti/ /təˈnæsəti/ n
quality or state of being tenacious volhardendheid

tenancy in common n
onverdeeldheid vrije mede-eigendom

tenant /ˈtɛ.nənt/ n
occupant bewoner huurder
one who pays a fee in return for the use of land, etc. pachter

tenant farmer n
a person who farms land rented from a landlord huurpachter landpachter

tench /tɛnt͡ʃ/ n
species of freshwater game fish zeelt louw

tendency /ˈtɛndənsi/ n
likelihood of behaving in a particular way neiging

tendentious adj
biased opinion tendentieus
slanted tendentieus

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ adj
fond, loving, gentle, sweet zacht lief
sensitive or painful gevoelig
soft and easily chewed zacht mals

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ n
fuel-carrying railroad car tender
law: an offer to buy or sell something bod
means of payment betaalmiddel betalingsmiddel

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ v
formal: to offer, give aanbieden
to offer a payment bieden

tenderloin n
tenderest part of a loin of meat haas haasbiefstuk

tenderloin steak n
Any of several steaks cut from the tenderest part of the loin of beef biefstuk van de haas

tenderness /ˈtɛn.də.nɪs/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/ n
pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched gevoeligheid

tendon /ˈtɛndən/ n
tough band of inelastic fibrous tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment pees

tendril /ˈtɛn.dɹəl/ n
thin, spirally coiling stem rank

tenement n
a building that is rented to multiple tenants, especially a low-rent, run-down one huurwoning
any form of property that is held by one person from another, rather than being owned verpachting

tenet n
an opinion, belief or principle grondregel dogma overtuiging stelling

tenfold adv
by ten times as much vertienvoudigen

tenner /tɛnə(ɹ)/ n
note worth ten basic units of currency tientje

tennis /ˈtɛ.nɪs/ n
sport played by two or four players with strung racquets tennis

tennis court n
surface on which tennis is played tennisbaan tennisveld

tennis elbow n
inflammation tenniselleboog

tennis player n
a person who plays tennis tennisspeler

tense /tɛns/ adj
showing stress or strain gespannen strak

tense /tɛns/ n
verb forms distinguishing time tijd tempus

tense /tɛns/ v
make or become tense spannen opspannen

tension /ˈtɛnʃən/ n
psychological state spanning
voltage spanning
state of an elastic object gespannen

tent /tɛnt/ /tɪnt/ n
portable lodge tent

tentacle /ˈtɛntəkəl/ n
elongated, boneless, flexible appendage tentakel

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ adj
ordinal form of ten tiende

tenuous /ˈtɛnjuːəs/ adj
thin in substance or consistency dunnetjes onbelangrijk

tenure /ˈtɛn.jə/ /ˈtɛn.jɚ/ n
status of having a permanent post een vaste benoeming hebben vastbenoemd zijn

tepid /ˈtɛpɪd/ adj
lukewarm lauw
uninterested lauw flauw ongeïnteresseerd

tera- /ˈtɛ.ɹə/ prefix
SI prefix tera-

terbium /ˈtɜːrbiəm/ n
chemical element terbium

terce n
Christian service during this hour terts
third hour of daylight terts

terebinth n
a Mediterranean tree eik

teriyaki n
a cooking technique teriyaki
a sweet soy sauce marinade teriyakisaus

term /tɜːm/ /tɝm/ n
one of the addends in a sum or in another mathematical operation term
word or phrase, especially one from a specialised area of knowledge term
part of a year trimester
relations among people voet

term limit n
restriction herverkiezing

terminal hair n
thick, dark body hair terminaal haar

terminate /ˈtɝmɪneɪt/ v
to end incompletely beëindigen termineren

termination /tɚmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
uitgang

terminology /ˌtɚməˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌtɚməˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ n
doctrine of terms terminologie
terms used in any business, art, etc terminologie

termite /ˈtɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ n
insect termiet

terms and conditions n
legal restriction on use algemene voorwaarden gebruiksvoorwaarden

termwise adj
termsgewijs

termwise adv
termsgewijs

terra incognita n
unexplored ideas terra incognita
unknown land terra incognita

terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ n
platform that extends outwards from a building terras terrassen

terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ v
to provide with a terrace een terras aanleggen

terraforming n
planetary engineering terravorming

terrain n
area terrein

terrapin n
North American turtle doosschildpad moerasschildpad

terrestrial planet n
Any planet of the solar system or any exoplanet which is Earth-like aardse planeet

terrible /ˈtɛ.ɹə.bl̩/ adj
dreadful; causing alarm or fear afschuwelijk

terrier n
dog terriër

territorial /ˌtɛ.ɹɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ adj
of, relating to, or restricted to a specific geographic area, or territory territoriaal

territory /ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/ n
large tract of land territorium grondgebied

terror /ˈtɛɹə/ /ˈtɛɹɚ/ n
something causing fear verschrikking

terrorism /ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/ n
use of terror as a means of coercion terrorisme

terrorist /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ n
person who uses terror as a weapon in a political struggle terrorist terreurpleegster terreurpleger terroriste

terse /tɜːs/ /tɝːs/ adj
of a concise style or speech bondig

tertiary /ˈtɜː.ʃi.ə.ɹiː/ /ˈtɝ.ʃi.æ.ɹi/ adj
of third rank or order tertiair

tertiary sector n
economic sector that provides goods and services dienstensector tertiaire sector

test /test/ /tɛst/ n
academics: examination test examen
challenge, trial proef test
product examination test proef

test tube n
glass tube reageerbuis

testament /ˈtɛst.ə.mənt/ n
document containing a person's will testament
part of the Bible testament

testamentary adj
of or pertaining to a will or testament testamentair

testicle /ˈtɛstɪkəl/ n
male sex gland teelbal testikel hode

testify v
to make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath getuigen

testimony /ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/ /ˈtɛstɪməni/ n
statement in court getuigenis

testosterone /tɛsˈtɒstəˌɹoʊn/ n
steroid hormone testosteron

tether n
a rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement kabel lijn snoer
the limit of one's abilities, resources etc einde grens limiet

tether v
to restrict something with a tether binden vastmaken

tetrahedron /tɛtɹəˈhiːdɹən/ n
polyhedron viervlak

tetrahydrocannabinol /tɛtɹəhaɪdɹə(ʊ)ˈkænəbɪnɒl/ /tɛtʃɹəhaɪdɹə(ʊ)kəˈnæbɪnɒl/ n
THC tetrahydrocannabinol

text /tɛkst/ n
a brief written message transmitted between mobile phones sms
a written passage tekst
a book, tome or other set of writings tekst

text /tɛkst/ v
to send a text message to sms'en

text message n
a brief electronic message sms sms-bericht

textbook /ˈtɛkst.bʊk/ n
formal manual of instruction studieboek handboek

textbook case n
real-life case that matches theory schoolvoorbeeld

textile /ˈtɛks.taɪl/ n
cloth produced from fabric textiel

textual criticism n
discipline for reconstructing old text forms tekstkritiek

texture /ˈtɛkstʃə(ɹ)/ n
computer graphics: image applied to a polygon textuur
feel or shape of a surface or substance textuur

thalamus n
anatomy: structure within forebrain thalamus

thaler n
historical monetary unit daalder

thallium /ˈθæliəm/ n
chemical element thallium

than /ðæn/ /ðən/ preposition
Introduces a comparison dan

thank /θæŋk/ [θeɪ̯ŋk] [θæŋk] v
express gratitude or appreciation to someone danken

thank you /ˈθæŋk ju/ /ˈθæŋk juː/ interjection
an expression of gratitude bedankt dank u dank je

thank you very much phraseologicalUnit
greater gratitude than "thank you" dank je wel dank u wel heel hartelijk bedankt vriendelijk bedankt

thankful adj
showing thanks dankbaar

thankfulness n
state of showing thanks dankbaarheid

thankless adj
unappreciated ondankbaar

thanks /θæŋks/ interjection
used to express appreciation or gratitude bedankt dank u dank je

thanks /θæŋks/ n
expression of gratitude bedankt
grateful feelings dank

thanks a million phraseologicalUnit
thanks a great many times duizendmaal dank

thanks for your help phraseologicalUnit
thanks for your help dank U voor uw hulp

thanks to preposition
because of dankzij

thanksgiving n
dankzegging

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ adv
to a given extent or degree zo
to a great extent or degree, very zo

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ conjunction
connecting a noun clause dat

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ determiner
what is being indicated dat die

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ pronoun
that thing dat
which dat die

that is adv
in other words dat wil zeggen met andere woorden namelijk

that one pronoun
specified object die

that said phraseologicalUnit
even so dat gezegd hebbende desalniettemin

that's for me to know and you to find out phraseologicalUnit
dat is voor jou een vraag en voor mij een weet

that's it phraseologicalUnit
There is nothing more to the issue dat was het

that's that phraseologicalUnit
there is nothing more to say or to do concerning the matter! daarmee uit

thatcher /ˈθæt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
person who installs thatch dakdekker

thaw /θɔː/ v
to cause frozen things to melt, soften, or dissolve ontdooien
to melt, dissolve, or become fluid dooien

the /ði/ /ðiː/ /ðə/ adv
the + comparative, the + comparative [[hoe]] + ''comp.'', [[hoe]] + ''comp.''

the /ði/ /ðiː/ /ðə/ article
article de het
stressed, indicating that the object in question is the only one worthy of attention de het
used with the name of a member of a class to refer to all things in that class de het
with an adjectival noun, as in “the hungry” to mean “hungry people” de het
used as an alternative to a possessive pronoun before body parts het de
with a superlative het de

the apple does not fall far from the tree proverb
a child is similar to its parents de appel valt niet ver van de boom

the bee's knees n
something excellent, outstanding het neusje van de zalm jé van hét

the bigger they are, the harder they fall proverb
proverb hoge bomen vangen veel wind

the die is cast phraseologicalUnit
the future is determined de teerling is geworpen

the early bird gets the worm proverb
whoever arrives first has the best chance of success wie het eerst komt, wie het eerst maalt

the end justifies the means proverb
morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary het doel heiligt de middelen

the enemy of my enemy is my friend proverb
it is sometimes necessary to cooperate with a person one does not like or agree with, in order to combat a common threat de vijand van mijn vijand is mijn vriend

the grass is always greener on the other side proverb
the others' circumstances seem more desirable het gras is altijd groener aan de overkant het gras is altijd groener bij de buren

the more the merrier proverb
a greater amount of something is better hoe meer, hoe beter
it is more fun with more people hoe meer zielen, hoe meer vreugd

the more things change, the more they stay the same proverb
changes do not affect reality on a deeper level hoe meer alles verandert, hoe meer het hetzelfde blijft

the one n
person destined to save the universe or world, also called the Chosen One de ware

the other way around adv
same but with things reversed andersom omgekeerd

the other way round adv
same but with mentioned things reversed omgekeerd

the penny drops phraseologicalUnit
understanding is reached, one comprehends het kwartje is gevallen

the proof of the pudding is in the eating proverb
the only real test of something is as what it is intended to be used for de praktijk zal het leren

the rest is history phraseologicalUnit
used to indicate that one does not need to give extra details about a story de rest is geschiedenis

the road to hell is paved with good intentions proverb
well-intended acts can lead to disasters de weg naar de hel is geplaveid met goede voornemens

the sky is the limit proverb
nothing is out of reach alles kan

the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak proverb
achieving something is made impossible by frailty de geest is gewillig, maar het vlees is zwak

the straw that broke the camel's back n
The small additional burden which causes failure de druppel die de emmer deed overlopen

the way to a man's heart is through his stomach proverb
cooking food for a man is a good way to win his affections de liefde van de man gaat door de maag

the whole caboodle n
everything else de hele rataplan

the world is one's oyster proverb
all opportunities are open to someone de wereld ligt aan iemands voeten

theanine n
amino acid theanine

theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ /ˈθi.eɪ.tɚ/ /ˈθɪ.ə.tə(ɹ)/ n
place or building theater
drama or performance as a profession or artform theater

theatrical /θiˈæt.ɹɪ.kəl/ adj
fake and exaggerated dramatisch theatraal
of or relating to the theatre dramatisch theatraal

theft /θɛft/ n
act of stealing property diefstal dieverij

their /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ determiner
belonging to them (plural) hun

theirs /ðɛəz/ /ðɛɚz/ pronoun
that which belongs to them de hunne het hunne

theism /ˈθiɪzəm/ n
belief in existence of at least one deity theïsme

them /ðəm/ /ðɛm/ [d̪ɛm] [d̪ʌm] pronoun
third personal plural pronoun used after a preposition or as the object of a verb hen hun ze

thematic /θɪˈmætɪk/ adj
relating to, or having a theme or a topic thematisch

theme park n
amusement park that has one or more specific central themes themapark

theme song n
a song accompanying a program kenwijsje titelmuziek

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ adj
being so at that time toenmalig

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ adv
at that time toen
at the same time; on the other hand trouwens
in that case dan
next in order dan
soon afterward toen dan

thence /ðɛns/ adv
from there daarvandaan vandaar

theodicy /θiːˈɒd.ɪ.si/ n
a justification of a deity theodicee

theologian /θi.əˈloʊdʒən/ n
one who studies theology theoloog theologe

theological adj
of or relating to theology theologisch

theology /θi.ˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
study of God, or a god, or gods theologie godgeleerdheid

theophany /θiːˈɒfəni/ n
a visible manifestation of a deity theofanie

theorbo /θi.ˈɔɹ.boʊ/ /θi.ˈɔː.bəʊ/ n
theorbo teorbe

theorem /ˈθiɹəm/ n
proved mathematical statement stelling theorema

theoretical /ˌθi.əˈɹɛtɪkl/ adj
of or relating to theory theoretisch

theorist /ˈθiːəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹɪst/ n
someone who constructs theories theoreticus

theory /ˈθiːəɹi/ /ˈθɪəɹi/ n
a coherent set of statements attempting to explain observed phenomena theorie
a field of study in mathematics theorie
an unproven conjecture theorie
in logic: a set of axioms and all statements derivable from them theorie

theory of relativity n
generic term of special and general relativity relativiteitstheorie

theosophic /ˌθi.əˈsɑ.fɪk/ /ˌθiː.əˈsɒf.ɪk/ adj
of, or relating to theosophy theosofisch

theosophy [θi.ˈɒs.ə.fi] [θɪˈɒsəfɪ] n
doctrine of religious philosophy and mysticism theosofie

therapist n
one who provides therapy therapeut

therapy /ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/ n
treatment of disease therapie

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ adv
in existence er
in or at that place daar ginder ginds
to or into that place; thither aldaar daarheen

there are phraseologicalUnit
er zijn

there be phraseologicalUnit
to exist er zijn bestaan liggen staan zitten

there is phraseologicalUnit
third-person singular simple present indicative form of there be er is

there is nothing new under the sun proverb
there is nothing new er is niets nieuws onder de zon

there's more than one way to skin a cat proverb
a problem generally has more than one solution alle wegen leiden naar Rome er zijn meerdere wegen om je doel te bereiken

there's no accounting for taste proverb
people's tastes differ over smaak valt niet te twisten

there's no fool like an old fool proverb
no wisdom with age hoe ouder hoe zotter

there's no place like home proverb
one feels most comfortable at home oost west, thuis best

thereabout adv
near that place, time, or date daaromheen

thereafter /ˌðeəɹˈɑːftə/ adv
after that daarna

thereagainst adv
within this content or context daartegen

thereat /ðɛːɹˈæt/ adv
within this content or context daarnaar

thereby /ðɛəˈbaɪ/ /ðɛɹˈbaɪ/ adv
by that daarbij

therefore /ˈðɛəfɔː/ /ˈðɛəɹfɔɹ/ adv
consequently; by consequence daarom daardoor bijgevolg waardoor
for that or this reason; for that daarom daarvoor

therefrom /ˌðeəˈfɹɒm/ adv
within this content or context daaruit

thereinafter adv
within this content or context daaropvolgens

theremin /ˈθɛɐ.ɹəˌmɪn/ n
electronic musical instrument theremin

thereof /ðɛəˈɹɒv/ /ðɛˈɹʌv/ adv
from that circumstance or origin; therefrom, thence daarvan
of this, that or it daarvan

thereon adv
within this content or context daarop

thereto /ˌðeəˈtuː/ adv
translation daaraan

theretofore adv
translation daartevoren

thereunder adv
translation daaronder

thereunto adv
translation daarheen

thereupon adv
following that daarop

therewith /ðɛəˈwɪθ/ adv
translation daarmee

therewithal adv
in adition; besides daarmede

thermistor n
resistor thermistor

thermite /ˈθɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ n
mixture of aluminum and ferric oxide thermiet

thermodynamic equilibrium n
state of equal temperature thermodynamisch evenwicht

thermodynamics n
science of heat-energy conversion thermodynamica

thermometer /θəˈmɒmɪtə/ /θɚˈmɑmɪtɚ/ n
apparatus used to measure temperature thermometer warmtemeter

thermoplastic n
plastic with this property thermoplast

thermosphere n
layer of the Earth's atmosphere thermosfeer

thesaurus /θɪˈsɔːɹəs/ n
book of synonyms thesaurus synoniemenboek

these /ðiz/ /ðiːz/ determiner
plural of this deze die

thesis /ˈθiːsɪs/ n
statement supported by arguments these
written essay submitted for a university degree proefschrift scriptie

theta /ˈθeɪtə/ /ˈθiːtə/ n
Greek letter thèta

they /ðeɪ/ pronoun
one, people, some people ze
third-person plural pronoun zij ze

thick /θɘk/ /θɪk/ adj
densely crowded or packed dicht dichte dichtopeengepakt dichtopeengepakte
difficult to understand, poorly articulated zwaar zware
heavy in build dik dikke gezet gezette
impenetrable to sight dicht dichte
informal: stupid slome sloom traag van begrip
relatively great in extent from one surface to another dik dikke
friendly, intimate dik dikke
having a viscous consistency dik dikke

thick /θɘk/ /θɪk/ adv
in a thick manner dik
thickly dik

thick as a brick adj
plank voor het hoofd

thick-skinned adj
not easily offended olifantenhuid

thicket n
copse kreupelhout kreupelbos struikgewas

thief /θiːf/ n
one who carries out theft dief dievegge

thigh /θaɪ/ n
upper leg dij bovenbeen

thighbone n
femur dijbeen

thimble /ˈθɪmbəl/ n
a protective cap for the finger vingerhoed

thing /θɪŋ/ n
that which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept ding
that which matters; the crux punt

thing of nothing n
prul prulletje

thingamajig n
something that one does not know the name of dinges

thingamajigger n
something that one does not know the name of dinges

think /θɪŋk/ [θæŋk] v
be of the opinion that denken vinden van mening zijn
communicate to oneself in one’s mind denken
consider, judge, regard something as beschouwen vinden
guess, reckon denken geloven vermoeden
to conceive of something or someone achten beschouwen zien
to ponder, to go over in one's head denken nadenken peinzen
to seem, to appear dunken

think aloud v
utter one's thoughts hardop denken

thinkable adj
able to be thought or imagined; conceivable; feasible denkbaar

third /tɜjd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ adj
the ordinal form of the cardinal number three derde

third /tɜjd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ n
interval terts
one of three equal parts of a whole derde
person or thing in the third position derde

third person n
the form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is not the audience or the one making the statement derde persoon

third time's a charm proverb
driemaal is scheepsrecht

third-degree adj
causing severe scarring derdegraads- van de derde graad

thirst /θɜːst/ /θɝst/ n
dryness dorst
figuratively dorst

thirsty /ˈθɜː(ɹ)st.i/ adj
needing to drink dorstig

thirteen /ˈθɜː.tiːn/ /ˈθɝ(t).tin/ /ˌθɜːˈtiːn/ /ˌθɝ(t)ˈtin/ numeral
the cardinal number occurring after twelve and before fourteen dertien

thirties n
1930s jaren 1930 jaren 30 jaren dertig

thirtieth /ˈθɜːti.əθ/ /ˈθɝti.əθ/ adj
the ordinal form of the number thirty dertigste

thirtieth /ˈθɜːti.əθ/ /ˈθɝti.əθ/ n
one of thirty equal parts of a whole dertigste
the person or thing in the thirtieth position dertigste

thirty /ˈθɜːti/ /ˈθɝti/ numeral
cardinal number dertig

thirty-eight numeral
38 achtendertig

thirty-five numeral
35 vijfendertig

thirty-four numeral
34 vierendertig

thirty-nine numeral
39 negenendertig

thirty-one numeral
31 eenendertig

thirty-seven numeral
37 zevenendertig

thirty-six numeral
36 zesendertig

thirty-three numeral
33 drieëndertig

thirty-two numeral
32 tweeëndertig

this /ðɪs/ determiner
the (thing) here deze dit

this /ðɪs/ pronoun
The thing, item, etc. being indicated deze dit

this and that pronoun
things ditjes-en-datjes

this time n
now, today, on this occasion ditmaal

this year adv
during the current year dit jaar

thistle /θɪsl̩/ n
plant distel

thither /ˈθɪðəɹ/ adv
to that place aldaar daarheen derwaarts

thong /θɒŋ/ n
footwear slipper

thorium /ˈθɔːriəm/ n
chemical element thorium

thorn /θɔɹn/ /θɔːn/ n
sharp protective spine of a plant doorn

thorough /ˈθʌ.ɹoʊ/ /ˈθʌ.ɹə/ adj
detailed grondig diepgaand

thoroughfare /ˈθʌɹəfɛː/ n
road open at both ends doorgaande weg doorgangsweg
way through passage doorgang

thoroughgoing adj
Complete; thorough; full; with great attention to detail ingrijpend

thorp n
a hamlet, a village dorp

those /ðoʊz/ /ðəʊz/ determiner
plural of that die

thou /ðaʊ/ pronoun
singular informal form of "you" jij gij

thou /ðaʊ/ v
to address someone using the informal second-person singular pronoun tutoyeren jijen
to use the word thou tutoyeren

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ adv
however echter

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ conjunction
although hoewel

thought /θɑt/ /θɒt/ /θɔt/ /θɔːt/ n
form created in the mind gedachte idee

thoughtcrime /ˈθɔːtˌkɹaɪm/ n
a crime gedachtemisdaad

thoughtful /ˈθɔt.f(ə)l/ adj
demonstrating kindness or consideration voorkomend
demonstrating thought or careful consideration voorkomend

thousand /ˈθaʊz(ə)nd/ numeral
cardinal number 1000 duizend

thrall /θɹɔl/ /θɹɔːl/ n
one who is enslaved onderworpen tot slaaf gemaakt

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] n
(Internet): a series of messages draad onderwerp topic
(computing): a unit of execution thread
a theme or idea onderwerp rode draad
long, thin and flexible form of material draad garen

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] v
put thread through bedraden

threadbare adj
cloth versleten

threat /θɹɛt/ n
expression of intent to injure or punish another bedreiging
indication of imminent danger bedreiging

threaten /ˈθɹɛt.n̩/ v
to make a threat against someone; to use threats bedreigen dreigen
to menace, or be dangerous bedreigen

threatened /ˈθɹɛt.n̩d/ adj
at risk of becoming endangered bedreigd

three /θɹi/ /θɹiː/ n
digit/figure 3 drie

three /θɹi/ /θɹiː/ numeral
cardinal number 3 drie

three days ago adv
three days ago - translation entry eereergisteren

three-dimensional adj
existing in three dimensions driedimensionaal

three-headed /ˈθɹiːˌhɛdəd/ adj
having three heads driekoppig

threesome /ˈθɹiːsəm/ n
a group of three people drietal trio
a sexual activity involving three people trio triootje

thresh /θɹɛʃ/ v
to separate the grain from the straw or husks dorsen

threshing floor n
floor of a threshing house dorsvloer

threshold /ˈθɹeʃhəʊld/ /ˈθɹɛʃhoʊld/ n
bottom-most part of a doorway drempel dorpel

thrice /fɹaɪs/ /θɹaɪs/ [fɹ̠̊ʷɑɪs] [θɾ̪̊äɪs] [θɾ̪̊äɪs~θɾ̪̊əɪs] [θɾ̪̊ɑɪs] [θɾ̪̊ɑɪs~θɾ̪̊əɪs~t̪ɾ̪̊ɑɪs~t̪ɾ̪̊əɪs] adv
driemaal driewerf

thrift /θɹɪft/ n
characteristic of using a minimum of something zuinigheid
savings bank bank
various plants of the genus Armeria Armeria Engels gras

thrift shop n
shop which sells used goods kringloopwinkel

thrill /fɹɪl/ /θɹɪl/ [fɹ̠̊ʷɪɫ~fɹ̠̊ʷɪw] [θɾ̪̊ɪl~t̪ɾ̪̊ɪl] [θɾ̪̊ɪɫ] n
cause of sudden excitement; a kick siddering
slight quivering of the heart that accompanies a cardiac murmur siddering
trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion trilling siddering

thrill /fɹɪl/ /θɹɪl/ [fɹ̠̊ʷɪɫ~fɹ̠̊ʷɪw] [θɾ̪̊ɪl~t̪ɾ̪̊ɪl] [θɾ̪̊ɪɫ] v
suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to electrify opwinden
tremble or quiver sidderen trillen

thring v
dringen

throat /ˈθɹoʊt/ /ˈθɹəʊt/ n
front part of the neck keel
gullet or windpipe keel
narrow opening in a vessel hals

throb /θɹɒb/ n
beating, vibration or palpitation geklop

throb /θɹɒb/ v
to pound or beat rapidly or violently kloppen
to vibrate or pulsate with a steady rhythm trillen vibreren

throe n
severe spasm of pain, especially near the moment of death stuiptrekking

thrombocytopenia n
abnormally low platelet count trombocytopenie

thrombus n
blood clot formed in blood vessels that leads to thrombosis trombose

throne [θɹoʊn] [θɹəʊn] n
lavatory or toilet gemak troon
ornate seat troon
third highest order of angel troon

throne room n
a monarch's formal audience chamber troonzaal

throng /θɹɒŋ/ /θɹɔŋ/ n
group of people drukte massa menigte
group of things; host or swarm zwerm

throng /θɹɒŋ/ /θɹɔŋ/ v
to congregate vergaderen
to crowd into a place, especially to fill it samenstromen

throttle /ˈθɹɒtəl/ v
to strangle someone wurgen

through /θɹu/ /θɹuː/ n
From one side to the other doorheen

through /θɹu/ /θɹuː/ preposition
entering, then later exiting door
from one side of an opening to the other door
by means of door

through and through adv
entirely door en door

throughout /θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt] adv
everywhere overal

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ n
a distance travelled verplaatsing
flight of a thrown object worp gooi

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ v
make (a pot) by shaping clay as it turns on a wheel kleien
move to another position omgooien
to cause an object to move rapidly through the air gooien werpen smijten
to eject or cause to fall off afwerpen

throw away v
discard or dispose of weggooien

throw down the gauntlet v
issue a challenge iemand uitdagen

throw in the towel v
(idiomatic) to quit; to give up de handdoek in de ring werpen

throw out /ˈθɹəʊ ˌaʊt/ /ˌθɹəʊ ˈaʊt/ v
dismiss or expel someone from duty or attending eruit gooien

throw the baby out with the bathwater /θɹoʊ ðə ˈbeɪbi aʊt wɪð ðə bæθˈwɔtɚ/ /θɹəʊ ðə ˈbeɪbi aʊt wɪð ðə bɑːθˈwɔːtə(ɹ)/ v
(idiomatic) to discard something valuable het kind met het badwater weggooien

throw-in n
throw of the ball back into play ingooi

throwing stick n
stick that is thrown as a weapon werphout

thrush /θɹʌʃ/ n
one of several species of songbirds of the family Turdidae lijster

thrust /θɹʌst/ n
an attack with a sword steek

thrust /θɹʌst/ v
make an advance with force vooruitstuwen

thug /θʌɡ/ n
someone who treats others violently or roughly schoelie schurk

thulium /ˈθjuːliəm/ n
chemical element thulium

thumb /θʌm/ n
digit duim

thumbnail /ˈθʌmneɪl/ n
fingernail on the thumb duimnagel

thumbtack /ˈθʌm.tæk/ n
nail-like tack punaise duimspijker

thump /θʌmp/ n
sound bons dof

thunder /ˈθʌn.də/ /ˈθʌn.dɚ/ n
deep, rumbling noise gerommel
sound caused by lightning donder
sound resembling thunder gedonder

thunder /ˈθʌn.də/ /ˈθʌn.dɚ/ v
to make a noise like thunder donderen
to talk with a loud, threatening voice overdonderen

thunder god n
thunder deity Donar

thunderbolt n
flash of lightning accompanied by thunder bliksemstraal donderslag donderstraal

thunderstorm /ˈθʌn.də(ɹ)ˌstɔː(ɹ)m/ n
storm with thunder and lightning onweer

thus /ˈðʌs/ adv
as a result aldus bijgevolg
in this way or manner zo aldus alzo waardoor

thus far adv
so far dusverre

thwart /θwɔː(ɹ)t/ v
to prevent; to halt; to cause failure dwarsbomen

thy /ðaɪ/ determiner
possessive determiner je

thyme /taɪm/ n
plant of the genus Thymus tijm

thymus /ˈθaɪməs/ n
ductless gland located behind the breastbone thymus zwezerik

thyratron n
Any of several types of thermoelectric valve once used as a high-speed switch thyratron

thyristor n
semiconductor diode thyristor

thyroid gland n
large butterfly-shaped endocrine gland schildklier

tic /tɪk/ n
local and habitual convulsive motion tic

tic-tac-toe n
game boter, kaas en eieren kruisje-rondje

tick /tɪk/ n
arachnid teek
checkmark vinkje vink
quiet but sharp, repeated sound getik
short period of time tel

tick /tɪk/ v
make a clicking noise tikken
make a tick mark aankruisen aanvinken afvinken

tick bite n
tekenbeet

ticket /ˈtɪkɪt/ n
pass for transportation ticket kaartje
admission to entertainment ticket kaartje
traffic citation bekeuring

tickle v
to touch in a manner that causes tingling sensation kietelen kriebelen

tidal wave /ˈtaɪdəlweɪv/ n
archaic: ocean wave golf
oceanography: crest of ocean water resulting from tidal forces golf
figurative: sudden, powerful surge vloedgolf
large and sudden rise and fall in the tide vloedgolf
tsunami tsunami vloedgolf

tiddlywinks n
game in which the objective is to shoot winks into a cup vlooienspel

tide /taɪd/ /taːd/ n
periodic change of sea level getijde tij
time, notably liturgical anniversary or season getijde

tidiness n
the quality of being tidy netheid zindelijkheid

tiding /ˈtaɪdɪŋ/ n
news, new information kond

tidy /ˈtaɪdi/ adj
arranged neatly net proper rein

tie /taɪ/ n
curved line connecting two notes of the same pitch, combining their lengths boog
tie score gelijke stand

tie /taɪ/ v
to attach or fasten with string knopen strikken binden vastknopen

tier /ˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaɪ.ɚ/ n
layer or rank rang laag

tiercel n
male hawk or falcon, used in falconry tersel

tiger /ˈtaɪɡə/ /ˈtaɪɡɚ/ n
The mammal Panthera tigris tijger

tiger shark n
Galeocerdo cuvier tijgerhaai

tight /taɪt/ adj
firmly held together strak

tights /taɪts/ n
dancer's garment collant
women's garment collant

tightwad n
someone who is overly cautious with money gierigaard

tigress n
female tiger tijgerin

tilde /ˈtɪldə/ n
diacritical mark tilde
character tilde
key tilde

tile /taɪl/ n
mostly rectangular shaped sheet of ceramic or fired clay to cover surfaces dakpan pan muurtegel tegel vloertegel

tile /taɪl/ v
to cover with tiles betegelen tegelen

tilery n
a place where tiles are made tegelbakkerij

tiling n
betegeling

till /tɪl/ conjunction
until totdat

till /tɪl/ n
box within a cash register kassalade
cash register kassa

till /tɪl/ preposition
Until tot

till /tɪl/ v
to work or cultivate ploegen bebouwen bewerken

till death do us part adv
phrase said as part of wedding vows indicating commitment tot de dood ons scheidt

tiller /ˈtɪlə/ n
machine graafmachine
person boer landman

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ /ˈtɪːmˌbəː/ /ˈtɪːmˌbɚː/ interjection
warning shout used by loggers onderuit

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ /ˈtɪːmˌbəː/ /ˈtɪːmˌbɚː/ n
beam used to support something such as a roof or a ship balk dakbalk
trees considered as a source of wood hout kaphout
wood that has been cut ready for construction hout timmerhout

timbre /ˈtæm.bɚ/ /ˈtæmbə(ɹ)/ n
quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume timbre klankkleur

time /taɪm/ /tɑem/ /tɜːm/ n
era tijdperk tijd
inevitable passing of events tijd
quantity of availability in time tijd
measurement under some system of the time of day or moment in time tijd
particular moment or hour tijd
youth or young adulthood tijd
time of day, as indicated by a clock, etc tijd
person's experiences or biography tijd
instance or occurrence keer maal
measurement of a quantity of time tijd duur
numerical indication of a particular moment in time tijdstip tijd
ratio of comparison keer

time /taɪm/ /tɑem/ /tɜːm/ v
to measure time chronometreren klokken timen

time after time adv
again and again keer op keer

time bomb n
bomb with a timeout mechanism tijdbom

time difference n
difference of time between measurements tijdsverschil

time flies phraseologicalUnit
time seems to pass quickly de tijd vliegt

time heals all wounds proverb
negative feelings eventually fade away de tijd heelt alle wonden

time is money proverb
time is money tijd is geld

time machine n
device used to travel in time tijdmachine

time scale n
series of events used as a rough measure of duration tijdschaal

time travel n
hypothetical or fictional travel to the past or future tijdreizen

time trial n
race in cycling tijdrit

time will tell phraseologicalUnit
results of an action cannot be known beforehand de tijd zal 't leren de tijd zal het leren

time zone n
range of longitudes where a common standard time is used tijdzone

time-consuming adj
requiring significant amounts of time tijdrovend

timeline /ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/ n
graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events tijdlijn

timeliness n
the state of being timely stiptheid

timely /ˈtaɪmli/ adj
happening or appearing at the proper time tijdig

timer n
device eierwekker timer

times /taɪmz/ /tɑemz/ /tɜːmz/ preposition
multiplied by keer maal

timestamp /ˈtaɪmˌstæmp/ n
date and time of an event tijdsaanduiding tijdstempel

timestamp /ˈtaɪmˌstæmp/ v
record date and time of meten

timetable n
a structured schedule of events lesrooster rooster

timid /tɪmɪd/ adj
lacking in courage or confidence bedeesd schroomvallig timide schuchter

timorous /ˈtɪməɹəs/ adj
fearful, timid angstig schuw verlegen

timpani n
kettledrums pauk

tin /tɪn/ adj
made of tin tinnen

tin /tɪn/ n
airtight container blik conservenblik
element tin
metal pan bakvorm taartvorm

tin /tɪn/ v
to coat with solder vertinnen
to cover with tin vertinnen
to place into a tin in order to preserve conserveren inblikken

tinderbox n
small container containing flint, steel, and tinder tondeldoos

tine /taɪn/ n
prong punt

tinge n
a small amount of something, especially of an added color tintje
the degree of vividness of a colour; shade, hue or tint ondertoon schakering

tinge v
to add a small amount of color lichtjes kleuren tinten

tingle v
to have a prickling or mildly stinging sensation kriebelen tintelen

tingling n
a tingling sensation tinteling

tinnitus /ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs/ n
perception of nonexistent noise tinnitus oorsuizen

tinsel /ˈtɪn.səl/ n
thin strips of a glittering, metallic material used as a decoration engelenhaar guirlande

tinsmith n
a person who makes or repairs things with tin tingieter

tiny /ˈtaɪni/ adj
very small klein minuscuul

tip /tɪp/ n
extreme end of something punt
area or place for dumping something, such as rubbish or refuse, as from a mine; a heap stort stortplaats vuilnisbelt
small amount of money left for a servant as a token of appreciation fooi drinkgeld tip
piece of private information hint tip

tip /tɪp/ v
give a small amount of money to someone for a service provided fooi tip
inform of a potential clue tippen

tip of the iceberg n
only the beginning topje van de ijsberg

tipsy /ˈtɪp.si/ adj
slightly drunk aangeschoten teut tipsy

tiramisu /ˌtɪɹəmɪˈsuː/ /ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/ n
semifreddo dessert tiramisu

tired /taɪəd/ /taɪɚd/ adj
in need of rest or sleep moe vermoeid

tissue /ˈtɪsjuː/ /ˈtɪʃu/ n
aggregation of cells weefsel
woven fabric weefsel
sheet of absorbent paper papieren zakdoekje tissue zakdoek

tit /tɪt/ n
(slang, vulgar) a woman's breast tiet tet
a mammary gland, teat tiet

tit for tat /ˈtɪt fə(ɹ) ˈtæt/ n
act of returning exactly what one gets oog om oog, tand om tand

titan arum n
Amorphopallus titanum penisplant reuzenaronskelk

titanium /taɪˈteɪni.əm/ n
id=Q716|chemical element titanium titaan

titanium dioxide n
brilliant white pigment titaandioxide

tithe /taɪð/ n
tax paid to the Church tiende deel tiende

title /ˈtaɪtl̩/ n
certificate of ownership titel eigendomsbewijs eigendomscertificaat
name of a book, etc titel
prefix or suffix added to a name titel
right to ownership eigendomsrecht

title page n
page in a book titelplaat

titrate /ˈtɪtɹeɪt/ v
to ascertain the concentration of a solution titreren

tittle /ˈtɪt.əl/ n
a small amount spatje
dot on i and j tittel

titular /ˈtɪtʃəlɚ/ adj
nominal nominaal titulair
of a title titulair

titular /ˈtɪtʃəlɚ/ n
of a title titeldrager titelvoerder

tmesis /t(ə)ˈmiːsɪs/ n
insertion of one or more words between the components of a word tmesis

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ [ɾə] adv
dicht toe

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ [ɾə] particle
infinitive-marker te -en

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ [ɾə] preposition
in the direction of, and arriving at naar
time: preceding voor
used after certain adjectives to indicate a relationship aan met tegen
used to indicate purpose om te voor
used to indicate ratios tegen
used to indicate the indirect object aan
used to indicated exponentiation tot

to and fro adv
back and forth heen en weer

to be continued phraseologicalUnit
continues in next episode wordt vervolgd

to do with preposition
relate or relevant to te maken hebben

to each his own proverb
every person is entitled to his or her personal preferences ieder het zijne ieder zijn ding

to err is human proverb
Everybody makes mistakes vergissen is menselijk

to one's heart's content adv
naar hartenlust

to one's knowledge adv
to one's knowledge voor zo ver ik weet

to whom this may concern phraseologicalUnit
phrase used to begin a formal letter to an unknown recipient voor wie het aangaat

to wit adv
namely, specifically namelijk te weten

toad /toʊd/ /təʊd/ n
amphibian similar to a frog pad krodde

toadstool /ˈtoʊdˌstu(ə)l/ /ˈtəʊdˌstuːl/ n
an inedible or poisonous mushroom giftige paddestoel gifzwam

toast /toʊst/ /təʊst/ n
salutation heildronk toost
toasted bread [[geroosterd]] [[brood]] toost

toast /toʊst/ /təʊst/ v
to engage in a salutation toasten
to lightly cook by browning over fire roosteren
to lightly cook in a kitchen appliance grillen roosteren toasten

toaster /ˈtoʊstɚ/ /ˈtəʊstə/ n
device for toasting bread broodrooster

tobacco /təˈbækoʊ/ n
any plant of the genus Nicotiana tabaksplant tabak
leaves of certain varieties of tobacco plant tabak tabaksplant

tobacco pipe n
smoking tool pijp

tobacconist's n
shop that sells tobacco products sigarenwinkel tabakswinkel

toccata /təˈkɑːtə/ n
musical piece toccata

today /tʊˈdeɪ/ adv
nowadays vandaag heden ten dage tegenwoordig vandaag de dag
on the current day vandaag

today /tʊˈdeɪ/ n
today (noun) vandaag

toddler n
young human child peuter

toe /toʊ/ /təʊ/ n
each of the five digits on the end of the foot teen
any equivalent part in an animal teen
part of a shoe or sock covering the toe neus

toe-curling adj
causing feelings of acute embarrassment tenenkrommend

toeboard n
a low board around the edge of a raised platform tenenplank

toenail /ˈtəʊˌneɪl/ n
the plate covering the end of a toe teennagel

toff n
"A person of the upper class" banjer fijne mijnheer

toffee /ˈtɒfi/ /ˈtɔfi/ n
uncountable: type of confectionery toffee

tofu /ˈtoʊfu/ /ˈtəʊfuː/ n
protein-rich food made from curdled soy milk tofu

together /tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ adv
at the same time, in the same place samen tezamen
into one place bij elkaar bijeen

toil n
labor, work gezwoeg

toil v
to labour, to work labeuren werken

toilet /ˈtɔɪ.lət/ n
wc toilet badkamer toiletpot wc-pot
dressing room kleedkamer
personal grooming toilet

toilet humour n
a scatological or vulgar phrase intended to be amusing poep-en-pieshumor

toilet paper n
paper to clean oneself after defecation or urination toiletpapier WC-papier WC-rol

toilet roll n
roll of toilet paper wc-rol

toilet seat n
seat of a toilet bril toiletbril wc-bril

toilet training /ˈtɔɪ.lət ˌtɹeɪn.ɪŋ/ n
The act of training a young child to use the toilet zindelijkheidstraining

token /ˈtoʊkən/ /ˈtəʊkən/ adj
merely symbolic symbolisch

token /ˈtoʊkən/ /ˈtəʊkən/ n
atomic piece of data symbool token
keepsake or souvenir aandenken souvenir
piece of stamped metal used as a substitute for money jeton munt
something serving as an expression of something else teken

told /toʊld/ /təʊld/ v
past participle verteld
simple past tense vertelde vertelden

tolerance /ˈtɒləɹəns/ n
ability to tolerate tolerantie verdraagzaamheid

tolerant /ˈtɑːləɹənt/ /ˈtɒləɹənt/ adj
tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something tolerant verdraagzaam

tolerate /ˈtɑl.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈtɒl.ə.ɹeɪt/ v
to allow without interference dulden tolereren gedogen toelaten verdragen

toll /toʊl/ /toʊɫ/ /təʊl/ n
fee for using roads and bridges tol
loss or damage tol

toll /toʊl/ /toʊɫ/ /təʊl/ v
to make the noise of a bell luiden

toll booth n
a booth on a toll road or toll bridge where the toll is collected tolhuis

tom /tɑm/ /tɒm/ n
male cat kater

tom cat n
male cat kater

tomato /təˈmeɪtoʊ/ /təˈmætoː/ /təˈmɐːtəʉ/ /təˈmɑːtəʊ/ [tʰəˈmeɪɾoʊ] n
fruit tomaat
tomato plant tomaat tomatenplant

tomato juice n
juice made from tomatoes tomatensap

tomb /tuːm/ n
small building or vault for the remains of the dead tombe

tombola n
lottery tombola

tombstone n
stone on grave grafsteen zerk

tombstoning n
diving off of a cliff klipspringen

tome /toʊm/ /təʊm/ n
one in a series of volumes band deel

tomfoolery /ˌtɒmˈfuːl.ə.ɹi/ n
foolish behaviour gekkigheid

tommy bar n
short bar kruk

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹoʊ/ /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ adv
on the day after the present day morgen

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹoʊ/ /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ n
the day after the present day morgen

tomorrow night adv
during the night of the day after morgenavond morgennacht

tomorrow night n
night after the present day morgenavond morgennacht

ton /tʌn/ n
unit of weight ton

tone /toʊn/ /təʊn/ n
character of a sound, especially the timbre of an instrument or voice toon timbre
interval of a major second hele toon
pitch of a word that distinguishes a difference in meaning toon
manner in which speech or writing is expressed toon
shade or quality of a colour toon
specific pitch, quality and duration; a note toon noot

tone-deaf adj
unable to distinguish differences in pitch klankendoof toondoof

toneme n
phoneme toneem

tongs /tɑŋz/ /tɒŋz/ /tɔŋz/ n
an instrument tang

tongue /tɒŋɡ/ /tʊŋ/ /tʌŋ/ n
organ tong
flap in a shoe tong

tonic water n
carbonated beverage tonic

tonight /təˈnait/ adv
during today's evening vanavond
during today's nighttime vannacht

tonsil /ˈtɑn.səl/ /ˈtɒn.səl/ n
palatine tonsil keelamandel tonsill

tonsillitis /tɒnsəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
inflammation of the tonsils tonsillitis

too /tu/ /tuː/ adv
likewise ook eveneens
more than enough; as too much te

too bad phraseologicalUnit
That's a pity wat jammer

too many cooks spoil the broth proverb
with too many people a task won't be done very well veel koks bederven de brij veel koks verzouten de brij

too much /tu ˈmʌtʃ/ adv
excessively te veel

tool /tuːl/ n
equipment used in a profession gereedschap instrument
mechanical device intended to make a task easier gereedschap werktuig instrument hulpmiddel
penis lul

tool /tuːl/ v
to equip with tools uitrusten
to work on or shape with tools bewerken

toolbar n
row of icons in a graphical user interface knoppenbalk werkbalk

toolbox n
set of routines gereedschapskist
storage case for tools gereedschapskist

toolkit n
assembly of tools gereedschapskist

toot /tuːt/ n
the noise of a horn or whistle getoeter

tooth /tuːθ/ /tʊθ/ n
biological tooth tand
gear tooth tand
saw tooth tand zaagtand

tooth and nail adv
viciously met hand en tand

tooth fairy /tuːθ ˈfɛəɹɪ/ n
a figure of modern myth tandenfee

toothache /ˈtuθˌeɪk/ n
ache in a tooth tandpijn

toothbrush /ˈtuːθbɹʌʃ/ n
brush for cleaning the teeth and tongue tandenborstel

toothpaste /ˈtuːθpeɪst/ n
paste for cleaning the teeth tandpasta

toothpick n
stick for removing food residue from the area between the teeth tandenstoker

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ adj
informal: best top-

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ n
child’s spinning toy draaitol tol
garment worn to cover the torso topje bovenkleding
lid, cap, cover deksel
uppermost part bovenkant
uppermost part of a visual field bovenkant

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ v
excel uitmunten
slang: to murder van kant maken

top hat n
cylindrical hat cilinderhoed hogehoed tophoed

top it off v
emphasize bekronen

top secret adj
information classified at the highest level topgeheim

top up v
to extend credit opwaarderen
to fill aanvullen bijvullen

topaz /ˈtoʊpæz/ /ˈtəʊpæz/ n
gem topaas
mineral topaas

topic /ˈtäpik/ /ˈtɒpɪk/ n
subject; theme onderwerp thema

topographic adj
of, or relating to topography topografisch

topology /təˈpɑlədʒi/ /təˈpɒlədʒi/ n
study of geometric properties that are not changed by stretching etc. topologie
arrangements of computer nodes topologie

topos /ˈtɒpɒs/ n
literary theme topos
mathematical structure topos

tops /tɑps/ /tɒps/ adv
maximum maximaal maximum

topsail lang=en n
sail above the course sail bovenzeil

topsy-turvy adj
backwards or upside down achterstevoren ondersteboven
disorderly, chaotic chaotisch wanordelijk

torch /tɔɹtʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ n
stick with flame at one end fakkel toorts

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ n
extreme pain kwelling

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ v
to cause severe suffering kwellen pijnigen

tornado /tɔː(ɹ)ˈneɪ.dəʊ/ n
column of air tornado

torpedo /ˌtɔɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ n
underwater weapon torpedo

torpedo boat n
warship designed to fire torpedoes torpedoboot

torpor /ˈtɔɹpɚ/ /ˈtɔːpə(ɹ)/ n
being inactive or stuporous letargie verstarring

torque /tɔː(ɹ)k/ /tɔːk/ n
a rotational or twisting force koppel

torrefy /ˈtɒ.ɹɪ.faɪ/ /ˈtɔ.ɹɪ.faɪ/ v
to subject to intense heat roosteren verzengen

torrent /ˈtɑɹ.ənt/ /ˈtɒɹ.ənt/ /ˈtɔɹ.ənt/ n
violent flow, as of water etc. stortvloed stroom

torso /ˈtɔɹ.soʊ/ /ˈtɔː.səʊ/ n
body excluding the head and limbs romp torso

tort /tɔ(ə)ɹt/ /tɔːt/ n
law: wrongful act causing injury onrechtmatige daad

tortoise /ˈtɔː.təs/ /ˈtɔːɹ.təs/ /ˈtɔːˌtɔɪs/ n
land-dwelling reptile schildpad

torture n
intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony foltering marteling pijniging

torture v
to intentionally inflict unnecessary pain or suffering on helpless victims folteren martelen

tosh /tɒʃ/ n
silly nonsense gebrabbel onzin zever

toss /tɑs/ /tɒs/ /tɔs/ n
toss of a coin before a match opgooi

toss and turn v
unable to lie still woelen

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ adj
complete compleet complete geheel gehele totaal totaal-
entire geheel gehele totaal totale

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ n
amount totaal
sum som totaal

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ v
(intransitive) to amount to gelijk zijn aan uitkomen op
to equal after calculation gelijk zijn aan uitkomen op
to add up bijeentellen optellen
to demolish in de prak rijden

totalitarian adj
related to the system of government totalitair totalitaire

totally /ˈtoʊt.(ə)l.i/ adv
In a total manner; completely volledig helemaal totaal

tote /toʊt/ /təʊt/ n
bag tas zak
heavy burden last

tote /toʊt/ /təʊt/ v
carry or bear torsen
add up samentellen

tote bag n
large handbag boodschappentas draagtas

totem /ˈtoʊtəm/ /ˈtəʊtəm/ n
natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe totem

totem pole n
sculpture totempaal

totter /ˈtɑːtɚ/ /ˈtɒtə/ n
unsteady movement tuimeling valpartij

toucan /ˈtuːkən/ /ˈtuːˌkæn/ n
Ramphastid toekan

touch /tʌt͡ʃ/ n
distinguishing feature detail
small amount tikje
style or technique touché

touch /tʌt͡ʃ/ v
affect emotionally raken ontroeren roeren
make physical contact with aanraken beroeren raken

touch screen n
input/output device aanraakscherm touchscreen

touch up v
make finishing touches retoucheren

touched /tʌt͡ʃt/ adj
moved ontroerd

touching /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/ adj
provoking sadness and pity roerend

touchstone n
A standard of comparison or evaluation toetssteen maatstaf
A stone used to test the quality of gold alloys toetssteen

tough /tʌf/ adj
difficult to chew taai

tough /tʌf/ interjection
lack of sympathy jammer

tour /tɔː(ɹ)/ n
guided visit rondgang rondleiding
journey reis excursie toer

tour /tɔː(ɹ)/ v
to make a journey tournee

tour de force n
krachtdaad
Feat demonstrating brilliance or mastery in a field huzarenstuk krachttoer

tourism /tɔːɹɪz(ə)m/ n
the act of travelling or sightseeing toerisme

tourist /ˈtɔɹ.ɪst/ /ˈtɝ.ɪst/ /ˈtʊəɹɪst/ /ˈtʊɹ.ɪst/ n
someone who travels for pleasure toerist toeriste

tourist trap n
establishment encouraging tourists to spend money toeristenval

touristic adj
catering to tourists toeristisch

tourmaline /ˈtʊəɹməliːn/ n
both senses toermalijn

tournament /ˈtʊənəmənt/ /ˈtʊɹnəmɪnt/ n
series of games toernooi tornooi

tout /taʊt/ /tʌʊt/ v
To flaunt, to publicize/publicise; to boast or brag; to promote scharrelen sjacheren verhandelen werven

tow /taʊ/ /toʊ/ /təʊ/ n
cable used in towing sleeptouw trekkabel
bundle of fibers werk

tow bar n
a bar, or ball, usually at the rear of a vehicle, where a trailer, or caravan or other similar item can be attached and towed trekhaak

tow truck /ˈtoʊ.tɹʌk/ n
motor vehicle for towing takelwagen

toward /təˈwɔːd/ /tʊˈwɔːɹd/ preposition
in the direction of naar

towel /taʊl/ n
cloth used for wiping handdoek

tower /ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaʊɚ/ n
structure toren
(figuratively) any item that is higher than it is wide toren
Tarot card toren

tower block n
tall building hoogbouw

tower of Babel n
situation of confusion due to many languages toren van Babel

tower of strength n
rots in de branding steun en toeverlaat

tower over v
to be considerably taller than bovenuittorenen

towhead n
vlaskop

towheaded adj
Having pale blond hair, resembling tow vlasblond

towline n
A line or rope used for towing a vehicle sleepkabel sleeptouw

town /taʊn/ n
settlement stad gemeente nederzetting tuin

town hall n
a building that houses the local government offices of a town gemeentehuis raadhuis

town twinning n
pairing of towns or cities partnerstad

township /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/ n
area set aside for nonwhite occupation in South Africa tuinschap
territory of a town tuinschap

towpath n
path alongside a canal or river jaagpad

towrope n
a rope for towing sleeptouw

toxic /ˈtɑk.sɪk/ /ˈtɒk.sɪk/ adj
having a harmful chemical nature giftig

toxicological adj
of or pertaining to toxicology toxicologisch

toxicologist n
scientist or physician who speciality is toxicology toxicoloog

toxicology n
scientific study of poisons and poisoning toxicologie

toy /tɔɪ/ n
something to play with speelgoed

trace /tɹeɪs/ n
act of tracing nazoeken opsporen
very small amount sporen

trace /tɹeɪs/ v
to copy onto a sheet of transparent paper calqueren overtrekken
to follow the trail of something opsporen spoorzoeken

trace element n
chemical element in an organism’s diet sporenelement

tracer /ˈtɹeɪsə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪsɚ/ n
A piece of ammunition for a firearm that contains magnesium or another flammable substance lichtspoormunitie tracer

trachea /tɹəˈki.ə/ /ˈtɹeiki.ə/ n
thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi luchtpijp trachea trachee

track /tɹæk/ n
mark left by something that has passed along spoor
mark or impression left by the foot voetspoor

track cycling n
Cycling discipline baanwielrennen

track cyclist n
someone who cycles on a track baanwielrenner baanwielrenster

tracksuit n
garment trainingspak

tract n
a series of connected body organs kanaal stelsel
an area gebied

tractate n
treatise verhandeling

tractor /ˈtɹæktə/ /ˈtɹæktɚ/ n
farm vehicle tractor trekker

trade /tɹeɪd/ n
buying and selling handel
instance of buying or selling handel
skilled practice of an occupation gilde

trade /tɹeɪd/ v
exchange ruilen

trade deficit n
negative balance of trade handelstekort

trade fair n
exhibition for a particular field beurs jaarbeurs

trade name n
name used to identify a commercial product or service handelsnaam

trade union n
organization vakbond

trade-off n
situation in which one thing must be decreased for another to be increased compromis

trademark /ˈtɹeɪdmɑː(ɹ)k/ n
identification of a company's product handelsmerk

trader /ˈtɹeɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪdɚ/ n
one who gains a livelihood from trading handelaar

trading post n
place where trading of goods takes place handelspost handelsplaats

tradition /tɹəˈdɪʃən/ n
a part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation traditie overlevering

traditional /tɹəˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
of or pertaining to tradition traditioneel traditionele

traditionally /tɹəˈdɪʃəˌnəli/ adv
traditional manner traditioneel

traffic n
commercial transportation or exchange of goods verkeer handel
illegal trade or exchange of goods, often drugs zwarte handel
pedestrians or vehicles on roads or on the air verkeer
exchange or flux of information, messages or data verkeer

traffic jam n
situation in which all road traffic is stationary or very slow file opstopping

traffic light n
signalling device verkeerslicht stoplicht

traffic sign n
traffic sign verkeersbord

tragic /ˈtɹædʒɪk/ adj
causing great sadness tragisch
relating to tragedy tragisch

tragicness n
state or quality of being tragic tragiek

trail /tɹeɪl/ n
route for travel over land pad route
track followed by a hunter spoor

trail mix n
a blend of foods for snacking on the go elitehaver studentenhaver

trailblazer n
one that blazes a trail to guide others wegbereider

trailer /ˈtɹeɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ n
vehicle towed behind another, used for carrying equipment aanhangwagen aanhanger

train /tɹeɪn/ n
group of animals, vehicles, or people karavaan rij stoet
line of connected cars or carriages trein tros
that which is drawn along sleep

train /tɹeɪn/ v
to practice an ability trainen oefenen
to teach a task oefenen trainen

trainer /ˈtɹeɪnə/ /ˈtɹeɪnɚ/ n
person who trains another; coach trainer trainster

training /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ n
training opleiding

trait /tɹeɪ/ /tɹeɪt/ n
an identifying characteristic, habit or trend karaktereigenschap

traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ adj
traitorous verraderlijk verraderlijke

traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ n
a betrayer trouweloze
one who violates his allegiance and betrays his/her country verrader overloper verraadster

traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ v
act the traitor toward verraden

tram /tɹam/ /tɹæm/ n
passenger vehicle tram
vehicle for material mijnwagen spoorwagen wagen

tram stop n
stop for trams tramhalte

tramp /tɹæmp/ n
homeless person landloper dakloze zwerver vagebond
promiscuous woman hoer sloerie

tramp stamp n
tattoo on a woman's lower back reetgewei

trampoline /ˈtɹæmpəliːn/ n
gymnastic and recreational device trampoline

trance /tɹæns/ /tɹɑːns/ n
A genre of electronic dance music trance

tranquil /ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/ adj
rustig

tranquillity n
the absence of disturbance; peacefulness rust
the state of being tranquil rust

tranquilly adv
in a tranquil manner rustig

trans man n
a female-to-male transgender or transsexual person transman

trans woman n
a male-to-female transgender or transsexual person transvrouw

trans- prefix
across, through, over, beyond, to or on the other side of, outside of trans-

transcend /tɹæn(t)ˈsɛnd/ v
to pass beyond the limits of something overstijgen

transclude v
institute a programming step of substituting a template invoegen als sjabloon

transcription /tɹænˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
in linguistics transcriptie

transfer /tɹænsˈfɝ/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹænsfɝ/ /ˈtɹɑːnsfɜː/ v
to move or pass from one place, person or thing to another overplaatsen verplaatsen

transformation /ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fə(ɹ)ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
act of transforming transformatie

transfusion n
medicine: the transfer of blood or blood products from one individual to another transfusie

transgender /tɹanzˈdʒɛndə/ /tɹænzˈdʒɛndɚ/ adj
not identifying with culturally conventional gender roles transgender

transgression /tɹænsˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
violation of a law, command or duty overtreding

transhumanism n
philosophy favoring the use of science and technology transhumanisme

transience n
impermanence that suggests the inevitability of ending or dying vergankelijkheid
quality of being transient, temporary, brief or fleeting tijdeijkheid

transient adj
passing or disappearing with time; transitory eindig vergankelijk
remaining for only a brief time kortstondig

transistor n
solid-state semiconductor device, with three terminals transistor

transit /ˈtɹæn.zɪt/ n
The act of passing over, across, or through something doortocht

transition /tɹænˈzɪʃən/ n
process of change from one form, state, style or place to another overgang

transition metal n
transition element overgangsmetaal

transitional adj
of or relating to a transition transitorisch
temporary; pending the implementation of something new provisoir provisorisch tijdelijk voorlopig

transitive adj
affected by transference of signification overdrachtelijk
grammar, of a verb: taking an object or objects transitief overgankelijk

transitive verb n
a verb that is accompanied by a direct object overgankelijk werkwoord transitief werkwoord

transitory /ˈtɹæn.zɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
lasting only a short time voorbijgaand

translatability n
property of being translatable; ability to be translated vertaalbaarheid

translatable adj
capable of being translated into another language vertaalbaar

translatableness n
property of being translatable; ability to be translated vertaalbaarheid

translate /tɹɑːnzˈleɪt/ /ˈtɹænzleɪt/ v
to change text from one language to another vertalen overzetten

translation /tɹænzˈleɪʃən/ /tɹɑːnsˈleɪʃən/ n
act of translating between languages vertaling translatie
math, physics: motion without deformation or rotation translatie
of forces in a gearbox overzetting transmissie
result of translating between languages vertaling
genetics: process for producing proteins vertaling

translation dictionary n
dictionary that provides translations between two or more languages vertaalwoordenboek

translator /ˈtɹænzleɪtɚ/ /ˈtɹɑːnzleɪtə/ n
someone who translates vertaler vertaalster

translatress n
A woman who translates vertaalster

transliterate /tɹænzˈlɪtəreɪt/ v
to represent letters or words in the characters of another alphabet or script omschrijven translitereren

transliteration n
product of transliterating transliteratie

translocation n
genetics: transfer of chromosomal segment translocatie

translucent /tɹænzˈluː.sənt/ adj
allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it doorschijnend verstrooiend

transmit /tɹænsˈmɪt/ v
to communicate news or information doorgeven
to convey energy or force through a mechanism doorgeven
to impart, convey or hand down something by inheritance or heredity doorgeven
to send or convey from someone, some place or something to another doorgeven
to spread or pass on e.g. a disease or signal doorgeven
to send out a signal uitzenden

transom window n
window above a door bovenlicht

transparent /tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/ /tɹæn(t)sˈpɛɹənt/ adj
see-through, clear doorzichtig transparant

transponder n
transceiver that transmits a signal in response to another transponder

transport /tɹænzˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænzˈpɔːt/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔːt/ n
act of transporting transport vervoer
historical: deported convict strafgevangene
military: vehicle used to transport troops troepentransport
state of being transported by emotion vervoering
vehicle used to transport passengers, mail or freight transport vrachtvoertuig

transport /tɹænzˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænzˈpɔːt/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔːt/ v
carry or bear from one place to another transporteren overbrengen vervoeren voeren
historical: deport to a penal colony deporteren wegvoeren
move someone to strong emotion in vervoering brengen meeslepen

transpose /tɹænzˈpəʊz/ /tɹɑːnsˈpəʊz/ n
reverse or change the order of two verwisselen omwisselen

transrealism n
literary mode transrealisme

transsexuality n
the state, condition, or properties of being transsexual transseksualiteit

transversely adv
In a transverse manner dwars kruiselings transversaal

transvestite /tɹænzˈvɛstaɪt/ n
travestiet

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̝̊äp] n
bend, sag, or other device in a waste-pipe to prevent the escape of noxious gases waterslot zwanenhals
device designed to catch or kill animals val
trick or arrangement designed to catch someone in a more general sense val
slang: mouth klep

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̝̊äp] v
to catch in a trap or traps vangen

trapdoor n
door set into floor or ceiling valluik valdeur
secret access to a program achterdeur
similar door on a stage valluik

trapezium /tɹæˈpi.zi.əm/ /tɹəˈpiː.zi.əm/ n
polygon with no parallel sides and no equal sides trapezoïde
polygon with two parallel sides trapezium

trash /tɹæʃ/ n
container vuilnisbak
something of poor quality prul
things to be discarded vuilnis vuil

trash /tɹæʃ/ v
to beat soundly kapotmaken stukslaan

trauma /ˈtɹɑ.mə/ /ˈtɹɒ.mə/ /ˈtɹɔ.mə/ /ˈtɹɔː.mə/ n
emotional wound trauma
event trauma
serious injury to the body trauma

traumatic adj
of, caused by, or causing trauma traumatisch

traumatology n
branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of trauma traumatologie

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ n
act of traveling reis

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ v
to be on a journey reizen
to pass from here to there; to transmit reizen verplaatsen
to travel throughout bereizen

travel agency n
company reisbureau

traveller /ˈtɹævələ/ /ˈtɹævəlɚ/ n
one who travels reiziger

travelling salesman problem n
mathematical problem handelsreizigersprobleem

traverse /ˈtɹævə(ɹ)s/ v
to travel across, often under difficult conditions doorkruisen doorreizen

travois /tɹəˈvɔɪ/ n
a traditional North American Indian sled travois

trawler n
fishing boat trawler

tray /tɹeɪ/ n
object on which things are carried dienblad

treacherous /ˈtɹɛtʃəɹəs/ adj
exhibiting treachery verraderlijk

treacle /ˈtɹiː.kəl/ n
molasses or golden syrup melasse

tread /tɹɛd/ v
to beat with one's feet; to trample stampen vertrappen
to step on betreden

treason /ˈtɹiː.zən/ n
crime of betraying one’s government hoogverraad landverraad
providing aid and comfort to the enemy verraad

treasure /ˈtɹɛʒə/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚ/ n
collection of valuable things schat
term of endearment schat
any single thing one values greatly schat

treasure chest n
chest filled with treasure schatkist

treasure hunt n
search for a treasure (game or real) schattenjacht

treasurer /ˈtɹɛʒəɹə(ɹ)/ n
government official in charge of the Treasury thesaurier
head of a corporation's treasury department penningmeester
official entrusted with the funds and revenues of an organisation penningmeester quaestor schatbewaarder schatmeester thesaurier

treat /tɹit/ v
to care for medicinally or surgically behandelen
to handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way behandelen
to handle a subject in writing or speaking behandelen
to discourse, to represent behandelen voorstellen
to entertain with food or drink trakteren
to negotiate onderhandelen

treatise /ˈtɹiːtɪs/ n
systematic discourse on some subject scriptie verhandeling

treatment /ˈtɹiːtmənt/ t͡ʃɹiːtmənt n
medical care for an illness or injury behandeling
preserving or giving particular properties behandeling
process or manner of treating behandeling

treaty /ˈtɹiːdi/ /ˈtɹiːti/ n
a binding agreement under international law overeenkomst traktaat verdrag

treble /ˈtɹɛbəl/ v
to multiply by three verdrievoudigen

treble clef n
music symbol solsleutel vioolsleutel

trebuchet /ˈtɹɛb.juˌʃɛt/ /ˈtɹɛbəʃɛt/ n
trebuchet slingerarm slingerblijde

tree /tɹi/ /tɹiː/ n
large woody plant boom
(computing theory) recursive data structure boom
(graph theory) graph tree with no cycles boom
(graphical user interface) tree list boom
pole with storage hooks boom

tree hollow n
tree hollow boomholte

tree trunk n
the main structural member of a tree boomstam stam

treebank /ˈtɹiː.bæŋk/ n
database of trees boombank treebank

treehouse /ˈtɹiːˌhaʊs/ n
a house within a tree boomhut

treelike adj
Having some characteristics of a tree boomachtig

tremble /ˈtɹɛmbl̩/ v
to shake beven

tremendous /tɹəˈmɛndəs/ /tɹɪˈmɛndəs/ adj
awe-inspiring ontzagwekkend
extremely large (in amount, extent, degree etc.) or great; enormous; extraordinary geweldig

tremulous /ˈtɹɛmjuləs/ adj
timid or unconfident bevend

trench /tɹɛntʃ/ n
long, narrow ditch or hole loopgraaf
military excavation loopgraaf

trench coat n
military-style raincoat lange jas

trench foot n
medical condition loopgravenvoeten

trend /tɹɛnd/ n
A fad trend rage

trepan /tɹɪˈpæn/ v
trick beetnemen foppen

trepidation /ˌtɹɛp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
a fearful state ongerustheid opwinding

trespass /ˈtɹɛspæs/ /ˈtɹɛspəs/ n
law: interference to another's enjoyment of his property huisvredebreuk

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ adj
pertaining to a language form referring to three of something trialis

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ n
appearance at judicial court rechtzaak proces
chance to test something out proef test
difficult experience beproeving bezoeking

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ v
to carry out a series of tests on a new product testen

trialogue n
discourse or colloquy by three people trialoog
meeting (European Union) triloog trialoog

triangle /ˈtɹaɪəŋɡəl/ /ˈtɹaɪˌæŋɡəl/ n
percussion instrument triangel driehoek
triangel driehoek
polygon driehoek triangel

triangle wave n
function or waveform that alternately ramps linearly upwards and then downwards driehoek driehoeksgolf

triangular /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lə/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ adj
shaped like a triangle driehoekig

tribal chief n
the chief of a tribe stamhoofd

tribe /tɹaɪb/ n
group of people stam

tribulation /ˌtɹɪbjəˈleɪ̯ʃən/ /ˌtɹɪbjʊˈleɪ̯ʃən/ n
adversity beproeving

tribunal /tɹaɪˈbjunəl/ /tɹaɪˈbjuːnəl/ n
assembly including one or more judges to conduct judicial business tribunaal

tributary /ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/ n
nation, state etc. vazalstaat

tribute /ˈtɹɪbjuːt/ n
payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord afdracht

tricameralism n
tricameralism driekamerstelsel

trice n
very short time oogwenk

trice v
haul and tie up ophalen optrekken
pull optrekken slepen

trichotillomania n
disorder trichotillomanie TTM

trickery /tɹɪ.kə.ɹi/ n
underhanded behavior bedriegerij

trickle /ˈtɹɪkəl/ v
to flow in a very thin stream or drop continuously druppelen

tricky /tɹɪki/ adj
adept at using deception listig listige
hard to deal with netelig netelige

tricolour n
A flag with three stripes of different colours driekleur nationale driekleur

tricycle /ˈtɹaɪsɪkəl/ n
cycle with three wheels driewieler

trident /ˈtɹaɪ̯dənt/ n
three-pronged spear drietand

tridental adj
having three prongs or tines drietandig

triduan /ˈtɹɪdjʊən/ adj
happening every third day driedagelijks
lasting three days driedaags

trifle /ˈtɹaɪfl̩/ n
dessert puddingtaart
insignificant amount aalmoes een beetje kluts
thing of little importance or worth bagatel zever

trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ v
to fire a weapon afvuren vuren
to initiate something activeren initiëren ontketenen

trigger guard n
A thin loop surrounding the trigger of a weapon to keep it from accidental discharge trekkerbeugel

trigger-happy adj
having a tendency or desire to shoot a firearm irresponsibly schietgraag

trilemma /tɹaɪˈlɛmə/ n
circumstance in which a choice must be made between three options trilemma

trill /tɹɪl/ n
rapid alternation of notes triller

trillion /ˈtɹɪljən/ numeral
a million million million, 1018 triljoen
a million million, 1012 biljoen

trilogy n
collection of three works trilogie drieluik

trimaran n
type of boat trimaran

trinity n
group or set of three people or things drie-eenheid drievuldigheid

trinket n
a mere trifle prullaria snuisterij
a small showy ornament or piece of jewelry kleinood

trio /ˈtɹi.əʊ/ /ˈtɹioʊ/ n
a piece of music written for three musicians trio
passage in the middle of minuet trio

trip /tɹɪp/ n
journey reis tocht

trip /tɹɪp/ v
fall over or stumble over an object struikelen

tripartite /tɹaɪˈpɑɹtaɪt/ /tɹaɪˈpɑːtaɪt/ adj
in three parts driedelig

tripe /tɹaɪp/ n
entrails ingewanden
stomach lining of animal for food pens

triphthong /ˈtɹɪfθɑŋ/ /ˈtɹɪfθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈtɹɪfθɔŋ/ n
monosyllabic vowel combination involving movement from one vowel to another drieklank triftong

triplane n
airplane that has three pairs of wings driedekker

triple /ˈtɹɪpəl/ adj
three times the quantity driedubbel drievoudig

triple /ˈtɹɪpəl/ v
to multiply by three verdrievoudigen

triplet n
group of three trio
group of three notes played in place of two triool
one of three siblings born at the same time of the same mother drieling

tripod /ˈtɹaɪpɑd/ /ˈtɹaɪpɒd/ n
a three-legged stand or mount statief driepoot

triptote n
(grammar) a noun which has only three cases triptoot

triptych /ˈtɹɪpˌtɪk/ n
art: a picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges drieluik triptiek

tripwire n
a passive triggering mechanism struikeldraad valstrik

triskaidekaphobia /ˌtɹɪskaɪdɛkəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
Fear of the number 13. triskaidekafobie triscaidecafobie

trite /tɹaɪt/ adj
used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed afgezaagd banaal versleten

tritium n
radioactive isotope of hydrogen tritium

triton n
tritium nucleus tritiumkern triton

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmpf/ [ˈtɹaɪʲʌmf] n
conclusive success; victory; conquest triomf
a state of joy or exultation at success triomf

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmpf/ [ˈtɹaɪʲʌmf] v
to prevail over rivals triomferen

triumphal arch n
monumental arch that commemorates a victory triomfboog

triumphant /tɹaɪˈʌmfənt/ adj
celebrating victory triomfant

triumvirate /tɹaɪ.ˈʌm.vəɹ.ɪt/ n
a ruling group of three driemanschap triumviraat

trivia /ˈtɹɪvi.ə/ n
insignificant trifles of little importance trivia

troak /tɹoʊk/ /tɹəʊk/ v
exchange goods or services without involving money ruilen

troglodyte /ˈtɹɑɡlədaɪt/ /ˈtɹɒɡlədaɪt/ n
member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves holbewoner holenmens

troika /ˈtɹɔɪ.kə/ n
carriage trojka

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹəʊl/ n
supernatural being trol
instance of trolling lokaas
person who provokes others trol

trolley bus n
bus powered via overhead electric cables trolleybus

trollop /ˈtɹɒl.əp/ n
strumpet hoer slet
woman held by others as retaining a vulgar and discourteous disposition slet

trombone /ˌtɹɑmˈboʊn/ /ˌtɹɒmˈbəʊn/ n
a musical instrument in the brass family trombone

troops /tɹuːps/ n
military personnel in uniform troepen

trope /tɹoʊp/ /tɹəʊp/ n
art, literature: something recurring across a genre or type of art or literature troop
music, Judaism: cantillation pattern or mark troop
music, Roman Catholicism: phrase or verse added to the Mass troop
music: short cadence at the end of the melody troop
rhetoric: figure of speech in which words or phrases are used with a nonliteral or figurative meaning troop figuurlijke uitdrukking

trope /tɹoʊp/ /tɹəʊp/ v
to use a trope troop gebruiken voorzien

tropic n
either of the two parallels keerkring

tropical cyclone n
(broad sense) tropische cycloon

tropical depression n
region of low pressure tropische depressie

tropical rainforest n
forest tropisch regenwoud

tropical storm n
tropische storm

troublemaker n
one who causes trouble, especially deliberately lastverkoper

trouser press n
appliance to smooth wrinkles from trousers broekenpers broekpers

trousseau /ˈtɹuˌsoʊ/ /ˈtɹuːsəʊ/ n
bridal clothes uitzet

trout /tɹaʊt/ /tɹʌʊt/ n
fish forel

trouvère n
a lyric poet using the Northern langue d'oïl trouvère

trowel /ˈtɹaʊ.əl/ n
mason's tool troffel truweel
scoop-like gardening tool tuinschep

trowel /ˈtɹaʊ.əl/ v
to apply with a trowel troffelen

trowel machine n
machine used to smooth a mould surface vlindermachine

truancy n
the act of shirking from responsibilities and duties schoolverzuim spijbelen

truant adj
Describing one who is truant, absent without permission spijbelend

truant n
One who is absent without permission spijbelaar verzuimen

truce /ˈtɹuːs/ n
a period of time in which no fighting takes place wapenstilstand staakt-het-vuren

truck /tɹʌk/ n
vehicle designed for carrying cargo vrachtauto vrachtwagen camion

truculent /ˈtɹʌkjʊlənt/ adj
eager or quick to argue, fight or start a conflict twistziek vechtlustig

truculently adv
with aggression vijandig woest

trudge /tɹʌdʒ/ v
to walk wearily with heavy, slow steps sloffen

true /tɹjuː/ /tɹu/ /tɹuː/ adj
A state in Boolean logic that indicates an affirmative or positive result waar
Legitimate waar
Genuine echt
Loyal, faithful trouw
concurring with a given set of facts echt waar

true /tɹjuː/ /tɹu/ /tɹuː/ v
straighten rechttrekken rechtzetten

true bug n
any of various insects of the order Hemiptera and in particular of the suborder Heteroptera wants

true to life adj
having the same dimensions as the original levensecht waarheidsgetrouw

truffle /ˈtɹʌ.fəl/ n
tuber truffel

truly /ˈtɹuːli/ adv
honestly, genuinely waarlijk oprecht

trumeau /tɹuːˈməʊ/ n
pillar trumeau

trump /tɹʌmp/ /t͡ʃɹʌmp/ n
playing card of that suit troef
something that gives one an advantage troef
suit that outranks all others troef

trump /tɹʌmp/ /t͡ʃɹʌmp/ v
to play a trump on a card of another suit overtroeven

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ n
brass instrument trompet

trumpeter /ˈtɹʌmpɪtə/ /ˈtɹʌmpɪtɚ/ n
person who plays the trumpet trompettist
trumpeter pigeon trommelduif

trumpeter pigeon /ˈtɹʌmpətɚ ˈpɪdʒən/ n
trumpeter pigeon (Columba livia domestica) trommelduif

trumpeter swan n
Cygnus buccinator trompetzwaan

truncate /tɹʌŋˈkeɪt/ /ˈtɹʌŋˌkeɪt/ v
shorten a decimal number by removing trailing (or leading) digits; to chop afronden beneden naar
shorten something as if by cutting off part of it afhakken afkappen

truncated icosahedron n
polyhedron afgeknotte icosaëder

trundle n
low bed on wheels bed op wieltjes trundle-bed
small wheel rolwieltje

trundle v
to wheel or roll, esp. by pushing karren kruien voortrollen

trunk /tɹʌŋk/ n
extended nasal organ of an elephant slurf
large suitcase or chest koffer
luggage storage compartment of a sedan/saloon style car koffer laadruimte kofferbak
tree trunk stam

truss /tɹʌs/ v
to tie up a bird before cooking it opbinden

trust /tɹʌst/ [t͡ʃɹʌst] n
confidence in or reliance on some person or quality vertrouwen
confidence in the future payment for goods or services supplied; credit vertrouwen
the confidence vested in a person who has legal ownership of a property to manage for the benefit of another vertrouwen

trust /tɹʌst/ [t͡ʃɹʌst] v
To place confidence in vertrouwen

trustee n
person to whom property is legally committed in trust beheerder mandataris

trustworthiness /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði.nɛs/ n
the state or quality of being trustworthy or reliable betrouwbaarheid

trustworthy /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði/ adj
reliable betrouwbaar

truth /tɹuːθ/ /t͡ʃɹuːθ/ n
conformity to fact or reality waarheid echtheid
pledge of loyalty or faith eed
something acknowledged to be true waarheid
state or quality of being true to someone or something eerlijkheid oprechtheid waarheid
that which is real waarheid werkelijkheid
true facts waarheid werkelijkheid

truth be told interjection
when admitting something one might otherwise lie about eerlijk gezegd

truthiness /ˈtɹuːθinəs/ n
quality of that believed without reason waarheidigheid

try /tɹaɪ/ v
to attempt proberen pogen trachten
to make an experiment proberen uitproberen
to put on trial berechten
to put to test uitproberen toetsen
to taste, sample, etc proeven
to work on something proberen

try out v
to test something uitproberen

try square n
tool used to measure if a piece of wood is at a right angle winkelhaak

tryst /tɹɪst/ n
prearranged meeting, now especially between lovers afspraak rendez-vous

tsar /(t)sɑː/ /zɑɹ/ n
an emperor tsaar

tsarina /tsaˈɹiːnə/ n
empress or wife of a tsar tsarina

tsunami /suˈnɑmi/ /suːˈnɑːmi/ n
large, destructive wave generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean vloedgolf tsunami

tsuris /tsʊɹɪs/ n
problems or troubles sores problemen

tu quoque /tuːˈkwoʊkwiː/ n
argument jij-bak tu quoque

tuba /ˈtjuː.bə/ /ˈtu.bə/ n
a large brass musical instrument tuba

tube /tjuːb/ /tuːb/ n
a pipe buis
cylindrical container koker

tuber /tjuːbə(ɹ)/ n
fleshy underground stem knol

tubercular adj
pertaining to tuberculosis tuberculeus

tuberculosis n
infectious disease tuberculose

tuff /tʌf/ n
a rock composed of compacted volcanic ash tufsteen

tuft /tʌft/ n
bunch bundel pluk
clump of trees bomengroep bosje

tuft /tʌft/ v
form into tufts bundelen

tufted antshrike n
passerine bird of the antibird family kuifmierklauwier

tufted duck n
species of duck kuifeend

tufted puffin /ˈtʌftɪd ˈpʌfɪn/ n
Fratercula cirrhata kuifpapegaaiduiker

tug /tʌɡ/ v
to pull repeatedly rukken
to pull with great effort trekken
to tow by tugboat slepen

tug of war n
game getouwtrek

tugboat /ˈtʌɡboʊt/ /ˈtʌɡbəʊt/ n
small, powerful boat sleepboot sleper

tughra n
signature of an Ottoman sultan tughra

tuition /tjuːˈɪʃən/ /tuˈɪʃən/ /ˈtjuːʃən/ n
sum of money paid for instruction studietoelage toelage
training or instruction provided by a teacher or tutor bijles bijscholing

tulip /ˈtjuːlɪp/ n
plant tulp

tumble /tʌmbəl/ v
to fall end over end tuimelen

tumbleweed n
plant which breaks loose and is driven by the wind steppenroller

tumescence /tjuːˈmɛsəns/ n
swelling due to presence of fluid zwelling
swollen organ zwelling

tumor /tjuː.mə/ /tuː.məɹ/ n
oncology, pathology: an abnormal growth gezwel tumor

tumult /ˈtjuː.mʌlt/ n
noise as made by a crowd tumult
riot or uprising oproer tumult

tumulus /ˈtjuːmjələs/ /ˈtuːmjələs/ n
mound of earth grafheuvel

tuna /ˈtjuː.nə/ /ˈtu.nə/ n
fish tonijn

tundra /ˈtʌndɹə/ n
flat treeless arctic region toendra

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ v
to modify a musical instrument stemmen afstemmen

tungsten /ˈtʌŋstən/ n
chemical element wolfraam

tuning fork /tjʉːnɪŋ foːk/ n
fork-shaped object which emits a tone stemvork

tunnel /ˈtʌn(ə)l/ n
an underground or underwater passage tunnel

turban /ˈtɜː(ɹ)bən/ n
man's head-dress tulband

turbid adj
having the lees or sediment disturbed; roiled; muddy; thick; not clear troebel

turbojet n
type of jet engine turbojet

turboprop n
type of gas-turbine aircraft engine turboprop

turboshaft n
gas-turbine engine designed to transmit power by means of a geared shaft turboshaft

turbot /ˈtɜːbət/ /ˈtɝbət/ n
Scophthalmus maximus tarbot
any of various flatfishes of family Scophthalmidae tarbot

turbulence n
disturbance in gas, fluid turbulentie

turd /tɜːd/ /tɝd/ n
piece of solid feces drol

turf n
a layer of earth covered with grass; sod gazon grasveld
a piece of peat used as fuel turf
a piece of such a layer cut from the soil and used to make a lawn graszode
a racetrack; or the sport of racing horse renbaan

turgid /ˈtɜːdʒɪd/ /ˈtɝdʒɪd/ adj
distended beyond natural state gezwollen opgezwollen
pompous or bombastic gezwollen wollig

turkey /ˈtɜːki/ /ˈtɝki/ n
bird kalkoen

turkey-chick n
young turkey kalkoenkuiken

turkey-cock n
male turkey kalkoenhaan mannelijke kalkoen

turkey-hen n
female turkey kalkoenhen vrouwelijke kalkoen

turmeric /ˈtɜɹ.mə.ɹɪk/ /ˈtɜːm(ə).ɹɪk/ n
spice koenjit kurkuma

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ n
change of direction or orientation bocht draai
movement about an axis ending up with the same orientation omwenteling
one's chance to make a move in a game beurt
chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others beurt
single loop of a coil winding

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ v
become worden
change one's direction of travel afslaan
change the direction or orientation of (something) draaien
move around an axis through itself draaien
of leaves, to change color in autumn verkleuren
rebel zich keren tegen

turn a blind eye v
to ignore or deliberately overlook door de vingers zien

turn around v
to physically rotate horizontally 360 degrees omdraaien

turn into v
intransitive: become overgaan

turn of the century n
beginning or end of a certain century eeuwwisseling

turn of the year n
end of one year and beginning of the next jaarwisseling

turn off v
switch off appliance or light uitzetten

turn on v
(intransitive) to power up aandoen inschakelen

turn out v
to attend; show up opdagen
to produce; make maken produceren

turn the tables v
To reverse a situation so that the advantage has shifted de kansen keren

turning circle n
of a road vehicle draaicirkel

turning point n
decisive point keerpunt

turnip /ˈtɜː.nɪp/ /ˈtɜ˞.nɪp/ n
white root of Brassica rapa knolraap raap

turnip greens n
leaves of the turnip plant raapstelen

turnkey adj
ready to use without further assembly kant-en-klaar

turnout n
attendance, crowd opkomst

turnover n
act of overturning something omdraaien omdraaiing
rate of change or replacement omzet verloop
sales transacted omzet zakencijfer

turnpike n
toll road tolweg

turnstile /ˈtɜːnstaɪl/ /ˈtɝnstaɪl/ n
rotating mechanical device tourniquet

turntable lang=en n
circular rotating platform of a record player or DJ console draaitafel
part of hi-fi system draaitafel pick-up platenspeler

turpentine /ˈtɜː.pən.ˌtaɪn/ n
volatile essential oil terpentijn

turquoise /ˈtɚ.k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ adj
having a pale greenish-blue colour turkoois

turquoise /ˈtɚ.k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ n
colour turkoois turkooise
gemstone turkoois

turret /ˈtʌɹət/ n
a little tower geschuttoren geschuttorentje hoektoren hoektorentje
a movable building belegeringstoren
a revolving tower constructed of thick iron plates geschutskoepel pantserkoepel

turtle /ˈtɜːtəl/ /ˈtɝtəl/ n
land or marine reptile with a shell schildpad

turtle dove /ˈtɜːtəldʌv/ /ˈtɝtəldʌv/ n
bird in the genus Streptopelia tortelduif

turtleneck n
high, close-fitting collar rolled up col rolkraag
turtleneck sweater coltrui rolkraagtrui

tusk /ˈtʌsk/ n
pointed tooth slagtand stoottand

tussock /ˈtʌs.ək/ n
tuft or clump of grass or verdure graspol pol

tutor /ˈtjuːtə/ /ˈtutɚ/ n
one who teaches another mentor privé-leraar studiebegeleider

tutti-frutti /ˌtutiˈfruti/ /ˌtuːtɪˈfruːtɪ/ n
variety of ice cream tuttifrutti

tutu n
ballet skirt tutu

twaddle /ˈtwɑdəl/ /ˈtwɒdəl/ n
Empty or silly idle talk or writing onzin

twat /twæt/ /twɑt/ n
vulgar slang, vagina kut

tweak n
a slight adjustment or modification bijstelling

tweak v
to pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist; to twitch. draaien knijpen trekken

tweed n
coarse woolen fabric tweed

tweet /twiːt/ n
sound twiet

tweet /twiːt/ v
internet: to post an update to Twitter twitteren tweeten

tweezers n
small pincer-like instrument, usually made of metal, used for handling small objects pincet

twelfth /twɛlfθ/ adj
ordinal form of twelve twaalfde

twelve /twɛlv/ numeral
cardinal number 12 twaalf

twelve-tone technique n
system of musical composition dodecafonie

twenties n
the decade of the 1920s jaren 1920 jaren 20 jaren twintig

twentieth /ˈtwɛnti.əθ/ adj
ordinal twintigste

twenty /ˈtwɛnti/ /ˈtwʌnti/ numeral
cardinal number twintig

twenty to n
example: twenty minutes to two twintig voor twee tien na half twee tien over half twee

twenty two numeral
22 tweeëntwintig

twenty-eight numeral
number achtentwintig

twenty-fifth adj
the ordinal form of the number twenty-five vijfentwintigste

twenty-first adj
the ordinal form of the number twenty-one eenentwintigste

twenty-five /ˌtwɛntiˈfaɪv/ numeral
twenty-five vijfentwintig

twenty-five to n
example: twenty-five minutes to two vijf over half twee vijfentwintig voor twee

twenty-four /ˌtwɛntiˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfoə/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔː/ numeral
cardinal number vierentwintig

twenty-four seven adv
constantly vierentwintig uur op vierentwintig zeven dagen op zeven

twenty-nine numeral
cardinal number negenentwintig

twenty-one n
blackjack card game eenentwintigen

twenty-one numeral
cardinal number eenentwintig

twenty-second adj
the ordinal form of the number twenty-two tweeëntwintigste

twenty-seven numeral
twenty-seven zevenentwintig

twenty-six numeral
cardinal number zesentwintig

twenty-third adj
the ordinal form of the number twenty-three drieëntwintigste

twenty-three numeral
twenty-three drieëntwintig

twenty-two numeral
twenty-two tweeëntwintig

twentysomething n
aged between twenty and twenty-nine twintiger

twerp /twɜːp/ /twɝp/ n
a person who can be bullied playfully, or easily teased ettertje

twice /twaɪs/ adv
two times twee keer tweemaal

twig /twɪɡ/ n
a small thin branch twijg

twilight /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/ n
light before rising and after the setting of the Sun schemering deemstering tweelicht

twill /twɪl/ n
weaving pattern keper

twin /twɪn/ adj
forming a pair of twins tweeling-

twin /twɪn/ n
either of two people who shared the same uterus, or of two similar or closely related objects tweeling

twist drill n
rotating tool used for cutting holes boorijzer

twisted /ˈtwɪstɪd/ adj
mentally disturbed or unsound verwrongen

twisting /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/ adj
having many twists kronkelend

twitch /twɪt͡ʃ/ v
to jerk sharply and briefly rukken
to spot a bird vogelen vogelspotten

twitter /ˈtwɪtə/ /ˈtwɪtɚ/ v
to utter chirps tjielpen

two /tu/ /tuː/ n
digit or figure twee
two-dollar bill [[biljet]] van twee dollar

two /tu/ /tuː/ numeral
one plus one twee

two beers, please phraseologicalUnit
two beers, please twee bier alstublieft twee bier graag twee biertjes alstublieft twee biertjes graag

two heads are better than one proverb
joint thinking pays twee hoofden zijn beter dan één

two hundred /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
cardinal number 200 tweehonderd

two thousand numeral
cardinal number tweeduizend

two-legged adj
having two legs tweebenig

two-seater n
vehicle with seats for two people tweezitter

twofold adj
double tweeledig tweevoudig

twofold adv
in a double degree tweevoudig

tycoon /taɪˈkuːn/ n
wealthy, powerful business person magnaat tycoon

type /taɪp/ n
grouping based on shared characteristics type
preferred sort of person type

type /taɪp/ v
to enter characters into a computer using keyboard typen
to use a typewriter typen

typecase n
letterbak

typeface n
font family lettertype

typewriter [ˈtaɪpɹaɪtə(ɹ)] n
machine used to print text by pressing keys schrijfmachine

typhoid fever n
illness paratyfus

typhoon /taɪˈfun/ /taɪˈfuːn/ n
hurricane in the Pacific tyfoon taifoen

typhus /ˈtaɪfəs/ n
disease tyfus

typical /ˈtɪpɨkəl/ adj
capturing the overall sense of a thing typisch

typicalness n
state of being typical typerendheid

typify /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/ v
typeren

typo /ˈtaɪpəʊ/ n
error typefout

typographer n
person skilled in typography typograaf

typographical adj
pertaining to typography or printing typografisch

typographical error n
typing error typefout

typography /taɪˈpɑːɡɹəfi/ /taɪˈpɒɡɹəfi/ n
art and technique typografie

tyranny /ˈtɪɹəni/ n
government in which a single ruler has absolute power tyrannie

tyrant /ˈtaɪɹənt/ n
absolute ruler tiran
harsh and cruel ruler tiran
oppressive and harsh person tiran

tyre /taɪə(ɹ)/ n
wheel covering band

tölt n
type of gait tölt

ubiquitous /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/ adj
being everywhere alomtegenwoordig
seeming to appear everywhere at the same time alomtegenwoordig

udarnik n
stootarbeider

udder /ˈʌdə/ /ˈʌdɚ/ n
organ formed of the mammary glands of female quadruped mammals uier

ugh [ɯx] interjection
to express disgust bah

ugli /ˈʌɡli/ n
cross between a tangerine and grapefruit ugli

ugly /ˈʌɡli/ adj
displeasing to the eye; not aesthetically pleasing lelijk

ugly as sin adj
extremely ugly lelijk als de nacht

uh /ʌː/ interjection
space filler or pause during conversation euh euhm

uhlan /ˈ(j)uːlən/ n
soldier with lance ulaan

ukase /juːˈkeɪz/ n
any absolutist or arrogant order oekaze
proclamation from the Russian ruler oekaze

ulcer /ʌlsə/ /ʌlsɚ/ n
open sore zweer

ulna /ˈʌlnə/ n
bone of the forearm ellepijp

ulterior motive n
alternative or hidden reason verborgen beweegredenen

ultimate /ˈʌltəmɪt/ /ˈʌltɪmɪt/ adj
laatst uiteindelijk ultiem
final; last in a series definitief

ultimatum /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/ n
a final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another ultimatum

ultramarine /ˌʌl.tɹə.məˈɹiːn/ n
colour ultramarijn
pigment ultramarijn

ululate /ˈjuːljuleɪt/ v
to howl loudly ululeren

umbel n
type of flower cluster scherm

umbilical cord n
cord between foetus and placenta navelstreng navelsnoer

umbrella /ʌmˈbɹɛlə/ n
cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun paraplu regenscherm parasol

umbrella organisation n
organisation that coordinates the activities of a number of member organisations koepelorganisatie

umlaut /ˈʊm.laʊt/ n
diacritical mark umlaut
partial assimilation of a vowel umlaut

umpire /ˈʌm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
an official who oversees a game or match scheidsrechter

umpteenth /ˈʌmp.tiːnθ/ numeral
informal: occurring in a relatively large but unspecified position in a series zoveelste

un- prefix
denoting absence on-
violative of; contrary to on-
reversal or cancellation ont-

unabated /ʌn.əˈbeɪ.tɪd/ adj
continuing at full strength onverminderd

unable /ʌnˈeɪbəl/ adj
not able onbekwaam niet in staat

unacceptable /ˌʌn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ adj
unsatisfactory; not acceptable onaanvaardbaar

unaccompanied adj
performed without accompaniment onbegeleid

unaccountable adj
Inexplicable onverklaarbaar
Not responsible onaansprakelijk

unadorned /əˌnʌˈdɔːnd/ /əˌnʌˈdɔːɹnd/ adj
Having no additional decoration kaal

unallowable adj
not allowable ontoelaatbaar

unalloyed adj
pure, unadulterated onvermengd puur zuiver

unaltered adj
remaining in its initial state ongewijzigd

unambiguous adj
clear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity ondubbelzinnig

unanimous /juˈnænəməs/ /juːˈnanɪməs/ adj
based on unanimity unaniem
sharing the same view eensgezind

unassailable adj
undeniable, incontestable or incontrovertible onaantastbaar onbetwistbaar

unassuming adj
modest with no pretensions or ostentation bescheiden pretentieloos

unattached adj
not attached los
not married alleenstaand ongehuwd

unattractive adj
not handsome or beautiful or appealing onaantrekkelijk

unavailable adj
not available niet beschikbaar verkrijgbaar

unavoidable adj
impossible to avoid onontkoombaar onvermijdelijk

unbearable adj
so unpleasant or painful as to be unendurable onuitstaanbaar

unbeknownst /ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊnst/ adv
Without the knowledge of buiten medeweten van

unbelief /ʌnbɪˈliːf/ n
lack of belief ongeloof

unbelievable adj
implausible ongeloofwaardig
incredible ongelofelijk

unbelievably adv
contrary to expectations ongelooflijk wonderbaarlijk
in a manner one does not believe ongelooflijk
to an extent not to be believed ongelooflijk

unbiased adj
impartial or without bias or prejudice onbevooroordeeld onpartijdig

unbibium /ˌʌnˈbɪbi.əm/ n
element unbibium

unbind /ʌnˈbaɪnd/ v
take bindings off ontbinden

unbinilium n
chemical element unbinilium

unbirthday /ʌnˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ʌnˈbɝθ.deɪ/ n
onverjaardag

unbiunium n
unbiunium

unborn adj
not born ongeboren
still in mother's womb ongeboren

unbosom /ʌnˈbʊz.əm/ v
to tell about one's troubles ontboezemen

unbound /ʌnˈbaʊnd/ v
past participle of "to unbind" ontbonden
simple past of "to unbind" ontbond ontbonden

unbridgeable adj
unable to be bridged onoverbrugbaar

unbridled adj
without restraint or limit onbeteugeld ongebreideld tomeloos

uncanny /ʌnˈkæni/ n
strange, mysteriously unsettling griezelig mysterieus

uncertainty n
doubt; the condition of being uncertain onzekerheid

unchaste /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/ adj
not chaste; not continent; libidinous; lewd preuts

unchastity /ʌnˈtʃastɪti/ n
quality or state of being unchaste onkuisheid

uncheck v
to remove a checkmark uitvinken

unciform /ˈʌnsɪfɔːm/ /ˈʌnsɪfɔːɹm/ adj
of the shape of a hook haakvormig

uncle /ˈʌŋ.kəl/ n
pandjesbaas
brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent oom nonkel
source of advice, encouragement, or help oompje suikeroom

unclean /ʌnˈkliːn/ adj
not moral or chaste onrein
ritually or ceremonially impure or unfit onrein
dirty, soiled or foul onrein

uncleanliness n
state of being unclean, dirty onzuiverheid

uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌmf.tɚ.bəl/ adj
not comfortable ongemakkelijk

uncommon /ʌnˈkɒmən/ adj
rare; not readily found; unusual zeldzaam
remarkable; exceptional exceptioneel uitzonderlijk

uncompromising adj
inflexible and unwilling to negotiate or make concessions compromisloos

unconditional /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
without conditions onvoorwaardelijk

unconditional surrender n
surrender without conditions onvoorwaardelijke overgave

uncongenial adj
not appropriate; unsuitable onpassend
not congenial, compatibal, sympathetic onpassend
not pleasing; disagreeable onaangenaam

unconscionable /ənˈkɔn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbəl/ adj
excessive excessief overdreven
not conscionable; unscrupulous gewetenloos onbillijk

unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ adj
not awake bewusteloos
without directed thought or awareness onbewust

unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ n
unconscious mind onbewuste

uncontested adj
not contested or disputed onomstreden

uncontrolled adj
not controlled ongecontroleerd

uncork v
to release a force ontkurken

uncountable adj
linguistics: about a noun which cannot be counted ontelbaar
too many to be counted ontelbaar
mathematics: incapable of being enumerated by natural numbers overaftelbaar

unctuous /ˈʌnktʃuəs/ adj
oily or greasy olieachtig vettig
profusely polite vleierig zalvend
taste: rich, lush, intense rijk romig

uncultivated adj
not cultivated (land) onbebouwd
uncivilized onbeschaafd

undaunted adj
showing courage and resolution onbevreesd onversaagd

undead /ʌnˈdɛd/ adj
being animate, though non-living levende dode ondode

undecagon n
11-sided polygon elfhoek

under /ˈʊndə/ /ˈʌndə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌndɚ/ preposition
beneath the surface of onder
in a lower level than onder
subject of onder

under the knife
undergoing a surgical procedure onder het mes

under way
in operation or in process op weg

under- prefix
under (in any sense): insufficient, insufficiently onder

underage /ˌʌndəɹˈeɪdʒ/ adj
still a minor minderjarig

undercooked adj
insufficiently cooked niet gaar genoeg

underdog n
competitor thought unlikely to win underdog

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.mɨt/ n
an estimate that is too low onderschatting

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.mɨt/ v
to perceive as having lower value onderschatten

underfermented adj
insufficiently fermented ondergistend

undergarment n
any garment worn underneath others onderkledingstuk

undergo v
to experience ondergaan
to suffer or endure ondergaan

underground adj
below the ground ondergronds
hidden, furtive ondergronds
outside the mainstream underground

underhand /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌ(h)ænd/ adj
dishonest and sneaky onderhands

underhanded adj
from below onderhands
sly gluiperig

underling n
a subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority ondergeschikte

underlying adj
implicit achterliggend
lying underneath onderliggend

undermine /ʌndəˈmʌɪn/ v
hinder, sabotage ondermijnen ontwrichten

underpaid adj
getting too little financial compensation for one's work onderbetaald

underpin /ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈpɪn/ v
To give support to dragen ondersteunen schragen
To support from below with props or masonry funderen schragen

underrated adj
not given enough recognition ondergewaardeerd

underripe adj
not yet ripe onrijp

undersecretary n
an administrator immediately subordinate to a head of a government department or to a member of a cabinet onderminister

undershorts n
underpants onderbroek

underspend n
onderuitgave

understand /ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /ˌʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ v
to be aware of the meaning of begrijpen verstaan snappen
to believe, based on information geloven

understandable adj
capable of being understood begrijpelijk

understanding /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/ n
informal contract, mutual agreement overeenkomst verstandhouding

understood /ʌndəɹˈstʊd/ adj
comprehended begrepen verstaan

understood /ʌndəɹˈstʊd/ interjection
indication of comprehension begrepen

undertake /ʌndəˈteɪk/ v
to start an enterprise ondernemen

undertaken /ʌndə(ɹ)ˈteɪkən/ v
past participle of undertake ondernomen

undertaker /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkə(ɹ)/ n
funeral director begrafenisondernemer

undertook /ʌndəɹˈtʊk/ v
past tense of undertake ondernam ondernamen

underwater adj
beneath the water surface onderwater onderwater-

underway adv
in motion, in progress; being done or carried out onderweg

underwear /ˈʌndəweə/ n
clothes worn next to the skin ondergoed

underwhelming adj
failing to interest tegenvallend

underworld n
part of society engaged in crime or vice onderwereld boevenwereld misdaadwereld
world of the dead dodenrijk onderwereld schimmenrijk

underwrite /ˈʌndəɹaɪt/ v
to assume financial responsibility for something onderschrijven

undeserving /ˌʌndɪˈzɝvɪŋ/ adj
considered unworthy of reward onverdienstelijk

undesirable adj
objectionable or not likely to please ongewenst

undiluted adj
free from extraneous elements zuiver onverdund onverdunde zuivere
not diluted onverdund onverdunde

undisputed adj
universally agreed upon onbetwist onomstreden

undisputedly adv
onbetwist

undisturbed adj
not disturbed ongestoord

undivided /ˌʌndɪˈvaɪdɪd/ adj
unified, whole ongedeeld

undo /ʌnˈduː/ v
to reverse ongedaan maken ontdoen tenietdoen
to unfasten losmaken

undoable adj
Possible to undo ongedaanmaakbaar

undoing /ʌnˈduːɪŋ/ n
That which defeats ondergang

undoubtedly /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/ adv
without doubt ongetwijfeld zonder twijfel

undress /ʌnˈdɹɛs/ /ʌnˈdʒɹɛs/ v
(transitive) remove somebody’s clothing uitkleden

undrinkable adj
not drinkable ondrinkbaar

undulated antshrike n
bird marmermierklauwier

unearth v
to dig up opgraven

unemployed adj
having no job werkloos arbeidsloos

unemployed n
the unemployed as a group werklozen

unemployment n
joblessness werkloosheid

unemployment benefit n
money paid to the unemployed werkloosheidsuitkering

unequal adj
not the same ongelijk

unequivocal /ʌnɨˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ˌʌnɪ̈ˈkwɪvəkəl/ adj
without ambiguity eenduidig
without equal ongeëvenaard

uneven /ʌnˈivən/ adj
not even oneven

uneven bars n
set of apparatus brug

unexceptionable adj
beyond reproach onberispelijk

unexpected /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/ adj
not expected, anticipated or foreseen onverwacht

unexpectedly /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ adv
in an unexpected manner onverwachts

unfalsifiability n
state or condition of being unfalsifiable onfalsifieerbaarheid

unfashionable adj
not fashionable onmodieus

unfathomable adj
difficult to penetrate ondoordringbaar onpeilbaar
impossible to fathom; incomprehensible onbegrijpelijk

unfavorable adj
causing obstacles or delay (of wind or weather) niet voordelig ongunstig

unfeminine adj
unfeminine onvrouwelijk

unfettered /ʌnˈfɛtəd/ /ˈʌnˈfɛtɚd/ adj
not bound by chains ongebonden
not restricted onbeperkt

unfinished adj
not finished onvoltooid onaf onafgemaakt

unflappable /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/ adj
remaining composed and level-headed at all times onverstoorbaar

unforeseen adj
not expected onverwacht
not foreseen onvoorzien

unforgettable adj
which is very difficult to forget onvergetelijk

unforgiving adj
not forgiving meedogenloos onverbiddelijk onverzoenlijk

unfortunate /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnət/ adj
not favored by fortune onfortuinlijk

unfortunately adv
happening through bad luck helaas jammer genoeg

unfriendly /ʌnˈfɹɛn(d)li/ adj
not friendly; hostile onvriendelijk

unfurl /ʌnˈfəːl/ /ʌnˈfɝl/ v
to unroll or release afrollen ontrollen ontvouwen uitrollen

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ adj
having hooves gehoefd

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ n
hooved mammal hoefdier

unhappiness n
feeling of not being happy ongelukkigheid

unheralded adj
Without prior warning; unexpected or unannounced onaangekondigd onverwacht

unhinge /ʌnˈhɪndʒ/ v
remove a leaf from its supporting hinges uit de scharnieren tillen
to mentally disturb uit zijn evenwicht brengen verwarren

unhistorical adj
not historic onhistorisch

unholy adj
evil boos boosaardig euvel kwaad kwaadaardig onheilig

unholy alliance n
coalition among seemingly antagonistic groups monsterverbond

unhurt adj
not hurt ongedeerd

unibrow n
eyebrows that meet in the middle eenbrauw

unicameral /junɨˈkæməɹəl/ /juːniːˈkaməɹəl/ adj
having a single legislative chamber eenkamerig monocameraal unicameraal

unicellular adj
having a single cell ééncellig

unicellular n
single-celled organism ééncellige

unicorn /ˈjunɪkɔɹn/ /ˈjuːnɪkɔːn/ n
mythical beast eenhoorn

unicycle n
one-wheeled pedaled cycle eenwieler

unidentified adj
not identified ongeïdentificeerd

unidentified flying object n
anything in the air not readily explainable UFO

unidirectional adj
pertaining to only one direction eenrichtings- unidirectioneel

unification n
act of unifying eenwording

uniform /ˈjunəfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ adj
consistent uniform consistent
unvarying uniform gelijk onveranderlijk

uniform /ˈjunəfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ n
distinctive outfit as a means of identifying members of a group uniform

uniform antshrike n
passerine bird of the antbird family eenkleurige mierklauwier

unify /ˈjuːnɪfaɪ/ v
become one zich verenigen
cause to become one verenigen eenmaken

unimpeded adj
free from obstructions ongehinderd

unimportant adj
not important or noteworthy onbelangrijk

uninflected adj
of a word onverbogen

uninhabited adj
not inhabited onbewoond

uninitiated /ʌnɪnˈɪʃi.eɪtɪd/ adj
not having been initiated ongeintroduceerde

unintelligible /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɨdʒɨbəl/ adj
not intelligible onbegrijpelijk onverstaanbaar

unintentional adj
not intended or deliberate; inadvertent; unwitting onbedoeld onbedoelde

unintentionally adv
in an unintentional manner onbedoeld

uninterchangeable adj
not interchangeable onuitwisselbaar

uninterrupted adj
without interruption ononderbroken

uninterruptedly adv
without interruption ononderbroken

union /ˈjuːnjən/ n
in set theory vereniging unie
sexual intercourse gemeenschap
that which is united; something formed by a combination of parts or members unie vereniging bond verbond
the act of uniting or the state of being united unie vereniging verbond

unique /juˈniːk/ /juːˈniːk/ adj
one of a kind uniek

uniquely adv
in a unique manner uniek

unisex [ ˈjuːnɪˌseks ] adj
not distinguished on the basis of sex or gender geslachtloos

unit /ˈjuː.nɪt/ n
standard measure of a quantity eenheid
organized group comprising people and/or equipment eenheid
member of a military organization eenheid

unit of measure n
standardized, reproducible measuring a physical property meeteenheid

unite /juˈnaɪt/ v
(transitive) to bring together as one verenigen

united /juˈnaɪtɪd/ /juːˈnaɪtɪd/ adj
joined into a single entity verenigd

unity /ˈjuːnɪti/ n
state of being one or undivided eenheid
drama: any of the three classical rules of drama eenheid

universal /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl/ /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːɹsl/ adj
common to all members of a group or class algemeen
common to all society, world-wide universeel wereldwijd
useful for many purposes universeel

universe /ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/ /ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs/ n
id=Q1|the Universe heelal universum
an entity similar to our universe heelal universum
an imaginary collection of worlds heelal universum

university /junɨˈvɝsəti/ /juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ n
institution of higher education universiteit unief universitair

univocal /juːnɪˈvoʊkəl/ /juːnɪˈvəʊkəl/ adj
having only one possible meaning eenduidig

unjust /ʌnˈdʒʌst/ adj
not fair, just or right onrechtvaardig

unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ /ʌnˈnəʊn/ adj
not known onbekend ongekend ongeweten

unlawful adj
prohibited illegaal onwettig wederrechtelijk verboden

unleaded /ˌʌnˈlɛd.əd/ adj
without lead loodvrij loodvrije

unlearn /ʌnˈləːn/ /ʌnˈlɝn/ v
to break a habit afwennen
to discard the knowledge of afleren verleren

unleash /ʌnˈliʃ/ v
to free from a leash loslaten vrijlaten
to release ontketenen

unleashed adj
not leashed losgelaten

unleavened adj
without yeast ongedesemd ongedesemde

unless /ənˈlɛs/ conjunction
except on a specified condition tenzij

unlikely /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ adj
not likely onwaarschijnlijk

unlikely /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ adv
in an improbable manner onwaarschijnlijk

unload /ʌnˈloʊd/ /ʌnˈləʊd/ v
confide in someone toevertrouwen
discharge cargo lossen uitladen

unlock v
give access to something ontgrendelen
to undo or open a lock ontgrendelen openen

unmalted adj
not malted ongemout

unmanly adj
(of a person) not manly: immature, effeminate or cowardly, etc. onmannelijk

unmanned /ʌnˈmænd/ adj
not operated by a person or a crew onbemand

unmarried adj
having no husband or wife ongehuwd alleenstaand

unmasculine adj
unmasculine onmannelijk

unmistakable adj
unique, such that it cannot be mistaken for something else onmiskenbaar

unmount v
reverse operation of mount ontkoppelen

unnecessarily adv
needlessly, not necessarily onnodig
redundant overbodig

unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛ.sə.s(ə)ɹɪ / /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹi/ /ʌnˈnɛs.ə.ɹɪ/ adj
not necessary onnodig

unneeded adj
not needed, not onnodig overbodig

unofficial adj
not official officieus

unpalatable adj
unpleasant to the taste onaangenaam onsmakelijk

unparalleled adj
having no parallel ongeëvenaard

unpaved adj
not having a hard, impervious surface onbestraat ongeplaveid onverhard

unpleasantness /ʌnˈplezntnəs/ n
The property of being unpleasant or disagreeable onaangenaamheid zerpte

unpopularity n
property or degree of being unpopular impopulariteit

unprecedented /ʌnˈpɹɛsɪdɛntɪd/ adj
never before seen or done, without precedent zonder precedent

unpredictability n
Something which is unpredictable onvoorspelbaarheid
The quality of being unpredictable onvoorspelbaarheid

unpredictable adj
unable to be predicted onvoorspelbaar

unprepossessing adj
unimpressive or unremarkable; dull and ordinary; nondescript. onopmerkelijk ordinair saai

unprotected adj
not protected onbeschermd

unravel /ʌnˈɹævəl/ v
to separate the threads (of) ontrafelen ontwarren

unread /ˈʌn.ɹɛd/ adj
not having been read ongelezen

unreadable adj
that cannot be read or is not easy to read onleesbaar onleesbare

unreal /ʌnˈɹi.əl/ adj
not real onwerkelijk

unrelenting adj
not relenting meedogenloos

unreliable adj
not reliable onbetrouwbaar

unreliable narrator n
in literary theory onbetrouwbare verteller onbetrouwbare vertelster

unrequited adj
not reciprocated onbeantwoord

unrequited love n
love that is not reciprocated, even though reciprocation is desired onbeantwoorde liefde

unrest /ʌnˈɹɛst/ n
state of trouble onrust

unsafe /ʌnˈseɪf/ adj
not safe onveilig

unsafely adv
in an unsafe way gevaarlijk roekeloos

unsaturated adj
capable of dissolving more solute onverzadigd
having one or more double bonds or triple bonds between carbon atoms onverzadigd
not chromatically pure onverzadigd

unsavory /ʌnˈseɪv.əɹ.i/ adj
disreputable onsmakelijk twijfelachtig

unscientific adj
Not scientific onwetenschappelijk

unseemly adj
inconsistent with standards, etc. onbehoorlijk onbetamelijk onfatsoenlijk ongepast

unseen /ʌnˈsiːn/ adj
not seen ongezien

unselfish adj
not selfish; selfless; generous; altruistic onbaatzuchtig onzelfzuchtig

unsettling adj
That makes one troubled or uneasy verontrustend zorgwekkend

unspoken rule n
rule that is understood but does not exist in written form ongeschreven regel

unstable /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/ adj
not stable instabiel

unsterilizable adj
unable to become sterilized [[niet]] [[steriliseerbaar]] onsteriliseerbaar

unstinting /ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/ adj
generous and tireless with one's contributions mateloos onbeperkt

unsubscribe v
to cancel a subscription afmelden

unsuitable adj
not suitable; unfit; inappropriate ongepast ongeschikt

unsung /ˌʌnˈsʌŋ/ adj
not sung ongezongen
which has not been lauded or appreciated onbezongen

unsurpassed adj
surpassing all others in some way onovertroffen

unsuspecting adj
nietsvermoedend

unswerving adj
not deviating onwankelbaar rechtdoor

untapped adj
not tapped onaangesproken

untenable adj
Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position onhoudbaar

unthinkable /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/ adj
incapable of being believed; incredible ondenkbaar

unthinkingly adv
in an unthinking manner klakkeloos

unticketed adj
Not having been issued a ticket zonder kaartje

untidy /ʌnˈtaɪdi/ adj
sloppy morsig slordig
unorganized ongeorganiseerd rommelig

untie /ʌnˈtaɪ/ v
to become untied or loosed loskomen
to free from fastening or from restraint losmaken
to loosen, as something interlaced or knotted losknopen losmaken
to resolve ontrafelen ontwarren oplossen

until /ʌnˈtɪl/ conjunction
up to the time that totdat

until /ʌnˈtɪl/ preposition
up to the time of tot totdat

untoward /ʌnˈtɔɹd/ /ˌʌn.tʊˈwɔːd/ adj
unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous ongunstig schadelijk
unruly, troublesome onregeld vervelend
unseemly, improper onbetamelijk onwelvoeglijk

untrammel v
free or release from obstacles or hindrances bevrijden

untrammeled adj
not limited, unrestricted, unrestrained onbegrensd onbeperkt ongebreideld ongelimiteerd

untranslatability n
property of being untranslatable; inability to be translated onvertaalbaarheid

untranslatable /ˈʌnˌtɹænz.leɪt.ə.bəl/ adj
not able to be translated onvertaalbaar

untranslatableness n
property of being untranslatable; inability to be translated onvertaalbaarheid

untranslated adj
not translated; in the original language onvertaald

untrustworthy adj
not deserving of trust; unreliable onbetrouwbaar

ununbium n
chemical element ununbium

ununennium /uːnuːnˈɛniːəm/ n
chemical element ununennium

ununhexium n
element with atomic number 116 ununhexium

ununoctium n
chemical element ununoctium

ununpentium n
chemical element ununpentium

ununquadium n
chemical element ununquadium

ununseptium /uːnuːnˈsɛpti.əm/ n
element with atomic number 117 ununseptium

ununtrium n
chemical element ununtrium

unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/ adj
unlike what is expected; differing in some way from the norm ongewoon ongebruikelijk

unveil /ʌnˈveɪl/ v
to reveal oneself blootstellen
to uncover onthullen

unverifiable adj
Not capable of being verified, confirmed, checked or proven onnatrekbaar

unwell adj
not well onwel

unwieldy /ˌʌnˈwɪəl.di/ adj
difficult to carry, handle, manage or operate log

unwillingly adv
in an unwilling manner met tegenzin

unwillingness n
property of being unwilling onwil

unwise /ʌnˈwaɪz/ adj
not wise onverstandig

unwisely adv
in an unwise manner onverstandig

unwomanliness n
being unwomanly onvrouwelijkheid

unworldly adj
lacking sophistication wereldvreemd

unwound /ʌnˈwɑʊnd/ v
past participle afgewikkeld
past tense wikkelde af wikkelden af

unwritten adj
not written ongeschreven

up /ap/ /ʌp/ adj
available beschikbaar
awake op
finished op
standing op
erect stijf
facing upwards met omhoog
functional functioneel in orde
in a good mood opgewekt
informed about mee
next aan aan de beurt
ready, willing klaar bereid

up /ap/ /ʌp/ adv
away from earth’s surface omhoog opwaarts
completely, thoroughly ver-
higher in pitch omhoog
higher, louder omhoog

up /ap/ /ʌp/ n
direction opposed to the pull of gravity omhoog

up /ap/ /ʌp/ preposition
further along langs
toward the top op omhoog

up /ap/ /ʌp/ v
increase omhoogdraaien opschroeven verhogen
promote promoveren

up to preposition
against, next to, near, towards naar tot aan
as much as, no more than t/m tot tot en met
mathematics: considering all members of an equivalence class the same [[op]] ... [[na]]
the option or decision of aan

upblow v
inflate opblazen

upbreed v
to rear, or bring up; to nurse opvoeden

upbringing n
traits opvoeding

upcurl v
curl up krullen

update /əpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ n
action of making something up to date bijwerking

update /əpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ v
to make something up to date bijwerken actualiseren op punt stellen

updraft n
opwind

upend /ʌpˈɛnd/ v
to destroy, invalidate onderuithalen
to end up; to set on end beëindigen stop zetten
to tip or turn over omkiepen

upgrade /əpˈɡɹeɪd/ /ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ v
to replace a program with a later version of itself upgraden
upgraden

upgrow v
grow up opgroeien

uphold /ˌʌpˈhold/ v
to support by approval or encouragement ondersteunen staande houden

upholster /əˈpɒl.stə(ɹ)/ v
fit padding etc. to furniture bekleden polsteren

upholstery /əˈpɐl.stɹi/ n
craft or business of upholstering furniture bekleding polsteren
materials so used bekleding polstering

upkeep n
maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good repair onderhoud

upland antshrike n
passerine bird Aroyo-mierklauwier

upload /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ v
to transfer data uploaden

upon /əˈpɒn/ /əˈpʌn/ preposition
at a prescribed point in time bij op het moment van
being above and in contact with another op
being directly supported by another op

upper /ˈʌpə/ /ˈʌpɚ/ adj
hoger

upper arm n
section of an arm bovenarm opperarm

uppermost /ˈʌpəməʊst/ /ˈʌpɚˌmoʊst/ adj
at or nearest the top bovenst

uppity /ˈʌpəti/ adj
Presumptuous, above oneself hooghartig arrogant

upright /ˈʌpɹaɪt/ adj
greater in height than breadth achter elkaar overeind
of good morals achter elkaar
vertical; erect oprecht

uprising n
a popular revolt opstand

uproar /ˈʌpɹɔː/ /ˈʌpɹɔːɹ/ n
noisy excitement oproer

uprootedness n
quality of being uprooted ontworteling

upsadaisy interjection
an affectionate encouragement hup hupsakee

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ adj
angry, distressed, unhappy geschokt ontdaan overstuur van streek
of a stomach overstuur van streek

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ n
disturbance, disruption verstoring verwarring

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ v
disturb, disrupt, unfavorably alter verstoren verwarren
make (a person) angry, distressed or unhappy overstuur maken van zijn stuk brengen verontrusten
tip, overturn omstoten

upside down adj
inverted omgekeerd op z'n kop

upside down adv
inverted ondersteboven

upsilon /juːpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈjup.sɪˌlɑn/ n
letter of the Greek alphabet upsilon ypsilon

upstairs /ˌʌpˈstɛəz/ /ˌʌpˈstɛɹz/ adv
up the stairs; on a higher floor or level boven

upstart n
newly rich or prominent nieuwkomeling

upstream adj
stroomopwaarts

upstream adv
against the flow stroomopwaarts

upwards adv
to a higher place opwaarts
to something superior hoger

ur- /ɝ/ /ʊə/ prefix
forming words with the sense of 'primitive' oer-

uraninite n
form of uranium dioxide uraniniet

uranium /jʊˈɹeɪniəm/ n
uranium (element) uranium uraan

urban /ˈɜːbən/ /ˈɝbən/ adj
of the city; characteristic of city life stads- stedelijk urbaan

urban legend n
apocryphal story broodjeaapverhaal stadslegende

urban renewal n
redevelopment of urban areas stadsvernieuwing

urbanity /əːˈbæn.ɪ.ti/ /ɝˈbæn.ə.ti/ n
polished and courteous behavior steedsheid

urchin /ˈɜː.tʃɪn/ /ˈɝ.tʃɪn/ n
hedgehog egel
mischievous child bengel

urea /jʊˈɹiːə/ n
organic compound ureum

urethra /jʊˈɹiːθɹə/ n
anatomical tube urinebuis

urethral /jʊˈɹiːθɹəl/ adj
pertaining to the urethra urethraal

urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɝd͡ʒ/ n
a strong desire; an itch to do something aandrang aandrift drang

urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɝd͡ʒ/ v
to press the mind or will of aansporen

urgent /ˈɚdʒənt/ /ˈɜːdʒənt/ adj
requiring immediate attention dringend spoedeisend

uric acid n
bicyclic heterocyclic phenolic compound urinezuur

urinal /juːˈɹaɪnəl/ /ˈjʉːəɹɪnəl/ /ˈjʊɹɪnəl/ n
urinaal
fixture for standing urination pisbak urinoir

urinary bladder n
urinary bladder blaas urineblaas

urinate /ˈjɝɹɪneɪt/ /ˈjʊəɹɪneɪt/ v
to pass urine from the body urineren plassen

urine /ˈjʉːəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊɹɪn/ n
liquid excrement urine

urologist n
doctor of urology urologe uroloog

urology n
branch of medicine dealing with urinary tract and urogenital system Urologie urologie

urticaria /ˌɜɹ.tɪˈkeə.ɹi.ə/ n
medical condition netelroos galbulten urticaria

urushiol /ʊˈɹuʃiˌɔl/ n
oil causing allergic rash urushiol

us /əs/ /ʌs/ pronoun
objective case of "we" ons

usability /ˌjuːzəˈbɪlɪti/ n
easiness of use in computing bruikbaarheid

usable /ˈjuː.zə.bəl/ adj
capable of being used bruikbaar

use /juːs/ n
act of using gebruik
function functie
usefulness nut

use /juːs/ v
employ, apply gebruiken aanwenden
rare: to habitually do plegen te
to exhaust the supply of, to consume verbruiken

use a sledgehammer to crack a nut v
idiom men schiet niet met een kanon op een vlieg

used to /juːs(t).tu/ /juːzd/ adj
accustomed to gewend

useful /ˈjuːsfəl/ adj
having a practical or beneficial use nuttig bruikbaar dienstig

usefulness n
quality of being useful bruikbaarheid

useless /ˈjuːs.ləs/ adj
good-for-nothing, not dependable waardeloos
without use or possibility to be used nutteloos onbruikbaar

user /ˈjuːzə(ɹ)/ /ˈjuːzəɹ/ n
one who uses drugs druggebruiker
one who uses something, a consumer gebruiker gebruikster
person who uses a computer gebruiker gebruikster

user interface n
the part of a software application that a user sees and interacts with gebruikersinterface

user-friendliness n
quality of being user-friendly gebruikersvriendelijkheid gebruiksvriendelijkheid

user-friendly adj
designed to be easy to use gebruiksvriendelijk gebruikersvriendelijk

username n
a person's identification on an individual computer system gebruikersnaam

ushanka n
a traditional Russian fur cap with earflaps oesjanka

usher /ˈʌʃəɹ/ [ˈaʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ɚ] n
person who escorts people to their seats plaatsaanwijzer

usher /ˈʌʃəɹ/ [ˈaʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ɚ] v
to accompany or escort begeleiden
to guide people to their seats aanwijzen

usual /ˈjuːʒʊəl/ adj
most commonly occurring gewoon

usufruct /ˈjuzəˌfɹʌkt/ /ˈjuːz(j)ʊfɹʌkt/ n
legal right to use and derive profit or benefit from property that belongs to another person vruchtgebruik

usurer /ˈjuːʒəɹə/ /ˈjuːʒəɹəɹ/ n
one who loans money at exorbitant interest rates woekeraar woekeraarster

usurp /juˈsɜɹp/ v
seize power toeëigenen

usurper /juˈsɜɹpə(ɹ)/ n
one who usurps usurpator machtsovernemer

usury /ˈjuːʒəɹi/ n
exorbitant rate of interest in excess of any legal rates woekerrente
practice of lending money at illegal or unfair rates woeker

ut /ʌt/ n
first note of a major scale ut

utensil /juˈtɛn.səl/ n
device for domestic use, in the kitchen, or in war gereedschap gerei
small implement specialized for certain types of processing benodigdheden

uterine /ˈjutəɹaɪn/ adj
of or pertaining to the uterus baarmoeder-

utilisation n
act of using gebruik
manner of using gebruik

utilitarianism n
the theory of the "greatest happiness for the greatest number of people" utilisme utilitarisme

utility /juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ adj
business: service provider voorziening
computing: software program with specific task hulpmiddel hulpprogramma
economics: ability of a commodity to satisfy needs or wants bruikbaarheid
something that is useful handigs hulpmiddel
state or condition of being useful bruikbaarheid handigheid

utility knife n
cutting tool stanleymes

utmost /ˈʌtmoʊst/ /ˈʌtməʊst/ adj
Situated at the most distant limit uiterst
The most extreme, ultimate hoogst uiterst

utmost /ˈʌtmoʊst/ /ˈʌtməʊst/ n
maximum uiterste

utopia /juˈtoʊpi.ə/ /juˈtəʊpɪə/ n
world in perfect harmony utopie

utopian adj
ideal but often impractical; visionary utopisch

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ adj
absolute uiten

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ v
make a noise produceren voortbrengen
make speech sounds uiten
use the voice uiten
say uiten uitbrengen zeggen

utterance /ˈʌt.əɹ.əns/ n
an act of uttering taaluiting uiting

uvula /ˈjuːv.jə.lə/ /ˈjuːv.jʊ.lə/ n
appendage that hangs from the palate huig

vacancy /ˈveɪkənsi/ n
unoccupied position vacature

vacant /ˈveɪkənt/ adj
not occupied leeg

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
holiday, period of leisure time vakantie

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ v
to spend or take a vacation [[op]] [[vakantie]] [[gaan]]

vaccinate /ˈvæksɪneɪt/ v
treat with a vaccine inenten vaccineren

vaccination /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
inoculation with a vaccine inenting vaccinatie

vaccination mark n
a scar left on the skin by vaccination vaccinatielitteken

vaccine /vækˈsiːn/ n
substance meant to stimulate production of antibodies vaccin

vacillate /ˈvæ.sə.leɪt/ v
to sway unsteadily from one side to the other wankelen
to swing from one course of action or opinion to another weifelen

vacuole /ˈvækjʊˌəʊl/ n
large membrane-bound vesicle vacuole

vacuous /ˈvækju.əs/ adj
lacking meaningful content nietszeggend

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjəm/ n
region of space that contains no matter vacuüm

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjəm/ v
intransitive: to use a vacuum cleaner stofzuigen
transitive: to clean with a vacuum cleaner stofzuigen

vacuum cleaner n
machine for cleaning stofzuiger

vacuum tube n
electrical device elektronenbuis radiobuis vacuümbuis

vacuum-clean v
to clean with a vacuum cleaner stofzuigen

vagabond /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/ n
a bum, a hobo, a tramp, a homeless person vagebond

vagary /vəˈɡɛɹi/ /ˈveɪɡəɹi/ n
An erratic, unpredictable occurrence or action wispelturigheid
An impulsive or illogical desire; a caprice gril nuk

vagina /vəˈdʒaɪnə/ n
anatomical sense vagina schede

vaginal /vəˈdʒaɪnəl/ /ˈvædʒɪnəl/ adj
of the vagina vaginaal

vaginal flatulence n
emission or expulsion of air from the vagina kutscheet

vagrancy /ˈveɪɡɹənsɪ/ n
being a vagrant landloperij

vagrant /ˈveɪ.ɡɹənt/ n
ornithology: bird outside of its range dwaalgast
person without a home or job dakloze vagebond zwerver
wanderer zwerver

vague /veɪɡ/ adj
not clearly expressed vaag
not having a precise meaning vaag

vaguely /ˈveɪɡli/ adv
in a vague manner vaag

vain /veɪn/ adj
overly proud of one's appearance ijdel
pointless, futile nutteloos tevergeefs

vainglorious /ˌveɪnˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/ adj
with excessive vanity or unwarranted pride verwaand

vair /vɛə/ n
heraldic fur vaar vair

vale of tears n
a symbolic valley of tears tranendal

valedictorian /vælədɪkˈtɔɹɪən/ n
farewell speech giver de student die spreekt tijdens de afsluitceremonie
no 1 student klas eerste

valence electron n
electron in the outermost shell of an atom valentie-elektron

valet /ˈvæleɪ/ n
a female chaperone who accompanies a man gezelschapsdame

valiant /ˈvæljənt/ adj
showing courage or determination moedig dapper heldhaftig stout

valid adj
acceptable, proper or correct geldig

validate v
check the validity of valideren
render valid valideren

validation /ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
the act of validating something validering

validity n
the state of being valid, authentic or genuine geldigheid

valkyrie /ˈvælˌkɪ.ɹi/ n
any of the female attendants, or handmaidens of Odin walkure

valley /ˈvæli/ n
elongated depression between hills or mountains dal vallei

valour /ˈvælə(ɹ)/ n
strength of mind in regard to danger heldhaftigheid

valuable /ˈvæljuəbl̩/ adj
having a great value waardevol

value /ˈvælju/ /ˈvæljuː/ n
degree of importance given to something belang
quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable waarde
amount (of money, goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else waarde
numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed waarde
ideal accepted by some individual or group waarde

value added tax n
tax levied on added value of an exchange omzetbelasting [[belasting]] ([[op]] [[de]]) [[toevoegen

valve /ˈvælv/ n
device that controls flow of gas or fluid ventiel klep

vampire /ˈvæm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
mythological creature vampier

vampiress n
female vampire vampirella

van /væn/ n
a (covered) vehicle used for carrying goods bestelwagen busje
enclosed railway vehicle rijtuig wagon

van der Waals force n
weak attraction van der Waalskracht

vanadinite n
mineral vanadiniet

vanadium /vəˈneɪdi.əm/ n
id=Q722|chemical element vanadium

vandal /ˈvændəl/ n
person who destroys or damages property vandaal

vandalism /ˈvændəlɪzm̩/ n
needless damage or destruction of property vandalisme

vanguard /ˈvænˌɡɑɹd/ n
forefront of any group or movement voorhoede
leading units of an army voorhoede

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ adj
of vanilla vanille-

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ n
flavor vanille
orchid vanille
artificial extract vanille
fruit vanille
natural extract vanille

vanish /ˈvænɪʃ/ v
become invisible or to move out of view unnoticed verdwijnen

vanity /ˈvæ.nɪ.ti/ n
excessive pride ijdelheid

vanquish /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ v
to defeat, to overcome overwinnen, verslaan

vantage /ˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈvɑːntɪd͡ʒ/ n
advantage voordeel
place or position affording a good view; a vantage point bevoorrechte positie

vapor /ˈveɪpə/ n
the gaseous state of a substance that is normally a solid or liquid damp

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛəɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ adj
able to vary variabel regelbaar veranderlijk
likely to vary onbestendig schommelend variabel veranderlijk wisselend
marked by diversity or difference variabel onbestendig schommelend veranderlijk wisselend
mathematics: having no fixed quantitative value variabel veranderlijk

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛəɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ n
computing: a named mutable piece of storage variabele
mathematics: a quantity that may assume any one of a set of values variabele veranderlijke
something that is variable variabele veranderlijke
mathematics: a symbol representing a variable variabel veranderlijk
something whose value may be dictated or discovered variabele variabele waarde veranderlijke

variable antshrike n
Thamnophilus caerulescens grijskap-mierklauwier

variance /ˈvæɹi.ənts/ /ˈvɛɹi.ənts/ n
act of varying or the state of being variable afwijkend
difference between what is expected and what happens onverwacht
discrepancy, especially between two legal documents tegenspraak
second central moment in probability (statistics) variantie
state of differing or being in conflict contradictorisch

variant /ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/ adj
showing deviation or disagreement afwijkend
showing variety, diverse gevariëerd verscheiden

variant /ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/ n
genetics: different sequence of a gene variant
something slightly different variant

variation /ˌvɛɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ n
(board games) a line of play that differs from the original variant
related but distinct thing variant
a musical technique based on an altered repetition of a theme variatie
the act or state of varying afwisseling variatie verandering

varicella n
varicella waterpokken wijnpokken windpokken

varicose /ˈvɛɹ.ə.koʊs/ adj
abnormally swollen gezwollen

variegated /ˈveəɹɪəˌɡeɪtɪd/ adj
streaked or spotted with a variety of colours bont

variety /vəˈɹaɪɨtɪ/ /vəˈɹaɪɪ̈ti/ n
linguistics: term used for a specific form of a language variëteit
variation of something verscheidenheid

various /ˈvɛəɹi.əs/ /ˈvɛɹi.əs/ adj
an eclectic range of divers uiteenlopend verscheiden

varlet /ˈvɑːlət/ n
a youth acting as a knight's attendant at the beginning of his training for knighthood page schildknaap
the jack boer

vary /ˈvɛəɹi/ v
not to remain constant variëren
to change something with time or a similar parameter variëren
to display difference variëren

vas deferens n
vas deferens zaadleider

vase /veɪs/ /vɑːz/ n
container used mainly for displaying flowers vaas

vasectomy /vəˈsɛktəmi/ n
male sterilization vasectomie

vasodilation n
dilation of the blood vessels vaatverwijding

vassal /ˈvæsəl/ n
grantee of a fief vazal
servant vazal

vast /væst/ /vɑːst/ adj
very large or wide (literally or figuratively) enorm

vault /vɑlt/ /vɒlt/ n
arched masonry structure gewelf
figuratively: anything resembling a vault welving
secure area for valuables kluis
underground storeroom kelder wijnkelder
a jump sprong met stok en handensteun; polsstoksprong

vaulting n
gymnastics on horseback voltige

vaulting box n
layered wooden box kast plint

veal /viːl/ n
flesh of a calf kalfsvlees

vector /ˈvɛktə/ /ˈvɛktɚ/ n
aviation: chosen course or direction for motion koers
directed quantity vector

vector field n
construction vectorveld

vector product n
vector with size given by the product of two vectors kruisproduct

vegan /ˈviːɡən/ adj
relating to vegans or veganism veganistisch

vegan /ˈviːɡən/ n
supporter of veganism veganist veganiste

veganism n
Eating neither meat nor other animal products veganisme

vegetable /ˈved͡ʒtəbəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒətəbəl/ adj
of or relating to plants plantaardig planten-
of or relating to vegetables groente-

vegetable /ˈved͡ʒtəbəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒətəbəl/ n
a person whose brain has been damaged plant groente
a plant raised for some edible part of it groente gewas
any plant gewas plant

vegetable garden n
vegetable garden groentetuin moestuin

vegetable lamb /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlam/ /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlæm/ n
legendary plant believed to grow sheep from its branches barometz plantaardige lam van Tartarije

vegetable oil n
oil produced from plants plantaardige olie plantenolie

vegetable soup n
soup made from mixed vegetables groentesoep

vegetarian /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ adj
relating to the type of diet eaten by vegetarians vegetarisch

vegetarian /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ n
person who does not eat any animal flesh vegetariër
plant-eating animal herbivoor

vegetarianism /vɛdʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ənɪzəm/ /vɛdʒɪˈtɛɹi.ənɪzəm/ n
practice of following a vegetarian diet vegetarisme

vehement /ˈviː.ə.mənt/ adj
showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense fel hartstochtelijk heftig

vehicle /ˈvi.ə.kəl/ /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/ n
conveyance voertuig
medium voertuig

veil /veɪl/ n
covering for a person or thing sluier

vein /veɪn/ n
blood vessel ader
thickened portion of a leaf nerf

velar /ˈviːlə/ /ˈviːlɚ/ n
a sound articulated at the soft palate velaar

veld /vɛlt/ n
pasture land veld grasland

velocity /vəˈlɑsəti/ /vəˈlɒsəti/ n
rapidity of motion snelheid
vector quantity snelheid

velodrome /ˈvɛl.ə.dɹəʊm/ n
arena for bicycle racing velodroom wielerbaan

velvet lang=en n
fabric fluweel

velvet scoter n
Melanitta fusca grote zee-eend

velvet spider n
spider of the family Eresidae koepelspin

venal /ˈviːnəl/ adj
willing to take bribes omkoopbaar

vend v
sell verkopen

vendace n
Coregonus albula kleine marene

vendetta /vɛnˈdɛtə/ n
bitter, destructive feud in which each injury is revenged bloedwraak vendetta vete

vending machine n
machine that dispenses merchandise verkoopautomaat

vendor n
A person or a company that vends or sells leverancier

veneer /vəˈniə(ɹ)/ [vɨˈniə̆ɹ] n
thin covering of fine wood fineer

venereal disease n
contagious disease spread through sexual intercourse geslachtsziekte

vengeance /ˈvɛnˌdʒəns/ n
revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong wraak vendetta vergelding

vengeful /ˈvenʒ.fəl/ adj
wanting vengeance wraakzuchtig

venom /ˈvɛnəm/ n
poison carried by animal gif venijn

vent /vɛnt/ v
to express a strong emotion ventileren

vent one's spleen v
to openly express pent-up anger zijn/haar hart luchten

ventilate v
To circulate air through a building, etc. verluchtigen
To replace stale or noxious air with fresh verluchtigen

ventilator n
device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or noxious air ventilator

ventricle /ˈvɛntɹɪkəl/ n
one of two lower chambers of the heart ventrikel hartkamer

ventriloquism n
art of projecting one's voice so that it appears to come from another source buikspreken ventriloquisme

ventriloquist /vɛnˈtɹɪl.ə.kwɪst/ n
a person who practices ventriloquism buikspreker

venture /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/ /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/ n
A risky or daring undertaking or journey risicovolle onderneming of reis

venture /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/ /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/ v
to risk riskeren wagen

verb /vɜːb/ /vɝb/ n
(grammar) a word that indicates an action, event, or a state werkwoord

verbal /ˈvɜː.bəl/ /ˈvɝ.bəl/ adj
derived from, or having the nature of a verb werkwoordelijk
expressly spoken or written, as opposed to implied letterlijk
of, or relating to words verbaal
spoken and not written; oral mondeling

verbal noun n
grammar: noun that is morphologically related to a verb and has similar meaning verbaal substantief verbale zelfstandig naamwoord

verbena n
a genus of herbaceous plants ijzerhard ijzerkruid

verbiage /ˈvɜː(ɹ).bi.ɪdʒ/ n
overabundance of words woordenvloed

verbose /vɜːˈbəʊs/ adj
abounding in words verbeus

verdant /ˈvɝ.dənt/ adj
abundant in verdure weelderig
fresh fris vers
green groen
inexperienced onervaren

verdict /ˈvɝ.dɪkt/ n
decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest uitspraak
opinion or judgement oordeel

verge /vɜːd͡ʒ/ /vɝd͡ʒ/ n
rod or staff of office staf

verification n
math: verification of an equation bewijs verificatie

verisimilitude /vɛɹɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/ n
property of seeming true waarschijnlijkheid
statement which merely appears to be true gelijkenis met de werkelijkheid schijnwaarheid

verlan n
type of backslang used in French verlan

vermicelli n
long, slender pasta vermicelli

vermin /ˈvɜːmɪn/ /ˈvɝmɪn/ n
Any one of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance ongedierte

vernacular /vəˈnækjələ/ /vɚˈnækjəlɚ/ n
(christianity) indigenous language of a people stamtaal volkstaal
everyday speech omgangstaal spreektaal volksmond volkstaal
national language ambtstaal landstaal volkstaal

vernal /ˈvɜːnəl/ adj
pertaining to spring lente- voorjaars-

vernier caliper n
measuring instrument schuifmaat

versatile /ˈvɜːsətaɪl/ /ˈvɝsətl̩/ adj
biology: capable of moving freely in all directions wendbaar
capable of doing many things competently veelzijdig pluriform
changeable or inconstant capricieus grillig onstabiel veranderlijk versatiel wispelturig
having varied uses or many functions handig multiverseel veelzijdig

verse /ˈvɜːs/ /ˈvɝs/ n
one of several similar units of a song, consisting of several lines, generally rhymed couplet
poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme vers
a small section of the Bible vers

verst /vəːst/ /vɚst/ n
unit of length werst

versus /ˈvɜːsəs/ /ˈvɝsəs/ preposition
in opposition to tegen

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ adj
of green colour groen

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ n
colour sinopel

vertebra /ˈvɜːtɪbɹə/ n
any of the small bones which make up the backbone wervel ruggengraatswervel rugwervel

vertebral column n
vertebral column wervelkolom

vertebrate /ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ adj
having a backbone gewerveld

vertebrate /ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ n
an animal having a backbone gewervelde vertebraat werveldier

vertex /vɜːteks/ n
element of a graph knoop knooppunt
geometry: corner of a polygon or polyhedron hoek
highest point toppunt

vertical /ˈvɜːtɪkəl/ /ˈvɝtɪkəl/ adj
being perpendicular to horizontal verticaal

very /ˈvɛɹi/ adj
the same; identical dezelfde hetzelfde zelfde

very /ˈvɛɹi/ adv
to a high degree heel erg zeer
true, truly echt uiterst

vessel /ˈvɛs.əl/ n
container vat hulsel
craft vaartuig
tube or canal that carries fluid in an animal or plant vat

vestibule /ˈvɛst.ɪˌbjuːl/ /ˈvɛstəbjul/ n
a passage, hall or room vestibule

vestige /ˈvɛstɪdʒ/ n
mark of the foot left on the earth; a track or footstep; a trace; a sign spoor teken

vestigial /vɛˈstɪdʒɪəl/ adj
not fully developed onderontwikkeld
pertaining to a vestige overblijven

vestry n
room in a church sacristie

vet /vɛt/ n
short form of veteran veteraan

vet /vɛt/ v
check or investigate particularly checken controleren

vetch n
any of several leguminous plants wikke

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] adj
related to former members of armed forces veteraan
with long experience ervaren

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] n
old soldier veteraan oud-strijder
person with long experience veteraan

veterinarian /ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹi.ən/ n
doctor who treats animals dierenarts veterinair

veterinary medicine n
branch of medicine that deals with animals diergeneeskunde

veto /ˈviːtoʊ/ /ˈviːtəʊ/ [ˈviːɾoʊ] n
political right veto
invocation of that right veto

vex /vɛks/ v
to annoy ergeren
to distress; to cause mental suffering kwellen

vexation n
act of annoying, vexing or irritating ergernis

vexatious adj
causing vexation vexatoir
full of trouble or disquiet ergerlijk

vexillologist /vɛksɪˈlɒlədʒɪst/ n
one who studies flags vexilloloog

vexillology /ˌvɛksəˈlɑːlədʒi/ /ˌvɛksɪˈlɒlədʒi/ n
study of flags vexillologie

via /ˈvaɪə/ preposition
by (means of); using (a medium) via per
by way of via langs

viable /ˈvaɪəbəl/ adj
able to live on its own levensvatbaar
possible uitvoerbaar

viaduct /ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt/ n
bridge with several spans that carries road or rail traffic over a valley viaduct

vial /ˈvaɪəl/ n
a phial fiool

viaticum /vʌɪˈatɪkəm/ n
Eucharist viaticum

vibe /vaɪb/ n
atmosphere or aura of a person or place as communicated to and felt by others vibraties
vibration vibraties

vibrant /ˈvaɪbɹənt/ adj
lively and vigorous kwiek levendig
pulsing with energy or activity energiek

vibraphone /ˈvɑɪ.bɹə.ˌfoːn/ n
percussion instrument vibrafoon

vibrate /vaɪˈbɹeɪt/ /ˈvaɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
to move with small movements rapidly trillen vibreren

vibrato /vɪˈbɹɑːtoʊ/ n
Musical effect or technique vibrato

vicar /ˈvɪkɚ/ n
lower-ranking priest pastoor

vicarious /vaɪˈkɛ(ə)ɹi.əs/ /vɪˈkɛəɹi.əs/ adj
done on behalf of others plaatsvervangend
experienced or gained by the loss or to the consequence of another indirect overgedragen

vicarious embarrassment n
embarrassment felt for someone else plaatsvervangende schaamte

vice /vaɪs/ n
bad habit ondeugd verdorvenheid zonde

vice president n
deputy to a president vicepresident vicevoorzitter

vice squad n
police section specialized in vice crimes zedenbrigade

vice versa /ˈvaɪsi ˈvɝsə/ /ˈvaɪsɪ ˈvɜːsə/ adv
the other way round vice versa omgekeerd

viceroy /ˈvaɪsˌɹɔɪ/ n
governor of a country onderkoning

vicinity /vəˈsɪnəti/ n
approximate size or amount schatting
neighbourhood, or the nearby region buurt omgeving
proximity, or the state of being near nabijheid

vicious circle n
situation in which the solution to a problem creates another problem vicieuze cirkel duivelskring

vicissitude [vɨˈsɪs.ɨˌt(j)u(ː)d] n
a change, especially in one's life or fortunes wisselvalligheid
regular change or succession from one thing to another onbestendigheid

victim /ˈvɪktɪm/ n
a living creature which is slain and offered as human or animal sacrifice slachtoffer
(narratology) a character who is conquered or manipulated by a villain slachtoffer
a person who suffers any other injury, loss, or damage as a result of a voluntary undertaking slachtoffer
an aggrieved or disadvantaged party in a crime slachtoffer
an unfortunate person who suffers from a disaster or other adverse circumstance slachtoffer
anyone who is harmed by another slachtoffer

victimless adj
without a victim slachtofferloos

victory /ˈvɪkt(ə)ɹi/ n
an instance of having won a competition or battle zege overwinning

vicuna /vɪˈkuːnjə/ n
vicuna vicuña

video /ˈvɪdiˌoʊ/ n
VHS video videocassette
motion picture stored on VHS video
television show, movie film televisie televisieshow

video card n
display adapter grafische kaart videokaart

video game /ˈvɪ.di.ˌoʊ̯ ɡeɪm/ /ˈvɪ.di.ˌəʊ̯ ɡeɪm/ n
game controlled by a software game videospel videospelletje

video game console n
dedicated electronic device that is designed to play video games spelcomputer spelconsole

videocassette n
cassette containing recorded videotape videocassette

videocracy n
power of image over society videocratie

vie /vaɪ/ v
To rival; to struggle for superiority; to compete wedijveren

view /vjuː/ n
computing: logical table in database view
computing: user interface part of program beeld view
intention bedoeling vooruitzicht
mental image overzicht visie zicht
picture afbeelding beeld
point of view mening visie
range of vision zicht
seeing beeld zicht
something to look at uitzicht zicht
way of understanding opvatting visie

view /vjuː/ v
to look at bekijken kijken naar

viewer n
someone who views a spectacle kijker
someone who watches television kijker

vigil /ˈvɪdʒəl/ n
keeping awake waak wake

vigilance /ˈvɪdʒɪləns/ n
Alert watchfulness waaksheid waakzaamheid
Close and continuous attention waaksheid waakzaamheid

vigilante /vɪdʒɪˈlænti/ n
person who considers it their responsibility to summarily uphold the law lid van een waakzaamheidscomité verontruste burger

vigorous /ˈvɪɡəɹəs/ adj
physically strong and active krachtig sterk

vigorously adv
with intense energy krachtig vinnig

vile /vaɪl/ adj
morally low verachtelijk

vileness n
the state of being vile misselijkheid

vilify /ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/ v
denounce, belittle through speech kleineren
say defamatory things about; to speak ill of verguizen

vilipend /ˈvɪləˌpɛnd/ v
despise verachten

village /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
a rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town dorp

village idiot n
person widely known in their community for their stupidity and ignorant behaviour dorpsgek

villager n
person who lives in, or comes from, a village dorpeling dorper dorpsbewoner

villain /vɪlən/ n
bad person in a stage or screen play slechterik
scoundrel schurk slechterik

vindicate v
to claim doen gelden opeisen
to clear from an accusation, suspicion or criticism blaam zuiveren vrijspreken
to justify by providing evidence rechtvaardigen
to maintain or defend a cause against opposition verdedigen
to provide justification verantwoorden

vindication /vɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
justification of a claim or belief bewijs
the act of vindicating rechtvaardiging

vindictive /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/ adj
having a tendency to seek revenge wraakzuchtig rancuneus

vine /vaɪn/ n
climbing plant that produces grapes wijnstok

vinegar /ˈvɪnəɡɚ/ n
condiment azijn

vineyard /ˈvɪn.jɚd/ n
grape plantation wijngaard

vintage /ˈvɪn.tɪdʒ/ adj
having an enduring appeal; classic klassiek

vintage /ˈvɪn.tɪdʒ/ n
wine identified by year and vineyard wijnjaar
year or place something is produced cru wijnoogst
yield of grapes during one season wijnoogst
harvesting of a grape and initial pressing for winemaking wijnoogst

vintner /ˈvɪntnə/ /ˈvɪntnɚ/ n
manufacturer of wine wijnboer wijndruiventeler wijngaardenier

viol /ˈvaɪ.əl/ n
stringed instrument viola da gamba

viola /viˈoʊ.lə/ /viˈəʊ.lə/ n
music: stringed instrument of the violin family altviool

violate /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/ v
to break or fail to act by rules schenden

violation /ˌvaɪɵˈleɪʃən/ n
act or instance of violating schending overtreding

violence /ˈvaɪələns/ n
action intended to cause destruction, pain or suffering geweld
extreme force geweld
widespread fighting geweld

violent /ˈvaɪ(ə)lənt/ adj
involving physical conflict gewelddadig
likely to use physical force gewelddadig
involving extreme force or motion gewelddadig

violently /ˈvaɪ(ə)ləntli/ adv
in a violent manner gewelddadig

violet /ˈvaɪlɪt/ adj
having a bluish-purple color violet

violet /ˈvaɪlɪt/ n
colour violet
plant viooltje violet viool

violin /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ n
string instrument viool vedel

violinist n
person who plays violin violist

violist /ˈvaɪ.əl.ɪst/ n
person who plays the viola altviolist

viper n
a poisonous snake in the family Viperidae adder

virgin /ˈvɜːdʒɪn/ /ˈvɝdʒɪn/ adj
of a person, in a state of virginity maagdelijk
of an object, untouched maagdelijk

virgin /ˈvɜːdʒɪn/ /ˈvɝdʒɪn/ n
person who has never had sexual intercourse maagd jufrouw

virginal n
musical instrument virginaal

virginity n
state or characteristic of being a virgin maagdelijkheid

virial theorem n
theorem viriaaltheorema

virile /ˈvɪɹəl/ adj
being manly mannelijk viriel

virology n
branch of microbiology that deals with the study of viruses and viral disease virologie

virtual /ˈvɜːtʃuəl/ /ˈvɝtʃuəl/ adj
simulated in a computer virtueel
in effect; not fact virtueel

virtual particle n
virtual particle virtueel deeltje

virtual reality n
virtual reality virtual reality

virtually /ˈvɚ.tʃwə.li/ adv
almost praktisch
literally letterlijk

virtue /ˈvɜː.tjuː/ n
a good model quality deugd
an exemplary quality deugd
chastity and faithfulness deugdzaamheid kuisheid
excellence in morals deugdzaamheid deugd

virtuoso /ˌvɜ.tʃuˈəʊ.səʊ/ /ˌvɝ.tʃuˈoʊ.soʊ/ n
A person with masterly ability, technique or style virtuoos

virtuous /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəs/ /ˈvɝt͡ʃuəs/ adj
full of virtue, having excellent moral character deugdzaam

virtuous circle n
situation virtueuze cirkel

virus /ˈvaɪɹəs/ n
computer virus virus computervirus
infectious organism virus

vis-à-vis /viz.ɑˈvi/ /viːz.ɑːˈviː/ preposition
opposite tegenover

visa /ˈviːzə/ n
permit visum

visceral adj
visceral diepgeworteld instinktief visceraal

viscose n
fabric viscose
liquid viscose

viscosity n
physics: quantity expressing the magnitude of internal friction in a fluid viscositeit
state of being viscous viscositeit

viscount /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/ n
a member of the peerage above a baron but below a count or earl burggraaf

viscous /ˈvɪs.kəs/ adj
having a thick, sticky consistency dik lobbig viskeus

vise n
two-jawed instrument for holding work bankschroef

visibility /ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
degree to which things may be seen zichtbaarheid

visible /ˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
able to be seen zichtbaar zichtbare

vision /ˈvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ n
ideal or goal visie kijk
religious or mystical experience visioen
sense or ability of sight gezichtsvermogen zicht
something imaginary one thinks one sees visioen droombeeld geestesverschijning

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ adj
having vision or foresight visionair
idealistic or utopian fantastisch idealistisch onrealistisch onverwezenlijkbaar utopisch
imaginary or illusory denkbeeldig ingebeeld onwerkelijk
prophetic or revelatory helderziende visionair

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ n
an impractical dreamer dromer fantast idealist
someone who has visions visionair

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ n
single act of visiting bezoek

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ v
to go and meet (someone) bezoeken opzoeken

visitor /ˈvɪzɪtə/ /ˈvɪzɪtɚ/ n
guest bezoeker
sightseer bezoeker

visor n
fore piece of a cap klep
part of a helmet vizier

vista /ˈvɪstə/ n
distant view or prospect uitzicht

visual /ˈvɪʒuəl/ /ˈvɪʒʊəl/ adj
related to or affecting the vision visueel

visual arts n
art forms that are primarily visual in nature beeldende kunst

visualise v
form a mental picture visualiseren
make visible visualiseren

vital /ˈvaɪtəl/ /ˈvaɪt̬əl/ adj
relating to, or characteristic of life essentieel

vitalism n
doctrine that life involves a "vital force" vitalisme

vitamin /ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/ /ˈvɑet.ə.mən/ /ˈvɪt.ə.mɪn/ n
organic compound essential to human health vitamine

vitiate /ˈvɪʃ.i.eɪt/ v
to spoil bederven

viticulture n
agricultural practice of growing grape vines wijnbouw

vittle n
edible provisions proviand voedsel

vituperate /vɪˈtʃuːpəɹeɪt/ v
criticize beschimpen uitschelden

vituperation /vɪˌtupɚˈe(ɪ)ʃən/ n
Criticism or invective which is sustained and considered to be overly harsh. afkeuring verwerping

vivacious /vaɪˈveɪʃəs/ adj
lively and animated levendig

vivianite n
mineral vivianiet

vivid /ˈvɪvɪd/ adj
bright, intense or colourful helder intens kleurrijk levendig
clear, detailed or powerful gedetailleerd helder krachtig

viviparous /vɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
of an animal levendbarend

vivisection /ˈvɪvɪsɛkʃən/ n
The action of invasive treatment of a living organism for scientific investigation vivisectie

vixen n
female fox wijfjesvos vossin

viz. /vɪz/ adv
abbreviation for namely 't is te zeggen nl.

vizier /vɪˈzɪə/ /vɪˈzɪɹ/ n
high-ranking official vizier

vlog /ˈvlɑɡ/ /ˈvlɒɡ/ n
weblog using video vlog

vlogger n
a contributor to a vlog vlogger

vocabulary /voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/ n
list of words woordenschat woordenlijst
set of words a person knows woordenschat vocabulaire
words of a language collectively woordenschat vocabulaire
stock of words used in a particular field woordenschat terminologie vakterminologie

vocal /ˈvoʊ.kəl/ /ˈvəʊ.kəl/ adj
of or pertaining to the voice or speech vocal
uttered or modulated by the voice stem

vocal cord n
folds of mucous membrane stemband

vocal cords n
folds of tissue stembanden

vocational adj
(of education) that provides a special skill rather than academic knowledge beroeps-, met betrekking tot een vak
of or pertaining to a vocation met betrekking tot een roeping/aanleg

vocative /ˈvɑkətɪv/ /ˈvɒkətɪv/ adj
grammar: used in address vocatief

vocative case n
case of address vocatief aanspreekvorm

vociferous adj
making a noisy outcry luidruchtig

vociferously adv
in a vociferous manner fulminerend lawaaierig schreeuwerig

vodka /ˈvɑdkə/ /ˈvɒdkə/ n
clear distilled alcoholic liquor wodka

vogue /vəʊɡ/ n
popularity or a current craze in zwang
the prevailing fashion or style in zwang modieus

vogueing adj
fashionable in

voice /vɔɪs/ n
sound uttered by the mouth stem
opinion or choice expressed; judgment; a vote stem
language; words; speech; expression; signification of feeling or opinion stem
tone or sound emitted by anything stem
command, precept stem
grammar: particular mode of inflecting or conjugating verbs stem
the faculty or power of utterance stem
music: independent vocal or instrumental part stem
one who speaks; speaker stem

void /vɔɪd/ adj
having lost all legal validity nietig ongeldig

void /vɔɪd/ n
An empty space; a vacuum leegte vacuüm

void /vɔɪd/ v
(medicine) to empty legen
to make invalid or worthless annuleren ongeldig maken

voilà /(v)wɑˈlɑ/ /ˈvwæ.læ/ interjection
behold! voilà

volatile /ˈvɑl.ə.tl/ /ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/ adj
evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions vluchtig
temporary or ephemeral tijdelijk

volcanic /vɒlˈkanɪk/ adj
of or pertaining to a volcano vulkanisch
produced by a volcano vulkanisch

volcanism n
natural phenomena associated with volcanoes vulkanisme

volcano /vɑlˈkeɪnoʊ/ /vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/ n
mountain containing a magma chamber vulkaan vuurberg

volcanologist /vəl.kənˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
person who studies volcanology vulkanoloog

volcanology /ˌvɒl.kənˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
study of volcanoes vulkanologie

vole /ˈvəʊl/ n
small rodents of the subfamily Arvicolinae woelmuis veldmuis

volition /voʊˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ /vəˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ n
conscious choice or decision wil
mental power or ability of choosing wilskracht

volley n
flight of a ball before it bounces vlucht
shot in which the ball is played before it hits the ground in de vlucht genomen bal
simultaneous fire salvo

volleyball /ˈvɒlɪbɔ(ː)l/ n
game volleybal
ball used to play the game volleybal

volt /vɒlt/ /vəʊlt/ n
unit of measure volt

voltage /voʊltɪdʒ/ n
amount of electrostatic potential spanning

voluble /ˈvɑl.jə.bəl/ /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/ adj
fluent or having a ready flow of speech; garrulous or loquacious rad van tong woordenrijk

volume /ˈvɑl.jum/ /ˈvɒl.juːm/ n
issues of a periodical over a period of one year jaargang
single book of a publication issued in multi-book format, such as an encyclopedia boekdeel
strength of sound volume
unit of three dimensional measure that consists of a length, a width and a height inhoud volume

voluminous /vəˈlu.mə.nəs/ adj
of great volume volumineus
pertaining to volume omvangrijk

voluntarily adv
in a voluntary manner vrijwillig

voluntary /ˈvɑ.lənˌtɛ.ɹi/ /ˈvɒ.lən.tɹi/ adj
done, given, or acting of one's own free will vrijwillig

volunteer /vɑl.ənˈtɪɹ/ /vɒl.ənˈtɪə/ n
one who voluntarily offers himself/herself for service vrijwilliger vrijwilligster
voluntary soldier vrijwilliger

voluntourism n
type of tourism vrijwilligerstoerisme

voluptuous /vəˈlʌp.tʃu.əs/ adj
curvaceous, sexy, full-figured voluptueus

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ n
regurgitated former contents of a stomach braaksel kots

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ v
to regurgitate the contents of a stomach braken kotsen overgeven

voracious /vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
devouring great quantities of food vraatzuchtig

vortex /ˈvɔɹtɛks/ n
anything involving violent or chaotic activity around some centre draaikolk
anything which draws surrounding things maalstroom
whirlpool wervelwind

vortical /ˈvɔːtɪk(ə)l/ adj
pertaining to a vortex dwarrelend als een draaikolk wervelend

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ n
formalised choice stem stembusgang

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ v
assert a formalised choice stemmen

voter /ˈvoʊtɚ/ /ˈvəʊtə(ɹ)/ n
one who votes stemmer stemster

voting booth n
small compartment where a voter may register a vote stemhok

voting system n
system to determine the result of an election kiessysteem

votive adj
dedicated or given in fulfillment of a vow or pledge votief geschonken wegens een gelofte
of, expressing or symbolizing a vow een gelofte voorstellend votief

voucher /ˈvaʊtʃə(ɹ)/ n
A piece of paper that entitles the holder to a discount, or that can be exchanged for goods and services (tegoed)bon
A receipt betalingsbewijs reçu

vouchsafe /ˌvaʊtʃˈseɪf/ [ˌvʌʊtʃˈseɪf] v
Condescendingly grant a right genadig toestaan

vow /vaʊ/ n
A declaration or assertion eed
A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner gelofte

vow /vaʊ/ v
To make a vow gelofte afleggen

vowel /vaʊ.l̩/ /ˈvaʊ.əl/ n
letter klinker
sound klinker klinkerklank

vowel harmony n
phonological process klinkerharmonie vocaalharmonie

voyage /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/ n
long journey; especially by ship reis

vroom /vɹum/ /vɹuːm/ interjection
the sound of a sports car’s engine vroem

vulcanize v
to harden rubber with heat vulcanizeren

vulgar /ˈvʌl.ɡə/ /ˈvʌl.ɡɚ/ adj
having to do with common people gemeen gewoon ordinair volks
obscene vulgair ordinair ruw obsceen smakeloos

vulgarian /vʌlˈɡɛəɹi.ən/ /vʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ n
vulgar individual proleet

vulnerability n
state of being vulnerable kwetsbaarheid zwakke plek

vulnerable /ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈvʌnəɹəbl̩/ adj
exposed to attack kwetsbaar

vulpine /ˈvʌlpaɪn/ adj
foxlike vosachtig
pertaining to a fox geslepen

vulture /ˈvʌltʃə/ /ˈvʌltʃɚ/ v
bird gier

vulva /ˈvʌlvə/ n
collectively the external female sexual organs vulva

vuvuzela /vuːvuːˈzɛlə/ n
horn vuvuzela

völva n
in Old Norse society, a female practitioner of magic divination and prophecy volva völva

wad n
compact mass prop
soft plug prop

waddle /ˈwɑd.əl/ /ˈwɒd.əl/ v
To walk with short steps, tilting the body from side to side waggelen

wade /we͡ɪd/ v
to walk through water or something that impedes progress waden

wading bird n
long-legged bird waadvogel

wafer /ˈweɪfə/ n
biscuit wafel
religious token hostie

waffle /ˈwɑ.fl/ /ˈwɒ.fl/ n
flat pastry wafel
speech or writing that is vague gezwam

waffle /ˈwɑ.fl/ /ˈwɒ.fl/ v
to speak or write at length without any clear point or aim zwammen

waffle iron n
a cooking appliance used to make waffles wafelijzer

waft /wæft/ /wɑft/ /wɒft/ v
to float easily and gently on the air fladderen zweven

wag lang=en v
to not go to school spijbelen
to swing from side to side kwispelen

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ n
money paid to a worker loon salaris arbeidsloon

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ v
to conduct or carry out voeren leiden

wage earner n
someone who works for wages kostwinner

wager n
an agreement weddenschap
the subject of a bet inzet

wager v
put up as collateral wedden verwedden

wagon /wæɡ.ən/ n
wagen
child's riding toy bolderkar

waif /weɪf/ n
wanderer zwerver

wail /weɪl/ n
loud cry or shriek kreet schreeuw

wainscot /ˈweɪnskɒt/ n
an area of wooden panelling on the lower part of a room's walls lambrisering

wainscot /ˈweɪnskɒt/ v
to decorate a wall with a wainscot lambriseren

wainscotting /ˈweɪnskɒtɪŋ/ n
Wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls lambrisering

waist /weɪst/ n
part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach middel

waistcoat /ˈweɪs(t)kəʊt/ /ˈwɛskət/ n
a sleeveless, collarless garment vest

waistline n
line around the body at the waist; its measurement taille taillelijn

wait /weɪt/ v
delay until some event wachten afwachten
to serve customers bedienen

waiter /ˈweɪtə/ /ˈweɪt̬ɚ/ n
a server in a restaurant or similar kelner ober

waiting /ˈweɪtɪŋ/ [ˈweɪ̯ɾɪŋ] n
attendance, service bedienen
the act of staying or remaining in expectation afwachten wachten

waiting list n
ordered list of people waiting to obtain a good or service wachtlijst

waiting room n
room wachtkamer

waitress n
female waiter serveerster

waive /weɪv/ v
to abandon, give up opgeven verlaten
to put aside, avoid afzien van laten varen opgeven verzaken
to relinquish; to give up claim to afzien van laten varen opgeven verzaken
to sway zwenken

waiver /ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈweɪ.vɚ/ n
the act of waiving verklaring van afstand, vrijstelling

wake /ˈweɪk/ n
period after death dodenwake wake
path left behind a ship on the surface of the water kielzog

wake /ˈweɪk/ v
to make somebody stop sleeping wekken wakker maken
to stop sleeping ontwaken wakker worden

wake up v
to (become) awake ontwaken wakker worden
to become more aware of a real-life situation. ontwaken wakker worden
to awaken (someone else) wekken wakker maken

waldo n
robotarm

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ n
maintained place on which to walk pad
manner of walking loopje
trip made by walking wandeling
distance walked wandeling

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ v
colloquial: to avoid a criminal court case vrijuit gaan
to move on the feet lopen wandelen stappen
to take for a walk uitlaten
to travel a distance by walking lopen wandelen

walk on eggshells /ˌwɔk ɑn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/ /ˌwɔːk ɒn ˈɛɡʃɛlz/ v
to act carefully to avoid upsetting someone op eieren lopen
to handle sensitive matters delicately op eieren lopen

walk the talk v
to act in accordance with one's words de daad bij het woord voegen

walk-on n
actor with a small part figurant nevenfiguur
small part in a play or film nevenrol

walkabout n
public stroll rondgang

walker n
person who walks wandelaar

walking frame n
framework device looprek

walking stick n
cane wandelstok stok

walkman n
any personal cassette player walkman

walkway n
clearly defined path voetpad

wall /wɑl/ /wɔl/ /wɔːl/ n
structure built for defense surrounding an area muur
defensive rampart muur
substantial structure acting as side or division in a building muur wand

wall chaser n
power tool muurfrees sleufmachine

wall in v
enclose by surrounding with walls ommuren

wall socket n
electricity power point stopcontact

wallaby /ˈwɒləbi/ n
Any of several species of Marsupial wallaby

walled garden n
garden enclosed by walls omheinde tuin

wallet /ˈwɒlɪt/ n
case for keeping money portefeuille portemonnee

walleye n
Sander vitreus glasaugenbarsch

walleyed adj
having bulging eyes [[uitpuilende]] [[ogen]]
having eyes of different colour [[ogen]] [[met]] [[verschillende]] [[kleuren]]
having eyes with a pale coloured iris [[met]] [[glasogen]]
suffering from exotropia [[ogen]] [[met]] [[divergent]] [[strabisme]]

wallflower /ˈwɔl.ˌflɑʊ.ɚ/ /ˈwɔːl.ˌflɑʊ.ə/ n
any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum muurbloem steenraket

wallop /ˈwɒl.əp/ n
a heavy blow, punch knal

wallow /ˈwɒləʊ/ v
zwelgen
to roll oneself about, as in mire; to tumble and roll about; to move lazily or heavily in any medium; to flounder; as, swine wallow in the mire wentelen

wallpaper n
decorative paper for walls behang behangpapier behangselpapier

wallpaper v
to cover with wallpaper behangen

walls have ears proverb
be careful about what you say de muren hebben oren

walnut /ˈwɑlnət/ /ˈwɔːlnʌt/ n
nut walnoot
tree walnotenboom
wood walnotenhout

walrus /ˈwɑl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɔːl.ɹəs/ n
large Arctic marine mammal walrus

wand n
hand-held narrow rod roede staf

wander /ˈwɑndɚ/ /ˈwɒndə/ v
of the mind, to lose focus or clarity of argument or attention afdwalen
to commit adultery vreemdgaan
to go somewhere indirectly dolen
to move without purpose or destination zwerven rondtrekken

wanderer n
one who wanders dwaler wandelaar zwermer

wandering spider n
spider of the family Ctenidae kamspin

wane /weɪn/ v
to progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity, etc. tanen

waning moon n
moon as it progresses from full moon to a new moon afnemende maan wanende maan

wank /weɪŋk/ /wæŋk/ v
intransitive: to masturbate rukken aftrekken masturberen
transitive: to masturbate aftrekken

wanker /ˈwæŋkə(ɹ)/ n
idiot nietsnut
person who wanks rukker

wannabe n
someone who wishes something but lacks the qualifications Wilt zijn wannabe

want /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔːnt/ /wʌnt/ n
lack (of) tekort

want /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔːnt/ /wʌnt/ v
desire willen

wanton /ˈwɑntən/ /ˈwɒntɒn/ /ˈwɒntən/ adj
lewd, immoral; sexually open/free losbandig wellustig
undisciplined onbeheerst onkuis

wapiti n
the American elk wapiti wapitihert

war /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ n
conflict involving organized use of arms oorlog krijg

war cemetery n
cemetery reserved for the graves of victims of warfare oorlogskerkhof

war crime n
offense for violations of the law of war oorlogsmisdrijf

war criminal n
person guilty of a war crime oorlogsmisdadiger

war grave n
burial place oorlogskerkhof

war hammer n
weapon krijgshamer strijdhamer

war of nerves n
conflict in which demoralizing and frightening tactics are used zenuwenoorlog zenuwoorlog

war paint n
pigment oorlogsverf

ward /wɔɹd/ /wɔːd/ n
Mormonism: subdivision of church gebied wijk
action of a watchman bewaking
administrative subdivision of cities district
area of a castle binnenplein
fencing term pareren
minor looked after by a guardian pupil
on a lock or key inkeping in sleutelbaard
part of a hospital where patients reside paviljoen
person under guardianship curandus
section of a prison blok van een gevangenis

ward off v
to avert or prevent ontwijken voorkomen
to parry, or turn aside afweren

warden /ˈwɔɹdən/ /ˈwɔːdən/ n
a chief administrative officer of a prison gevangenbewaarder
an official charged with supervisory duties opzichter

wardrobe / ˈwɔːdɹəʊb/ /ˈwɔɹdɹoʊb/ n
movable furniture for storing clothes kledingkast

wardrobe malfunction n
(euphemism) an accidental instance of indecent exposure garderobedefect

warehouse n
A place for storing large amounts of products pakhuis magazijn

warfare n
military operations of some particular kind krijgsvoering oorlogvoering strijd
the waging of war or armed conflict against an enemy krijgsvoering oorlogvoering strijd

warhead n
part of a missile, projectile, torpedo, rocket, or other munition springkop

warlike /ˈwɔɹlaɪk/ /ˈwɔːlaɪk/ adj
bellicose krijgshaftig strijdlustig
belligerent oorlogszuchtig strijdlustig

warlock /ˈwɔɹ.lɑk/ /ˈwɔː.lɒk/ n
male magic-user heksenmeester

warlord n
high military officer in a warlike nation krijgsheer

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ adj
having a temperature slightly higher than usual warm
being something that causes warmth warm
caring, of relation to another person warm

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ v
to increasingly favour warmlopen
to make or keep warm opwarmen verwarmen warm houden

warmonger /ˈwɔː(ɹ).mʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ n
one who advocates war oorlogsstoker

warn /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ v
to make someone aware of impending danger waarschuwen verwittigen waarnen
to notify someone of something untoward waarschuwen verwittigen waarnen

warning /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ interjection
warning of danger in signs opgelet! waarschuwing

warning /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ n
instance of warning someone waarning waarschuwing verwittiging
something spoken or written that is intended to warn waarschuwing waarning

warning triangle n
a triangle used to warn other road users gevarendriehoek gevaarsdriehoek

warp n
distortion or twist scheeftrekking
state of being bent out of shape vervorming
threads schering

warp and woof n
threads in a woven fabric schering en inslag

warp beam n
warp roll kettingboom

warrant /ˈwɑɹ.ənt/ /ˈwɒɹ.ənt/ /ˈwɔɹ.ənt/ v
to guarantee garanderen

warranty /ˈwɒ.ɹən.ti/ /ˈwɔɹ.ən.ti/ n
legal: an agreement which states that the goods or property in question will be in exactly the same state as promised garantie

warrior /ˈwɑɹiə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɒɹɪə/ /ˈwɔɹiɚ/ n
person actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare krijger

warship /ˈwoɚˌʃɪp/ n
ship built or armed for naval combat oorlogsschip oorlogsbodem

wart /wɔɹt/ /wɔːt/ n
type of growth occurring on the skin wrat

warthog n
a species of wild pig knobbelzwijn wrattenzwijn

wartime n
period of a war oorlogstijd

warts and all adj
of a description which does not conceal shortcomings or imperfections in de staat waarin het zich bevindt wratten en al inbegrepen

wash /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ v
to clean with water wassen afspoelen spoelen
to move or erode by the force of water in motion wegspoelen

wash up v
wash one's hands and/or face (US) zich opfrissen zich wassen

washbasin n
basin used for washing, sink wastafel wasbak waskom

washcloth /ˈwɒʃklɒθ/ /ˈwɔʃklɔθ/ n
cloth used to wash washand washandje waslap

washer n
person who washes for a living [[wasserette]][[juffrouw]]
something that washes vaatwasser wasmachine

washing machine n
machine that washes clothes wasmachine

washrag n
square piece of cloth for washing the face and body washandje

washstand n
table for washing wastafel

wasp /wɑsp/ /wɒsp/ n
insect wesp

wasp waist n
waist like that of a wasp wespentaille

waste /weɪst/ adj
barren braakliggend woest
excess overtollig

waste /weɪst/ n
decay verval wegkwijning
desolate place woestenij
loss, ineffective use verkwisting verspilling
useless products, garbage afval rommel vuil

waste /weɪst/ v
slang: to kill koud maken
to destroy verwoesten
to squander verkwisten verspillen verdoen verklungelen vermorsen
to weaken verzwakken wegkwijnen

waste away v
lose energy wegkwijnen

waste of time n
meaningless or fruitless activity tijdverspilling

waste sorting n
seperation of waste afvalscheiding

waste time v
allow time to elapse in an unproductive manner tijd verspillen

wasteful /ˈweɪstfəl/ adj
inclined to waste verkwistend verspillend

wasteland n
region with no remaining resources; desert woestenij

wastepaper n
unwanted paper that has been discarded oudpapier

watch /wɑt͡ʃ/ /wɒt͡ʃ/ n
person or group of people who guard wacht
particular time period wacht
portable or wearable timepiece horloge

watch /wɑt͡ʃ/ /wɒt͡ʃ/ v
to be wary opletten uitkijken
to look at for a period of time kijken

watch out v
to use caution oppassen

watch over v
to guard and protect behoeden bewaken bewaren

watchlist /ˈwɒtʃˌlɪst/ n
list for special attention observatielijst

water /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [ˈʋɔːtə] n
body of water, or specific part of it wateren water
urine water
spa water water
serving of water water

water /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [ˈʋɔːtə] v
to pour water into the soil surrounding (plants) [[water]] [[geven]]

water cannon n
device shooting water waterkanon brandspuit

water clock n
device for measuring time wateruuwerk

water cycle n
the natural cycle of water through evaporation, condensation and precipitation waterkringloop

water dog n
water dog waterhond

water down v
to dilute aanlengen
to make weaker verwateren

water fountain n
device designed to dispense drinking water drinkfontein

water lily n
Any members of Nymphaeaceae waterlelie

water pipit n
bird waterpieper

water pollution n
water pollution watervervuiling

water polo n
a water sport waterpolo

water pox n
A common childhood disease caused by virus waterpokken

water softener n
device which reduces the calcium and magnesium concentration of hard water waterverzachter

water table n
level underground freatisch vlak grondwaterstand

water tap n
a spout connected to a socket to provide water from the main water supply kraan

water tower n
tank of water watertoren

water under the bridge n
something in the past that cannot be controlled but must be accepted gedane zaken maken geen keer

water vapor n
water in a gaseous state waterdamp

water-soluble adj
dissolving easily in water wateroplosbaar

waterbed n
bed with a mattress filled with water waterbed

watercolour /ˈwɔ.tɜ.ˌkʌ.lɜ/ n
genre aquarel
painting aquarel
pigment waterverf aquarel

watercourse n
channel through which water flows loop waterloop

watercress /ˈwɔtəɹkɹɛs/ /ˈwɔːtəkɹɛs/ n
Nasturtium microphyllum slanke waterkers
Nasturtium officinale witte waterkers

waterfall /ˈwɑtɚfɔl/ /ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/ n
flow of water over the edge of a cliff waterval
waterfall-like outpouring waterval

waterfowl n
birds that spend most of their non-flying time on water watervogels

watering can n
utensil for watering plants gieter

watermark n
translucent design impressed on paper watermerk

watermelon /ˈwɔtəɹˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔːtəˌmɛlən/ n
fruit watermeloen
plant watermeloen

watermill n
mill powered by water watermolen

waterscape n
aquatic landscape waterzicht

watershed /ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/ /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/ n
boundary between adjacent catchment basins waterscheiding
critical point marking a change in course or development keerpunt

waterspout n
channel through which water is discharged waterspuwer
tornado that occurs over a body of water waterhoos

waterway n
navigable body of water vaarwater vaarweg waterweg

watery adj
wet, soggy or soaked with water waterig

waterzooi n
Flemish stew waterzooi

watt /wɑt/ /wɒt/ n
derived unit of power watt

wave /weɪv/ n
A group activity in a crowd imitating a wave going through water wave
moving disturbance in a field golf
sudden unusually large amount of something golf
shape which alternatingly curves in opposite directions golf
moving disturbance, undulation golf baar

wave /weɪv/ v
to move back and forth repeatedly wapperen zwaaien zwenken
to wave one’s hand wuiven zwaaien

wavefunction /ˈweɪv.fʌŋ(k).ʃən/ n
notion in quantum mechanics golffunctie

wavelength /ˈweɪvlɛŋ(k)θ/ /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋ(k)θ/ n
the length of a single cycle of a wave golflengte

waver /ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈweɪ.vɚ/ n
someone who waves wuiver zwaaier

waver /ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈweɪ.vɚ/ v
to be indecisive between choices; to feel or show doubt or indecision; to vacillate twijfelen weifelen
to falter; become unsteady; begin to fail or give way wankelen
to flicker, glimmer, quiver flikkeren flitsen
to fluctuate or vary schommelen variëren
to shake or tremble beven schudden
to sway back and forth wiegen wuiven zwaaien

wax /wæks/ adj
made of wax wassen was

wax /wæks/ n
oily, water-resistant substance was
preparation containing wax, used as a polish was
process of growing aanwassen wassen

wax /wæks/ v
apply wax to met was insmeren was aanbrengen wassen
literary: grow groeien toenemen wassen
to assume specified characteristic worden

waxing moon n
The moon as it progresses from a new moon to a full moon wassende maan

way /weɪ/ n
method or manner manier
road, direction, path weg

way of life n
style of living leefwijze

way too adv
all too, much too, to a degree that is very excessive veel te

waybill n
document that lists the final destination (and other details) of each part of a cargo vrachtbrief

wayfarer n
traveller reiziger

waylay /ˈweɪleɪ/ /ˌweɪˈleɪ/ v
to accost or intercept unexpectedly onderscheppen
to lie in wait for and attack from ambush belagen opwachten

wayward /ˈweɪwɚd/ adj
given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray eigenzinnig

we /wiː/ pronoun
the speakers, or the speaker(s) and other person(s) not being addressed (exclusive we: he or she or they and I) wij we

weak /wiːk/ adj
dilute, lacking in taste or potency flauw
grammar: regular in inflection zwak
lacking in force or ability zwak slap

weak verb n
Translations zwak werkwoord

weaken /ˈwikən/ v
to make weaker verzwakken
to become weaker verzwakken

weaker sex pn
women regarded collectively zwakke geslacht

weakest link n
the part of a system that is most likely to fail or cause problems zwakste schakel

weakling /ˈwijkˈlɪŋɡ/ n
zwakkeling
person of weak or even sickly physical constitution zwakkeling

weakness /ˈwiːk.nəs/ n
condition of being weak zwakte

wealth /wɛlθ/ n
power, of the kind associated with a great deal of money vermogen
riches; valuable material possessions rijkdom
great amount; an abundance or plenty, usually of money rijkdom

wean /wiːn/ v
to cease to depend ontwennen
to cease to depend on the mother for nourishment spenen

weapon /ˈwɛpən/ n
instrument of attack or defense in combat wapen
means of harming or exerting control wapen

weapon of mass destruction n
weapon causing large-scale death or destruction massavernietigingswapen

wear /wɛə/ /wɛəɹ/ n
clothing kleding kledij
damage slijtage sleet

wear /wɛə/ /wɛəɹ/ v
to exhaust physically uitputten vermoeien
to have on (clothes) dragen aanhebben

wear down v
to cause physical or mental fatigue verslijten

wear one's heart on one's sleeve v
to be transparent or forthright about one's emotions het hart op de tong hebben

wear rose-colored glasses v
to be excessively optimistic kijken met een rose bril

wear the trousers v
to be the dominant partner de broek aanhebben

wearer n
one who wears draagster drager

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪəɹi/ adj
tired, fatigued uitgeput vermoeid

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪəɹi/ v
to make weary vermoeien uitputten

weasel /ˈwiːzəl/ n
least weasel, Mustela nivalis wezel
any mammal of the genus Mustela wezel

weasel word n
A word used to qualify a statement so as to make it potentially misleading vaagtaal wezelwoord

weather /ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/ adj
state of the atmosphere weer

weather balloon n
meteorological balloon weerballon

weather forecast n
prediction of future weather weersvoorspelling weersverwachting

weather map n
map showing the analysis of meteorological quantities weerkaart

weather report n
translations weerbericht

weather satellite n
weather satellite Weersatelliet

weather vane n
a device showing the direction of the wind windwijzer

weathercock n
weather vane weerhaan windhaan

weathering n
breaking down of rocks verwering

weave /wiːv/ n
a type or way of weaving weefsel

weave /wiːv/ v
to form something by passing strands of material over and under one another weven

weaver /ˈwi.vɚ/ /ˈwiː.və(ɹ)/ n
one who weaves wever weefster

weaving /ˈwiːvɪŋ/ n
process of making woven material weven

web /wɛb/ n
the World Wide Web (also spelled Web) net web

web browser /wɛb.bɹaʊ.zə(ɹ)/ n
a computer program used to navigate the World Wide Web webbrowser

web page n
a single page in a website webpagina

web server n
computer webserver
software webserver

webcam /ˈwɛbˌkæm/ n
video camera viewed over a network webcam cam

webmaster n
the person responsible for maintaining a website webmaster

website /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/ n
a collection of pages on the World Wide Web website webstek

wedding /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ n
marriage ceremony bruiloft huwelijk hoogtijd trouw

wedding cake n
cake used as part of a wedding ceremony bruidstaart bruiloftstaart

wedding day n
bruiloftsdag huwelijksdag trouwdag

wedding dress n
the clothing worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony trouwjurk

wedding ring n
a ring symbolizing marriage trouwring

wedge /wɛdʒ/ n
group of birds flying in V formation vendel
simple machine wig spie

wedge product n
in differential geometry uitproduct

wee /wiː/ adj
small, little klein petieterig pietepeuterig

wee /wiː/ n
act of urination plas
urine pis urine

wee /wiː/ v
to urinate pipi pissen plassen urineren wateren

wee-wee n
childish: male or female genitalia piemel

weed /wiːd/ n
informal: puny person zwakkeling
slang: marijuana wiet
unwanted plant onkruid
(archaic) apparel lijngewaad

week /wiːk/ n
period of seven days week

weekday n
weekday werkdag weekdag

weekend /wiːˈkɛnd/ /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ n
break in the working week weekeinde weekend

weekly /wiːk.li/ adj
happening once a week or every week wekelijks wekelijkse
of or relating to a week wekelijks wekelijkse

weekly /wiːk.li/ adv
every week elke week wekelijks
once every week wekelijks eenmaal per week

weekly /wiːk.li/ n
publication that is published once a week weekblad

weep /wiːp/ v
to cry, shed tears wenen huilen schreien

weeping willow n
Salix babylonica treurwilg

weepy /ˈwiːpi/ adj
inclined to weep huilerig tranerig

weevil /ˈwiːv(ə)l/ /ˈwiːvɪl/ n
beetle in the superfamily Curculionoidea snuitkever
beetle in the family Curculionidae snuitkever

weft /wɛft/ n
horizontal threads inslag

weigh /weɪ/ v
to determine the weight of an object wegen
to have a certain weight wegen
to weigh out wegen
to determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object wegen

weighing /ˈweɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
weighing weging

weight /weɪt/ n
force due to gravity gewicht
object to make something heavier gewicht
weight for training muscles gewicht

weight /weɪt/ v
in mathematics wegen

weight loss n
reduction of body mass gewichtsverlies

weight stack n
a block of calibrated weight, often used in an exercising machine gewichtsblok

weightlifter n
person who competes for maximum weight lifted gewichtheffer

weighty adj
having weight gewichtig wichtig zwaarwegend

weir /wɪə/ /wɪɹ/ n
adjustable dam stuw overlaat weer

weird /wiɚd/ /wɪəd/ adj
deviating from the normal; bizarre vreemd eigenaardig bizar merkwaardig ongewoon raar
having an unusually strange character or behaviour vreemd eigenaardig raar bizar
having supernatural or preternatural power bovennatuurlijk

weird out v
make feel strange bezorgen de kriebel

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ adj
whose arrival is a cause of joy welkom graag gezien welkome

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ interjection
greeting given upon someone's arrival welkom! welkom

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ n
act of greeting someone's arrival begroeting ontvangst verwelkoming
utterance of such a greeting welkom

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ v
affirm or greet the arrival of someone verwelkomen welkom heten
to accept willingly graag ontvangen verwelkomen

welcomingly adv
in a welcoming manner gastvrij

weld /wɛld/ v
to bind, unite samenvoegen verbinden
to join materials (especially metals) by applying heat lassen wellen

welder /ˈwɛldə(ɹ)/ n
item of equipment lasapparaat
one who welds lasser

welfare state n
country in which such a system operates verzorgingsstaat welvaartsstaat
social system in which the state takes overall responsibility for the welfare of its citizens verzorgingsstaat welvaartsstaat

welfare trap n
situation werkloosheidsval

welkin /ˈwel.kɨn/ n
(archaic) the sky, the upper air, the heavens hemelgewelf uitspansel

well /wɛl/ adj
in good health gezond

well /wɛl/ interjection
used to introduce a statement that may be contrary to expectations nou nou ja

well /wɛl/ n
hole sunk into the ground put bron
spring bron wel

well /wɛl/ v
to issue forth opwellen vloeien

well begun is half done proverb
much depends on the beginning of an endeavour een goed begin is het halve werk

well done adj
well cooked goed doorbakken

well done interjection
exclamation of praise goed gedaan goed zo

well-deserved adj
richly deserved welverdiend

well-disposed adj
friendly and sympathetic geporteerd

well-endowed adj
wealthy goed voorzien

well-formed adj
syntactically correct gevormd goed welgevormd

well-heeled adj
rich; affluent rijk welvarend

well-meant adj
Having good intentions, even if resulting in unfortunate consequences goedbedoeld welgemeend

well-ordering n
a type of total order welordening

well-read adj
well informed and knowledgeable because of having read extensively belezen

well-to-do /ˌwɛltəˈdu/ adj
rich welgesteld

weltschmerz /ˈvɛltʃmɛːts/ n
world-weariness weltschmerz

wench lang=en n
a young woman meid

wentletrap n
any of numerous species of elegant marine shells of the genus Epitonium wenteltrap

were- /weə(ɹ)/ prefix
man weer

werebear /ˈwɛɹbɛɹ/ /ˈwɪəːbɛə(ɹ)/ n
shapeshifter weerbeer manbeer

werejaguar n
shapeshifter weerjaguar

wererat /ˈwɛɹæt/ /ˈwɪəːɹæt/ n
shapeshifter who can assume the shape of a rat weerrat

weretiger /ˈwɛɹtaɪɡɚ/ /ˈwɪəːtaɪɡə/ n
shapeshifter who can assume the shape of a tiger weertijger

werewolf /ˈwɛəɹwʊlf/ /ˈwɛːwʊlf/ n
wolflike human weerwolf

wergeld n
reparative payment weergeld

west /wɛst/ adj
towards the west west westelijk westelijke

west /wɛst/ adv
towards the west westwaarts

west /wɛst/ n
compass point westen west

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ adj
blowing from the west westelijk
pertaining to the west westelijk westers

western barn owl n
Tyto alba kerkuil

western capercaillie n
Tetrao urogallus auerhoen berghoen

western diamondback rattlesnake n
Crotalus atrox Texaanse ratelslang

westerner n
inhabitant of Europe and North America westerling

westernization n
assimilation of the western culture verwesterlijking verwestersing

westside /ˈwɛstsaɪd/ [ˈwɛssaːd] n
western side westerzijde westkant westzijde

westward adv
towards the west westwaarts

westwards adv
towards the west westwaarts

wet /wɛt/ adj
made of liquid or moisture nat
sexually aroused, having a moistened vulva nat
of an object: covered with or impregnated with liquid nat vochtig
nat vochtig

wet /wɛt/ v
cover or impregnate with liquid natmaken
urinate accidentally in or on plassen

wet behind the ears adj
inexperienced, not seasoned nat achter de oren

wet blanket n
someone who takes the fun out of a situation or activity spelbreekster spelbreker

wet dream n
figuratively natte droom
literally natte droom

wet nurse n
woman hired to suckle another woman's child min zoogmoeder

wet oneself v
lose control of one's bladder broekplassen

wether /ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/ n
castrated buck goat weer
castrated ram hamel

wetland n
land that is covered mostly with water, with occasional marshy and soggy areas drasland moer vochtgebied

whack /wæk/ /ʍæk/ n
A blow, impact or slap klop

whack /wæk/ /ʍæk/ v
to hit, slap or strike slaan
to kill afmaken

whale /weɪl/ /ʍeɪl/ n
large sea mammal walvis

whale shark n
Rhincodon typus walvishaai

whalebone n
horny material from fringed plates of upper jaw of baleen whale balein

whaling /ˈweɪlɪŋ/ n
practice of hunting whales walvisjacht walvisvaart

wharf /hwɔɹf/ /wɔɹf/ /wɔːf/ n
man-made landing place kaai werf

what /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌˀ] adv
such wat welk

what /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌˀ] determiner
which wat voor welk

what /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌˀ] interjection
expression of surprise wat!

what /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌˀ] pronoun
What? (interrogative pronoun) wat
nonstandard relative pronoun dat wat
relative pronoun: that which; those that; the thing that wat hetgeen

what a lovely day phraseologicalUnit
what a lovely day wat een mooie dag

what a pity phraseologicalUnit
used to express regret wat jammer

what about adv
used to ask someone to consider something or someone that they have apparently not considered en hoe zit het met
used to make a suggestion wat zeg je van

what are you doing phraseologicalUnit
what are you doing waar ben je mee bezig? wat ben je aan het doen?

what date is it today phraseologicalUnit
what date is it today? de hoeveelste is het vandaag?

what goes around comes around proverb
actions have consequences dat komt ervan wie wind zaait, zal storm oogsten

what is that phraseologicalUnit
what is that? wat is dat

what is your name phraseologicalUnit
what is your name? hoe heet jij? hoe heet u? wat is je naam? wat is jouw naam? wat is uw naam?

what languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
what languages do you speak? welke talen spreek je? welke talen spreekt u?

what number adv
what number, which (in a numbered series) hoeveelste

what of it interjection
so what nou en wat dan nog

what the hell phraseologicalUnit
an intensive form of what wat donder? wat voor de donder?
why not? ach schijt lekker boeiend

what time is it phraseologicalUnit
what is the time of day? hoe laat is het?

what's done is done proverb
Events that have already taken place cannot be changed gedane zaken nemen geen keer

what's on your mind phraseologicalUnit
what is bothering you? wat scheelt er

what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander proverb
If something is acceptable for one person, it is acceptable for another gelijke monniken, gelijke kappen

what's the matter phraseologicalUnit
what's wrong? Wat is er aan de hand?

what's up phraseologicalUnit
informal, How are you? hoe gaat het? wat is er?

what's your job phraseologicalUnit
what's your job? wat is je baan? wat is jouw baan? wat is uw baan?

what's your phone number phraseologicalUnit
what's your phone number? Wat is je telefoonnummer? Wat is uw telefoonnummer?

what's-his-name pronoun
A person or entity whose name one does not remember dinges jeweetwel

whataboutism n
propaganda technique jij-bak

whatchamacallit /ˈwɒtʃəməkɔːlɪt/ /ˈʍʌtʃəməkɔlɪt/ n
any object the actual name of which the speaker does not know or cannot remember dinges

whatever /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ determiner
anything het zal wel maakt niet uit
no matter which; for any hoegenaamd welke ... ook

whatth /wɒtθ/ /wʌtθ/ n
which ordinal number hoeveelste

wheat /hwiːt/ /wiːt/ n
grain tarwe weit

wheat flour n
flour from wheat tarwebloem

wheel /wiːl/ n
a circular device facilitating movement or transportation wiel rad
steering device in a vessel stuurwiel

wheel of Fortune pn
Tarot card rad van fortuin

wheelbarrow n
small cart kruiwagen

wheelchair /ˈwiːltʃɛə(ɹ)/ n
chair rolstoel

wheelhouse /ˈʍiːlˌhaʊs/ n
compartment for navigating stuurhuis stuurhut

whelk n
edible sea snail of the family Buccinidae wulk

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ adv
direct question wanneer
indirect question wanneer

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ conjunction
as soon as wanneer als zodra
at a time in the past toen wanneer
at such time as wanneer als
at what time wanneer

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ pronoun
what time; which time wanneer

when Hell freezes over adv
never wanneer Pasen en Pinksteren op één dag vallen

when in Rome, do as the Romans do proverb
behave as those around do 's lands wijs, 's lands eer

when pigs fly adv
never, expressed by an idiom met sint-juttemis wanneer Pasen en Pinksteren op één dag vallen

when push comes to shove phraseologicalUnit
when the pressure is on als puntje bij paaltje komt

when the cat's away proverb
People take advantage of the absence of authority als de kat van huis is

when the cat's away the mice will play proverb
in the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances als de kat van huis is, dansen de muizen op tafel

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ adv
from where; from which place or source waarvandaan

where /wɛə/ /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ adv
at or in what place waar
in what situation waar
from what place waarvan waarvandaan
to what place waarheen waarnaartoe

where /wɛə/ /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ conjunction
at or in which place waar waarvan waarvandaan
to which place or situation waarheen waartoe

where /wɛə/ /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ n
the place in which something happens waar waarheen waarvan waarvandaan

where /wɛə/ /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ pronoun
the place in which waar waarheen waarvan waarvandaan

where are we phraseologicalUnit
where are we waar zijn we?

where are we going phraseologicalUnit
where are we going? waar gaan we?

where are you phraseologicalUnit
where are you? waar ben U? waar ben je?

where are you from phraseologicalUnit
in which country or region were you born or raised waar kom je vandaan? waar komt u vandaan?

where can I find a hotel phraseologicalUnit
where can I find a hotel waar kan ik een hotel vinden

where do you live phraseologicalUnit
where do you live? waar woon je?

where does this bus go phraseologicalUnit
where does this bus go waar gaat deze bus naartoe?

where does this train go phraseologicalUnit
where does this train go waar gaat deze trein naartoe?

where is the toilet phraseologicalUnit
where is the toilet? waar is de wc waar is het toilet?

where there is a will there is a way phraseologicalUnit
if someone wants or wills something strongly enough, a way can be found waar een wil is, is een weg willen is kunnen

where there's smoke, there's fire proverb
if there is telltale evidence of some event, the event is probably occurring waar rook is is vuur

whereabouts adv
near what location waaromtrent

whereabouts n
location verblijfplaats

whereafter adv
translation waarna

whereas /(h)wɛɹˈæz/ /wɜəɹˈæz/ conjunction
but in contrast; whilst on the contrary… hoewel ofschoon terwijl
it being the case that… aangezien terwijl vermits waarbij

whereat /wɛəɹˈæt/ conjunction
translation waaraan

whereby /wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ adv
by which waarbij

wherefore /ˈweə(ɹ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈʍeə(ɹ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)/ conjunction
because of which waarom waarvoor

wherefrom adv
from which waarvandaan

whereinto adv
translation waarheen

whereof conjunction
of what; of which; of whom waarvan

whereon adv
translation waarop

whereunder adv
translation waaronder

whereupon conjunction
in consequence of which waardoor waarna

wherever /(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/ /wɛəˈɹɛvə/ adv
emphatic form of "where" waar toch

wherever /(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/ /wɛəˈɹɛvə/ conjunction
in all places, everywhere waar ook
in any place, anywhere waar waar ook

wherewith /wɛɚˈwɪð/ /wɛɚˈwɪθ/ /wɛːˈwɪð/ /ʍɛɚˈwɪð/ /ʍɛɚˈwɪθ/ adv
with which waarmee

wherewithal /ˈwɛəɹ.wɪ.ðɑl/ /ˈwɛəɹ.wɪ.ðɔl/ /ˌwɛə.wɪˈðl/ adv
in what way; how waarmede

wherewithal /ˈwɛəɹ.wɪ.ðɑl/ /ˈwɛəɹ.wɪ.ðɔl/ /ˌwɛə.wɪˈðl/ n
the ability and means to accomplish some task middelen waarmede

wherry n
a kind of boat veerboot

whet /ˈwɛt/ /ˈʍɛt/ v
hone or rub on with some substance for the purpose of sharpening scherpen slijpen wetten
stimulate or make more keen scherpen wetten

whether /ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɛðə(ɹ)/ conjunction
if, whether or not of
introducing adverbial clause; no matter whether or not of
introducing indirect questions of

whetstone n
stone used to hone tools slijpsteen

whey /ʍeɪ/ n
liquid remaining after milk has been curdled wei

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ determiner
(interrogative) what, of those mentioned or implied welk
(relative) the one(s) that welk dewelke hetwelk

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ pronoun
(interrogative) what one or ones welk dewelke hetwelk
(relative) who, whom, what die dat

whiff /wɪf/ adj
having a strong or unpleasant odor geur geurig sterk

whiff /wɪf/ n
odour carried briefly through the air vleug
short inhalation of breath teug trek
waft; brief, gentle breeze; light gust of air adem vlaag vleug zuchtje

whiff /wɪf/ v
sniff ruiken snuiven
waft geuren

while /ʍaɪl/ conjunction
although hoewel terwijl
as long as zolang
during the same time that terwijl

while /ʍaɪl/ n
uncertain duration of time, a period of time een hele tijd momentje tijdje poosje

while away v
spend time idly tijd verdrijven

whilst /waɪlst/ conjunction
while, at the same time terwijl

whim /wɪm/ /ʍɪm/ n
fanciful impulse gril

whimper n
a low intermittent sob snik

whimper v
to cry or sob softly and intermittently dreinen kreunen zuchten

whimsical /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ adj
Given to whimsy; capricious; odd; peculiar; playful; light-hearted or amusing curieus luchtig speels vreemd willekeurig

whine /waɪn/ /ʍaɪn/ n
a long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound huilen jammeren zeuren

whine /waɪn/ /ʍaɪn/ v
to complain or protest with a whine or as if with a whine zeuren

whinge /(h)wɪn(d)ʒ/ n
to complain or protest mopperen zagen zeuren

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ n
rod or rope zweep

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ v
to hit with a whip geselen

whiplash n
lash of a whip zweepslag
whiplash injury whiplash

whipped cream n
thick cream that has had air incorporated into it by rapid beating slagroom

whippersnapper /ˈwɪpəɹˌsnæpəɹ/ /ˈwɪpəˌsnæpə/ n
young, cheeky person branie snotneus

whipping /ˈwɪpɪŋ/ n
cooking technique opkloppen
defeat pak slaag
nautical term betakeling
punishment geseling zweepslagen

whipstaff lang=en n
bar to steer a vessel kolderstok

whirlpool /ˈwɜːlpuːl/ /ˈwɝlpul/ n
swirling body of water draaikolk

whirlwind /ˈ(h)wɜːlwɪnd/ n
a violent windstorm of limited extent characterised by an inward spiral motion of the air wervelwind windhoos

whirr /wɜː/ /wɝ/ v
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound brommen gonzen snorren zoemen

whisk /(h)wɪsk/ n
kitchen utensil garde

whisker /ʍɪskə(r)/ n
(colloquial) very small distance between two things ei zo na op een haar na
hair of the beard baardhaar
long projecting hair at the sides of the mouth of a cat snor
part of the beard bakkebaarden

whiskey /ˈwɪski/ /ˈʍɪski/ n
alcoholic drink whisky

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ /ˈwɪspə/ n
act of speaking in a quiet voice gefluister

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ /ˈwɪspə/ v
to talk in a quiet voice fluisteren fezelen ruinen vezelen wisperen

whist /wɪst/ n
card game wiezen

whistle /wɪsl̩/ n
device used to make a whistling sound fluitje
sound made by whistling fluittoon
sound similar to the sound made by whistling fluittoon

whistle /wɪsl̩/ v
to produce a whistling sound fluiten
to move in such a way as to make a whistling sound fluiten

whistle-blower n
one who reports a problem or violation to the authorities klokkenluider

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ adj
bright and colourless wit blank
of or relating to Caucasians blank wit

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ n
Caucasian person blanke wit
color/colour wit blank

white as a sheet adj
pale as if suffering from shock lijkbleek spierwit

white blood cell n
cytology: a type of blood cell that is involved with an immune response witte bloedcel

white bread n
bread made from white flour wittebrood

white bream n
European fish blei

white cabbage n
Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba wittekool

white coffee n
coffee with milk added koffie met melk

white dwarf n
white dwarf star witte dwerg

white gold n
A precious metal alloy consisting of gold and a platinum group metal witgoud

white hole n
singularity wit gat

white night n
night with only civil twilight witte nacht

white noise n
random signal with flat power spectral density witte ruis

white pepper n
Light-colored seed of pepper witte peper

white poplar n
Populus alba abeel

white rice n
rice with the hull polished off [[witte]] [[rijst]]

white stork n
large wading bird, Ciconia ciconia ooievaar

white wagtail n
bird in the wagtail family witte kvikstaart

white wine n
light coloured wine witte wijn

white-bearded antshrike n
passerine bird witbaard-mierklauwier

white-billed diver n
Gavia adamsii geelsnavelduiker

white-collar adj
of or pertaining to office work and workers witteboorden-

white-collar crime n
non-violent crime witteboordencriminaliteit

white-nosed coati n
Nasua narica witsnuitneusbeer

white-shouldered antshrike n
passerine bird witschouder-mierklauwier

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ n
lime and water mixture witkalk

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ v
witten

whither /ˈʍɪðə/ /ˈʍɪðɚ/ adv
to which place waarheen werwaarts

whittle /ˈwʰɪtəl/ n
large knife groot mes

whittle /ˈwʰɪtəl/ v
cut or shape wood with a knife snijden aanspitsen kerven
reduce or gradually eliminate something afknagen verminderen

who /huː/ pronoun
who (relative pronoun) wie die dat wat
who? (interrogative pronoun) wie

who are you phraseologicalUnit
who are you? wie ben je? wie ben jij? wie bent u?

who'd have thunk it phraseologicalUnit
Who would have thought that would happen? wie had dat gedacht

whodunit /ˌhuːˈdʌn.ɪt/ n
a crime novel or drama detectiveverhaal

whoever /huˈɛvə/ /huˈɛvɚ/ pronoun
whatever person or persons [[wie ook

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ adj
entire heel

whole shebang n
the entire thing de hele mikmak de hele rataplan

wholegrain n
cereal grain that contains germ, endosperm, and bran volkoren

wholeheartedly /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː(ɹ)t.ədli/ adv
in a wholehearted manner; with one's whole heart; enthusiastically van ganser harte

wholesale n
sale of products, often in large quantities, to retailers or other merchants groothandel

wholesaler n
person or company that sells goods wholesale to retailers groothandelaar grossier

wholesome /ˈhoʊlsəm/ adj
promoting virtue or being virtuous deugdelijk

whom /huːm/ pronoun
relative pronoun die

whoopee v
spontaneous expression of delight or joy joepie

whooper swan /ˈhuːpə(ɹ) swɒn/ n
the species of swan Cygnus cygnus wilde zwaan

whooping cough n
a contagious disease kinkhoest

whooping crane n
Grus americana kraanvogel

whoosh /ʍʊʃ/ n
breathy sound geruis gesis gesuis

whopper n
outrageous lie grote leugen
something remarkably large joekel kanjer knoert

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊɹ/ n
prostitute hoer
sexually promiscuous person hoer hoertje slet

whoremaster n
exploiter of people uitzuiger
man who uses the services of prostitutes hoerenloper

whorl /wɜː(ɹ)l/ /ʍɜː(ɹ)l/ n
circle of three or more leaves, flowers, or other organs. bladerkrans
pattern of concentric circles. kringel wartel werdel wervel winding

whose /huːz/ determiner
of which (relative) waarvan
of whom (interrogative) van wie wiens wier
of whom (relative) van wie wiens wier

why /ʍaɪ/ adv
waarom waarvoor
for what reason waarom

why /ʍaɪ/ interjection
exclamation of surprise nou wel

why /ʍaɪ/ n
the reason waarom

wick /wɪk/ n
the porous cord that draws up liquid fuel for burning lont

wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ adj
evil or mischevous kwaadaardig slecht

wickedness /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/ n
wicked thing boosheid

widdershins /ˈwɪ.də.ʃɪnz/ /ˈwɪ.dɚ.ʃɪnz/ adv
anticlockwise, counter-clockwise tegenwijzerzin

wide /waɪd/ /wɑed/ adj
having a large physical extent from side to side wijd breed

widescreen adj
filmed in a greater aspect ratio breedbeeld

widescreen n
screen with a wider than normal aspect ratio breedbeeld

widespread adj
affecting a large area wijdverspreid

widget n
unnamed, unspecified, or hypothetical manufactured good or product dingetje prul

widow /ˈwɪ.doʊ/ /ˈwɪ.dəʊ/ n
woman whose spouse has died weduwe
single line of type carried over to the next page weduwe

widower /ˈwɪdoʊɚ/ n
a man whose spouse has died and who has not remarried weduwnaar

width /ˈwɪtθ/ n
measurement of something from side to side breedte

wield /wiːld/ v
to exercise authority or influence uitoefenen
to handle with skill and ease beheersen

wife /waɪf/ n
married woman echtgenote vrouw

wife carrying n
Scandinavian sport [[vrouw]][[dragen]]

wig /wɪɡ/ n
head of artificial hair pruik

wigeon n
a kind of duck smient

wiggle v
to move with irregular motions wiebelen

wiki /ˈwɪki/ n
collaborative website wiki

wiki /ˈwɪki/ v
contribute to a wiki wikiën
research on a wiki wikiën

wikify /ˈwɪkifaɪ/ v
wikificeren

wild /waɪld/ adj
not domesticated or tamed wild
raucous, unruly, and savage wild

wild boar /ˈwaɪld ˈboɹ/ /ˈwaɪld ˈbɔː/ n
Sus scrofa everzwijn wild zwijn

wild rice n
any species of Zizania wilde rijst

wild turkey n
Meleagris gallopavo kalkoen

wilderness /ˈwɪl.də.nɪs/ /ˈwɪl.dəɹ.nəs/ n
uncultivated tract of land wildernis

wildfowl /ˈwaɪldfaʊl/ n
wild bird wild gevogelte

wildland n
natural area onbebouwd wildernis woestenij

wildlife /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/ n
animals and plants in their natural environment wildleven

wile /waɪl/ n
trick or stratagem fint list sluwigheid

will /wɪl/ n
act of choosing to do something; conscious intent or volition wil wens
legal document testament laatste wilsbeschikking

will /wɪl/ v
indicating future action zullen

will o' the wisp n
strange light dwaallicht

will you marry me phraseologicalUnit
marriage proposal wil je met me trouwen

willing /ˈwɪlɪŋ/ adj
ready to do something that is not a matter of course bereid

willingly /ˈwɪlɪŋli/ adv
of one’s own free will graag willens

willow /ˈwɪl.əʊ/ /ˈwɪloʊ/ n
tree wilg

willpower /ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/ n
strength of will wilskracht

willy n
The penis piemel

willy-nilly /ˌwɪliˈnɪli/ adv
whether desired or not willens nillens

wilt /wɪlt/ n
disease verwelkingsziekte
drooping verwelking

wilt /wɪlt/ v
to droop verwelken
to fatigue moe worden verslappen

wily /waɪ.liː/ adj
sly, cunning gewiekst snood

wimp n
someone who lacks confidence sukkel sul

wimple n
Cloth used to cover a nun's head nonnenkap
Curve or bend bocht kromming
Fold or pleat plooi
Ripple rimpel

win /wɪn/ n
individual victory overwinning

win /wɪn/ v
transitive: achieve victory in winnen overwinnen
intransitive: achieve by winning winnen overwinnen

win-win adj
of a situation that benefits two parties win-win

wince /wɪns/ n
gesture of shrinking away samentrekking stuip

wince /wɪns/ v
to flinch as if in pain huiveren samenkrimpen samentrekken stuipen

winch /wɪntʃ/ n
machine windas

wind /ˈwɪnd/ n
movement of air wind
flatus wind

wind /ˈwɪnd/ v
blow air through (a wind instrument) blazen
to tighten a clockwork mechanism opwinden
to turn coils of something around wikkelen winden

wind back v
to wind towards the beginning terugspoelen

wind farm n
collection of wind turbines windmolenpark

wind instrument n
type of musical instrument blaasinstrument

wind power n
power harnessed from the wind windenergie

wind up v
to excite opwinden

winded adj
short of breath buiten adem

windmill /ˈwɪnd.mɪl/ n
child's toy windmolentje
machinery windmolen
structure windmolen

windmill /ˈwɪnd.mɪl/ v
to rotate with a sweeping motion molenwieken

window /ˈwɪndoʊ/ /ˈwɪndəʊ/ n
area on a computer screen venster raam
opening for light and air venster raam ruit
period of time interval raam venster

window box n
flower box vensterdoos

window frame n
framework around a window raamkozijn

windowpane n
piece of glass filling a window ruit vensterglas vensterruit

windowsill n
the horizontal member protruding from the base of a window frame vensterbank

windrow n
row of cut grain or hay zwad zwade

windshield n
screen located in front of a vehicle to protect from wind and weather voorruit

windshield wiper n
device to clear a windshield ruitenwisser

windward /ˈwɪndwəd/ /ˈwɪnəd/ adj
towards the wind bovenwinds loefwaarts loefzijdig windwaarts

wine /waɪn/ n
alcoholic beverage made from grapes wijn
alcoholic beverage made from other fruit or vegetables wijn
wine colour bordeauxrood

wine /waɪn/ v
drink wine wijn drinken
entertain with wine [[wijn]] [[serveren]]

wine bottle n
bottle for holding wine wijnfles

wine cellar n
underground place for storing wine wijnkelder

wine glass n
glass vessel for drinking wine from wijnglas

wine vinegar n
vinegar made from wine wijnazijn

wing /wɪŋ/ n
part of an aircraft vleugel
extension to a main body vleugel
fraction of a political movement vleugel
sports: position in many team sports vleugel
part of an animal vleugel vlerk vleder wiek

winged /wɪŋɡd/ adj
having wings gevleugeld

winger n
offensive player vleugelspeler

wingspan n
the distance from left wingtip to right spanwijdte

wink /ˈwɪŋk/ n
a blink knipoog
an instant ogenblik

wink /ˈwɪŋk/ v
To blink with only one eye as a message, signal, or suggestion knipogen
To twinkle flonkeren twinkelen

winner /ˈwɪnə/ /ˈwɪnɚ/ n
one who has won or often wins winnaar winnares

winnow /ˈwɪnoʊ/ /ˈwɪnəʊ/ n
something that winnows wan

winnow /ˈwɪnoʊ/ /ˈwɪnəʊ/ v
to separate the heavier and lighter with a current of air wannen

winnowing basket n
basket used to winnow wan

winsome /ˈwɪns(ə)m/ /ˈwɪnsəm/ adj
charming, engaging, winning innemend

winter /ˈwɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ n
fourth season, marked by short days and lowest temperatures winter

winter /ˈwɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ v
spend the winter, as in a particular place on holiday winteren
store over winter winteren

winter coat n
seasonal appearance winterkleed wintervacht
warm coat winterjas wintermantel

winter depression n
disorder winterdepressie

winter storm /ˈwɪntə(ɹ) stɔːm/ /ˈwɪntɚ stɔɹm/ n
A winter storm sneeuwstorm winterstorm

winter tire n
winterband

winterkill n
mortality resulting from lethal wintery conditions among a human, animal, and/or vegetal population wintersterfte

wintertime n
the season of winter wintertijd

wipe /waɪp/ v
erase a computer disk wissen
remove surface substance vegen

wipe the slate clean /ˌwaɪp ðə sleɪt ˈkliːn/ v
to make a fresh start, forgetting differences met een schone lei beginnen

wipeout n
The action of the verb "wipe out" botsing

wire /waɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ n
metal conductor that carries electricity ader elektriciteitsdraad snoer
thin thread of metal draad

wire /waɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ v
to add something into an electrical system by means of wiring aansluiten
to equip with wires for use with electricity electrificeren
to fasten with wire vastbinden

wire cutters n
hand tool draadschaar

wireless /ˈwaɪ.ə(ɹ).ləs/ adj
not having any wires draadloos

wiretap v
to install or to use such a device aftappen

wiry adj
thin, muscular and flexible pezig

wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/ n
ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way wijsheid
ability to know and apply spiritual truths wijsheid
ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding wijsheid
discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good wijsheid
element of personal character wijsheid
piece of wise advice wijsheid

wisdom tooth n
rearmost molar in humans verstandskies wijsheidstand

wise /waɪz/ adj
showing good judgement wijs

wisely /ˈwaɪzli/ adv
in a wise manner wijselijk

wisent /ˈviːzənt/ /ˈwɪzənt/ n
The European bison, Bison bonasus wisent

wish /wɪʃ/ n
desire wens

wish /wɪʃ/ v
to bestow a thought wensen
to hope for an outcome wensen willen

wishful thinking n
illusion that what one would like is true wensdenken

wisp n
a small bundle, as of straw or other like substance sliert

wistful /ˈwɪstfəl/ adj
full of longing droefgeestig melancholisch weemoedig

wit /wɪt/ v
Know, be aware of weten

witch /wɪtʃ/ n
person who uses magic heks kol tovenaar

witch doctor n
someone believed to heal through magic sjamaan

witch hazel n
tree of the genus Hamamelis toverhazelaar

witch's milk n
milk secreted from the breasts of newborn babies heksenmelk

witch-hunt n
campaign to punish dissident persons heksenjacht
persecution of persons believed to be using magic heksenjacht

witchcraft /ˈwɪtʃkɹæft/ n
the practice of witches hekserij

witches' Sabbath n
supposed meeting of witches at midnight to practice sorcery or to take part in a demonic orgy heksensabbat

with /wɘð/ /wɪð/ /wɪθ/ preposition
against met tegen
expressing manner door
in addition to met
by means of met
as nourishment met
in support of bij voor
in the company of met bij

with a grain of salt adv
with common sense and skepticism met een korreltje zout

with bated breath /wɪð ˈbeɪtɪd ˈbɹɛθ/
eagerly met ingehouden adem

with flying colors
(idiom) extremely well glansrijk met vlag en wimpel

with pleasure /wɪθ.plɛ.ʒʌɹ/
willingly, without argument graag gaarne met genoegen

with respect to preposition
pertaining to ten opzichte van met betrekking tot

withdraw /wɪðˈdɹɔː/ v
extract (money from an account) afhalen opnemen pinnen
pull back terugtrekken
retreat terugtrekken
remove, stop providing intrekken
take back terugnemen

wither /ˈwɪðə/ /ˈwɪðɚ/ v
(intransitive) shrivel, droop, dry up verschrompelen

withering adj
diminishing rapidly verbleken verleppen
tending to destroy, devastate, overwhelm or cause complete destruction verdorren vernietigen verwelken
tending to make someone feel small iemand het zwijgen opleggen

witherite n
mineral witheriet

withers /ˈwɪð.əz/ /ˈwɪð.ɚz/ n
part of the back of a draft animal schoft

withhold /wɪθˈhoʊld/ /wɪθˈhəʊld/ v
to retain onthouden onttrekken

within /wɪðˈɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/ preposition
spatial enclosure binnenin

without /wɪθˈaʊt/ /wɪθˈʌʊt/ preposition
not having zonder

without a doubt
ongetwijfeld zonder twijfel

without loss of generality
without loss of generality zonder verlies van algemeenheid

withstand /wɪðˈstænd/ v
to resist weerstaan

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ n
attestation of a fact or event getuigenis
one who has a personal knowledge of something getuige
someone called to give evidence in a court getuige

witty /ˈwɪti/ adj
clever; amusingly ingenious geestig
possessing a strong intellect or intellectual capacity wijs

wizard /wɪ.zɚd/ /ˈwɪ.zəd/ n
computing: program or script used to simplify complex operations assistent
person skilled with magic tovenaar magiër

wizened /ˈwɪzənd/ adj
withered gekrompen ineengekrompen verschrompeld

woad n
Isatis tinctoria wede
blue dye made from the plant wede

wobble /ˈwɑbl̩/ /ˈwɒbl̩/ v
cause to wobble wiebelen
move with an uneven or rocking motion wiebelen wankelen

wobbly adj
unsteady and tending to wobble kreupel mank wankel

woe /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ n
grief; sorrow; misery; heavy calamity droefheid ellende lijden ongeluk

wok /wɒk/ n
large round pan wok

wolf /wʊlf/ n
animal wolf

wolf cub /ˈwʊlfkʌb/ n
young wolf welp wolvenwelp

wolf down v
consume quickly opschrokken

wolf in sheep's clothing n
a disguised danger wolf in schaapskleren

wolf spider n
any of several spiders of the family Lycosidae wolfsspin

wolffish /ˈwʊlfːɪʃ/ n
fish zeewolf

wollastonite n
grey inosilicate mineral wollastoniet

wolverine /ˈwʊlvəˌɹiːn/ n
Gulo gulo veelvraat

woman /ˈwʊmən/ n
adult female person vrouw

womanizer /ˈwʊmənaɪzəɹ/ n
habitual seducer of women vrouwenloper wijvenloper

womb /wuːm/ n
uterus baarmoeder

wombat /ˈwɑmˌbæt/ /ˈwɒm.bæt/ n
marsupial wombat

wombly adj
of or pertaining to the womb baarmoeder-

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ n
something that causes amazement or awe, a marvel wonder

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ v
to be affected with surprise verwonderen
to ponder about something zich afvragen

wonderful /ˈwʌn.də.fl/ /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fl̩/ adj
excellent, extremely impressive heerlijk fantastisch

wonderfully /wʌn.də(ɹ).fli/ adv
in a wonderful manner fantastisch wonderlijk
to an extent inspiring wonder wonderlijk

wonderment n
state of wonder verwondering

wont /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ adj
accustomed or apt gewend gewoon

wont /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ n
habitual way of doing things gewoonte

wont /wɔnt/ /wəʊnt/ v
To be accustomed gewend
To make (someone) used to; to accustom wennen

wonton /ˈwɑntɑn/ /ˈwɒntɒn/ n
Chinese dumpling wantan

woo /wuː/ v
to endeavor to gain someone's affection [[het]] [[hof]] [[maken]]

wood /wʊd/ n
firewood brandhout
substance hout
wood from a particular species houtsoort
woodland woud woudland

wood /wʊd/ v
to cover or plant with trees bebossen

wood anemone n
Anemone nemorosa bosanemoon

wood cudweed n
Gnaphalium sylvaticum bosdroogbloem

wood ear n
black fungus judasoor

wood mouse n
European rodent bosmuis

wood pigeon n
Columba palumbus houtduif

wood spirit n
spiritual being bosgeest

wooden /ˈwʊdən/ adj
figuratively houterig
made of wood houten

wooden spoon n
prize for coming last in a competition rode lantaarn
spoon made from wood houten lepel pollepel

woodlouse /ˈwʊd.ˌlaʊs/ n
any species of suborder Oniscidea pissebed varkensbeest

woodpecker /ˈwʊdpɛkə/ /ˈwʊdˌpɛkɚ/ n
bird in Picinae specht groene specht

woodwind instrument n
musical instrument houtblazer

woodworm n
larvae that bore into wood houtworm

wooer /ˈwu.ɚ/ /ˈwuː.ə/ n
someone who woos or courts huwelijkskandidaat

woof /wʊf/ n
set of yarns placed crosswise in a loom inslag
sound of a dog waf woef

wool /wʊl/ n
hair of sheep, etc. wol
cloth or yarn wol

woolen adj
made of wool wollen

woolly /ˈwʊli/ adj
made of wool wollig

woolly bear n
hairy caterpillar behaarde rups

woozy adj
dizzy, disoriented, or drunk wazig

wop /wɒp/ n
person of Italian descent macaronivreter pizzavreter spaghettivreter

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ n
an angry debate; argument woordenwisseling
id=Q8171|unit of language woord
the word of God woord
computing: fixed-size group of bits handled as a unit woord
promise woord erewoord

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ v
say or write using particular words formuleren onder woorden brengen verwoorden

word for word adv
in exactly the same words woord voor woord

word of honor n
a promise, or a pledge of one's good faith woord van eer

word of mouth n
verbal means of passing of information mond-tot-mond mond-tot-mond communicatie

word processor n
software tekstverwerker

wording n
choice of words formulering verwoording woordkeuze

wordlist n
collection of all words from a particular source woordenlijst

work /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ [wɔːk] n
effort expended on a particular task werk arbeid
labour, employment, occupation, job werk arbeid job
literary, artistic, or intellectual production werk werkstuk
measure of energy expended in moving an object arbeid werk
place where one is employed werk arbeidsplaats
result of a particular manner of production werk

work /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ [wɔːk] v
cause to happen bewerkstelligen
provoke or excite bespelen
shape, form, or improve a material bewerken werken
to do a specific task werken
function correctly werken

work in progress n
work werk in uitvoering

work of art n
product of the fine arts kunstwerk

work out /ˌwəːk ˈaʊt/ /ˌwɚk ˈaʊt/ v
to calculate uitrekenen

work-to-rule n
labor protest in which the minimum work is carried out modelactie stiptheidsactie

workbench n
sturdy table werkbank

workday n
Those days of a week on which work is done werkdag

worker /ˈwɜː.kə/ /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ n
person who performs labor arbeider arbeidskracht

worker bee n
sterile bee werkbij werkster

workers of the world, unite phraseologicalUnit
workers of the world, unite proletariërs aller landen, verenigt U!

working day n
day of a week in which work is done werkdag

working dog n
type of dog breed werkhond

working title n
a temporary name werktitel

workroom n
A room where work is done werkkamer

works /wɜːks/ /wɝks/ n
An act associated with moral or religious standing daden
Plural form of work werken

workshop /ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp/ /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/ n
intensive course of education workshop
small manufacturing room atelier

workshy adj
disinclined to work arbeidsschuw werkschuw

workweek n
range of days of the week werkweek

world /wɜːld/ /wɝːld/ n
human collective existence wereld aarde
the Earth wereld aarde
inhabited planet wereld
the universe wereld
individual or group perspective or social setting wereld

world champion n
winner of world cup or world championship wereldkampioen

world language n
language spoken internationally wereldtaal

world peace n
ideology of universal global understanding and nonviolence wereldvrede

world power n
nation which influences world affairs wereldmacht

world war n
a war involving the major nations of the world wereldoorlog wereldbrand wereldkrijg

world's oldest profession n
euphemism for prostitution oudste beroep ter wereld

world-famous adj
renowned in many parts of the world wereldberoemd

worldly /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/ adj
concerned with the human, earthly or physical rather than spiritual materieel
concerned with the secular rather than sacred seculier wereldlijk
versed in the ways of the world wereldwijs

worldview n
general philosophy or view of life wereldbeeld
personal view of the world wereldbeeld
totality of one's beliefs about reality wereldbeeld

worldwide adj
affecting every place in the world wereldwijd wereldwijde

worldwide adv
throughout the world wereldwijd over de hele wereld

worm /wɜːm/ /wɝm/ n
animal worm pier wurm
contemptible being worm mormel
self-replicating program worm pier
something helical, especially the thread of a screw draad schroef

worm /wɜːm/ /wɝm/ v
to get (into) gradually or slowly zich wurmen
to move with one's body dragging the ground zich wurmen
to work one's way by artful or devious means zich wurmen

worm-eaten adj
eaten by worms, especially having a worm inside wormstekig

wormwood /ˈwə(ɹ)m.wʊd/ n
Artemisia absinthium alsem

worn /wo(ː)ɹn/ /woən/ /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ v
past participle of wear gedragen

worried /ˈwʌɹid/ adj
thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen bezorgd ongerust

worrisome /ˈwʌɹiˌsəm/ [ˈwɚsəm] adj
causing worry; perturbing or vexing verontrustend verontrustende
of a person: inclined to worry ongerust ongeruste

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ n
strong feeling of anxiety zorg

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ v
be troubled bezorgd zorgen

worse /wɜːs/ /wɝs/ adj
comparative form of bad slechter erger

worse for wear adj
Drunk dronken

worsen v
intransitive: get worse verergeren
transitive: make worse verergeren

worship /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ /ˈwɝʃɪp/ n
devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object aanbidding verering

worship /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ /ˈwɝʃɪp/ v
to honor and adore, especially as a deity aanbidden vereren

worst /wɜːst/ /wɝst/ adj
Most inferior ergst slechtst

worst comes to worst adv
if a bad situation develops in het ergste geval

wort /wɜːt/ /wɝt/ n
any of various plants or herbs kruid
liquid extract wort

worth /wɜɹθ/ /wɜːθ/ adj
deserving of gewaardeerd
equal in value to waard gelijkwaardig aan
making a fair equivalent of vermogen

worth /wɜɹθ/ /wɜːθ/ n
value waarde

worth one's while adj
important enough to spend time, effort or money on de moeite waard

worthless /ˈwɜːθləs/ /ˈwɝθləs/ adj
not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential waardeloos

worthwhile /wɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/ /wɜː(ɹ)θˈʍaɪl/ adj
good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on de moeite lonend de moeite waard waardevol

worthy /ˈwɜːði/ /ˈwɝði/ adj
having worth, merit waardig

would like v
intransitive zouden graag willen
transitive willen

wound /wund/ /wuːnd/ n
an injury to a person by which the skin is divided verwonding
injury verwonding wonde kwetsuur
something that offends a person’s feelings wonde

wound /wund/ /wuːnd/ v
hurt (someone's feelings) kwetsen
hurt or injure kwetsen verwonden

wove /ˈwəʊv/ v
simple past of to weave weefde weefden

woven /ˈwoʊvən/ /ˈwəʊvən/ adj
fabricated by weaving geweven

wow /waʊ̯/ interjection
amazement wauw

wrack /ɹæk/ n
archaic or literary: revenge, persecution wraak

wraith /ɹeɪθ/ n
A ghost or specter, especially seen just after a person's death spook

wrap /ɹæp/ n
garment omslag

wrap /ɹæp/ v
to enclose completely in fabric, paper, etc inpakken

wrap around one's little finger v
to successfully control or influence om zijn/haar vinger winden

wrap up v
To finish off a task completely afronden
To fold and secure something to be the cover or protection inpakken omhullen verpakken
To summarize or recapitulate samenvatten
To wear abundant clothing as protection from the weather inpakken

wrapper /ˈɹapɚ/ n
something that is wrapped around something else as a cover or protection verpakking omslag

wrapping paper n
paper used for wrapping parcels or presents pakpapier

wrath /æ/ /ɹæːθ/ /ɹɒθ/ n
great anger toorn woede gramschap

wreath /ɹiːθ/ n
heraldry: support of a crest wrong
ornamental circular band krans

wreck /ˈɹɛk/ n
collision botsing
ruined object or person wrak

wreck /ˈɹɛk/ v
to cause severe damage beschadigen
to dismantle wrecked objects ontmantelen
to ruin ruïneren verwoesten

wrecking ball n
heavy steel ball used for demolition sloopkogel

wren /ɹɛn/ n
bird of family Troglodytidae winterkoninkje

wrench /ɹɛnt͡ʃ̩̩/ n
hand tool schroefsleutel Engelse sleutel moersleutel sleutel
violent emotional change caused by separation moeilijk afscheid verdriet
violent twisting movement ruk

wrench /ɹɛnt͡ʃ̩̩/ v
to pull or twist afbreken loswringen
to sprain a joint omslaan verstuiken verzwikken
to use a wrench los/vastdraaien

wrest /ɹɛst/ v
to obtain by pulling or violent force losrukken wegrukken

wrestle v
to contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw worstelen

wrestler n
person who wrestles worstelaar

wrestling n
sport worstelen

wretch /ɹɛtʃ/ n
unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person ellendeling wrak

wretched /ˈɹɛtʃɪd/ adj
very miserable ellendig

wriggle v
to make or cause to wriggle wiebelen
to twist one's body and move the limbs wiebelen

wright /ɹaɪt/ n
(obsolete) a builder or creator of something maker schepper wrecht

wring /ɹɪŋ/ v
to hold tightly and press or twist wringen
to obtain by force afpersen
to squeeze or twist tightly so that liquid is forced out uitwringen

wrinkle n
line or crease in the skin rimpel

wrinkle v
to make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles kreuken

wrist /ɹɪst/ n
wrist pols

wristwatch n
watch worn on the wrist horloge polshorloge uurwerk

writ /ɹɪt/ n
a written order bevelschrift dwangbevel gerechterlijke opdracht

write /ɹaɪt/ v
to form letters, etc. schrijven
to be an author schrijven
to be the author of schrijven
record (data) schrijven
to send a letter to schrijven

write down v
to set something down in writing neerschrijven noteren opschrijven

writer /ˈɹaɪtə/ /ˈɹaɪtɚ/ n
person who writes; an author schrijver auteur schrijfster

writhe /ɹaɪð/ v
to twist or contort the body draaien kronkelen vervormen

writing /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/ n
made for or used in writing schrijf-
process of representing a language geschrijf schrijven
something written geschrift schrijfsel
work of an author oeuvre schrijfsel werk
written letters or symbols schrift geschrift schrijfsel

wrong /ɹɒŋ/ /ɹɔŋ/ adj
immoral verkeerd fout slecht
improper verkeerd slecht fout
incorrect verkeerd fout onjuist mis
not working verkeerd fout mis

wrong /ɹɒŋ/ /ɹɔŋ/ adv
wrongly, incorrectly verkeerd fout foutief onjuist

wrong /ɹɒŋ/ /ɹɔŋ/ n
opposite of right kwaad onrecht verkeerde
something immoral misstand onrechtmatige daad wantoestand

wrong /ɹɒŋ/ /ɹɔŋ/ v
to slander or impute evil onbillijk beoordelen
to treat unjustly aandoen benadelen onrecht doen

wrought iron n
form of iron that is not cast smeedijzer

wrung /ˈɹʌŋ/ v
past participle of wring gewrongen
past tense of wring wrong wrongen

wry /ɹaɪ/ adj
contorted verdraaid verwrongen
twisted verdraaid verwrongen
dryly humorous droog ironisch

wry /ɹaɪ/ v
to divert wegdraaien
to turn away afkeren wegdraaien zich
to twist verdraaien verwringen wringen

wudu n
ritual washing before contact prayer woedoe

wye /waɪ/ n
name of the letter Y, y Griekse ij i-grec

wyvern /ˈwaɪvə(ɹ)n/ n
mythical dragon-like creature wyvern

xanthine n
group of alkaloids, including caffeine xanthine

xebec /ˈzibɛk/ /ˈziːbɛk/ n
transport ship xebec

xeno- prefix
from a foreign place xeno-
having to do with foreigners xeno-

xenohormone n
any of a group of natural and artificial compounds showing hormone-like properties xenohormoon

xenon /ˈzinɑn/ /ˈziːnɒn/ n
chemical element xenon

xenophobe /ˈzinəfoʊb/ /ˈzɛnəfəʊb/ n
hater of foreigners xenofoob

xenophobia /zɛnəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
a pathological fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners vreemdelingenhaat xenofobie

xenophobic adj
exhibiting or characterised by xenophobia xenofoob xenofobisch

xenotransplantation n
transplantation between species xenotransplantatie

xero- prefix
dryness xero-

xerox /ˈziː(ə)ɹ.ɑks/ /ˈzɛ.ɹɒks/ v
to make photocopies fotokopiëren kopiëren

xerox copy n
photocopy fotokopie

xi /ksaɪ/ n
Greek letter ksi xi

xylem /ˈzaɪ.ləm/ n
a vascular tissue in land plants xyleem

xylography n
art xylografie

xylophone /ˈzaɪ.lə.ˌfəʊn/ n
musical instrument xylofoon

y'all /jɑl/ pronoun
plural of you jullie

yacht /jɑt/ /jɒt/ n
slick and light ship jacht

yachtsman n
man who sails a yacht zeiler

yachtswoman n
woman who sails a yacht zeilster

yak /jæk/ n
ox-like mammal jak
informal, persistent talk, chattering getater
vomit braaksel kots spuwsel

yak /jæk/ v
talk informally, persistently kletsen kwebbelen tateren
vomit braken kotsen overgeven spuwen

yam /jæm/ n
any Dioscorea vine yam yamswortel jam yamplant
its edible root jam yam yamswortel

yank /jeɪŋk/ /jæŋk/ v
to pull something with a quick, strong action een ruk geven rukken sjorren

yaoi /jɑoʊi/ /jɑːəʊi/ n
form of hentai involving two or more males in a homosexual relationship yaoi

yap /jæp/ v
of a small dog, to bark in a non-growly manner keffen

yard /jɑɹd/ /jɑːd/ n
land around a house erf
nautical: tapered timber from which square sails hang ra

yarn /jɑɹn/ /jɑːn/ n
fiber strand for knitting or weaving garen

yarrow /ˈjæɹoʊ/ /ˈjæɹəʊ/ n
any of several pungent Eurasian and North American herbs, of the genus Achillea duizendblad gerw

yasak n
tribute jasak

yashmak n
a veil worn by Muslim women nikab

yawn /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ n
the action of yawning gaap geeuw

yawn /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ v
open the mouth and take a deep breath geeuwen gapen

yay /jeɪ/ interjection
an expression of happiness joepie

yeah [jɛə̯] interjection
expressing joy euh

yeah [jɛə̯] particle
yes ja jawel

yeah, right interjection
sarcasm to express disbelief ja hoor tuurlijk vast

year /jɜː/ /jɪə/ /jɪɹ/ n
time it takes for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun jaar
a period between set dates that mark a year jaar
time it takes for any planetary body to make one revolution around another body jaar
a Julian year jaar
a level or grade at school or college jaar
a scheduled part of a calendar year spent in a specific activity jaar

year in, year out adv
during every year jaar in jaar uit

yearly adj
happening once every year jaarlijks jaarlijkse

yearly adv
once a year jaarlijks

yearly n
something that is published once a year jaarlijkse uitgave jaaruitgave

yearn v
to have a strong desire; to long smachten verlangen zuchten

yeast /iːst/ /jiːst/ n
cake or dried granules used to make bread dough rise gist
froth used in medicine, baking and brewing gist
fungus gist
frothy foam on sea waves schuim

yell lang=en v
shout (verb) schreeuwen

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ adj
having yellow as its colour geel
lacking courage laf

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ n
colour geel

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ v
to become yellow or more yellow vergelen
to cause to become yellow or more yellow vergelen

yellow anemone n
a species of herbaceous perennial plant gele anemoon

yellow card /ˈjɛl.oʊ ˌkɑɹd/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ ˌkɑːd/ n
card in sports gele kaart

yellow jersey n
shirt worn by the leader in the Tour de France gele trui

yellow pages n
telephone directory that lists commercial organisations Gouden Gids

yellow press n
newspapers which publish sensationalist articles boulevardpers

yellow-bellied adj
uncourageous, cowardly lafhartig

yellow-billed loon n
Gavia adamsii geelsnavelduiker

yellow-eyed penguin n
Penguin Geeloogpinguïn

yellow-green adj
colour geelgroen

yellowhammer n
a passerine bird, Emberiza citrinella geelgors

yellowing n
process of turning yellow vergeling

yellowish /ˈjelɔʊɪʃ/ /ˈjeləʊɪʃ/ adj
somewhat yellow geelachtig gelig

yen /jɛn/ n
unit of Japanese currency yen
coin or note of one yen yen
strong desire hartstocht verlangen

yen /jɛn/ v
have strong desire for hartstochtelijk smachten verlangen

yes interjection
expression of pleasure, joy or great excitement ja

yes particle
word used to indicate agreement or acceptance ja
word used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement jawel toch wel

yes man n
a person who always agrees with his employer or superior jabroer jaknikker

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ adv
on the day before today gisteren gister

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ n
day before today gisteren gister

yesteryear /ˈjɛstəjɪə/ n
last year gisterjaar
times gone by verleden voorbije weleer

yet /jɛt/ adv
continuously up to this point in time nog nog steeds
in addition nog
thus far nog al

yet /jɛt/ conjunction
nevertheless; however maar toch

yeti /ˈjɛ.ti/ n
unidentified animal yeti

yew /juː/ n
Taxus baccata taxus venijnboom taxusboom
tree or shrub of the genus Taxus venijnboom taxus
wood of the yew taxushout

yield /jiːld/ n
quantity of something produced opbrengst

yield /jiːld/ v
to give as required zwichten capituleren overgeven
to give way afstaan belonen verlenen
to produce as a result voortbrengen

yielding adj
docile toegeeflijk

yiff /jɪf/ n
sound a fox makes blaffen waf woef

yiff /jɪf/ v
to have sex seks hebben

yip /jɪp/ n
sound a small dog makes kef

yip /jɪp/ v
sound a small dog makes keffen

yo-yo /ˈjoʊ.joʊ/ /ˈjəʊ.jəʊ/ n
toy jojo

yocto- prefix
10−24 yocto-

yodel /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ /ˈjəʊ.dəl/ v
to sing in such a way that the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal chest voice and falsetto jodelen

yogurt /ˈjoʊɡɚt/ /ˈjɒɡət/ /ˈjəʉɡət/ n
a milk-based product thickened by a bacterium-aided curdling process yoghurt

yoke /jəʊk/ n
wooden bar juk

yoke /jəʊk/ v
link or join samenspannen
unite or connect in de echt verbinden (huwelijk)

yokel /ˈjoʊ.kəl/ /ˈjəʊ.kəl/ n
person of rural background boerenlul
unsophisticated person hufter

yolk /joʊk/ /jəʊk/ n
yellow of egg dooier eidooier eigeel eierdooier

yonder /ˈjɒndə(ɹ)/ adv
in a distant, indicated place ginder

yore /jo(ː)ɹ/ /joə/ /jɔɹ/ /jɔː/ n
time long past eertijds ver verleden weleer

yotta- /ˈjɒtə/ prefix
SI prefix yotta-

you /ju/ determiner
the individual or group spoken/written to de jullie
used before epithets for emphasis jij jullie gij gulder

you /ju/ pronoun
object pronoun: the group being addressed u jullie je
object pronoun: the person being addressed u je jij jou
one men je ge u
subject pronoun: the group being addressed jullie u gij gijle gijlie gijlieden
subject pronoun: the person being addressed je jij ge gij u

you /ju/ v
to address using the more formal second-person pronoun vousvoyeren

you are what you eat proverb
proverb je bent wat je eet

you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink proverb
you can show someone how to do something, but you can't make them do it met onwillige honden is het slecht hazen vangen

you can say that again phraseologicalUnit
that is very true dat kan je gerust zeggen zeg dat wel

you don't say interjection
(idiomatic) really? ; no kidding! ; Is that so? zou je denken?

you know interjection
expression signifying a pause or hesitation weet je weet je wel

you're welcome phraseologicalUnit
reply to thanks graag gedaan geen dank niets te danken

you've got to crack a few eggs to make an omelette proverb
phrase waar gehakt wordt vallen spaanders

you-know-who pronoun
known and unmentioned person jeweetwel

young /jʌŋ/ adj
as if young jeugdig jong
belonging in the early part of life jong
having little experience jong onervaren
in the early part of life or growth jong jeugdig

young /jʌŋ/ n
offspring (plural) jongen
people who are young jeugd jongeren

youngling adj
young jeugdig

youngster /ˈjʌŋstə/ /ˈjʌŋstɚ/ n
a young person jongere

your /jɔː/ /jɔːɹ/ determiner
belonging to you (plural; more owners) uw jullie ulle
belonging to you (singular; one owner) uw jouw je

your mom interjection
a general purpose insult je moeder

your mother interjection
insult je moeder

your wish is my command phraseologicalUnit
what you wish for I will effect as if it were a command uw wens is mijn bevel

yours /jɔː(ɹ)z/ /jɔːɹz/ pronoun
possessive pronoun, plural de uwe het uwe van jullie
possessive pronoun, singular de jouwe het jouwe van jou

yours faithfully adj
a polite formula to end letters hoogachtend

yours sincerely adj
a polite formula to end letters hoogachtend met vriendelijke groet

yourself /jɔːˈsɛlf/ /jəˈsɛlf/ /jɚˈsɛlf/ /jʊɹˈsɛlf/ pronoun
(reflexive) your own self jijzelf uzelf

youth /juːθ/ /juθ/ n
quality or state of being young jeugd
part of life following childhood jeugd
young man jongeman

youth hostel n
an inexpensive supervised lodging place, primarily for young people jeugdherberg

yowl n
loud cry gejank jank

yowl v
utter a yowl janken

yowler n
someone who or something which yowls janker

ytterbium /ɪˈtɜː.bi.əm/ /ɪˈtɜːɹ.bi.əm/ n
chemical element ytterbium

yttrium /ˈɪ.tɹi.əm/ n
chemical element yttrium

yuck /jʌk/ interjection
uttered to indicate disgust bah

yuk it up v
clown around de clown uithangen

yup /jʌp/ interjection
(informal) yes jep jup

yuppie /ˈjʌpi/ /ˈjʌpɪ/ n
young upwardly mobile urban professional person yup yuppie

zabaglione /ˌzæbəˈljəʊnɪ/ /ˌzɑbəlˈjoʊni/ n
custard-like dessert made with egg yolks, sugar and Marsala wine sabayon zabaglione

zander n
Sander lucioperca snoekbaars

zap /zæp/ v
change channels repeatedly zappen

zeal /ziːl/ n
fervor or devotion ijver geestdrift

zealot /ˈzɛl.ət/ n
member of the Zealot movement in Judea zeloot
zealous person fanatiekeling

zealous /ˈzɛl.əs/ adj
full of zeal; ardent ijverig vlijtig

zealously adv
with zealotry naijverig

zebra /ˈziːbɹə/ /ˈzɛbɹə/ n
African animal zebra

zebra crossing n
pedestrian crossing featuring broad white stripes zebrapad

zebra finch n
bird zebravink

zebra mussel n
Dreissena polymorpha driehoeksmossel

zebra shark n
Stegostoma fasciatum zebrahaai

zebra turkeyfish n
venomous fish gestreepte dwergkoraalduivel

zebu /ˈziː.buː/ n
domesticated ox native to Asia and Africa zeboe

zee /ˈziː/ n
name of the letter Z, z zet

zeitgeist /ˈtsaɪtɡaɪst/ /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/ n
the spirit of the age tijdgeest

zelkova n
kind of tree in the elm family zelkova

zenith /ˈzi.nɪθ/ /ˈzɛn.ɪθ/ n
astronomy: highest point reached by a celestial body zenit

zephyr /zɛfə(ɹ)/ /zɛfɹ/ n
briesje

zepto- prefix
10−21 zepto-

zero /ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ n
point of origin on a scale nul
nothing, or none nul
person of little importance nul

zero /ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ numeral
cardinal number before 1, denoting nothing nul

zero-hour contract n
contract nulurencontract nuluurcontract

zero-sum game n
system in which one player's winnings must equal losses of others nulsomspel

zeta /ˈzeɪtə/ /ˈziː.tə/ n
Seventh letter of the ancient Greek alphabet zèta
Sixth letter of the modern Greek alphabet (Ζ, ζ) zèta

zetta- /ˈzɛtə/ prefix
SI prefix zetta-

zettaampere n
SI unit of electrical current equal to 1021 amperes zetta-ampère

ziggurat n
temple tower of the ancient Mesopotamian valley ziggoerat

zinc /zɪŋk/ n
id=Q758|element zink

zing /zɪŋ/ n
zest or vitality pit

zip fastener n
a fastener used in clothing, bags rits ritssluiting

zip file n
a compressed computer file zipfile

zirconium /zɜːrˈkoʊniəm/ n
chemical element zirkonium zirkoon

zither /ˈzɪ.ðə/ /ˈzɪ.ðɚ/ n
musical instrument citer

zodiac /ˈzoʊ.dɪ.æk/ /ˈzəʊ.dɪ.æk/ n
twelve signs in astrology dierenriem zodiak
belt-like region in the sky dierenriem zodiak

zodiac sign n
star sign zodiacteken

zombie /ˈzɒmbi/ n
the undead zombie

zone /zoʊn/ /zəʊn/ n
area distinguished on the basis of a particular characteristic etc zone gebied

zonk /zɒŋk/ n
unfavorable card or token schijtkaart

zonk out v
fall suddenly into a very deep sleep het bewustzijn verliezen in diepe slaap verzinken

zonked adj
slang: extremely fatigued afgemat op uitgeput

zoo /zuː/ n
park where live animals are exhibited dierentuin zoo

zoogeography n
the scientific study of the geographical distribution of animal species zoögeografie

zoologist /zoʊˈɑlədʒɪst/ /zuːˈɒlədʒɪst/ /zəʊˈɒlədʒɪst/ n
one who studies zoology zoöloog

zoology /zoʊˈɑlədʒi/ /zəʊˈɒlədʒi/ n
science that studies the animal kingdom zoölogie dierkunde

zoophilia /ˈzoʊ.əfiliə/ /ˈzəʊ.əfɪliə/ n
sexual attraction to or interaction with animals zoöfilie

zootomy /zoʊˈɑdəmi/ /zəʊˈɒtəmi/ n
dissection or anatomy of animals zoötomie

zucchetto /(t)sʊˈkɛtoʊ/ /tsʊˈkɛtəʊ/ n
small skullcap worn by Catholic clergy kalot pileolus solideetje solideo zucchetto

zugzwang /ˈzʌɡzwæŋ/ n
lack of choice in what to do zetdwang

zythologist n
beer connoisseur bierkenner zytoloog

zythology n
the study of beer and beer-brewing bierkunde zytologie

Ålesund /ˈɔːləsʊn/ pn
Norwegian municipality in Møre og Romsdal Ålesund

Æsir /ˈeɪ(ˌ)sɪɹ/ /ˈʌɪsɪə/ pn
the principal Norse gods asen

éminence grise n
grijze eminentie